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November 24, 2025
Early deadline: Please send announcements for the next issues of the employee and student newsletters to newsletter@sage.edu by the end of the day today!
| | On Monday, November 17, CSTEP students gathered for a Friendsgiving celebration. Pictured left to right: Mary Minala, Mercy Akande, Jessica Korbieh, Nicole Uzibor, Samira Sefadine, Joelis Clases, Dua Sadiq, Raziya Coleman, Dailanny Hernandez, Janay Beauvais, Brianna Powell and Luis Gomez. | | |
In The News
In its article, “College enrollment falls in region, but some schools buck the trend,” the Albany Business Review reports that Russell Sage College posted the strongest enrollment growth in the region for fall 2025.
The writeup on the Questar III website featuring Education students Bailey Catlin, Hannah Anuszewski, Mackenzie Ruszkowski, and Aleah Schaffer, as well as Professor Kelly Smith, has also now been published in The Troy Record.
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Undergraduate Dean's Office Holiday Drive: Unity House and Northern Rivers
The Undergraduate Dean's Office is collecting items for the Unity House and Northern Rivers annual holiday drives.
To donate to Unity House: Visit this Unity House Toy Wish List to sign up next to an item, then drop off unwrapped gifts in the dean's office in Hart Hall or KCC 201. If you would like to provide wrapping paper and tape, it will allow parents to wrap items themselves.
If you prefer, view Unity House's wish lists at Target, Walmart, or Amazon and have the items shipped directly to Unity House (Unity House, Att: DEV, 2431 Sixth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.)
To donate to Northern Rivers: Visit Northern Rivers Online Holiday Giving Guide for the organization's wish lists and more information.
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Please Help Promote Study on Food Access and Student Well-Being
If you'd like to share with students:
Students and faculty in the Nutrition Science department are conducting a study to understand what proportion of college students experience food insecurity and how it impacts their education and well-being. They hope to use the findings to make recommendations on policies and the use of food assistance resources available to college students. If you agree, you are invited to participate in an online survey that will take about 10-15 minutes.
Participation in this study is voluntary, and your identity as a participant will remain anonymous during and after the study. All students aged 18 or older, enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate degree program and residing in the US are eligible to participate. You are welcome to forward this survey to others who may be interested and eligible. If you have questions, please email Assistant Professor Laura McClure
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The Lightning Thief, December 3-12
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is back at the Schacht Fine Arts Center. The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction —Zeus’ master bolt. Normal is a myth when you’re a demigod, so come see the trouble these lovable storybook characters get up to.
The Theatre Institute at Sage is offering 10 a.m. shows on December 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11, primarily for school groups. Tickets are limited; contact Claire McHarg at 518-244-2248 or theatreinstitute@sage.edu for more information.
There are also shows the weekend of December 6, with tickets available at theatre.sage.edu and at the door!
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Scarf Day, a TIS Tradition on December 2
The Theatre Institute at Sage's annual Scarf Day is on December 2, noon-5 p.m. Costume shop manager Jenn Raineri opens the shop doors for anyone who wants to help make scarves and hats for local charities. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by the basement of Schacht Theatre. No sewing experience needed!
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From HR: Upcoming Wellness Events
CDPHP and the college's EAP are offering several virtual wellness sessions in December. Here’s what’s coming up:
Wellness Workshop from CDCHP
Sign up for a Addressing Burnout and Improving Wellbeing on Tuesday, December 2, noon: Learn how to identify burnout in yourself and others, cultivate wellbeing, and improve effectiveness, productivity, and life satisfaction. Managing work stress benefits both home and work life.
December Mindful Mondays from EAP
Short sessions to reduce stress, boost mood, focus, and resilience. Each week features a different mindfulness practice.
🟢 Register for Monday, December 1, 12:30–12:45 p.m.
🟢 Register for Monday, December 8, 12:30–12:45 p.m.
🟢 Register for Monday, December 15, 12:30–12:45 p.m.
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Wall of Wins
"Special shoutout to the HEOP staff who planned an amazing HEOP Friendsgiving to recognize and honor our students in the program! It was truly a special night with fabulous food and even more amazing company! Kudos to Executive Director Jermaine Privott, Associate Director Tasha Pringle, and Success Counselors Alex Pinto, Deanna Cooper, and Darlene Tiburcio Castillo for all that they do for our HEOP students and our community!" -Dean of Students Stacy Gonzalez
"The Sodexo Albany team did a great job on the Thanksgiving lunch event on 11/18/25! The meal was delicious and an excellent value. The whipped cream for the apple pie was the best. Thank you!"- Senior Director of Academic Advising Karen Schell
Add your success or celebrate someone else’s on the Wall/Google Doc of Wins
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Gators Honored by Empire 8
Miranda Price was Empire 8's Women's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sunday, November 16.
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Gifts and Grifts
The festive season brings new tech — and new threats. From online shopping scams to unsecured smart devices and guest Wi-Fi risks, December’s Sage Guard shows how to keep your holidays merry and malware-free.
| | Russell Sage's Q4 2025 Security Awareness Training releases November 24 and runs through December 23, with a special focus on holiday scams (fake shipping notices, gift-card grifts, and phishing). | | Previously Announced Events | |
Your Company Is Requested at
Jane Austen's 250th Birthday Ball
Your company is requested for tea and treats at Wool House on December 1 at half past 4 o'clock p.m.
Please join members of English 309: Major Writers for Regency ballroom dancing led by Dean Rehn, to explore students' final creative projects, and to celebrate the anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Period dress encouraged but not required. Please RSVP to Tonya Moutray.
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PhotoRegional At Opalka
The 46th PhotoRegional: Seeking New Landscapes continues at Opalka Gallery through December 6. Learn more about the show and upcoming events in the Bloomberg Connects guide.
| | Were You an RA?: Residence Life is looking for employees who were RAs to join a panel for an RA training session in January. Day and time TBD. If you’re interested in participating, please email Matt McGowan. | | |
Recharge with Rec and Fitness
👟 Fitness Consultations: Stop by McKinstry Fitness Center in Troy for a free fitness consultation with strength and conditioning specialist John Carpenter:
— Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
— Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-noon
— Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
👟 Free CDPHP Cycle! membership with the CDPHP Cycle! app and promo code RussellSage. Visit www.cdphpcycle.org.
👟 Free online fitness at BODi/Beachbody on Demand with username Recreation@sage.edu and Password: Thrive2020
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Discover the NYT’s Best Books of the Century: Browse the collection in the library's catalog.
Pizza Deals from Papa John's: Use these online-only coupon codes for deals from Papa John's at 571 New Scotland Avenue (Papa John's is an athletics sponsor.)
- Use code GATOR1: 1 large pizza, 1 topping, $7.99
- Use code GATOR2: 3 medium pizzas, 1 topping, $18
- Use code GATOR3: 2 medium pizzas, 1 topping, $5.99 each (must buy 2)
- Use code GATOR4: 1 medium pizza, 1 topping+ breadsticks OR 6 garlic parmesan breadsticks, $12.98
Volunteer with Every Campus a Refuge: Fill out the ECAR volunteer interest form if you are available to help individuals and families get settled and find community in the Albany area.
Find past issues of Coffee Break in the newsletter archive.
For reference:
| | 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 next week’s issues. | | | | |
