RSF welcomes the 2025-26 Visiting Class! We hope the information on this site will make your stay at RSF more enjoyable and productive. On Wednesday, September 3rd, we’ll have two introductory meetings for the new class. In the first session, from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, visiting scholars and researchers will meet with RSF President, Bruce Western; Director of Operations, Patrick Valentine; RSF Secretary and Senior Program Officer, Leana Chatrath; and Communications Director, David Haproff for an overview of the RSF building, offices, and support services, and the Royale condominium building. In the second session, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, we’ll have each visiting class member give a brief introduction to their project and staff members will introduce themselves.

A wine and cheese reception will follow from 4:00-5:30 PM.