This Week: Fitness Classes, Internship Workshop, Beer Garden!

August 30, 2026

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Things to Do

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!

Have an event to promote? Add your event to The Chomp, then email the details to newsletter@sage.edu.

Internship Prep Workshop

Wednesday, September 2, 1 p.m.

KCC 105, Albany

Join the Career and Self-Discovery Center’s Internship Workshop covering networking, professional communication, and workplace etiquette. Register and attend for a chance to win gift cards!

DIY Journal

Thursday, September 3, noon-2 p.m.

Freddie’s Lounge, KCC, Albany

Drop in, decorate a journal, and use it to help you stay organized this semester!

Are you a survivor of DV or interpersonal abuse?

Strong Through Every Mile (STEM) is a free, couch-to-5K training program for survivors of DV and interpersonal abuse (including emotional abuse, stalking, sexual assault, etc.).

This in-person, 9-week program kicks off on September 14. You'll train for a 5K alongside trained volunteer coaches, and receive a free pair of running shoes, t-shirt, 5K entry, and finisher's medal. There are two local training locations to choose from.

This program is open to students and employees of Russell Sage, ACPHS, Albany Law, Albany Medical College, and UAlbany, as well as STEM community partners who fit our mission.

Fill out the info session registration form, so you can receive more details about the program.

Fitness Classes Begin This Week

Just announced in Troy: Sign up for Flexibility and Mobility, Tuesdays, 5 p.m.,

McKinstry 206

More Classes in Troy

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.

Classes in Albany

Coming up at Opalka Gallery

Albany campus

Light and Transient Causes opens September 1: Read about the exhibit inspired by a famous line in the Declaration of Independence.

Beer gardens begin Friday. View food, drink, and music lineup on the Beer Garden schedule and see more Opalka events.

What Else is New

Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Opalka Family Scholars Carley Walsh, Emma Doyle, Maeve Clements, and Sydney Davey (Not pictured: Abigail Duff).

The Opalka Family Scholarship supports Averill Park graduates studying education or visual arts at Russell Sage. The college recently celebrated the 2026-2027 recipients with a dinner at La Perla Restaurant in Averill Park.

In the News and Around the Web

The Times Union spoke to first-year students in Sage Hall on Move-In Day. Move-In Day was also featured on News10 and NewsChannel13.

Nutrition Science’s Theresa DeLorenzo, RD , spoke to Verywell Health about the benefits of fiber.

A young womant with long brown hair, wearing a black top and striped white cardigan, stands indoors near a window and painting.

What I Did on My Summer Vacation: How a Musical Theatre Major Spent Her Break Building a Professional Network

For Molly Osswald ’28, summer was a chance to spend even more time in her favorite place — the world of theatre. Her experiences shadowing a Tony-nominated costume design team (including our alum!), working as wardrobe supervisor for a hit regional production, and mentoring young performers at the Theatre Institute at Sage are great examples of the professional opportunities available to performing arts students at Russell Sage. Read more about Molly’s summer.

Vintage pharmacy display with jars of herbs and wooden mortars on a wooden counter.

Spotlight on ACPHS: The Throop Museum

Housed on the first floor of ACPHS’s O’Brien Building, the Throop Museum offers a look into 19th-century medicine with restored period fixtures, vintage apothecary jars, and historic pharmacy logs. Read about it in Throop Museum Brings Visitors Back in Time, from the ACPHS communications team.

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More From Rec and Fitness

Student/Employee Pickleball League:

Find out more, then sign up for pickleball!

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.

Opportunities on Field Hockey, Women’s Tennis Teams: Fill out the Field Hockey Interest Form (all skill levels) or the Women’s Tennis Interest Form (some experience preferred) for more information.

For help with anything, visit the Solutions team in the libraries of both campuses!

Discover the Gator Claws-It: Find a variety of 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.

Free CDTA Bus Passes: Full-time undergrads get free CDTA rides by setting up the CDTA Navigator app: See IT’s Navigator App Guide.

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.