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Celebrating Nearly 1,400 New Alumni

Students wearing caps and gowns at commencement

Nearly 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students had their degrees and certificates recognized at the 96th annual commencement on May 11 at the Times Union Center.
 
A crowd of more than 5,000 people watched, while nearly 2,000 more viewed the ceremony via livestream from their homes. Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the speaker and honorary degree recipient, recounted her experiences as a college student, where there were few students of color, particularly women students of color, in her physics classroom.

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Retiring Music Professor Michael Levi Leaves Behind Long Legacy

Saint Rose professor Michael Levi conducting choir at commencement

The College’s 96th annual commencement was the 21st and final for Music Professor Michael Levi, conductor of the Saint Rose Chamber Choir, who retired after the Spring semester.
 
Levi joined the Saint Rose faculty after 30 years of teaching public school, and he brought his real-life experiences as a music educator to students who aspired to do the same. He also drew upon knowledge of diverse learning styles as he worked with countless students at Saint Rose and helped to foster a culture focused on personal growth and teamwork.
 
“We don’t encourage competition among students,” Levi said. “We have very few problems with divas or egos. Our students understand that to sing or play in an ensemble, you have to give up some of yourself for the good of the group. The end product is better, and we are better as human beings.”

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Saint Rose Magazine for Spring 2019 Is Out: Did You Get Your Copy?

Saint Rose Magazine for Spring 2019 fanned out on a table

The first edition of the Saint Rose Magazine in several years landed in mailboxes in late May. If you would like to receive a copy, but didn’t, please let us know.
 
And don’t forget you can check out the videos and other content online.

Access it all on the online version of the Saint Rose Magazine.

The next print version of Saint Rose Magazine will be coming to your mailbox in December, but we’ll continue to post new stories on the magazine website throughout the year.

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Play Ball: Join Us for Saint Rose Night at the Tri-City ValleyCats!

Fear the Saint Rose mascot playing with kids at the Tri-City ValleyCats game

Ready for some baseball? We’ll hold Saint Rose Night at the Tri-City ValleyCats on July 18 at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, New York.
 
The event starts at 6 p.m. with a picnic before the ValleyCats take on the Lowell Spinners. Saint Rose Night at the Tri-City ValleyCats is open to alumni, employees, students, and their families.
 
Registration includes a pre-game picnic for Saint Rose guests, your game ticket, and a souvenir ValleyCats hat. There will be raffles and giveaways, too. All ages are welcome. The picnic is from 6 to 7 p.m., with the game immediately following.
 
Order tickets online by finding the Group Ticket Portal under Tickets & Promotions. Be sure to select “College of Saint Rose” from the menu, and use the code STROSE. Tickets are $18.50 each.

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