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Don't Miss Out:
- Complete the student satisfaction survey by Tuesday, November 26 to receive your RSC sticker (When it asks for the ID, enter your RSC email.)
- Submit your creative work to The Rev literary and arts magazine by Friday, November 29 to be considered for the 2025 issue.
- Campuses will be closed Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving break. See important updates from Residence Life, the bookstores, dining services, and the fitness centers below.
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Important Info About Checking Out of Residence Halls for Thanksgiving Break
Residence Halls on both campuses (including University Heights College Suites) will close for Thanksgiving break at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, and reopen for the conclusion of the fall semester at 9 a.m. Sunday, December 1.
All students are required to check out of their rooms for the duration of the break unless they have applied for and received approval to remain on campus during part or all of the break.
Please visit sage.edu/checkout when you are ready to check out for Thanksgiving break (This form should be filled out by the last person leaving the room. If your roommate is leaving before you, they will not need to fill it out.)
Important Info About Winter Break
There is no general winter break housing offered to students between the fall and spring semesters. Halls close for the semester 24 hours after your last final exam or 11 a.m. on December 10, whichever comes first. Residence halls reopen for spring semester on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
- Student-athletes who need to return for practices and competitions will be cleared by team according to the rosters submitted by their coach.
- Other housing requests should be directed to Eileen French at University Heights College Suites by emailing efrench@rencorp.org. Space is limited and allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. There is an additional fee associated with living in UHCS during the break which students will be responsible for paying to University Heights directly.
Please contact your Resident Assistant if you have questions.
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Adjusted Hours for Bookstores, Fitness Centers, Campus Dining
Offices and facilities on both campuses will be closed Wednesday, November 27-Saturday, November 30. The bookstores, fitness centers, and dining services have adjusted hours to be aware of before and after Thanksgiving break.
Bookstores: Bookstores reopen for regular hours on December 2. Please note new Friday hours of 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in Troy. Shop online anytime at thebookstorealbanyny.com or shopsagetroy.com.
Fitness Centers: McKinstry Fitness Center in Troy and Armory FitStop in Albany reopen on Monday, December 2. The final day of fall 2024 operation is Friday, December 6. Both facilities will resume regular hours Tuesday, January 21.
Dining: On Tuesday, November 26, Buchman (Troy) closes at 2 p.m. and McKinstry Dining Hall (Troy) and KCC (Albany) close at 6 p.m. McKinstry and KCC will open for dinner Sunday, December 1, 4-6:30 p.m. Regular hours resume Monday, December 2.
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Help for Those Grieving Our Community Loss
On Friday, President Matthew Shaftel shared sad news about the passing of one of our undergraduate students, Alexandria Leigh Whitehead, an Expressive Arts in Mental Health major. Allie passed away late last week after being hospitalized for a sudden critical illness.
As President Shaftel shared, Allie was a creative and caring person – a true ray of light in the world – who joined our community as a transfer student. She was beloved by all who knew her. Her generosity will live on as an organ donor. Please keep Allie’s family and friends in your thoughts, and know that if you are struggling with Allie's loss, help is available.
Counselors in our Wellness Centers on both campuses are ready to speak with you starting Monday, and you also are encouraged to tap into our additional counseling resources, which are detailed on our website. In the future, and in consultation with her family, we will find a way to honor and remember Allie on campus.
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PT Researchers Seeking Volunteers for Study: Do You Know Someone Who Qualifies? Please Share This Opportunity!
Researchers from the Physical Therapy department are conducting a study evaluating the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on pain in individuals with painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy.
The researchers 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.
This study may help to alleviate pain and participants will be compensated $50 for their time. Interested individuals should reach out to Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Rupali Singh at singhr@sage.edu or 518-244-4550.
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From IT: Digital ID News, Cyber Safety Tips, and a Survey
- Your RSC Digital ID is now accepted at Sodexo dining services. Simply open the ID123 app and scan your QR code at the register. Enjoy the convenience of using your Digital ID for your dining needs.
- The November issue of Sage Guard is here — and you don’t want to miss it! This month, IT is diving into Personally Identifiable Information: what it is, why it matters, and how you can protect it. Learn about the laws that keep your data safe and the steps organizations take to secure your personal information. It’s essential reading to stay protected in today’s digital world. Check it out now!
- Friendly reminder: Please complete the IT survey. It only takes a few minutes and your responses will help the college's IT services to better meet your needs.
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Peter Stapleton Wins Award, Students Deliver Presentation at Phys Ed Conference
Congratulations to Peter Stapleton, who teaches in the Physical Education and Sport Science: Coaching and Mental Performance programs, who received an award at the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance conference last week, and to adjunct Kim Ferrie and PE majors Gabriella Marchello and Colton Yetto, who led a session at the conference. Read Assistant Provost Wins Award, Russell Sage Students Deliver Presentation at New York State Physical Education Conference on Sage.edu.
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Soccer Players Earn CSC Academic
All-District Honors
Congratulations, soccer student-athletes Alessandro Cerbara, Alejandro Aleo, Mason Kievit, Courtney Bush, Marissa Key, Madison Albanese, Katelyn Nelson, Amelia Geesler, and Julia Hanlon, named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Men's and Women's Soccer Teams. Visit sagegators.com for more athletics news.
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Rec and Fitness
Follow the links for more details or to sign up.
Intramural Volleyball: Thursdays, Albany
Basketball: Daily, Troy
Reminder: The fitness centers will be closed for Thanksgiving break, November 27 through December 1.
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The Voracious Eye
Through December 7, Opalka Gallery, Albany
(closed Wednesday, November 27-Sunday, December 1)
This exhibition features five discrete installations that contemplate the human drive to collect, organize, and project meaning onto objects. See list of events in conjunction with The Voracious Eye.
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Troy Victorian Stroll
Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Troy
The Victorian Stroll is a Troy tradition, with free entertainment and activities throughout downtown, food and drink specials at restaurants, and more.
Vail House is a Stroll Stop! From 1-3 p.m., President Matthew Shaftel and his spouse, Dr. Jen Murphy, will welcome stroll attendees at Vail House. Enjoy cookies and holiday decorations on the first floor of the college president's home.
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Volunteer with SHRED on the Slopes
SHRED is a local organization with a mission to provide life skills and career paths to marginalized youth through snowboarding. RSC's Recreation and Fitness team is organizing SHRED volunteers for Sundays, January 12-March 23. Find more information and a signup form or email michaj5@sage.edu with questions.
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A message about your student account: Spring semester 2025 bills are due Friday, December 6. Students registered for spring should have received a notification with more details. Check out the Billing FAQs.
Gator Bite Specials from Papa Johns: Thanks to a partnership with the athletics department, Papa Johns on New Scotland Avenue is offering two Gator Bite specials. Order at papajohns.com or call 518-438-7272:
- Two medium one-topping pizzas for $5.99 each; must buy in group of two (code: gator1).
- Medium one-topping pizza and bread or garlic parm sticks for $12.98 (code: gator2).
Nursing tutoring schedules: See the linked PDFs for information about tutoring for Nursing classes. Email Director of Academic Support Tracy Egan-Lasek with questions.
Grad school in Scotland: Review the Saint Andrew's Society Scholarship Program application guidelines and contact Undergraduate Dean Andrea Rehn to be considered for a referral.
Discounts for RSC students: Receive a discount at businesses in Troy with your RSC ID. Find a list of merchants and discounts.
Hope to hear from YOU! Email newsletter@sage.edu with photos, events, achievements, or other news you would like us to consider including in the college newsletters.
Have questions?: There are Solutions desks in each library, where you can ask anything. Stop by, call 518-244-2020, or email solutions@sage.edu.*
*Unless you have something you would like us to consider for Solutions: The Newsletter! In that case, please email newsletter@sage.edu by Wednesday for the following Sunday's newsletter.
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