We marched on through the third month of 2023, which included everything from athletics accomplishments and renaissance fairs to the Black Greek Life Showcase and a talent show that proved yet again why WPI students, faculty, and staff really are the GOAT. Check it all out in the latest iteration of the Month in Photos.
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Faculty, staff, students, and alumni weighed in on how the WPI community can better support queer students as part of the latest Critical Conversation forum, “LGBTQIA+ Enhancing Community, Building Belonging.”
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The Women’s Impact Network lived up to its name last month, creating impact through the distribution of grants supporting women of all disciplines to flourish as future leaders.
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In keeping with the timeless motto “If you build it, they will come,” the LEGO Club built a model of PracticePoint for its open house event.
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Talk about a play at the plate (or in this case, first base)—the softball team rounded out the month with two victories in a doubleheader against Worcester State.
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Students joined Gompei in exploring the PracticePoint facility, making use of MRIs and X-ray equipment for projects, curiosity, and just plain fun.
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Students who attended the Black Greek Life Showcase didn’t only have the chance to learn more about Black Greek Life on campus; they also got to enjoy a performance by WPI’s very own Step Team.
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Bringing good luck and fortune to all, the Worcester Southeast Asian Coalition performed its signature lion dance on campus during the latest Wellness Day.
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Hail-fellow-well-met! We embraced the second annual Renaissance Fair hosted by the Society of Medieval Arts & Sciences and other noble clubs across campus.
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Among hectic schedules and busy project requirements, we’ve always found time to celebrate our community on the Arts & Sciences' Day of Scholarship and Excellence—this time with presentations and snacks.
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Who says engineers can’t be creative? On top of the brilliant work done by students every day, we wrapped up the month with a phenomenal talent show featuring students, faculty, and staff.
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Buy us some Gompei’s Goat Cheese and Cracker Jack—the baseball team swept the doubleheader with Saint Joseph’s of Maine at the New England Baseball Complex.
By Evans Owusu