Reminder from IT: Please take a few minutes to complete the IT Survey. Your responses will help the college's IT services to better meet your needs. | |
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Checking Out of Residence Halls for
Winter Break
Residence Halls close for the semester 24 hours after your last exam or 11 a.m. on December 10, whichever comes first.
The last person leaving the dorm room should visit sage.edu/checkout to check out for winter break.
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Students Invited to Rensselaer County's Sexual Assault Response Team Annual Conference, January 9 on Troy Campus
Each year, the Rensselaer County Sexual Assault Response Team provides a free conference, to share best practices in victim-centered care and to promote working relationships between disciplines, with the goal of reducing sexual assault in our community.
Russell Sage students are invited to this year's conference on January 9, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., in Bush Memorial on Russell Sage's Troy campus.
Nearly 200 attendees are expected, from rape crisis response, domestic violence services, child advocacy centers, law enforcement, healthcare, human services, counseling, legal services, military, higher education, and prosecution.
Registration information is forthcoming. For more information, email RSC's Title IX coordinator Amanda Bastiani at bastia@sage.edu or the SART team at sart@sphp.com.
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Volunteer with SHRED on the Slopes:
Sign Ups Close December 9
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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The Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association organized a Thanksgiving basket donation drive for the Joy of Troy church. DPT students collected holiday essentials for families in need. Their work reflects the department’s values of professionalism, engagement in service, and community partnership, embodying Russell Sage College’s mission of “To Be, To Know, To Do." | |
Mary Pacheco, third from left, with fellow Carbon Conscious award winners. | |
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Graduate Student Receives Carbon Conscious Award at
Psychonomic Society's Annual Meeting
Congratulations to Mary Bernard Pacheco, a graduate student in the Community Psychology master's program, who received a Carbon Conscious Award at the Psychonomic Society's annual meeting in New York City, November 21-24. The award recognizes individuals for their commitment to reducing carbon emissions while attending the annual meeting through sustainable travel choices and eco-conscious participation.
"I received it for my climate friendly travel arrangements, including taking the train, a family style meal, not staying in a hotel, and using a reusable water bottle," said Pacheco. "I was honored to get this award on the very first year they were offering it, and on my first time attending the conference."
Do you have an award, conference presentation, or another achievement to share? Please send it to newsletter@sage.edu.
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David Baecker and A Christmas Story castmates, Jack Holick who has performed with The Theatre Institute at Sage, and RSC alumnus Nick Martiniano. | |
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Professor David Baecker in A Christmas Story
Professor of Theatre David Baecker has been cast as Jean Shepherd at Playhouse Stage's A Christmas Story. He's sharing the stage with RSC alumnus Nick Martiniano.
See A Christmas Story at the Cohoes Music Hall, December 4 through December 22.
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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 final day of fall 2024 operation at McKinstry Fitness Center in Troy and Armory FitStop in Albany is Friday, December 6. Both facilities will resume regular hours Tuesday, January 21.
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LAST WEEK! The Voracious Eye
Opalka Gallery, Albany
See The Voracious Eye events.
Friday, December 6: Live music 6-7 p.m., gallery open until 8 p.m., in conjunction with Albany's First Friday celebration of the arts.
Saturday, December 7: Conversation and closing reception, 2 p.m., with The Voracious Eye curator and artists.
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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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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.
PT researchers seeking volunteers for study: Do you know someone who qualifies?: Researchers from Physical Therapy are evaluating the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy on pain in individuals with painful peripheral diabetic neuropathy. They 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. Participants will be compensated $50 for their time. Reach out to Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Rupali Singh at singhr@sage.edu or 518-244-4550.
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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Office Hours
After this week, some of the places listed below may not return to regular hours until the spring semester begins on January 21, 2025. Please reach out to solutions@sage.edu before you make a special trip to the campuses during winter break.
Campuses will be completely closed December 18-January 1.
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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.
NOTE: The final day of fall 2024 operation is Friday, December 6. Both facilities will resume regular hours Tuesday, January 21.
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, 41 Union Drive, in the Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences' Gozzo Student Center
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
M.o.s.s. books and other provisions (Gurley Hall, Troy)
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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