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January 26, 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.
| | Joint Merger Update Forum: Don't forget to join us on Zoom on Tuesday, January 27, at 4 p.m. for the Joint Merger Update Forum for employees with President Matt Shaftel and ACPHS President Toyin Tofade. | | Fitness classes start this week: Scroll to the "Events" section for the schedule. | | Clothing drive ends Tuesday: Women’s soccer is collecting clothing for local charities. Drop off in KCC or the Armory (Albany), or McKinstry (Troy). | |
New Production Copier Coming to
College Services
College Services is getting a new production copier and finishing machine! They likely won't produce jobs on Tuesday, February 10, and Wednesday, February 11, as the machines are installed and the team is trained. Please plan accordingly to have jobs finished before or after this time. Thank you!
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Q&A with New Management Dean John Dion
John Dion has been named dean of Russell Sage's School of Management. Dion joined Sage in 2024 and has taught undergraduate and graduate business courses, served as graduate program director, and launched the Flex MBA program. He previously taught at The College of Saint Rose and brings more than 25 years of corporate marketing experience with globally recognized brands, including LEGO, Bose, and luxury sports car brands. Learn about his priorities as dean and how collaboration will shape the future of business education at Sage.
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Free Tax Help at Troy Public Library
The Troy Public Library, across Second Street from the Troy campus, will offer free tax assistance Thursdays, 9:30-5 p.m., February 5-April 9. New York State Tax Department employees will be on site to guide you step-by-step as you complete your own federal and state tax returns using secure software. The only eligibility requirement is a household income under $89,000. Walk-ins welcome; appointments can also be scheduled. Visit www.tax.ny.gov/tap.
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Nearly 600 Named to Fall Dean's List
View the fall 2025 Dean's List.
Some students may not be listed on the website due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, designated to protect the privacy of educational records.
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Stick Your Wins on the Wall! 🟨🟩🟦
The Wall of Wins is ready for your 2026 victories! This week's shoutouts:
"A huge thanks to everyone who supported January RA Training! Our RAs are ready to take on the semester because of your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise." -Residence Life Team, Grace Giancola
Matthew McGowan, and Rose Honold
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"A huge thank you to Sean Fitzgerald in IT! Sean, I am so grateful for your quick responses and your genuinely kind, professional approach. You make the tech hurdles so much easier to clear." -From one of your favorite (or at least most frequent!) technically-challenged friends.
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"College Services*, THANK YOU! So grateful for your friendly customer service, helpful tips, speedy processing of print jobs and shipping packages when needed. Our community is very blessed to work with such caring colleagues. Your professionalism and your always going above and beyond is greatly appreciated! " Sheri Spraker, executive assistant to the VP for advancement
*The fabulous College Services team includes Director of College Services Michael Rossman, Mailing Coordinator Vincenzo Baldwin, Document Coordinator Marly Keenan, and Mail and Document Coordinator Jeanette Alejandro.
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Data Privacy Week: January 26-30
Data Privacy Week is here! Protecting data isn’t just an IT responsibility — it’s a shared commitment across our Russell Sage College community. Let’s keep privacy top of mind this week and beyond.
Whether you’re working in Colleague, Moodle, email, or cloud storage, small actions make a big difference — think strong passwords, pausing before clicking links, using secure networks, and keeping sensitive data where it belongs. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated (and more convincing), staying mindful is one of the best defenses we have.
| | Check your email for the first Security Awareness Training for 2026. Please complete it by March 13. | |
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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One Survivor Remembers
Film and discussion in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day
Albany campus: Tuesday, January 27,
11 a.m., Opalka Gallery
Troy campus: Thursday, January 29,
11 a.m., Bush Memorial
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Open Discussion with College Chaplain
Tuesdays, noon, Buchman, Troy
Bring thoughts, interests, concerns, or listen and enjoy the company.
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Barbara Todd: Undoings
Opalka Gallery, Albany campus
Saturday, January 31, 2 p.m.
Exhibit tour and conversation with artists Terry Conrad and Barbara Todd
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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.
| | 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. | | | | |
