New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman at the Rensselaer commencement ceremony, May 2007 (From Photo Portfolio)
Taken 2007-05-19 13:16:25
Posted 2007-05-28 19:29:28 by peter
Aerial view of the 4/20 flash mob demonstrating for marijuana legalization (From RPI Spring 2006)
Taken 2006-04-20 15:20:52
Posted 2007-12-17 15:38:01 by peter
The audience casts a shadow awaiting the next Vagina Monologue (From RPI Spring 2006)
Taken 2006-03-03 21:51:24
Posted 2007-12-17 19:23:42 by peter
Friends doing the Vagina Monologues (From RPI Spring 2006)
Taken 2006-03-03 21:42:55
Posted 2007-06-23 19:00:59 by peter
Pines Hotel t-shirts, now available in yellow and green. Oh wait they're not for sale, sorry! (From RPI Fall 2005)
Taken 2005-12-05 01:41:22
Posted 2007-06-26 19:24:39 by peter
The girl that drove this car, named Nicole, had a problem finding legal parking. The former President of the Union, Peter Baldwin, gave her his service vehicle tag. It didn't trick us at all and this girl earned herself numerous citations over the course of her four years at RPI. (From RPI Fall 2005)
Taken 2005-11-17 13:20:32
Posted 2007-12-21 13:51:24 by peter
Some kind of old looking dumb terminal sitting by itself in an equipment rack (From RPI Network Infrastructure Tour)
Taken 2005-11-17 11:38:48
Posted 2007-12-21 10:51:05 by peter
Wide-andle view of equipment racks in the basement of the VCC (From RPI Network Infrastructure Tour)
Taken 2005-11-17 11:34:24
Posted 2007-12-31 08:25:19 by peter
An interesting find: a scale model of the Voorhees Computing Center (the building we are in now). Typically, things on the floor should not reach the ceiling like that. (From RPI Network Infrastructure Tour)
Taken 2005-11-17 11:26:26
Posted 2007-12-21 10:47:23 by peter
This rack of servers runs BANNER, the school's massive record keeping database, and SIS, used by students to perform many online tasks. (From RPI Network Infrastructure Tour)
Taken 2005-11-17 11:26:10
Posted 2007-06-22 15:52:23 by peter
The BARH dining hall kitchen fire alarm went off one night, so I joined Public Safety when they responded to the call and snapped this picture. (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2005-10-27 22:30:16
Posted 2007-12-21 12:53:47 by peter
Mounting screws sitting on top of an electric controller in the Thompson utility closet (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2005-10-11 00:01:46
Posted 2007-06-30 14:17:52 by peter
Stackwyck building utility room valves and pipes (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2005-10-11 00:01:10
Posted 2007-12-02 22:39:52 by peter
So I bought this car... on eBay (From RPI Fall 2005)
Taken 2005-10-10 15:19:16
Posted 2007-06-21 19:20:14 by peter
Left in the freezer, this drink took on a strange shape in solid form (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-05-08 21:44:48
Posted 2007-06-22 15:54:12 by peter
Returning cases upon cases of beer with Andrew's pickup truck. We drank a lot. (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-05-05 16:53:08
Posted 2007-06-27 18:37:43 by peter
Jason clearing at least 13 feet in the pole vault (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-04-30 14:30:28
Posted 2007-12-31 08:28:44 by peter
Jason's friend flying over the bar effortlessly (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-04-30 14:16:44
Posted 2007-12-30 10:47:06 by peter
Jay flying effortlessly over the bar (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-04-30 13:52:04
Posted 2007-06-24 00:55:12 by peter
The Red Bull car driving around near 4th street in downtown Troy. This was the same Red Bull car that JB crashed into a few years later (everyone was OK). (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-04-09 15:10:17
Posted 2007-12-21 13:25:37 by peter
Looking towards the Mr. RPI field from the Stackwyck parking lot (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-04-07 18:28:00
Posted 2007-06-24 01:39:19 by peter
AG sets up the f-stop, exposure, and white balance on her camera while I shoot a picture of her (From Crane Mountain 2005)
Taken 2005-04-06 12:37:00
Posted 2007-12-31 07:38:33 by peter
Dickoff hanging out in the stairwell using our harnesses (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-03-27 01:53:16
Posted 2007-12-21 15:20:56 by peter
Looking towards the VCC over the Folsom Library from the top of the crane (From RPI EMPAC Exploration and Crane Climb)
Taken 2005-03-27 00:50:14
Posted 2007-06-24 01:36:21 by peter
Steve has a banana (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-01-29 00:26:25
Posted 2007-12-02 17:42:49 by peter
Steve and Ben debating something during a Scrabble game in their apartment (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-01-29 00:12:55
Posted 2007-06-24 10:01:57 by peter
Geneva looks at the "large" buffalo chicken Pizza Hut pizza with disdain and disgust (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-01-23 17:40:46
Posted 2007-06-23 19:31:16 by peter
Geneva, what's wrong? Stop eating Pizza Hut before you throw up! (From RPI Spring 2005)
Taken 2005-01-23 17:40:18
Posted 2007-12-31 07:39:22 by peter
I'm not sure why, but this is one of my favorite photos of Geneva. Actually, I'm sure why. It's the beehive doo. (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-12-06 03:16:00
Posted 2007-12-20 20:11:42 by peter
After getting kicked out of the tunnels at UAlbany, I went to a party at Zetes (?). Not sure what I was taking a picture of here. (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-12-05 01:05:42
Posted 2007-06-24 01:01:42 by peter
Macro shot of a bench behind the CII taken while waiting for a Red Hawk shuttle (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-12-02 21:04:02
Posted 2007-06-30 14:04:56 by peter
Some kind of modern art display in the RPI Union (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-11-21 23:44:10
Posted 2007-12-02 18:22:06 by peter
I think this is around the time that I started getting out of hand (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-11-14 02:36:19
Posted 2007-12-21 15:30:27 by peter
With hallways as narrow as they were, it was tough making a beer pong table narrow enough to allow people to pass. But we did make such a table, using wooden chairs and a sliding closet door. (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-11-13 23:57:16
Posted 2007-06-23 18:49:41 by peter
Neighbors Emily and Becky in Thompson 103 for my 21st birthday party (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-11-13 23:56:31
Posted 2007-06-26 18:24:39 by peter
If you leave a can of Miller Lite in the freezer, you'll wind up with this frozen foamy blob-like entity (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-23 22:51:38
Posted 2007-12-31 08:24:35 by peter
Anybody want to hang out? (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-23 01:00:26
Posted 2007-12-17 14:48:08 by peter
Proper prepares to rip a six pack in one funnel in hallway of Thompson House (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-23 00:44:35
Posted 2007-06-24 01:34:00 by peter
Thompson 103 without decorations. Still moving in. (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-22 01:53:15
Posted 2007-06-21 11:01:37 by peter
The living room in Thompson 103 without any decorations (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-22 01:45:41
Posted 2007-06-24 09:54:32 by peter
Close up of the logic board of the LITEC car (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-18 14:54:14
Posted 2007-12-17 15:02:40 by peter
Infrared position sensor to guide the LITEC car (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-10-18 14:25:55
Posted 2007-12-17 19:17:32 by peter
Stairs from Thompson building to Stackwyck parking lot (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-09-30 00:45:07
Posted 2007-06-24 01:33:01 by peter
Common rationalization list from Professional Development 1 (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-04-14 14:10:40
Posted 2007-06-21 13:00:04 by peter
Under the hood of an RPI Public Safety car, a 2002 Chevy Impala 9C1 police package. Little did I know I would own one of these later. (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-03-23 13:36:07
Posted 2007-06-23 19:22:38 by peter
Flowers bloom even in Stackwyck (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-02-21 14:46:22
Posted 2007-06-30 08:34:40 by peter
Goya soda shots - yum! (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-02-09 23:39:00
Posted 2007-12-23 10:07:39 by peter
This very sharply inclined staircase leads to the attic of the Sage building, and to the roof, but can you open the door? (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-02-09 17:43:43
Posted 2007-12-02 19:49:26 by peter
Enjoy a delicious Price Chopper cupcake in flavors such as blue and white (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-02-08 17:22:10
Posted 2007-06-27 18:47:59 by peter
A janitor's room in the Sage building? Or a sign of something much more nefarious? Actually it's just a janitor's room. (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-02-05 17:41:46
Posted 2008-04-21 16:13:06 by peter
Cameron and I turned on this indoor spigot for just a moment and it produced this interesting, crisply detailed photograph (From RPI Fall 2004)
Taken 2004-02-05 11:47:32
Posted 2008-04-21 16:11:53 by peter
A single recycling batch could net us anywhere from $15 to $50 in beer cans alone. This batch was smaller than most. (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-02-01 18:30:18
Posted 2008-04-21 16:00:19 by peter
Beads of water rush from the shower head (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-30 11:44:49
Posted 2008-04-21 15:58:33 by peter
The mold in the tub also had a pink hue to it (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-30 11:44:30
Posted 2008-04-21 15:56:29 by peter
The mold on the ceiling had a lovely pink color (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-30 11:44:08
Posted 2008-04-21 15:57:09 by peter
More bathroom mold in our poorly ventilated dorm bathroom (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-30 11:43:41
Posted 2008-04-21 15:56:53 by peter
The bathroom in our apartment always grew this nasty mold because it wasn't ventilated whatsoever (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-30 11:43:32
Posted 2008-04-21 15:54:43 by peter
Myspace-style emo mirror self portrait (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-30 01:09:42
Posted 2008-04-21 15:38:08 by peter
Jess is lined up to deliver the biological attack (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-24 05:16:01
Posted 2008-04-04 11:40:46 by peter
Jess lines up to pop one out on the other Bouchard (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-24 05:15:10
Posted 2008-04-04 11:40:06 by peter
Jess and Amanda greatly enjoy my George W Bush life-size cardboard cutout (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-24 03:30:36
Posted 2008-04-04 11:38:08 by peter
Evil Amanda and the fake Bouchard pose with my cardboard cutout (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-24 03:30:03
Posted 2007-06-22 15:14:26 by peter
Who punched this hole in the door? (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-23 19:06:01
Posted 2008-04-04 11:29:21 by peter
Sage Building 2nd Floor Women's Room tampon dispenser and overflowing garbage can. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2004-01-19 15:38:24
Posted 2007-06-21 19:28:09 by peter
We definitely did not just go on the roof and take this picture (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-01-14 15:33:56
Posted 2008-01-12 14:20:33 by peter
This key-port switch somehow controls the roof access door. Note that the screws are exposed; you could take this apart easily. (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-01-14 15:32:57
Posted 2008-01-12 14:20:00 by peter
The roof access is slightly more complicated than just pushing the door open. Note the electromagnetic lock in the upper left corner of hte door. You'll at least need a screwdriver. (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-01-14 15:32:45
Posted 2008-01-12 14:19:01 by peter
Now from the top of the stairs, the view out over campus from the CII building (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-01-14 15:31:03
Posted 2008-01-12 14:17:52 by peter
Looking up the crazy cube-spiral staircase in the CII from the ground floor (From Exploring Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI))
Taken 2004-01-14 15:29:14
Posted 2008-01-12 14:17:06 by peter
CII 2nd Floor Men's - A close up of the sticker-fiti for the curious bathroom explorers. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2004-01-14 15:25:02
Posted 2008-01-12 14:25:25 by peter
CII 2nd Floor Men's - Again, the bathroom's condition tells us volumes about the neglect which it has almost certainly suffered. Perhaps this bathroom's neglect is part of a destructive cycle, such that the bathroom is unused because of it's condition, and uncleaned because it's used less. On the other hand, it's still being used, and just maintained far less than more popular bathrooms. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2004-01-14 15:24:07
Posted 2008-01-12 14:16:19 by peter
CII 2nd Floor Men's - This picture highlights three issues with this bathroom: (1) the inadequate ventilation, (2) inadequate fire suppression (sprinkler) equipment, and (3) a strangely placed GFCI outlet above the mirror. The tiny vent is for a tiny room, and also the outlet is placed somewhere that makes it almost useless. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2004-01-14 15:23:55
Posted 2008-01-12 14:15:25 by peter
CII 2nd Floor Men's - One redeeming feature of this bathroom is the "kiddy urinal", which is located far lower than is necessary at an institute such as RPI, whose primary bathroom users will be adults. Still, the accesibility of this bathroom is nice as not only are the toilets handicap-ready, the urinals are midget-ready. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2004-01-14 15:23:48
Posted 2008-01-12 14:14:26 by peter
CII 2nd Floor Men's - Entering this mysterious and under-used bathroom in the Low building, near the DCC's "spiral stairs", we immediately notice some signs of neglect in this bathroom: let's start with the paper towel dispenser which has been tagged with sticker-fiti (sticker-graffiti). Notice also the soap dispenser which has been broken off the wall and laid to rest. Someone should have addressed this already -- people need soap to wash their hands properly. This bathroom is not off to a good start. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2004-01-14 15:23:41
Posted 2008-01-12 14:13:41 by peter
And we're back! Jeez, you would've thought I could have at least cleaned my dorm room before I left. This is just a pig-sty. (From RPI Spring 2004)
Taken 2004-01-14 11:53:41
Posted 2008-01-12 14:02:55 by peter
One thing that makes up for the peculiarity of this bathroom is the brand new toilet paper dispenser seen here. RPI truly is advancing bathroom technology, and I salute their dedication to that initiative! (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-11 16:13:13
Posted 2008-01-06 16:10:55 by peter
This bathroom also sports the same orange-topped garbage can that other bathrooms in this building have, as well as another non-functional wall mounted paper towel dispenser. At some point in the past, RPI decided to switch away from the flat-paper dispensers (such as the metallic dispenser seen here) and switch to the roll dispensers (such as the black dispenser seen here). (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-11 16:13:01
Posted 2008-01-06 16:10:21 by peter
The first floor of the DCC is rather strange for a few reasons. Few classes are held on this floor, and the only 'high traffic' areas here are WRPI, located very close to this bathroom, and the DotCIO offices that are down the hall. Otherwise, the first floor of the DCC is rather dead. This is why I am surprised that 3 urinals and 3 toilets were put in place to support the defecatory functions of those working on this floor. It seems to be overkill. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-11 16:12:21
Posted 2008-01-06 16:09:43 by peter
There are of course some other things that I like about this bathroom -- note that there are two paper towel dispensers, which is far more than adequate for a bathroom this size (two urinals, two toilets, two sinks). Also, each paper towel dispenser's functionality is supported by dual wastepaper baskets, conveniently located underneath the dispensers. But finally, my favorite part of this bathroom -- the coathooks located on the reverse side of the door, in case you need to hang up your jacket while you use either paper towel dispenser! (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-09 21:07:18
Posted 2008-01-06 16:07:44 by peter
The original architecture still shows though, as we can see that the urinals awkwardly straddle a support beam. This is actually quite interesting though, because the beam serves not only to support the structure above, but also provides privacy to those urinating in this otherwise serene bathroom. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-09 21:07:09
Posted 2008-01-06 16:07:02 by peter
Originally built in 1933, the Voorhees Computing Center originally housed the religious services offered at RPI. In 1958, Rensselaer acquired the property and renovated the classic gothic structure to serve as a library. Then, in 1979, Alan M. Voorhees donated $3.4M to fund the renovation that turned the VCC into what we know is as today -- one of the most unique looking computer centers in the world. The bathrooms in the VCC do not match the gothic decor that adorns the rest of the building. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-09 21:07:03
Posted 2008-01-06 16:06:29 by peter
KC is really excited about the new hairdo she gave Ben (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-08 23:37:37
Posted 2008-01-06 16:04:42 by peter
Close-up of Ben's new cornrow do (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-08 23:26:59
Posted 2008-01-06 16:04:14 by peter
Ok, now me and Cutler just are looking dumb, and I need a shave (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 04:10:40
Posted 2008-01-06 16:03:17 by peter
Amy and I in the kitchen in Thompson (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 04:10:17
Posted 2007-06-23 19:17:43 by peter
Me and Cutler in a candid shot (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 04:10:08
Posted 2008-01-06 16:02:42 by peter
Didio's girlfriend Missy at the kitchen table (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 04:07:44
Posted 2007-12-28 14:25:41 by peter
Amy chilling on the couch in our apartment (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 04:06:45
Posted 2008-01-06 16:02:10 by peter
Nick Strugala didn't want me to take his picture. He moved out about a week later because RPI was stressing him. (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 03:40:04
Posted 2007-06-30 09:28:55 by peter
Strugala laughing while Jay and what looks like Ian sits around in the living room (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-05 03:39:53
Posted 2008-01-06 16:01:37 by peter
The mirrors have a slightly downward tilt, which I find to be quite peculiar. This bathroom also has lever operated valves on its sinks, which I prefer to the knob valves in most other on-campus bathrooms. I do not particularly like this bathroom, as it has lived beyond its usefulness. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-04 13:00:01
Posted 2008-01-06 15:59:55 by peter
A look at the urinals also suggests that this bathroom is quite old. These urinals are fairly low to the ground and have very large bowls. This is consistent with design of bathrooms in the 40s and 50s. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-04 12:59:40
Posted 2008-01-06 15:59:33 by peter
Next, notice that the heat in this bathroom is provided by a very old radiator. And the huge window that looks into the bathroom? Quite strange if you ask me. Most bathrooms today are not designed with gigantic windows inside them. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-04 12:58:58
Posted 2008-01-06 15:59:23 by peter
The Sage laboratory is one of the older buildings on campus, and its bathrooms suggest this very strongly. Immediately note the old look of the tile floor and the toilets that hang on the wall. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-04 12:58:46
Posted 2008-01-06 15:59:10 by peter
Wide shot of "boobies" on the DCC great hall projection display (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-03 17:56:23
Posted 2008-01-06 15:47:43 by peter
Boobies on the overhead projection screen in the DCC great hall (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-03 17:56:14
Posted 2007-12-23 11:06:45 by peter
A calculator on the overhead projector in the DCC Great Hall before a test. Left to their own, RPI engineers can even figure out how to use calculators to solve their needs. (From RPI Fall 2003)
Taken 2003-12-03 17:56:03
Posted 2008-01-06 15:46:53 by peter
This bathroom also features antibacterial foam dispensers instead of standard soap dispensers. Also, the sinks are motion activated, so as to not waste water and to improve sanitary conditions. The paper towel dispensers are always adequately stocked but the refuse bin is often overstocked. (From RPI Bathroom Review)
Taken 2003-12-03 11:44:42