Happy New Year, Golden Knights! It may not feel like it (looking at you, -1° weather), but the spring semester officially starts in two days. We hope you were able to take plenty of time to rest and recharge over break.
Classes may be remote this week, but we’ve still got plenty of important updates and reminders for you in the first In the Know of the semester. Keep reading for all the info you’ll need to have a great first week back.
P.S. Do you have any announcements or events to share with other students? Get the word out! Email your In the Know submissions to Sarah at heikkins@strose.edu by 5 p.m. on Thursdays to be featured in the next edition.
What’s New and Next:
MLK Week activities: “It Starts With Me” is a four-day introspective centering the life of Dr. Martin Luther King that kicks off on January 24. The Saint Rose community will have the opportunity to gain insights about Dr. King and find the alignment with themselves and the College – scholarly, energetic, and socially active. See the schedule of events under the calendar section.
Now, a refresher on our COVID protocols: Over the winter break, you received an email with the College’s updated COVID protocols for this semester. You can catch up on all the updates here and please keep an eye on your Saint Rose email this week for more. In the meantime, here are the main things you need to know:
- Classes: The first week of spring classes begins on Tuesday, January 18. To allow time for thorough testing of our Saint Rose community before in-person classes begin, all classes will be held remotely this week. In-person instruction will begin again on Monday, January 24.
- Testing: All students and employees who will be coming to campus during the spring 2022 semester are required to participate in on-campus COVID-19 testing at the start of the semester, regardless of vaccination status. If you can, we encourage you to take a COVID test before coming back to campus, because if your test is positive, you can safely quarantine at home. We’ll be offering on-campus testing on Tuesday, January 18, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Nolan Gymnasium (located in the Events and Athletics Center) – if you haven’t already, please sign up for a test here.
- Resident students: You’ll receive a self-test kit from your RA upon move in. You can also sign up here for a test on January 24, 25, or 26 in St. Joe’s Auditorium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you can’t make any of those days, please email Jen Richardson at richardj@strose.edu to make other arrangements.
- Commuter and graduate students: If you can’t make it to Tuesday’s testing clinic in the Nolan Gym, you’ll be able to pick up self-test kits through the window in Jen Richardson’s office facing the quad until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Quarantine: In the event that you test positive when you get back to campus, you’ll need to quarantine in our designated campus housing. If you live off-campus, you’ll need to quarantine at home.
- Events: We’ve made some updates to our event protocols for the spring semester. If you’re organizing an event on-campus, please look it over closely and contact the Office of Conferences and Events.
- Dining hall this week: Please note that the dining hall will be takeout only for the first week of the semester. It will resume in-person dining on January 24.
- Get boosted: Did you know the booster increases immune response and offers significant protection from the virus? If you haven’t already, we strongly encourage you to get the booster dose of the vaccine. We’ll be holding on-campus booster clinics on January 20, February 3, March 3, and April 7. If you were vaxxed at one of our clinics last semester, good news! You’ll be eligible to get the third dose at one of those clinics. Sign up here.
You may be eligible for a $5,000 scholarship! If you’re a sophomore or junior and are involved in service to the community – social, political, educational, or charitable – you may be eligible for one of two $5,000 scholarships being awarded for the 2022-2023 academic year! The Honorable Richard J. Conners Memorial Scholarship honors the spirit of community service exemplified by the former Albany City Council President and longtime NYS Assemblyman whose three daughters are Saint Rose alumni. Learn more about the scholarship and apply here.
Help support the St. Catherine’s Center for Children! To help those in need in our community, St. Catherine’s Pathways to Health is holding a coat and glove drive. Donate your lightly used or new coats and gloves to help benefit individuals and families in need in our community! Donations can be dropped off outside the EAC Main Lounge through January 31.
Attention National Society of Leadership and Success members: The Saint Rose NSLS chapter is looking for new E-board members! They’re currently looking for a treasurer and an SNT coordinator. Apply today on the NSLS website!
An update from ITS: ITS had planned on replacing the wireless network over the holiday break. Unfortunately, there were some serious technical issues that the vendor and manufacturer were unable to resolve. While ITS continues to work on getting these issues resolved, the new plan is to replace the wireless network at a later date. ITS will notify everyone once the new project timeline is finalized. ITS regrets this decision but it is in the best interests of the College community to wait until the issues are resolved.
An update from the Athletics Department: At this time, basketball games are closed to student and employee spectators. They hope to have everyone back in Nolan Gymnasium as soon as the number of COVID-19 cases in the region drops off.
Reminders:
Mask up, Saint Rose! Just like last semester, masks must be worn inside all College buildings.
Don’t forget to check in each day. You know what we’re talking about – the daily health questionnaire. It’s still vital that you keep filling this out, because it allows the College to act promptly should a student test positive for, have close exposure to, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
Did you get the booster? Please send a copy of your updated vaccine card to covidresults@strose.edu ASAP!
Academics
Important deadlines for the spring semester:
- Last day to add/drop classes: January 25
- Last day to apply for Pass/Fail grading: February 1
- Last day to withdraw: February 15
Graduating in August? Your degree application is due to the registrar by February 15. Here are the instructions on how to apply.
Library building access is limited this week: The Neil Hellman Library will be open during normal operational hours with a few restrictions until Friday.
- Only students who have been COVID tested and cleared by the College should come into the library building.
- Building access/capacity limited to first-floor seating, computers, and printers (no study rooms available).
- Reference/research assistance is available remotely via chat, text, email, and phone.
If you need help, the library website and all our online content is available 24/7.
Woohoo!
Okay, we think it’s time to celebrate YOU!
Congrats to everyone who made it on the Fall 2021 Dean’s List! Over 620 of you earned a 3.5 average or higher last semester – that’s incredible. We’re so proud of each and every one of you for continuing to thrive academically, especially in these times. Go, Golden Knights!
Our students make Saint Rose feel like home: Our campus culture has evolved so much, thanks to the students who have created their own spaces and communities that feel like home. Read about the clubs and organizations, like the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Saint Rose Identity, that make our school so special on our website.
What a champ! Congrats to Harry Soederland ’22 on being named one of the RNMKRS speed sell regional north champions! Soederland took top honors among business students across the country in the Fall 2021 RNMKRS Virtual Sales Competition, the largest and first-ever competition of its kind, which was sponsored by Dell. Congrats again, Harry!
#ICYMI: In November, a team of Saint Rose students took second place in the 2021 College Fed Challenge. Designed to bring real-world economics into the classroom, the competition – sponsored by the Federal Reserve Board – challenges students to play the role of monetary policymakers. Congrats to the Saint Rose team on a job well done!
Wellness
Help us stop the spread! We’re gonna keep saying it every week, but the only way we’ll get through this wave of the pandemic is by working together! Keep yourself and your friends safe by properly wearing your masks inside (we’re talking mouth AND nose covered, people), limiting contact with people outside of your bubble, getting your booster, and checking the restart website for updates. If you or someone you know has been exposed to COVID-19, email covidresults@strose.edu so we can help you figure out what to do next.
Download Liberate! The Counseling Center recommends Liberate, meditation app, as a fantastic resource for Black students looking to develop a daily meditation habit. For more resources for BIPOC mental health, visit the Counseling Center website!
Get a free sexual wellness kit: Counseling and Health Services are now offering free sexual wellness kits to students! Call, email, or stop by their office to pick up your kit and any other sexual wellness goodies you need to enjoy yourselves (and each other) safely. Each kit includes finger and regular condoms, dental dams, and lube. Email counseling@strose.edu or healthservices@strose.edu for more information.
COVID Emotional Support Hotline: This past year has been rough, especially with all the changes we’ve seen on campus. If you need immediate support, the New York State Department of Health offers a COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 844.863.9314.
The Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center is now on campus: The CVSVC’s advocacy services will be offered in the Counseling Center every Monday from 3 to 4 p.m. Their confidential Campus Coordinator will be there to explain your rights under Title IX, help students get extra time on assignments or change their classes/housing, answer your questions on reporting sexual and/or interpersonal violence, and help connect you with a counselor. Make an appointment today by contacting Amanda at 518.447.7100 or Amanda.Wingle@albanycountyny.gov.
Your mental health matters. The College’s Counseling Center is always here for you when you need support, whatever that looks like. Follow them on Instagram @csrcounselingctr for mental health and self care tips at @csrcounselingctr! You can also learn more about the services offered by our counselors here.
Saint Rose’s Chest Binder Program: Saint Rose students who identify as trans and/or nonbinary are eligible to get one FREE chest binder from the Counseling Center every semester. For more info, call our counselors at 518.454.5200, or send them an email at counseling@strose.edu.
Things that make you go yum
Want to speak to a dietician? You have one at your disposal through our Hospitality Services. Email Donna Duffy at Donna.Duffy@sodexo.com with any and all of your food- and diet-related questions. It’s free!
Hours:
*Please note the dining hall will be takeout-only for the first week of the semester. In-person dining resumes January 24.
Dining Hall
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Starbucks
Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon
Camelot Room
Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Student life and things to do
MONDAY, JANUARY 17
College offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 – First day of classes!
9:30 a.m. COVID-19 Testing in the Nolan Gymnasium
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19
5:30 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Basketball vs. Bentley
Since you can’t cheer on the team in person at this time, please tune into the livestream at gogoldenknights.com.
7:30 p.m. Saint Rose Men’s Basketball vs. Bentley
Since you can’t cheer on the team in person at this time, please tune into the livestream at gogoldenknights.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
10 a.m. Booster Clinic in the Nolan Gym
Capital Region Pharmacy Services will be administering the booster on campus until noon. Sign up for your booster here.
UPCOMING
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
4:30 p.m. “I Have a Dream”: Contextualizing The Dream
Participants will take part in a guided dissection of the “I Have a Dream” speech in order to gain historical perspective as well as understand and own ways in which they can actively work toward bringing the dream to reality in relevance of today. Facilitated by Jane Chen, co-founder of Eyre Writing Center, and Dr. Galen Gomes, director of intercultural leadership at Saint Rose. Zoom info: Meeting ID 980 4530 5653 Passcode: 285081.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
5 p.m. “The Queens in the Life of Dr. King”
Yolanda Caldwell, chief diversity officer and director of the Women’s Leadership Institute at Saint Rose, will facilitate a discussion on the roles of influential women in the life, work, and legacy of Dr. King. Women in consideration include Alberta Williams King (mother), Christine King Farris (sister) Coretta Scott King (wife), Yolanda and Bernice King (daughters), and Yolanda Renee King (granddaughter). This event is co-sponsored by the BOLD Women’s Leadership Network scholars. Zoom info: Meeting ID 980 4530 5653 Passcode: 285081.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
3:30 p.m. “The Measure of a Man” (Part 1 of a three-part series)
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Utilizing a literal translation of this celebrated quote from Dr. King, guest facilitators will engage participants in conducting an introspective look at their positionality and willingness to take a stand on current societal considerations of today. To allow for open and honest discussion, this program will be for male-identifying participants only. Zoom info: Meeting ID 980 4530 5653 Passcode: 285081. This event is co-sponsored by the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
A second program that will cater to only our female-identifying participants will take place in February, with a part three bringing everyone together taking place in March.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
4 p.m. “Soul Care; Collective Healing as a Pathway”
Facilitators will provide an opportunity to practice collective healing by offering 30-minute “drop-in” sessions of yoga, vision boarding, and meditation. Release tension, mediate stressors, and outline your path in order to enter the Spring 2022 semester more grounded. Facilitators are Tia Thompson, area coordinator at Saint Rose; Liz Espinoza, assistant director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Rose; and Sade Moore, assistant director of opportunity programs at Skidmore College. Zoom info: Meeting ID 980 4530 5653 Passcode: 285081.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Saint Rose Women’s Lacrosse Raffle
The Saint Rose Women’s Lacrosse team is having a raffle fundraiser! Prizes include a 50-inch flat-screen TV, four tickets to the Albany Firewolves vs. Toronto Rock on February 19, and a $50 Starbucks gift card. Raffle tickets are $5 each, and there are no limits on how many times you can enter! Winners will be announced on the team’s Instagram page (@saintrosewlax) on February 11.
ONGOING
The Golden Knight Shop: Established this year, the Shop opened its shelves to provide food and clothing to the Saint Rose community. Donations are also welcome (nonperishable food and gently-used adult clothing). The Shop is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, contact: gkshop@strose.edu.
Saint Rose Intramurals: The Athletics Department is excited to offer intramural sports at Saint Rose every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Right now, we’re starting off with open gym basketball in the EAC gym, but keep an eye out for more sports offerings soon! NOTE: Masks are required. Please wear appropriate footwear! Questions? Reach out to Alexandra and Kaylie at cinquantaa045@strose.edu and yerdonk568@students.strose.edu.
Saint Rose Identity Meetings: Join the College’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies club every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Albertus 213! Sign up for their mailing list to stay up to date on all things Identity 🏳️🌈
Saint Rose Student Events Board Meetings: Help the SEB bring the events you want to see to campus! Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in Standish A and B.
Saint Rose Chronicle Meetings: Extra, extra! Okay, we know that’s corny, but if you’re interested in being Albany’s next great student journalist, the College’s newspaper meets every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Hearst 121. Come check it out!
Debate Club Meetings: Do you want to speak up? Join the Saint Rose Debate Club! Meetings are every Monday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Huether 203.
Community Service Involvement Meetings: The community service team meets every other Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Interfaith Sanctuary.
Catholic Student Organization Meetings: The Catholic Student Organization meets every Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. Come get involved!
Muslim Student Association Meetings: Calling all Muslim students and anyone interested in learning more about the Islamic faith: join the MSA at their weekly meetings every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for snacks and fun!
College Mass: College Mass is held every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent De Paul, 900 Madison Avenue, Albany (corner of Madison and Partridge). All are welcome. Contact Joan Horgan at horganj@strose.edu for more information.
The Happiness Support Project: The Happiness Support Project is held every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. We could all use some extra cheer these days, so join in to help increase your skills at creating more happiness in your life and the lives of those around you!
Yoga at the Sanctuary: Keep the good vibes flowing every week with the Office of Spiritual Life’s weekly (beginner-friendly) in-person yoga class. Classes are every Monday at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. Just bring your mask and a yoga mat (or borrow one of ours!).
Hours
Health Services
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For any non-urgent medical issue, students can call 518.454.5244 or email healthservices@strose.edu for assistance, and their cases will be triaged by the LPN or nurse practitioners. Based on the presenting concerns, the triage outcome may lead to a telehealth or in-person appointment with the nurse practitioner.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Please call the center at 518.454.5200 or email them at counseling@strose.edu to speak with a counselor over the phone or through a Zoom session.
Neil Hellman Library
You must have a valid CSR ID to swipe into the building. Check out the library website for details.
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 4 p.m to 10 p.m.
The Writing Center
Schedule an appointment through Navigate! Learn about the Writing Center’s services here.
Monday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
*Please note that all appointments scheduled for Sundays or after 4 p.m. will be held online.
Tutoring Center
Schedule an appointment for tutoring through Navigate.
Find hours on the Tutoring Center’s webpage.
Fitness Center
Slots are available in 45-minute increments by advance sign-up online. Masks are required.
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Career Services
Career Services meets with undergraduate and graduate students via individual appointments. Make an appointment using the Navigate app.
Mailroom
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon
Package Pickup
Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
The USPS outgoing mail deadline is 9:30 a.m. USPS Mail received after 9:30 a.m. will be posted the next business day.
Reach the Mailroom at mail_room@strose.edu or 518.458.5443
Print Center
Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Reach them at printing@strose.edu or 518.337.4820. Check out their services on the Print Center and Mailroom webpage.
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Official College accounts:
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Other accounts to follow:
Departments:
Communications: @saintrosecom
Nursing: @saintrosenursing
English: @StroseEnglish (Twitter) / @stroseenglish (TikTok)
Psychology: @stroseschoolpsych
Teacher Education: @saintroseteachereducation
Offices:
Academic Advisement: @saintroseacademicadvising
Academic Success Center: @csracadsuccess2
Admissions: @strose_admissions
Counseling Center: @csrcounselingctr
Career Center: @csrcareercenter
Hospitality: @saintroseeats
Graduate Admissions: @saintrosegrad
Residential Life: @strosereslife
Writing Center: @collegeofstros1
Sports:
Baseball: @saintrosebase
Cheerleading: @strosecheer
Cross Country/Track & Field: @saintrose_xctf
Men’s Basketball: @saintrosembb
Men’s Lacrosse: @saintrosemlax
Women’s Lacrosse: @saintrosewlax
Men’s Golf: @saintrosemgolf
Women’s Golf: @saintrosewgolf
Men’s Soccer: @saintrosemsoc
Women’s Soccer: @saintrosewsoc
Softball: @saintrosesball
Swimming: @saintroseswimdive
Volleyball: @saintrosevball
Clubs:
Student Association: @Saintrose_sa (Instagram) / @strosesga (TikTok)
American Choral Directors Association: @stroseacda
The Council for Exceptional Children: @cecsaintrose
English Club: @englishclub_strose
Natural Science Association: @strose.nsa
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association: @strosensslha
Student Art League: @studentartleague
Best Buddies Saint Rose: @bestbuddiesstrose
Big Brothers Big Sisters: @strosebbbs
Colleges Against Cancer: @cacstrose
Commuter Council: @srcommutercouncil
Saint Rose Identity Club: @identitystrose
The ALANA Steppers: @alanasteppers
The Saint Rose Chronicle: @strosechronicle
Crate of Apes Comedy Club: @crateofapes
The Girls Next Door: @gndsaintrose
Golden Knights Dance Team: @gkdanceteam
The Golden Notes: @goldennotescsr
Golden Vybz: @goldenvybz_
Sabor Latino: @strosesaborlatino (Instagram) / @saborlatino.strose (TikTok)
Saint Rose Television: @srtvstation
points of contact
If you have a question about the residence halls, contact: reslife@strose.edu.
If you have a question about health services, contact: healthservices@strose.edu.
If you have questions about dining, contact: dining@strose.edu.
If you have questions about academics, contact provostoffice@strose.edu.
If you have questions about your path to graduation or course scheduling, contact advisement@strose.edu.
If you have questions about student life, contact studentdevelopment@strose.edu.
If you have questions about cleaning protocol or facilities, contact gossg@strose.edu.
If you’re having computer trouble, contact helpdesk@strose.edu.
If you have a concern about your bill, contact bursar@strose.edu.
If you want to talk about financial aid concerns, contact finaid@strose.edu.
Don’t know where to turn? Email solutions@strose.edu.