What’s New
Rocking the vote. Last week, Dr. Ryane Straus, her Intro to U.S. Politics class, and some of our Golden Knights student-athletes were out on campus and in the community for a voter registration drive. In all, the students registered 24 new voters in about an hour. Not sure how to vote or what your registration status is? Check for information on the Vote411 site by the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
COVID-19 updates: On Friday, Director of Counseling and Health Services Mark Parisi sent out his weekly COVID-19 message, which included no new cases for the week, and he shared news about a second nurse practitioner joining Health Services, as well as tips for how to stay healthy. Wondering how things are going during the week? Our COVID-19 dashboard is updated each time a new case is reported.
Congrats to the women’s soccer team! The Golden Knights women’s soccer program has been ranked among the Top 20 Programs that Inspire by College Athletic Advisor. The Golden Knights are rated fourth on the list, which was cultivated from more than 1,200 non-Division I women’s soccer programs. Saint Rose is the second-ranked NCAA Division II institution.
The holistic program rankings are open to all four-year U.S. collegiate level programs sponsoring women’s soccer outside of NCAA Division I. Rankings are based on a subjective assessment of student experience in four areas:
• Holistic development of student-athletes in the institution
• Academic achievement and support for the academic success of student-athletes
• Overall college experience for participants within the program
• Affordability/graduation rates/student satisfaction
These rankings are meant to highlight programs that may not be widely publicized despite having achieved consistent elite status in competition and in elevating the lives of participating student-athletes. While this is a subjective list, College Athletic Advisor believes these rankings present an informed starting point for a discussion about where student-athletes can excel as “triple-threat” competitors (academics, athletics, and socially) in college and in their future lives.
The fitness center now has extended hours. Starting today, there are new hours for the fitness center, which you can access in 45-minute blocks by signing up in advance online. The new hours are:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Don’t forget, you must wear a mask while using the facility.
Did you miss our Founder’s Day video? You can see it any time on YouTube. Be sure to check out the Pass the Cake Challenge, which included some of you. Thanks for participating!
Pop-Up Week of Service draws students, helps community: Last week, we held the Pop-Up Week of Service. Tuesday’s efforts were covered by multiple TV stations and the Times Union, and you can view the Spectrum News story online. Thanks to all who joined in. Check out the results:
On Monday, we supported the Regional Food Bank Hunger Action Challenge with a food and hygiene item drive. We filled our box of nonperishable and hygiene items!
On Tuesday, The RED Bookshelf visited campus to promote literacy, and we made over 50 upcycled tote bags for children to use when they take books from the shelf.
On Wednesday, we partnered with the Counseling Center to support our therapy dogs and bring comfort to our students with large posters of the dogs. During the event, we made 100 dog toys for our therapy dogs and for the WAGS program at the Damien Center, a local organization that serves people affected by HIV and AIDS and runs a pet-related program.
On Thursday, we held a networking event called Meet the Good Neighbor – an event to break down social barriers. Students, faculty, and staff gathered around tables and asked each other: What is your name? Where did it come from? What does it mean?
On Friday, we held Eat. Listen. Talk., which is a monthly podcast gathering. Students brought their lunch or joined via Zoom.
Want to get involved? It is not too late to join Reach Out Saint Rose Hits the Road, where you log miles of running, walking, or hiking, and it raises money for the Dennis McDonald Student Emergency Fund. You can participate as an individual or form at team. We’re logging miles into December, so start today!
Things to do
Monday, September 28
Student Association town hall meeting with Spectrum and the Black Student Union, 5 p.m., in-person in Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium or via Zoom
From Student Association (SA):
Student Association is excited to announce we will be hosting our first town hall meeting of the fall semester. This will be a recurring event the last Monday of each month with a new topic that impacts students.
We will discuss being a community citizen on campus. Come hear from panelists about numerous topics concerning your rights, resources, and supports as a student. This is a great opportunity for you to gain more information on a topic that directly impacts you, and you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and speak with panelists. We are excited to be collaborating with Spectrum, the Black Student Union, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Prevention Education and Response Amanda Bastiani, Director of the Women’s Leadership Institute and BOLD Women’s Leadership Network Yolanda Caldwell, Director of Safety and Security Steven Stella, Director of Student Life and Coordinator of Family Relations Cherèva McClellan, and Saint Rose Alum Andrei Davis.
We hope you will join us for an informative and important discussion. You can either attend in person or participate via Zoom. Register to attend the Zoom meeting here.(Zoom Meeting ID: 991 8697 2738 Passcode: 465407). Questions? Please contact Student Association at sa@strose.edu.
Wednesday, September 30
Student Events Board Presents: Comedian Jacob Williams, 7:30 p.m., in-person watch party in Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium or via Zoom. To attend the in-person watch party, register here. For Zoom, it’s Zoom meeting ID: 515 187 5279
Feeling stressed? Need some fun in your life? Then you have to join SEB and your friends for a watch party in Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium to laugh with comedian Jacob Williams. He has been featured on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, and now you get a chance to see him for free on your own campus! Raffles and free snacks provided for those who attend the watch party. Want to join in but will be off campus? No worries – you can still join in over Zoom. For questions, contact the Student Events Board at seb@strose.edu.
Ongoing Sundays:
• Catholic Student Organization, an opportunity to meet people who share the Catholic faith, 4:15 p.m., Interfaith Sanctuary
• College Mass, held Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, which is very close to campus at 900 Madison Avenue (on the corner of Madison Avenue and Partridge Street). All are welcome to attend. Just remember these COVID-19-related rules: Face masks must be worn throughout the service, enter the church around the left side of the building (the parking lot entrance), and save time by registering to attend the mass and enter your contact tracing information online or through their app: St. Vincent Albany. Contact Joan Horgan for more information at horganj@strose.edu.
Ongoing Mondays:
• Happier Class, discuss ways to feel happier: 2:30 p.m., upstairs in Interfaith Sanctuary
• Yoga, 6 p.m., Campus Green, near Interfaith Sanctuary
Ongoing Wednesdays:
• In-person Guided Mindfulness Meditation will be offered weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. We will have a 30-minute mindfulness meditation break. Stop by any Wednesday to give yourself a break.
• The “I Go Walking” Walking Club meets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays (also see listing under Fridays). Meet in front of the EAC on the Western Avenue side. The club doesn’t walk in the rain. Sign up online (sign-up is encouraged but not required).
Ongoing Fridays:
• The “I Go Walking” Walking Club meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays (also see listing under Wednesdays). Meet in front of the EAC on the Western Avenue side. The club doesn’t walk in the rain. Sign up online (sign-up is encouraged but not required).
Club and organization schedules:
There are ongoing meetings from clubs happening in person and virtually. Look for the clubs on social media for details or reach out to Cherèva McClellan, mcclellc@strose.edu.
Each Monday, in person and virtual: Colleges Against Cancer General Meetings
Each Wednesday, 3 p.m., virtual: The Chronicle general meetings
Each Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., virtual: Student Events Board general meetings (one meeting a month to be held in person in Main Lounge). Each Day during office hours, in person: Student Events Board sells movie tickets to campus
Each Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., virtual: Commuter Council Fridays
Bi-weekly Mondays, 5 p.m., in person: PRSSA meetings (other week meeting virtual)
Each Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Student Association in person and virtual general weekly meetings
Late Knight: bi-weekly virtual bingo and trivia nights, beginning October until end of semester
Each Tuesday, 4 p.m., Late Knight weekly general meetings
October 1, virtual: Student Association giveaway event to celebrate International Coffee Day
Looking ahead:
Anti-racist training: The College’s BOLD Scholars, students who are selected as part of the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network program, have opted to use some of their funding to underwrite retreats for our entire College community on being anti-racist. To sign up, go to this link.
Friday, October 2: The next Campus Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion will take place from noon to 1 p.m. More details to come.
Academics
The Writing Center schedule for Fall 2020: Sunday: 3 to 7 p.m., Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These hours represent a blend of in-person and online appointment availabilities. Please note that all appointments after 4 p.m. and on Sundays are online only for the Fall 2020 semester. Writing Lab will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Albertus 112 for students that prefer an open-lab approach. Appointments are necessary for all services and can be made on the Navigate app under the care unit “Academic Support.” Under locations, select “Writing Center” for an in-person appointment, “Writing Online” for an online appointment, and “Writing Lab” for Writing Lab.
Looking for someone to study with from your classes? Have a question about an assignment but aren’t sure who to ask? Sign up for the Study Buddies feature on Navigate! Once you sign up, you can reach out to others in your class to get the help you need – and be able to help others! Study Buddies can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding icon on the “Explore” navigation guide of the mobile app. This is another great way the Navigate app can help you stay organized and on top of your assignments this semester.
Tutoring: The Academic Success Center is holding in-person/drop-in hours during the school day Monday through Friday. They will also be holding online hours Sunday through Friday to accommodate online students.
Tutoring schedules are posted, and the hours can be found on the website.
Need a place to take an online course when you’re on campus? Commuter students have expressed concern about what they should do when their on-campus and remote classes are scheduled close together. They should worry no more. We have Study Stops, so click here to see where they’re located.
Worth repeating
Feel like going for a swim? The campus pool is now open. Check out all the details, including hours and safety procedures, on the athletics website.
Golden Knights Kash and Campus Dining Dollars – what’s the difference?: Golden Knights Kash and Campus Dining Dollars are both prepaid declining balance account programs that can be attached to your Golden Knights ID card. They are both used for on-campus purchases only, and both are non-refundable. Both GKK and CDD may be used at all campus dining facilities, including Brubacher Café, Camelot Room, Lally Café (currently closed), Starbucks, and the Main Dining Room.
Here is more specific information about each program:
Golden Knights Kash
• In addition to being accepted at campus dining facilities, Golden Knights Kash may also be used to pay for print and copy charges, and for purchases at the Campus Bookstore.
• Purchases made with Golden Knights Kash are taxable.
• Golden Knights Kash balances do not expire (they will roll over each year), and when a student graduates or leaves, any remaining balance of over $25.00 will be refunded at that time.
• Enrollment and payment for Golden Knights Kash is completed online at https://ccenter.strose.edu/OneWeb/Account/LogOn (parental login/payment is also available).
Campus Dining Dollars
• The Campus Dining Dollars account may only be used for purchases at campus dining facilities.
• For every $100 of Campus Dining Dollar purchased, an additional $10 is added to the Campus Dining Dollars account.
• Campus Dining Dollar purchases are non-taxable.
• Campus Dining Dollars will roll over from the fall to the spring semester, but any unused balance will expire as of June 30th.
• Campus Dining Dollars are ordered online at https://strose.campusdish.com (select Meal Plans, then Add Dining Dollars). Guest checkout is available, and Dining Dollar charges are added to the student’s Saint Rose account semester balance.
New banking partnership: Saint Rose has a new banking partnership with SEFCU, and you can learn all about how that benefits you on this SEFCU site designed just for Saint Rose. SEFCU will also bring a mobile branch to campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon on the Campus Green outside the entrance for the athletics area of the EAC. For students who work for the College and need to cash College payroll checks, you can do so at the mobile branch free of charge and without a SEFCU account for 30 days. After that, you’d need to become a SEFCU member. Don’t forget: The College’s student workers can arrange for direct deposit at any bank by completing this form.
Wifi woes? If you are having difficulty connecting to the wireless network, remember that all residence hall rooms have data ports for a hardwired connection to the network. Most devices only need an ethernet cable, which can be purchased in the Campus Store, CVS, Walmart, etc. Hardwired network connections are always much faster and more stable than wireless connections, so they are great for Zoom sessions. If you have difficulty connecting, either wirelessly or wired, please contact the Help Desk by submitting a ticket at http://helpdesk.strose.edu/osticket or calling them at 518.454.2190.
High-five! Keep it up. As students at Saint Rose, you have a responsibility to make sure you do not put each other and the community at risk for a COVID-19 outbreak. So far, you have done an amazing job making sure masks are worn and social distancing is maintained at all times on campus, both inside and out. Remember that when you are off campus, whether it be going to the grocery store or getting a bite to eat, you should always wear your mask and social distance. COVID-19 has a known ability to spread, so it is extremely important to do your part to keep everyone safe and healthy. Check the COVID-19 dashboard on the College’s website or look for the Friday email updates from Health Services for the latest information.
Reminders for student-athletes: Getting back on the field and in the gym, student-athletes need to remember that their atmosphere is no longer the same as it used to be. Instead of high-fiving your teammate after a good play, it is important to remember the guidelines we have to follow. It is an adjustment for sure, but you can always cheer on your teammates from a far or verbally. Though it is difficult trying to push yourself during workouts without having your teammates directly next to you as competition, it makes it even more important to never lose motivation and push each other. With such a large gap in between the last time athletes were able to play together, getting back to our normal is in our hands, and how we conduct ourselves makes a difference. Keep up the great work!
Service to the dear neighbor: We wouldn’t be Saint Rose if we didn’t commemorate our 100th birthday with a 100 Hours of Service challenge. Well, it’s officially called a 100 Hours of Service initiative, but we’re challenging you to get involved. From being a club leader or a student-athlete to babysitting for family to social-justice work, you are already giving back. For the 100 Hours of Service challenge, just do 2.5 to 3 hours of community service each week from now until May to hit the 100-hour goal. Employees of the College, alums, and some of your families have already joined in, too. Watch our video to learn the why. Then click on this link to learn the how and sign up.
Get your swag. The Saint Rose Alumni Association has set up a centennial store where you can get a 100th anniversary Saint Rose shirt, mug, and a really bomb poster (someone’s mom would love it as a holiday gift, too).
If you don’t know what Navigate is, you’re about to: If you haven’t already downloaded the Navigate app – and thank you to everyone who has – please do it now (please, please).
Navigate is important because it allows you to schedule appointments with campus offices, stay on track for graduation, and do your daily COVID-19 health survey. Also, it’s required of our undergraduate and graduate students.
Having trouble finding what you need in Navigate? Here’s a cheat sheet:
Academic Support
• Writing Tutoring
• Course Tutoring
• Library Research Assistance
• General Library Inquiries
• Academic Probation
• Services for Students with Disabilities
Advising & Individual Class Questions
• Academic Advising
• Career Advising
• Individual Class Advising
Athletics
• Student Athletes
Diversity & Inclusion
• Diversity & Inclusion
Global Affairs
• Study Abroad
• International Student Needs
Human Resources
• Non-Work Study Employment Paperwork
Prevention Education & Response
• Awareness and Advocacy
• Academic
Student Development
• Student Development
• Student Involvement
• Residence Life
• Student Conduct
• First-Year Programs
• Service Opportunities
• ID Card Issues
Student Financial Accounts
• Financial Aid
• Payment Office/Bursar
Hours
Bookstore and mailroom hours:
Mailroom hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Package Pickup:
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Mailboxes are available 24-7.
For more information: Mail_room@strose.edu or 518.458.5443
Bookstore hours:
Now through November
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information: bookstore@strose.edu or 518.454.5245
Food service hours of operation for Fall 2020:
Main Dining Room
Breakfast: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
Brunch: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
Dinner: 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Camelot Room
Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Starbucks
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Brubacher Café
Breakfast: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Dinner: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
How to Purchase a Commuter Meal Plan and Extra Dining Dollars:
1. Visit the All Products page under Meal Plans on the Campus Dining Services website.
2. Add a commuter meal plan or Dining Dollars.
Want to use your swipes in Camelot? Here’s how to use the Meal Equivalent menu!
Select one of the menu lines at the station (see below), bring the food to the cashier, and let the cashier know it’s a Meal Equivalent. They will have you swipe your card, and a meal will be deducted from your meal plan. You can only choose from the equivalent menu in order to use your swipes, and there is a limit of three swipes per week. If you have any questions, please ask for a manager, and they will help.
Meal Equivalent Menu
Breakfast
• Egg and cheese sandwich, hash brown, and small coffee or fountain drink
• Bagel or muffin with a small coffee or fountain drink
Lunch and Dinner
• Hamburger or cheeseburger, small fry or chips, small coffee or fountain drink
• C.Y.O. (Create Your Own) sandwich, chips, small fry or chips, small coffee or fountain drink
• Tossed salad, small soup, small coffee or fountain drink
• Chicken Caesar salad, small coffee or fountain drink
• Cobb salad, coffee or fountain drink
Wondering about safety protocols in the dining spaces? Check out the Housing & Dining plan on the College’s restart website.
Get pumped: As we said in an item above, the fitness center now has extended hours. Fitness center visits are by appointment only with slots of 45 minutes. Capacity will be reduced to less than a third of what it once was. Sign up using this link.
The new hours are:
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
And remember, like most every place on campus, you must wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth while using the facility.
Go for a swim: As we mentioned in an earlier item, the campus pool is also now open, and you can get all the information about procedures and how to sign up for a lap time in this web post. The campus pool is now open. Check out all the details, including hours and safety procedures, on the athletics website.
The Fall 2020 lap swim hours are:
Monday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 3 p.m.
*All swimmers must show current Saint Rose ID to the lifeguard before you enter the pool and sign in.
*Pool hours are subject to change, please call 518.458.5405 for updated cancellations.
*The pool will be closed for holidays, school breaks, and home basketball games.
*Use of the pool by outside groups will be suspended until further notice.
Visiting the Counseling Center: Due to COVID-19 precautions, no student walk-ins are allowed at the Counseling Center, and students will not wait for appointments in the waiting room. Students should call 518.454.5200 or email counseling@strose.edu for assistance and appointments. Hours of operation are Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday/Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reminder: The Counseling Center is now located on the third floor of Saint Joseph Hall.
Need Health Services?: Due to COVID-19 precautions, student walk-ins are not allowed at Health Services, and we students won’t wait for appointments in the waiting room. Students will call 518.454.5244 or email healthservices@strose.edu for assistance, and their cases will be triaged by our LPN or nurse practitioner. Based on the presenting concerns, the triage outcome may lead to a telehealth appointment with the nurse practitioner. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And don’t forget to contact Health Services if you need COVID-19 testing.
