We are pursuing a giant functional rubik's cube mounted statue with a novel mechanism as part of a Class of 2013 lounge at the end of the DCC Great Hall.
We have successfully completed a prototype (one third scale of the planned full version). See it below, partially disassembled to reveal the mechanism. Also see a video of the cube in action
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The Class Gift represents the united effort of the Class to give back to Rensselaer. It gives us the
opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the Institute that will be remembered many years into the
future.
Some examples of previous Class Gifts are:
Class of 2012 - Signage and Benches Outside of the '87 Gymnasium
Class of 2009 - Lounge in the Union's Games Room
Class of 2008 - Electronic Carillon Bells on top of Union
Class of 2005 - Waterfall located in Common's Quad
Class of 1887 - The '87 Gymnasium (Donated on the Class 25th anniversary)
Class of 1886 - The '86 Field (Donated on the Class 25th anniversary)
Click "Save and Contiue" and continue to follow directions
Donate In Person!
Get together cash or check
Make checks payable to "Rensselaer Class of 2013 Class Gift"
Bring to either
The Union Administration Office
The 2nd floor of the Heffner Alumni House
Donor Recognition
It is especially important to us that you be recognized for your donation! For this, we have
established different levels of giving:
Student Patroon - $100 - The Patroon Level is the highest level of giving a Rensselaer
student or Alumni can attain. At this level students will have special benefits:
Invitation to Rensselaer Patroon Society Events such as Patroon Recognition Brunch held at Reunion and Homecoming
Special Patroon Recognition at the Class of 2013 Unveiling
Invitation to the Cocktail hour before the Class of 2013 Gift Unveiling
The Patroon's Full Name will be placed as a Patroon Level Donor on the
Memorial Plaque dedicating the Class of 2013 Class Gift
2013 Gift Club - $20.13 - Special benefits:
Invitation to the Cocktail hour before the Class of 2013 Gift Unveiling
Members of the 2013 Gift Club will be placed as a 2013 Gift Club Donor on the
Memorial Plaque dedicating the Class of 2013 Class Gift
Benefits of Giving
There are many benefits to contributing to the Class Gift. The first and longest lasting is the
pride of having participated in a great charitable event and the knowledge that you and your
Classmates have left a lasting legacy here at RPI.
Contributing towards the Class Gift is a great way to:
Leave a legacy that will be remembered for years
Show your pride for our Class and your Alma Mater
Contribute towards campus improvements
Get Involved
If you have any questions about the Class Gift or would like to help organize the Class Gift:
Contact the Class Gift Chair: Katie Manz at manzk@rpi.edu
Attend one of our Class Council meetings, Mondays at 8PM in the SGS
Meet the Team
Hard at work to make the Class Gift a reality
Katie Manz, Committee Head
Sam Seifert, Lead Designer
Chris Newhard
Dan Felizardo
Rick Hamant
Brian Nock
Stephen Nock
Sam Chiappone, Manager of Fabrication and Prototyping resources
Nelson Bruns, '10, Full-size cube artist
Lester Gerhardt, Professor in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering
Larry Ruff, Supervisor, Advanced Manufacturing, Lab/Systems Engineering
Bill Bergman, Woodshop Manager, School of Architecture
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