Events for June 2018

The campus is a bit quieter following Commencement, but the activities continue. Don’t miss our special alumni event, Preparing for Your Next Career Move, on June 7. If you’re in Southern California, get together with other alumni and faculty at one of two complementary events – in Los Angeles on June 19 or in San Diego on June 20.

June 7:
Preparing for Your Next Career Move, panel discussion and networking event for alumni, focusing on graduate school and career development, 5 to 7 p.m., free of charge. RSVP through Eventbrite.

June 13:
Community of Excellence luncheon, honoring community members for their service, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s honorees are: (Former Saint Rose Trustee) Charles Touhey, president of Omega Homes/Touhey Associates and Alice Green, founder and executive director, Center for Law and Justice; Denise Gonick, president and CEO, MVP; and Tammis Groft, executive director, Albany Institute of History & Art. Held at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Get tickets here. For more information, contact SpecialEvents@strose.edu or 518-454-5114.

June 19:
Los Angeles Alumni Reception, hosted by Michael Vamosy ’93, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Special guests: Saint Rose President Carolyn J. Stefanco and Kristine Corso Tolmie ’88, G’97, associate professor of art and chair of the Center for Art & Design. Business casual dress. Stun Creative, 6420 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 450, Los Angeles CA. RSVP by June 14 at 518-454-5105, specialevents@strose.edu, or on the web.

June 20:
San Diego Alumni Dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. Special guests: Saint Rose President Carolyn J. Stefanco; Kristine Corso Tolmie ’88, G’97, associate professor of art and chair of the Center for Art & Design; and Trustee Tonita Ferradino McKone ’60, G’81. Business casual dress. The University Club atop Symphony Towers, 750B Street, Suite 3400, San Diego, CA. RSVP by June 14 at 518-454-5105, specialevents@strose.edu, or on the web.

July 2:
Summer Academy for Youth begins and runs through August 3. These week-long learning programs for young people in grades 6 through 10 offer sessions in art, music, drama, science, writing, computers, and more. Visit here to view class offerings and to register online. Questions? Call 518-454-5144.

July 9:
Pre-College Experience begins, running through July 20. This intensive program for high school students offers classes in visual art, music, cinema and documentary film, and criminal justice and forensics. Click here for tuition and to register. See a video on the Pre-College Experience here.

Ongoing:
The 2018 Art & Design Faculty Show: Recent work including drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, photography, and printmaking by The Center for Art & Design faculty will be on exhibition at the Esther Massry Gallery. Special recognition will be given to retiring Saint Rose professors Paul Mauren and Scott Brodie. The exhibition runs through July 31, and from September 7 through 15. Summer hours are Tuesday through Friday noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is closed on July 4 and August 1 through September 6. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. September 7, with the gallery staying open until 9 p.m. For more information contact: Jeanne Flanagan at flanagaj@strose.edu.

Upcoming:
It’s happening in September, but you can register now: The Golden Knights Golf Classic will be held on September 14 at the Capital Hills at Albany golf course, 65 O’Neil Road, Albany. Click here for more information.