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April 20, 2026
Send announcements for Coffee Break (employees) or Solutions (students) to newsletter@sage.edu by end of day Wednesday to appear in the next issues.
| | Faculty Accolades: To have achievements included in this year’s announcement from the provost’s office, please complete the Faculty Accolades form by May 8. | | 🎓 Commencement regalia pickup: Please watch for emails from the Dean of Students with details about cap and gown availability. You will be notified when online orders are ready for pickup from the Troy and Albany bookstores, and when individual items are available for purchase (Troy bookstore only). | |
You’re Invited to the Undergraduate Honors Convocation and Reception
The college community will celebrate the 2026 Undergraduate Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 29, 3:30 p.m., at the Armory on the Albany campus. This ceremony honors this year’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian; students who have achieved academic and student life excellence; and exemplary faculty.
Honors Convocation follows the undergraduate research presentations earlier in the day: View the full schedule for Undergraduate Research Day →
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CDPHP Workforce Challenge is Filling Up
The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge is on track to sell out before the May 11 registration deadline. Sign up now to secure a place! The 3.5-mile walk/run is on Thursday, May 21, at 6:25 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza.It costs $5 to join Team Russell Sage College (Thrive@ Russell Sage will cover the rest!)
Register for the Workforce Challenge. If nothing else, do it for the t-shirt. This year’s Sage design is 🔥.
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Free CDPHP Cycle! Membership + Community Bike Rides
Borrow a bike at no cost using the CDPHP Cycle! app and promo code RussellSage. Enjoy 30 minutes of e-bike riding and unlimited pedal-bike riding every day of the season: www.cdphpcycle.org.
And here’s something fun: Frances Taylor, development coordinator in the Advancement office, shared information about social bike rides on Tuesday evenings in Troy and Thursday evenings in Albany. The rides are free, and a way to meet people while getting some exercise. Find more info on each group’s Instagram page: @troysocialcycling and @albanysocialcycling. Thanks, Frances!
Have something fun to share with colleagues? Email newsletter@sage.edu.
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Grad Appreciation Day Sale at Bookstores
Graduates —and the family, friends, faculty, and staff celebrating them — are invited to a one-day Grad Appreciation Day sale on Thursday, April 23. Enjoy 20% off diploma frames, clothing, and gifts in-store or online from the Albany bookstore and Troy bookstore.
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RSVP for The Rev Magazine Launch Party
Get your copy of the 2026 edition of The Rev magazine, meet the team behind the publication, and enjoy an hour filled with readings and surprises on Wednesday, April 29. The event is at noon in the Armory's Renaissance Room (324), Albany.
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Opening Soon: Annual BFA Exhibition
The Annual BFA Exhibition opens at Opalka Gallery on April 29 and runs through May 16, featuring student work from the Art + Extended Media, Graphic + Media Design, and Interior + Spatial Design programs. An opening reception will be on Friday, May 1, with additional events to follow. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
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Sociology Students Explore Barbie as a Cultural Icon
Sociology students in Sociology Professor Michelle Napierski-Prancl’s classes visited the “Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibit” at the New York State Museum. Students in the Gender, Feminism & Society course recently finished reading Loren Grush’s The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts and wrote about astronaut Barbie, while students in Intro to Sociology discussed the Jane Goodall doll, Doctor Barbie, and the Christie doll. The exhibit runs through April 26.
| | Eleven of the 14 new members of Russell Sage’s chapter of Psi Chi — the international honor society in psychology — are pictured following the April 12 Psi Chi induction ceremony. The group includes Psychology majors and minors; Criminal Justice, Law, and Behavioral Science majors; Forensic Psychology majors; and a master’s student in Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology. Congratulations to all! See the full list of inductees. | |
Student Presents Neuroplasticity Research
Congratulations to Biology major and pre-med student Jacob Kagan, who presented research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, held in Richmond, Virginia, April 13-15. His work explored creative, humanities-based approaches to supporting individuals with aphasia and promoting language recovery through neuroplasticity.
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Wall of Wins
“A huge shout-out to Dion Selby, Assistant Director of Purchasing and Accounts Payable! Dion, your patience and expertise make navigating budgets feel seamless. Thank you for always being a reliable guide and a true partner in our financial success. We super appreciate you!” -Sheri Spraker, Executive Assistant, Advancement
Shout out your or a colleague’s wins, big or small, on the Wall of Wins!
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Undergraduate Researchers Share Work on Proudly Sage Webinar
Thank you to students Kyra Weatherwax, Jon Reese, and Dua Sadiq for sharing their undergraduate research last week for our Proudly Sage webinar series (check out the recording above). Their work reflects the kind of academic engagement and curiosity that make us all Proudly Sage!
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Faculty News
History Professor Harvey Strum delivered a paper on Canadian Aid to Ireland during food shortages in the 1860s, and co-chaired a session at the International Conference on Humanities, Social and Education Sciences on April 11.
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More Gator Accolades
Softball athlete Annabella Putnam was the Empire 8 Conference Pitcher of the Week and baseball athletes Joseph Karpierz and Nick Irizarry were named Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for the week ending Sunday, April 12.
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Looking for something to do? New events are added to The Chomp online calendar every day. Check it often to see what is going on!
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Take Back the Night
Thursday, April 23, Washington Park, Albany
Walking groups will leave the Albany campus at 4 and 4:30 p.m. Meet in front of the Administration Building.
(In Our Own Voices is also hosting Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, including a Plant Medicine workshop, this Saturday, April 25.)
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Previously Announced HR Events:
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Fail Out Loud: Learn how to trade perfection for the flexibility to grow on April 28, 11:30 a.m., in Bush Memorial, Troy. Lunch included. Register for Fail Out Loud.
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TIAA on Troy Campus: One-on-one sessions, May 6 and June 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cowee Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Register at tiaa.org/schedulenow.
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Carnival Color Blast Fun Run/Walk:
Participate in the Event or Volunteer
Friday, May 1, check-in 4:45 p.m.,
race start 5:15 p.m., Albany campus
Celebrate the end of the semester with a colorful run or walk around the Albany campus. Open to students and employees. Register for the Fun Run/Walk or sign up to volunteer.
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Register for Hot Yoga: 7:30 a.m., Albany, Science 101
Register for Dance Fitness: 5 p.m., Troy, Robison Gym
TUESDAYS
Register for Pilates: 9:30 a.m., Troy, McKinstry 206
Register for Yoga: 5:15 p.m., Troy, McKinstry 206
WEDNESDAYS
Register for Zumba Fitness: 5:30 p.m., Troy, Robison Gym
FRIDAYS
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Free Fitness and Nutrition Consultations
To make an appointment or ask questions, email Recreation and Fitness Director Joe Michaud.
Fitness Consultations — McKinstry Fitness Center, Troy
Meet with Certified Personal Trainer Bila Bonifacio. Appointments available:
👟Monday: 2-6 p.m.
👟Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
👟Friday: noon-3 p.m.
Nutrition Consultations — FitStop, Albany Armory
Walk in or make an appointment to meet with Nutrition graduate student RJ Burkitt for information (not guidance from a Registered Dietitian; Registered Dietitian education in progress).
🍏Mondays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
🍏 Tuesdays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
🍏Thursdays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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TIS Kids, TIS Teens, and Summer on Stage — Register Now!
The Theatre Institute at Sage is excited to announce four shows being produced exclusively for K-12 students, its biggest season ever! Sage community members get $100 off registration for a new program for 6-12 year olds, a revamped summer camp, and the popular TIS Teens program. Email Eddie Knight for more information.
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