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February 2, 2026
Send announcements for the Coffee Break (employee) or Solutions (student) newsletters to newsletter@sage.edu by end of day Wednesday to appear in next week’s issues.
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Coffee Hour Wednesday, February 4, 9 a.m.: Find the Zoom link and more Coffee Hour resources.
A special request from the Coffee Hour team: Please share good news, work wins, and pictures of pets, babies, adventures, or anything else for the February 4 Coffee Hour. We are doing a Welcome New Employees (a fan-favorite Coffee Hour event!) and we only have 11 new employees this time, so we'll have plenty of time for sharing good news and camaraderie! Send your news and photos to innovation@sage.edu.
| | Faculty Reminder: Roster Reconciliations are due tomorrow, February 3. Check for an email from registrar@sage.edu with directions. | |
Upgrades coming to College Services, no production February 10-11:
Please plan ahead to have jobs finished before or after this time.
| | Graduate Assistant requests due March 6: To request a graduate assistant for 2026-2027, please fill out the Graduate Assistant Request form, even if you have been awarded positions in past years. Allocation decisions will be made in the provost’s office and supervisors will be notified of the allocations by March 30. Please email Kathy McLaughlin with questions. | |
TIS Kids, TIS Teens, and Summer on Stage — Register Now!
The Theatre Institute at Sage is excited to announce four shows being produced exclusively for K-12 students, its biggest season ever! Sage community members get $100 off registration for a new program for 6-12 year olds, a revamped summer camp, and the popular TIS Teens program. Email Eddie Knight for more information.
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Free Fitness and Nutrition Consultations
The Recreation and Fitness Department is offering personalized support to help you move and eat well! To make an appointment or ask questions, email Joe Michaud.
Fitness Consultations — McKinstry Fitness Center, Troy
Meet with Certified Personal Trainer Bila Bonifacio. Appointments available:
👟Monday: 2-6 p.m.
👟Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
👟Friday: noon-3 p.m.
Nutrition Consultations — FitStop, Albany Armory
Walk in or make an appointment to meet with Nutrition graduate student RJ Burkitt for information (not guidance from a Registered Dietitian; Registered Dietitian education in progress).
🍏Mondays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
🍏 Tuesdays: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
🍏Thursdays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Q&A with Assistant Provost and
Education Dean Peter Stapleton
Assistant Provost Peter Stapleton, Ph.D., recently added dean of the Esteves School of Education to his title. He brings a record of significant innovation and leadership to the role from his experience as a physical education professor and program director, chair of the Professional Education Programs, and director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Russell Sage. Read a Q&A with Stapleton to learn how he envisions the School of Education continuing to grow.
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Beyond BMI: Student Research Study
Seeks Volunteers
Curious whether BMI really tells the whole story about health? A student research study is looking for volunteers age 18-60 to help compare different, affordable ways of measuring body composition. Learn more about the study and sign up, or email Lilliana Langdon with questions.
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💖 Share Hearts and High-Fives on the Wall of Wins
Celebrate your February victories on the Wall of Wins:
“Thank you to Online Course Designer and Administrator Tiffany Stone! Such skill AND patience! Tiffany was also very intuitive and could anticipate the areas of difficulty. We are so fortunate that Tiffany is a member of our team!”- Assistant Professor of Education and Program Director for Graduate Certificate Programs Deb Shea
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“A huge shoutout to personal care attendant and office assistant Avina “Vee” Bumpers from The Aphasia Center. Avina goes above and beyond each day to make sure that students and participants at TACS are safe and ready for the day. I can safely say that the center would not be functioning as well as it is if it weren’t for Vee! I am beyond grateful!”
-Jule Hart, Director of The Aphasia Center.
| | Check your email for the first Security Awareness Training for 2026. Please complete it by March 13. | |
Clean Out Your Computer Day is Next Week
February 9 is National Clean Out Your Computer Day — a timely reminder as February is also peak season for tax and romance scams that prey on urgency, emotion, and access to personal data. A cluttered computer can make it easier for malicious links, fake refund offers, or scam messages to slip through. Take a few minutes to delete old files, clear downloads, uninstall unused programs, and ensure sensitive college and personal data are stored only in approved locations. Keeping your digital workspace clean helps reduce security risks, improves system performance, and supports our shared responsibility to protect institutional and personal information. Learn more about this season’s most common scams in the latest Sage Guard newsletter.
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Reminder from HR: EAP Resources
The Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help employees manage stress, build healthy habits, and navigate work and life challenges. See the EAP's February newsletter [PDF] with trainings, webinars and tips related to well-being, stress management, and personal and professional skills.
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Previously Announced Learning Opportunities, From HR
February 11, noon-1 p.m., Zoom
Sign up for CPR and First Aid Training
Wednesday, February 18, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Bush Memorial, Troy
Sign up for Mental Health First Aid: This is a blended course with a two-hour, self-paced online portion to be completed before the in-person training. Lunch provided. Wednesday, March 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cowee IV Classroom, Troy
Also explore online classes on Talkspace Go (use organization code ESIEAP).
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Barbara Todd: Undoings
Opalka Gallery, Albany campus
Friday, February 6, 6-7:30 p.m.: Drop-in mending/knitting bee. Bring your project!
Saturday, February 7, 2 p.m., Art historian Rachel Dressler in conversation with artist Barbara Todd about the Bayeux Tapestry.
See the digital guide and more events.
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First Pitch Dinner for Spring Athletics
Saturday, February 7, 6:30 p.m,
Armory, Albany
Athletics' inaugural First Pitch Dinner will kick off the spring season and support the baseball and softball teams. Tickets are $100 and include a buffet dinner and roundtable with Rich Hill, 20-year MLB veteran; Matt Hyde, Yankees Northeast Area Scout; and John Schiffner, winningest coach in Cape Cod League history.
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAYS
Register for Hot Yoga: 7:30 a.m., Albany, Science 101
Register for Dance Fitness: 5 p.m., Troy, Robison Gym
TUESDAYS
Open Discussion with College Chaplain: Tuesdays, noon, Buchman, Troy
Bring thoughts, interests, concerns, or listen and enjoy the company.
Register for Yoga: 5:15 p.m., Troy, McKinstry 206
WEDNESDAYS
Register for Zumba Fitness: 5:30 p.m., Troy, Robison Gym
Fridays
✨JUST ADDED: Register for Flexibility and Mobility, noon-1 p.m., Troy, McKinstry 206
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Did you know admission to our home athletic events is free? Be sure to come out and support our student-athletes!
Wednesday, February 4: Men's volleyball vs. Bard, 7 p.m., Kahl Campus Center, Albany campus
Friday, February 6: Women's and men's basketball double-header vs. Elmira, 5:30 p.m. (women) and 7:30 p.m. (men), Kahl Campus Center, Albany campus
| | Free tax help at Troy Public Library, across Second Street from the Troy campus, Thursdays, through April 9. Walk-ins welcome; appointments can also be scheduled. Visit www.tax.ny.gov/tap.
| | Send announcements for the Coffee Break (employees) or Solutions (students) newsletters to newsletter@sage.edu by the end of the day on Wednesday to appear in the following week’s issues. | | | | |
