RIDE Center - Events & Workshops

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RIDE Center 2nd Annual MOCKTAIL MIXER

Thursday, Sept. 17th 4-7pm @ University Hall!

WESTFIELD STATE LOGO, RIDE CENTER LOGO, Save the date: RIDE Center Mocktail Mixer, Thursday sept 17 2026, 4-7pm, university Hall Westfield State University, JOIN US for mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, s’mores & engaging conversations with RIDE Faculty Fellows! Hear about their innovative approaches to advancing transformative learning experiences; RSVP now and QR code linkage with an arrow
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FALL 2026 "Tool Tuesdays" ARE HERE!

DROP IN on select Tuesdays throughout the Fall 2026 Semester and participate in "Tool Tuesdays" workshops designed to introduce users to fabrication tools and creative approaches. 

All workshops will be held DROP IN style, 1:00pm-4:00pm, in The RIDE Center Parenzo 110!

Generously co-sponsored by the Westfield State University Foundation, the RIDE Center, and the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation.

  • September 22nd:  DIY Dorm Signage (Canva Design quite, Epilog Laser Cutter training)
  • October 6th: Turtle Coding & Embroidery (Coding, TurtleStich, and Embroidery machine training)
  • October 20th: 3D Printed Constellation (3D Printers, CAD training)
  • November 17th: Reusable Coffee Sleeves (Sewing machine, Cricut Smart cutting machine training)
  • December 1st: Circuitry: USB Reading Light (Electronics, Circuitry, soldering equipment training)

2025-2026 Highlights - Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators

Generously sponsored by the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation & The Westfield State University Foundation. 

The 25-26 academic year in RIDE was full of workshops and hands-on experiences designed to help elevate student thinking and bring original ideas to life. 

Read more about these workshops in our AY'25-'26 "Empowering Entrepreneurs and Innovators" program. 

Stay tuned for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 events & workshops!
 

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RIDE Center Calendar

Find a time to get involved at RIDE today.

  • FALL 2026 HOURS: 9am-4pm, or by appointment
  • Please note: You must be trained on RIDE Center equipment before working independently.
  • Please contact RIDE Center Coordinator Grace Templeton gtempleton@westfield.ma.edu to ensure availability during Summer 2025 hours.

Interested in an internship or work study?

The RIDE Center is always looking for interested students who want to gain new skills while adding to their resume. Apply for a position today!

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Lamis Jarvinen, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Research, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110
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Grace S. Templeton
Coordinator, Research Innovation, Design & Entrepreneurial Center
Parenzo 110