Hosted by Student Activities
🍬 Monday, September 28: Hispanic Heritage Month Mexican Candy Buffet, noon-1:30 p.m., Buchman, Troy
☕ Tuesday, September 29: Iced Coffee Bar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Freddie’s Lounge, Albany
🕹️ Wednesday, September 30: Mario Kart Night, 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Troy
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Open Discussion with College Chaplain
Tuesdays, noon, Buchman, Troy
You are invited to drop by an open discussion with College Chaplain Darren Gundrum and other members of the Russell Sage community. Bring thoughts, interests, concerns, or listen and enjoy the company.
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This Week at Opalka Gallery
🎵 Friday, October 2, 6:30 p.m.: Gallery open late with music from Buggy Jive for Albany’s First Friday celebration of the arts.
🎶 Saturday, October 3, 1 p.m.: Talk and performance with composer Celka Ojakangas, Albany Symphony musicians, and Music Director David Alan Miller. Registration required.
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Go Gators, Go! Home Games This Week
⚽ Women’s Soccer (ACPHS campus): Tuesday, September 29 vs. RPI, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3 vs. Brockport, 4 p.m.
⚽ Men’s Soccer (ACPHS campus): Wednesday, September 30 vs. MCLA, 4 p.m.
🏐 Women’s Volleyball (KCC, Albany): Friday, October 2, vs. Geneseo, 6 p.m.; Saturday, October 3 vs. Brockport, noon
🏑 Field Hockey (played at UAlbany): Tuesday, September 29, vs. Ithaca, 6 p.m.; Friday, October 2 vs. Brockport, 2 p.m.
🕹️ Esports: Streaming matches all week! See the full esports schedule and watch at twitch.tv/sagegators.
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Join Sage’s NAMI Walk Team
Rec and Fitness is forming a team for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk, Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m., in Albany’s Washington Park. Visit the sign-up link for Sage’s team or email Joseph Michaud for more info.
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NYS Assembly District 108 Candidate Forum
Join the League of Women Voters on Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. in Hudson Valley Community College’s Bulmer Telecommunication Center Auditorium (80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy) for a Q&A with candidates John McDonald III and Joseph Adamo III. Free parking in campus lots. For details, email lindaallen@alumni.iu.edu.
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From the Career and Self-Discovery Center: Get Ready for the Career Fair!
Don’t miss the biggest hiring event of the semester! The Career and Self-Discovery Center is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, October 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Armory on the Albany campus.
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A few steps will help you stand out and make a connection:
- Update Your Resume & LinkedIn: Ensure both reflect your current skills and field of interest, and bring printed resume copies.
- Research & Prepare Questions: Access the list of attending employers via the registration page and come prepared with a few targeted questions.
- Polish Your Elevator Pitch: Practice a brief introduction highlighting who you are, what you study, and what you’re looking for.
- Dress Business Casual: Not sure what to wear? Make an appointment via Handshake to visit the Career Closet!
- Follow up with contacts after the event.
Need help getting ready? Make an appointment with the Career & Self-Discovery Center on Handshake.
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In the News and Around the Web
The Out of the Darkness Walk to prevent suicide organized by student Jonathan Wilson and the Art for Hope and Healing exhibit held on the Albany campus on September 19 were featured on NewsChannel 13, CBS 6, and Spectrum News.
Nutrition Professor Theresa DeLorenzo spoke to AOL.com about the benefits of chamomile tea.
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Student Earns Selective NSF REU Fellowship
This summer, Biology Honors student and Pre-Health Club President Jacob Kagan ’27 participated in an NSF REU fellowship at the University of Houston and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. His work was aimed at providing data on arm movement to help advance clinical research and medical device development. Read the Q&A.
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Save the Date: Free Dementia & Communication Care Event
Join the Department of Speech-Language Pathology on Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m. in Bush Memorial (Troy) for a presentation on dementia care and brain health by geriatrician Rebecca Stetzer, M.D., followed by a panel of speech-language pathologists. Open to all disciplines! Register for this interprofessional program.
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Russell Sage Named a “Great College to Work For” Honor Roll School!
Russell Sage College has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by the Great Colleges to Work For® program! Out of 171 participating institutions, Sage earned honors in five categories, placing the college among an elite group of just 42 schools named to the prestigious Honor Roll.
🏅 Read more about the Great Colleges to Work For recognition and the tribute to faculty and staff that appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Fitness Classes in Troy
Sign up for Dance Fitness: Mondays, 5 p.m., Robison Gym
Sign up for Mat Pilates: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., McKinstry 206
Sign up for Flexibility and Mobility: Tuesdays, 5 p.m., McKinstry 206
Sign up for Zumba: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Robison Gym
Sign up for Intramural Basketball: Mondays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., Robison Gym
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.
Fitness Classes in Albany
Sign up for Yoga: Mondays, noon, Science 101
Sign up for Intramural Soccer: Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Armory Turf
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For help with anything, visit the Solutions team in the libraries of both campuses!
Access streaming films with the library’s Kanopy subscription. Sign up at https://www.kanopy.com/en/sage with your Sage email address.
Volunteer at the ACPHS Collaboratory, which provides pharmacy and mental health services in Albany’s South End. All majors welcome! Help with social media, food packing, screenings, and admin support. Shifts available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To sign up, email manager Kaylee Stewart with your interest, availability, and any relevant experience.
Discover the Gator Claws-It: Find free food, personal care products, and academic supplies in Troy (Hart Hall 203) and Albany (KCC 226).
Campus Dining: Find mobile ordering, menus, and more on the Dine On Campus website.
Student Discounts in Troy: Find a list of discounts available with your Russell Sage ID.
Free CDPHP Cycle! membership: Enjoy 30 minutes of e-bike riding and unlimited pedal-bike riding every day. Borrow a bike at no charge with the CDPHP Cycle! app and the promo code RussellSage: www.cdphpcycle.org.
For Reference:
✅ How private and public college costs really compare
✅ Institutional response to federal issues
✅ RSC and ACPHS strategic merger FAQs
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STUDENT CENTERS
Freddie’s, Kahl Campus Center, Lower Level (Albany)
McClellan Student Center, McKinstry Hall (Troy)
Open daily, noon-9 p.m.
Commuter Lounge, Hart Hall (Troy)
7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
FITNESS
Armory Fitstop (Albany)
McKinstry Fitness Center (Troy)
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WELLNESS CENTERS
Kahl Campus Center, Lower Level (Albany)
Kellas Hall, 1st Floor (Troy)
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
After-Hours Care
BOOKSTORES
Albany bookstore (Gozzo Student Center, ACPHS campus) and M.O.S.S. books and other provisions (Gurley Hall, Troy):
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
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