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November 10, 2025
Send announcements for the Coffee Break (employee) or Solutions (student) newsletters to newsletter@sage.edu by the end of the day Wednesday to appear in next week’s issues.
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Key Dates Coming Up
🟢 An Open Forum with President Shaftel is on Tuesday, November 11, 2:30 p.m. Join the Open Forum via Zoom.
🟢 Coffee and Community with President Shaftel is NEXT Tuesday, November 18, at 9 a.m. in Troy, but please register for Coffee and Community in advance.
🟢 Open enrollment begins today, November 10, and runs through November 21. NFP, the college’s benefits broker, will be on campus this week to answer questions:
- Monday, November 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., West Hall, Albany
- Tuesday, November 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cowee Hall, Troy
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Free Fitness Consultations
Stop by McKinstry Fitness Center in Troy for a free fitness consultation with strength and conditioning specialist John Carpenter. Hours:
👟 Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
👟 Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-noon
👟 Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
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Open House, November 22
Admissions welcomes you to the next Undergraduate Open House, on Saturday, November 22, on the Troy campus.
Employees are invited to stop by Bush Memorial from 12:45 to 2 p.m. to mingle with prospective students.
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FROM HR: New Talkspace Go Classes
Check out November’s Talkspace Go classes (PDF). These live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous, and free.
Register for classes in advance through the Talkspace Go app or simply sign on to the app at the time of a class to join.
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Please Encourage Students to Attend:
Law School Lunch & Learn
Please encourage students to attend a free Lunch & Learn on Thursday, November 20, 11:30 a.m., in the Renaissance Room, Armory, Albany. Former professor Janel Leone and recent grad Delicia Thomas, both students at Albany Law, will share how to prepare for law school and what to expect as a first-year law student. Please email Samantha Gonzalez to RSVP for lunch. Presented by Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society and the Criminal Justice, Law & Behavioral Science program.
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Publish Your Creative Work!
Employees Invited, Submissions Due Soon
The Rev literary and creative arts magazine is accepting submissions for its 2026 edition. Photography, drawing, painting, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction accepted through November 21. Submit up to five pieces or email Laurel Petersen at peterl4@sage.edu with questions.
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Wall of Wins
"[Advancement sends a] special shout out to videographer Lexie Mulligan and the entire communications team for filming the Distinguished Donors reception and creating a great video."
New wins wanted! Add your success or celebrate someone else’s on the Wall/Google Doc of Wins.
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Congratulations to Dr. Emilly Obuya!
Dr. Emilly Obuya, associate professor of chemistry, was honored last week by the Tech Valley Center of Gravity as Innovator of the Year. Emilly is founder of the Be5 STEM Club, an educational initiative focused on providing hands-on STEM experiences for students, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
Emilly, we're so proud of the work you do not only at Sage but in the community. You model the principles of Be. Know. Do. for our students so well!
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MORE EVENTS
Monday, November 10
🪷 Sign up for Yoga Fitness in Albany, 8-9 a.m., Kahl Campus Center 224
🪩 Sign up for Dance Fitness, 5 p.m., Robison Gym, Troy
Tuesday, November 11
💬 Open Discussion with College Chaplain, noon, Buchman, Troy. Bring thoughts, interests, concerns, or listen and enjoy the company.
🪷 Sign up for Yoga Fitness in Troy, 5:15 p.m., McKinstry 206
Wednesday, November 12
🔥 Sign up for Zumba Fitness, 5:15 p.m., Robison Gym, Troy
Thursday, November 13
💭 Intercultural Cafe: Help English learners practice conversation, 4-5:30 p.m., West Hall, Albany. Email Noora Ahmed at ahmedn2@sage.edu for info.
Tuesday, November 18
🍗 Dining at Sage Holiday meal extravaganza: Turkey with trimmings, Albany
📚 Please remind students: Attend Write in the Night for support with any piece of writing, at any stage, including research. Snacks and prizes, too. 7-11 p.m., Albany Library Basement Lab
Wednesday November 19
🟢🔷 TIAA Representative One-on-One Meetings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cowee 3rd Floor, Troy. RSVP for an on campus meeting with TIAA.
TIAA will return to the Troy campus on December 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday, November 20
☕ Serve Albany Brunch: Hosted by local nonprofits (not a Russell Sage event), this monthly brunch highlights community issues. The November 20 topic is Affordable Housing. Find information and sign up for Serve Albany brunch.
🍗 Dining at Sage Holiday meal extravaganza: Turkey with trimmings, Troy
📚 Please remind students: Attend Write in the Night for support with any piece of writing, at any stage, including research. Snacks and prizes, too. 7-11 p.m., Troy, Shea Library basement classroom
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Discover the NYT’s Best Books of the Century: Browse the collection in the library's catalog.
Pizza Deals from Papa John's: Use these online-only coupon codes for deals from Papa John's at 571 New Scotland Avenue (Papa John's is an athletics sponsor.)
- Use code GATOR1: 1 large pizza, 1 topping, $7.99
- Use code GATOR2: 3 medium pizzas, 1 topping, $18
- Use code GATOR3: 2 medium pizzas, 1 topping, $5.99 each (must buy 2)
- Use code GATOR4: 1 medium pizza, 1 topping+ breadsticks OR 6 garlic parmesan breadsticks, $12.98
Volunteer with Every Campus a Refuge: Fill out the ECAR volunteer interest form if you are available to help individuals and families get settled and find community in the Albany area.
Find past issues of Coffee Break in the newsletter archive.
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