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March 2, 2026
Send announcements for Coffee Break (employees) or Solutions (students) to newsletter@sage.edu by end of day Wednesday to appear in the next issues.
(Note: No March 8 issue of Solutions, due to spring break.)
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Champion Sale at Campus Bookstores
Ends Tuesday, March 3
Get 30% off Champion merchandise in the campus bookstores and online Some exclusions apply. Discount taken at register.
Shop anytime at thebookstorealbanyny.com
and shopsagetroy.com.
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Are We Really Going to Let UAlbany, HVCC, RPI, or Siena Win This Thing?
Russell Sage College has been nominated for Best College in the Times Union Best of 2026 awards. Now we need YOUR support to bring it home!
Cast your vote today and help us show the Capital Region what makes Russell Sage so special. Voting is open through March 4 at 11:59 p.m., and you can vote once every 24 hours, so set that reminder!
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Quick Reminders
March 6 is coming up:
- To request a GA for 2026-2027, fill out the GA Request form even if you have been awarded positions in the past. Requests due March 6.
Looking ahead:
- If you’ll be renting regalia for commencement or other end-of-semester events, contact Carol Pett at 1pettc@sage.edu by Sunday, April 5. Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for complete details.
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Building a More Inclusive Future
Pictured left to right, Assistant Professor of Expressive Arts in Mental Health Tracy Gilbert, EAMH graduate Morgan Dempsey ’25, a navigator and group facilitator at Bring on the Spectrum, and EAMH lecturer Jennifer Horn.
Dempsey recently returned to Sage with colleagues from BOTS — a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of neurodiverse individuals. The BOTS team delivered a workshop on neurodiversity and inclusive practice. Read about the visit and how Gilbert’s students will apply what they learned at a local elementary school.
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Please Help Choose the Next Dean's Read!
The Dean's Read is a book or other media that all incoming first year students read together as they begin their first class in the fall.
Email Chris White at whitec2@sage.edu to join the team that reviews options, or just send in your recommendation and ideas. We'd love to hear your ideas and opinions!
Read about recent Dean's Reads (and associated campus events) on the website.
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Get Involved: It's Maple Syrup Season on Our Troy Campus
You might have noticed that five maple trees along Second Avenue have been tapped!
The Sage community is invited to join us in any part of the process, and you'll get some syrup when we're done as a reward!
Roles include:
- Collecting sap from trees (five to 10 minutes, happens daily depending on weather)
- Participating in weekly outdoor boils (each five to six hours, but only requires intermittent active attention)
- Participating in a final boil down indoors (two to three hours).
To get involved or learn more, email Sandra Penny at pennys@sage.edu.
| | From left to right, Kristin Seaburg, DPT, Kaweeda G. Adams, Ed.D., and Nicole (Hanks) Leblond. | | |
'What is Your ‘To Be?': Personal and Professional Journeys and the People Who Shape Us'
When: Wednesday, March 18, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Bush Memorial Hall, Russell Sage’s Troy campus.
Admission: Free and open to the public, with light refreshments served.
Registration: Registration for the March 18 event is requested.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Denise Taber Finard ’80 Women’s Institute at Russell Sage will host an interactive experience designed to support and empower students and alumni in the process of their “becoming.”
Attendees will hear from prominent professional alumnae/i in the fields of education, health sciences, and government. Panelists will share their becoming journeys, including personal and professional successes and challenges, as well as tools and resources to navigate disruptions along the way. The talk will be followed by an interactive workshop.
The speakers include: Kaweeda G. Adams, Ed.D., a leader across both Pre-K-12 and higher education settings and a graduate of Sage’s doctoral program in Educational Leadership; Nicole (Hanks) Leblond, chief of staff for the New York State Thruway Authority and a graduate of Sage’s bachelor’s program in business administration; and Kristin Seaburg, DPT, a Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate, who leverages her expertise in clinical practice and executive leadership to advance patient-centered care and foster team growth across Trinity Health and St. Peter’s Health Partners.
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DPT Graduate Gets Residency With NHL Team
Taylor Dorado, PT, DPT, '23 and adjunct professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Sage, recently accepted a prestigious position as a Sports Resident with the NHL Dallas Stars professional hockey team through the University of Texas Southwestern.
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Congrats, Professor Strum!
Harvey Strum's article, "New Jersey, Impressment, and Chesapeake Affair of 1807," was recently published in New Jersey Studies.
On February 18, Harvey also delivered a paper,"Terror at the Shul: Antisemtism," on academic antisemitism from 1900-2025 at the zoom NIVA conference.
| | We first shared the video, "We're All In, Always," last week after it made its debut at Accepted Student Day on February 21. | |
Pay it Forward on the Wall of Wins!
"Shoutout to our Communications Department for putting together the “We’re all in Always” video! I just watched it on YouTube, and it perfectly captures how special our Russell Sage community is. I’m not crying, you’re crying!! What an amazing video for such a special place!"
Tori R.
The Marketing and Communications Department, which brings you this newsletter, would like to thank Tori for the shoutout and acknowledge Lexie Mulligan, videographer, and Elizabeth Gallagher, senior writer, for their work on this project. Also, thank you to everyone, like Tori, who makes Russell Sage just plain magical.
Have you been recognized on the Wall of Wins? Why not pay it forward and shout out a colleague?
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Spotting Deepfakes
The March 2026 Sage Guard newsletter explores the rise of deepfakes — AI-generated images and videos that can convincingly depict individuals saying or doing things that never occurred.
While some uses may seem harmless, deepfakes are increasingly leveraged in fraud schemes, reputational attacks, and misinformation campaigns. Governments worldwide are responding with new legislation requiring AI-generated content to be labeled, traceable, and, in certain cases, criminalized —particularly when involving nonconsensual or deceptive material.
A recent example highlighted scammers who used a deepfake of a trusted consumer expert to promote a fraudulent insurance site, underscoring how easily authority and credibility can be exploited.
For faculty and staff, the takeaway is clear: remain vigilant about unexpected media content, verify sources before sharing, and use AI tools responsibly and transparently. Protecting institutional credibility and community trust requires awareness, discretion, and thoughtful digital practices.
| | Check your email for the first Security Awareness Training for 2026. Please complete it by March 13. | | |
Looking for something to do? New events are added to The Chomp online calendar every day. Check it often to see what is going on!
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New York Capital Honors Exchange
March 4, 4-6 p.m., Bush Memorial, Troy
Learn more about the NYCHE symposium, celebrating the research and creative work of Honors students from across the region.
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Everything Is Theatre: A Funny and Reassuring Career Talk
March 16, 6 p.m., Bush Memorial, Troy
Theatre grad Brandon Hansen returns to Russell Sage to share how creative skills translate into real-world impact
Read a Q&A with Hansen, now Vice President of External Affairs at the Baltimore Children & Youth Fund, on Sage.edu.
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Registration Now Open for the CDPHP Workforce Challenge
Thrive@ Russell Sage and Recreation and Fitness are organizing a team for the CDPHP Workforce Challenge, a 3.5-mile walk/run on Thursday, May 21, at 6:25 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza. It costs $5 to join Team Russell Sage College (The “normal” price is $35, but Thrive will cover the remaining $30!) Register for the Workforce Challenge.
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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
Register for Pilates, 9:30 a.m., Troy, McKinstry 206
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
Register for Flexibility and Mobility, noon-1 p.m., Troy, McKinstry 206
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Regalia Rental for Commencement: Please Order by April 5
If you’ll be participating in commencement or other end-of-semester events that require regalia (like Honors Convocation or PT Hooding), please contact Carol Pett at 1pettc@sage.edu or 518-274-0199 by Sunday, April 5.
Note: This rental option is for administration, faculty, and staff only. Please do not share with students.
If you rented regalia in the past, the bookstore will not assume you need it again unless you confirm. Please include the following information in your email:
- Height
- Jacket or dress size (indicate if over 250 lbs. so the gown fits properly)
- Hat size or head measurement around the widest part of the forehead in inches
- Degree and field of study (e.g., Master of Science in Chemistry)
- College or university and city and state
- Daytime contact information
Rental Pricing:
- Bachelor’s unit (cap/gown/tassel/hood): $77 + tax
- Master’s unit (cap/gown/tassel/hood): $84 + tax
- Doctoral unit (cap/gown/tassel/hood): $93 + tax
- Doctoral unit (tam/gown/tassel/hood): $121 + tax
- Individual components (gown, hood, cap/tam, tassel) can also be rented
Payment is due at pick-up at M.O.S.S. Books, Troy (Gurley Hall, 1st Floor). Please return all items as soon as possible after your ceremony.
Store Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shipping is $7.99. Contact the bookstore to discuss alternative payment, pick-up, or delivery options. Orders received after the deadline may incur extra shipping charges.
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Free Fitness and Nutrition Consultations
To make an appointment or ask questions, email Recreation and Fitness Director 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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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.
| | 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. | | | | |
