Important Stuff to Know for this Week, On-Campus Jobs, Win Amazon Cards at Trivia

August 23, 2026

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Families at move-in day on Friday.

Important for This Week

Have a question this week? Stop by the Welcome Tents near the shuttle stops in Albany and Troy on Monday and Tuesday, where you can grab a snack and an answer. And you can always visit our Solutions team in the libraries of both campuses!

LMS Transition: Russell Sage now uses the Canvas Learning Management System. Make sure you can log on to Canvas using the Canvas Overview for New Students [PDF] or Canvas Transition Guide for Returning Students [PDF].

Meal Plan Changes: The deadline is Friday, August 28. Visit the Meal Plan Selection Form to review options and make changes. Commuters can add a meal plan, too. Email residencelife@sage.edu with questions.

Parking and shuttles: We've analyzed parking pass sales and class schedules to make a plan around shuttle service and parking, but that doesn't mean human behavior won't change the game. Know that if things are bumpy, we'll adapt! And be sure to know all of your parking options by consulting our maps.

Free CDTA Bus Passes: Full-time undergrads get free CDTA rides by setting up the CDTA Navigator app. See IT’s Navigator App Guide.

Albany Shuttle Stop: Note the new location on Union Drive, across from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' Athletic Field.

Completing your degree or certificate this term? You have to submit the Graduation Application (takes ~30 seconds) by Thursday, October 1. (This is NOT the commencement ceremony sign up.) Email DegreeClearance@sage.edu with questions.

Things to Do

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!

Have an event to promote? Add your event to The Chomp, then email the details to newsletter@sage.edu.

Welcome Week

August 23-30

Check out the complete Welcome Week PDF schedule for the full breakdown of events, times, and venues.

Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, August 26, 11 a.m.-noon

Finard House Courtyard, Troy

The Denise Taber Finard ’80 Women’s Institute is hosting an ice cream social after Convocation, to welcome first-year students.

Trivia Night

Friday, August 28, 5:30 p.m.

KCC 224, Albany

Prizes:

1st: $50 Amazon Gift card

2nd: $20 Amazon Gift card

3rd: $15 Amazon Gift card

Group Fitness and Intramural Sports

TROY

Open Gym, Robison Gym (no sign up required):

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: noon-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday: noon-10 p.m.

ALBANY

Light and Transient Causes:

September 1-December 5 at Opalka Gallery

Taking its name from a famous line in the Declaration of Independence, this exhibition explores how we decide which issues are worth immediate action and which are dismissed as “light and transient.”

Reception: Friday, September 11, 6–9 p.m.

See all Opalka events (Albany).

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Opalka Gallery Beer Gardens

September 4, 11, 18

Albany campus

Super 400 (pictured performing at a past Opalka Gallery Beer Garden) kicks off this year’s series on September 4. View food, drink, and music lineups for all three Fridays on the Beer Garden schedule.

Fall Pickleball League

The Student/Employee Pickleball League is back! Teams of doubles will compete in weekly matches from September 14 through October 16, finishing with playoffs and a prize for first place.

Find out more, then sign up for pickleball!

What Else is New

Discover What’s New with Dining

There’s a lot to be excited about with Capital Eats! Whether you’re looking for dining locations, meal plan information, mobile ordering, or what’s on the menu, everything you need is available through the Dine On Campus website.

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Looking for On-Campus Work?

Positions are Available!

📍Log into Handshake to browse and apply.

📍Meet hiring managers at Student Organization & Employment Fairs

(11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.):

Albany: September 8, outside KCC

Troy: September 10, outside Buchman

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Field Hockey and Women’s Tennis Seeking Student-Athletes

Field Hockey (All Skill Levels): Field Hockey is looking to add to its roster, and would love for you to join the team. Whether you’re an experienced player or just curious about the sport, fill out the Field Hockey Interest Form to be notified of interest meetings and tryouts.

Women’s Tennis (Prior Experience Preferred): Played competitively in high school, on a club team, or in match play? The Women’s Tennis team wants to connect with you. Complete the Women’s Tennis Interest Form and Coach Gillespie will reach out .

In the News and Around the Web

Saratoga Today wrote that 2026 Doctor of Physical Therapy grad Reagan O’Sullivan joined Saratoga Physical Therapy Associates.

Education Professor Margaret Bruce spoke to the Times Union about New York’s standardized reading test.

Capital Region Living spoke to actor Lucas Aurelio ’18 about his roles in House of the Dragon and two upcoming feature films.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated Sage Hall just before the start of the semester was covered by Spectrum News, News 10 and NewsChannel 13.

Nutrition Lecturer Theresa DeLorenzo’s advice for making healthy food choices appeared on Chowhound, Woman’s World, and aol.com.

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Meet Chef Jonathan of Capital Eats/

Gozzo Dining Hall

As Sage and ACPHS do more together before the fall 2027 merger (pending final regulatory approval), watch for more shared stories across both college communities.

This week, get to know Capital Eats’s new Executive Chef Jonathan Woodrow, in a feature from ACPHS communications.

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Women’s Institute Announces Faculty Fellows and Fall Ambassador Cohort

The Denise Taber Finard ’80 Women’s Institute at Russell Sage College has named Professor Tonya Moutray, Ph.D. (left), and Assistant Professor MaryEllen Tedesco (right) as its new Faculty Fellows. Read more about the Faculty Fellows.

The Women’s Institute will also welcome 16 new student ambassadors this fall, bringing the total number of ambassadors to 27, including 14 first-year students. This more than doubles the number of students in the program.

Join Sage’s NAMI Walk Team

Recreation and Fitness is forming a team for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk on Saturday, October 3, at 10 a.m., at Albany’s Washington Park.

Visit the sign-up link for Sage’s team or email Joseph Michaud for more info.

Career Corner

Unlock Your Advantage: Why the Career Center Isn’t Just for Seniors

Think career help is only for seniors graduating? Think again. Starting early is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Why connect? According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, seniors who use career services get 24% more job offers on average. Even better? Your odds climb with every service you use — from resume feedback to networking prep.

Whether you’re a first-year student looking to get involved or a junior building your resume, the Career and Self-Discovery Center will help you map a path to success.

📍 Next Step: Log into Handshake to schedule a 15-minute check-in!

Tech Check from IT

Important Back-to-School Tech Links

Whether you’re logging in from your dorm, the library, or a quiet study spot, IT is here to keep you connected and supported all year long. Check out IT’s guides for quick instructions on how to:

Reset Your Password
Reset Your MFA on a new phone (IMPORTANT: do this while you still have

access to your old phone!)

Download Office 365
Print From Your Devices
Resident Students, Connect Streaming Devices
Request IT Help
Use passport.sage.edu to connect to all more online services!

Tech Tips for a Smooth Semester

Log into your Russell Sage account and set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) ASAP: It’s the best way to protect your account.
Install updates before classes start to avoid surprise downtime.
Report tech issues by visiting IT at sc.sage.edu, in the Armory (Albany), or in Cowee Hall (Troy). Remember your Sage ID!

Here’s to a semester of smooth connections, secure accounts, and tech that works when you need it!

Good to Know

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Discover the Gator Claws-It

The Gator Claws-It is your campus resource for everyday necessities, completely free of charge.

Find a variety of food, personal care products, and academic supplies in Troy (Hart Hall 203) and Albany (KCC 226).

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Student Discounts in Troy

The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District and local businesses offer student discounts! Bring your Russell Sage College ID anywhere you see the Student Incentive Program decal and receive a discount on your purchases.

Find a list of merchants and discounts.