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August 4, 2025
The next issue of Coffee Break is August 18. Please send your news to newsletter@sage.edu by the end of the day, Wednesday, August 13.
Solutions the Newsletter for students returns August 25. If you have announcements for the Solutions season-opener, feel free to send those to newsletter@sage.edu, too! Early submissions are always welcome.
| | Got Another Gator in the Family? We’re Still Listening! Thanks to everyone who responded to the call for an article about Sage employees whose kids are also Sage students. A write-up is in the works! Now that you know you won’t be the only ones, if you'd like to be included (and your student is on board), email newsletter@sage.edu. | | In July, Russell Sage hosted guests from the Netherlands and St. Peter's Health Partners' continuing care division. The Netherlands visitors are experts in Dementia Villages, pioneering neighborhoods for people with dementia that give residents more independence than traditional dementia care. St. Peter's is looking at utilizing this model, and the group visited campus to discuss opportunities for collaboration with Sage's nursing and other health science programs. | |
From IT: The Psychology of Malware
Malware often spreads by manipulating people into acting carelessly or out of fear. While antivirus software helps, your best defense is staying alert and informed. Learn how to avoid malware attacks that use manipulation and fear-based tactics in the July Sage Guard. Access past newsletters in the Sage Guard repository.
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Hearing Screenings Reach 30 on Campus
On July 21 and 22, the Department of Speech-Language Pathology provided free hearing screenings to 30 students, staff, and faculty across both campuses. The department shared information regarding the need to protect hearing from loud sounds and made recommendations for follow-up testing, medical consultation, or communication strategies as appropriate.
The department was very pleased to provide this service and to interact with a wide range of members of the community, and the college community is grateful in return to everyone in the department for sharing their time and expertise. For further information regarding hearing issues, feel free to reach out to Professor Dave DeBonis at debond@sage.edu.
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Publications and Presentations from Professor Harvey Strum
In May, the Journal of 20th Century Media History published Professor of History and Political Science Harvey Strum's article, "The Canadian Press Views the 1908 American Presidential Election." In June, the Journal of New England History published his article, "Maine's Aid to Ireland During the Great Hunger." He also delivered papers at the New York History Conference and the National Social Science Conference in June.
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The Wall of Wins is Back in Action!
Thanks, everyone who recently added to the Wall of Wins! The latest:
"HR and Innovation Committee, a BIG thank you for all the fun at the In Real Life (IRL) coffee hour on 7/16 in Buchman Pavilion! Special thanks to Assistant Director of Facilities for Space Planning and Design Sara D'Aversa, HR Director Brian Evers, and Director of College Services Mike Rossman for pulling everything together so nicely for all of us to enjoy! We appreciate you!"
"Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Resources Tori Reinhard, you are a rockstar! You are doing amazing work in your new role in the Advancement department! We appreciate you and all of your efforts! You are making a difference for the future of RSC every day in the work you are doing!"
"A shout out to the Facilities Department! We know it isn’t always easy. We ask a lot, our buildings in many cases are beautiful and old. We are very thankful for all of the work you do! Please know, the community appreciates all of you!"
"When Marketing and Communications interviews students, they always (understandably and appropriately!) rave about Russell Sage professors. But it was also really inspiring recently to hear what a rising sophomore had to say about the difference VP for Enrollment Management Katie Lesko made to her. The student said she was nervous about the cost of college and how it would play out over four years. Katie met with her, her dad, and her brother privately and helped her secure a room and board grant. As the student put it: 'It's a lot of students that she has to deal with, so I appreciated whatever she could help with, and it carried me through my whole freshman year.' She has an RA position with room and board this year, but you could hear the gratitude in her voice when she spoke about the support that helped her get started at Russell Sage."
We’re always glad to hear how EVERYONE at Sage supports students and each other, and since so much of this support happens behind the scenes we’re even gladder to shout about it via the Wall/Google Doc of Wins. Please share your similar wins, or celebrate a colleague!
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Trio from Women's Lax Make IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
Women's lacrosse student-athletes Maddison Walter, Angelina Schaefer, and Tristyn Valenze made the 2024-2025 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Academic Honor Roll.
Find more athletics news.
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Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming HR Events
Lunch and Learn with CDPHP: Tools to Manage Stress, on Wednesday, September 24, 11:30 a.m., Bush Memorial, Troy campus. A sign up link will be in the next newsletter.
TIAA On-site Representative Schedule:
- September 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cowee 3rd Floor, Troy campus
- October 23 9 a.m.-4 p.m., West Hall, Albany campus
- November 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cowee 3rd Floor, Troy campus
- December 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cowee 3rd Floor, Troy campus
RSVP for an on campus meeting with TIAA.
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Tuesday, August 5
🪷 Flow & Let Go Yoga Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., Opalka Gallery, Albany campus. $20 via Venmo or cash, full price supports Strong Through Every Mile, which offers its program for survivors of interpersonal violence and abuse to our students and employees. All abilities welcome. Bring a mat. Reach out to gishj@sage.edu with questions.
Wednesday, August 6
⚖️ Pathways to Leadership and Management in Criminal Justice, noon. Learn more and register for this free webinar.
Thursday, August 21
🟢🔷 Opening Day (more info forthcoming)
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Everyone had a great time at Sage Night at the Tri-City ValleyCats on July 19, especially Chompers, pictured above greeting fans and with Provost Theresa Hand, who threw out the first pitch.
Asking for Chompers: Does anyone else think the Tri-City ValleyGators is a better name?
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Next Issues
The next issue of Coffee Break is on August 18. Please send your news to newsletter@sage.edu by the end of the day, Wednesday, August 13.
Coffee Break for employees and Solutions the Newsletter for students return to a weekly schedule on August 25. Feel free to start sending Solutions announcements to newsletter@sage.edu, too!
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