February 17, 2025

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"One Email To Rule Them All"

☕ Coffee Hour, Wednesday, February 18: Zoom-in to the 9 a.m. meeting with Courtney Wrenn from Art Education.

🖊️ Strategic Plan: Share your thoughts, as often as you like, in this Strategic Plan Suggestion Box. Feedback is shared with planning groups every week.

What's New

AI’s Impact on Admissions, with President Matt Shaftel and

Enrollment Management VP Katie Lesko

Russell Sage College will host the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling’s regional conference. President Matt Shaftel and Vice President for Enrollment Management Katie Lesko are among the experts who will discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming admissions, college counseling, and higher education. The event includes a brief keynote and a Q&A panel.

📅 Friday, March 7, 9-11:30 a.m.

📍 Bush Memorial, Troy

🔗 Register for free with the code HOSTSITE

MOSS: Philanthropist, Champion of Women's Education, Friend to Squirrels

Is our origin story 100% confirmed when it comes to how much Russell Sage did or did not support the things his wife and our founder, Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, cared about? No. There's a lot of myth and mystery around their relationship, and we admit to that. We do know he was a shrewd businessman who was mocked by editorial cartoonists and that Margaret Olivia was something special, becoming one of the greatest philanthropists of her time.

Enjoy the video above.

Be a Star in the HR Onboarding Video! 🎬✨

The Office of Marketing & Communication is collaborating with HR on a fun and welcoming onboarding video for new employees. Will YOU be part of it?

Whether you’re brand new or have been here for years, we’d love to include you!

All it takes is 10ish minutes: Videographer Lexie Mulligan will film you saying your name, how long you’ve been at RSC, and something that you enjoy about your work. That’s it! 

If you’re available, please email mullia@sage.edu and Lexie will be in touch to schedule with you. Thanks for helping showcase what makes RSC such a great place to work!

In the News 

Kristiana Feeser, assistant professor and program director of the Sport Science master's program, and graduate students Emily Moro and Sean Berry were interviewed for Russell Sage College launches master's program in mental performance on CBS6. 

Local media has also continued to cover the college's announcement that the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology received New York State Education Department approval. See: 

• Speech pathology classes are back, now at Russell Sage (Times Union gift link or read the article in this PDF.)

• Russell Sage College takes over Saint Rose speech pathology program (WTEN-News10)

And Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Christina Lane, who co-founded the Criminal Investigation Resource Center, is quoted in a Times Union article about a resolved case her former Saint Rose students contributed to.

The New York Times Political Desk Operations Manager to Speak at RSC

On March 3 at 6 p.m., RSC grad Natoria Carey will share a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her work at The New York Times and talk about overcoming self-doubt to build her dream career. Carey’s talk, titled “The Power of Humanities in Media,” is the college’s 2025 Sherman David Spector Lecture.

REPORT: Russell Sage College’s Economic Impact Reached $102.8 Million

According to a report from the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York, Russell Sage College’s total economic impact in 2022-23 reached $102.8 million — $82.1 million attributed to institutional impact and $20.7 million resulted from student and visitor impact. 

From IT: Surf the Web Safely

February is the perfect time to revisit safe web browsing habits, especially with Safer Internet Day having been February 11. As online threats like phishing scams and malicious websites rise, it's crucial to protect personal and organizational data. In this month’s newsletter, explore tips to surf the web safely and securely.

NEW DATE:

Teaching, Learning, and Thriving: Insights from NYS Teacher of the Year

The Esteves School of Education's Education Night with RSC grad and New York State Teacher of the Year Colleen Keough has been rescheduled for February 27, at 5:30 p.m. in Bush Memorial in Troy. Free, but registration requested. Refreshments served! 

Way to Go!

Winning The Week

"Thank you to everyone from Buchman for going above and beyond even when things are hectic. You all are wonderful!" -Marcie from the Library

Please help RSC reach 100 WoW entries in 2025 by posting to the Wall/Google Doc of Wins. Let us know what you'd include on your department's "highlight reel," shout out your colleagues, and brag about yourself a little, too!

Layla Acosta is an Empire 8

Player of the Week

Congratulations to women's basketball guard Layla Acosta, who was named an Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, February 9.

HR Corner

From HR: Talkspace Go Classes for You and Eligible Family Members

Talkspace Go's live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous and free. 

February classes cover topics related to work, family, relationships, and mental health. Register for the classes in advance through the Talkspace Go app or simply sign on to the app at the time of the classes to join. Don't yet have the app?

• Download the Talkspace Go app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play
• Sign up and create an account 
• Enter code ESIEAP 
• Once registered, review the calendar and click the links for the classes that you want to take. 

Encouragement, courtesy of the Career and Self-Discovery Center, Albany branch

From HR: We're Hiring

- Mailing Coordinator 

- Administrative Assistant, Nursing

Human Resources invites you to submit application materials if you are interested in an open position, and encourages you to share opportunities at Sage with your personal and professional networks.

Events

Looking for something to do?

New events are added to The Chomp every day. Check it often to see what is going on!

Have an event to promote?

Add it to The Chomp first, then email the details to newsletter@sage.edu.

Open Discussion with College Chaplain

Tuesdays, noon, Buchman, Troy

You are invited to drop by an open discussion with RSC Chaplain Darren Gundrum and other members of the college community. The topics are limitless! Bring thoughts, interests, concerns, or listen and enjoy the company. 

Employee Headshots in Troy

Wednesday, February 19, noon to 2 p.m.

Employee headshots will be available Wednesdays in February. Meet the photographer in Buchman Pavilion. 

Also mark your calendar for February 26.

Stage & Stanza:

Conversations with Creatives

Thursday, February 20, 6 p.m., Opalka Gallery, Albany

Stage & Stanza is hosted by poet Carol Durant and RSC Theatre Professor David Baecker. This month's guests are RSC President Matthew Shaftel and actor, writer, and singer Donald Hyman. Read more about Matthew Shaftel and Donald Hyman. 

To All That Came Before,

To All That May Come After

Through February 22, Little Gallery, Rathbone Hall, Albany

This art exhibit features students, alumni, and other artists representing the African Diaspora. Curated by Art + Extended Media grad Ja’Deana Cognetta-Whitfield '23.

Art Workshop for Kids

Saturday, February 22, 1 p.m., Opalka Gallery, Albany

Led by RSC MAT Art Education students. Free but please register in advance. 

Conference in Feminist and

Gender Studies

Wednesday, February 26, Union College

The Capital District Feminist Studies Consortium's conference is free to anyone interested in feminist and gender studies. Registration is still open (the January deadline refers to presenters who will have their names in the program), and members of the RSC community are presenting.

Screenprint Biennial

Through March 1, Opalka Gallery, Albany 

Read about the exhibit or check out the list of exhibit-related events.

This week: Member reception with make-your-own screenprinted totes, Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-7 p.m. (rescheduled from February 6.) New members welcome.

Group Fitness Training

Fridays through March 7, 5 p.m., McKinstry Group Fitness Center, Troy

Sign up for Group Fitness Training.

Recreation and Fitness is offering group fitness training with personal trainer Ian Engel. Sessions limited to eight people.

Shawn Stone's Into the Void

Artist Talk: Tuesday, March 4, 7 p.m., Opalka Gallery, Albany

Exhibit featuring work from Into the Void opens at the Little Gallery on March 7.

Visit shawn_snow_art on Instagram. 

CDPHP Workforce Challenge

Thursday, May 15, 6:25 p.m., Empire State Plaza

The CDPHP Workforce Challenge is a 3.5 mile walk/run. It costs just $5 to join team RSC (The "normal" price is $30, but Thrive@ Russell Sage will cover $25!)

Registration will open soon. Register under team Russell Sage College.

Reminders

Catch up on Coffee Hour: Enjoy conversation and updates from around campus, most Wednesdays at 9 on this Zoom link. Find recordings of previous Coffee Hours; see the schedule or sign up to present; or email the Coffee Hour team at innovation@sage.edu.

For reference: Institutional Response to Federal Issues

Temporary hours at College Services in Troy: Beginning February 24, Troy College Services will open at 8 a.m. as they work to restaff the office. Closing remains at 4 p.m. Watch for another update when they return to normal hours.

Please remind students: Cash prizes for 2024 research papers: Grad and undergrad students can apply for the annual Library Research Award by March 3. Contact Librarian Regina Vertone at vertor@sage.edu with questions.

Undergraduate Research Day classroom reservations: Undergraduate Research Day is April 30. Reserve classroom space and please also encourage students to submit abstracts by March 7. Questions? Contact Professor Sara Schuman at ugresearchday@sage.edu.

Childcare Discounts for RSC Community: Kreative Kids Early Childhood Program has a partnership with Russell Sage's Esteves School of Education and offers special pricing to members of the RSC community.

PT researchers seeking volunteers for study: Do you know someone who qualifies?: Researchers from Physical Therapy are evaluating the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on pain in individuals with painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy. They are seeking individuals between 40 and 70 years old with a diagnosis of painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy and the ability to walk with or without an assistive device to participate. Participants will be compensated $50 for their time. Reach out to Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Rupali Singh at singhr@sage.edu or 518-244-4550.

Read Solutions: The Newsletter for students: Recent issues are available at Sage.edu/Solutions (scroll to the bottom.)

Upcoming Deadlines

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Please send your news by 5 p.m. February 19 for the February 24 issue.

Please send your news by 5 p.m. February 26 for the March 3 issue.

Please send your March 5 for the March 11 issue (a special Tuesday issue due to the Monday-of-spring-break holiday.)

Please send your news by 5 p.m. March 19 for the March 24 issue.

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