Week of March 24, 2024

March 24, 2024 ·

It’s officially springtime in Albany, although it doesn’t feel like it! In the latest In the Know, we’ve got all the news you need to get through the week.

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 intheknow@strose.edu by 5 p.m. on Wednesdays to get featured in the next edition.

teach-out and transfer updates

We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are four steps to successfully transition to your new educational journey.

Get to know our Teach-out Partners. All teach-out partners welcome campus visits. Contact the partner’s admissions department to arrange your visit. Many partners also offer advisement sessions at Saint Rose and Zoom appointments. Click here to review the list of partners and check for available dates and times to meet with a rep. You’ll find all program alignments listed by the institution on Canvas.

Application Process: Each teach-out partner may have a slightly different transfer process, but rest assured, they’ll waive any application fees. Many partners offer a dedicated landing page for Saint Rose students. Start by accessing our teach-out website here. Then, click on the school’s link to view their dedicated landing page. When applying, be sure to indicate that you are a Saint Rose student.

Transcript Evaluations: Transfer counselors at our partner schools will provide credit evaluations to ensure seamless credit transfers and timely degree completion. To begin this process, schedule an appointment with a transfer counselor at your chosen school. You can access our teach-out website here for their transfer department contact information.

Financial Aid: All students should have received a copy of their 2023-2024 Saint Rose financial aid award letter in the mail. Please contact our financial aid office if you do not have this letter. You will also need to complete the 2024 – 2025 FAFSA. While we strive to ensure you receive the same scholarship/financial aid at the new institution, it’s not guaranteed. You’ll need to work with the new institution’s financial aid office. That information is available on our partner’s dedicated landing page, which is available by clicking on the school’s link below. We’ll also continue to support you through this process. Contact us via email at finaid@strose.edu or via phone at 518.454.5464.

As a reminder, you can keep checking our Teach-Out Plan website for more information; this website will continue to be updated throughout the semester.

Meet with a representative from Albany College of Health and Sciences:
April 9: Register here for an on-campus appointment.
April 23: Register here for an on-campus appointment.

More appointments with Russell Sage were added:
March 26: Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology Virtual Information Session. Register here.
March 28: Criminal Justice and Community Corrections Virtual Information Session. Register here.
April 15: On-campus undergraduate and graduate advisement session. Register here.
April 17: Graduate Open House. Register here.

Schedule an advisement session with the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:
Admissions representatives will be on campus to meet with students on March 26 (register here) and April 2 (register here).

The University of Albany added the following on-campus and online appointments:
March 25: Online advisement appointments for business students. Register here.
March 26: On-campus advisement appointments. Register here.
March 27: On-campus advisement appointments (International Student and Scholarship Services staff available). Register here.

Stay up-to-date with Canvas: The page for teach-out side-by-side articulations is now published and available on Canvas. Please note: We will only publish finalized agreements as they are approved. This page will continue to be updated frequently over the next few weeks. If you don’t see a side-by-side articulation for your program, one is currently under development with an institution and awaiting formal approval. As a reminder, all programs will align with a teach-out institution.

New additions to the Teach-Out list: As of Friday, Albany College of Pharmacy and Sciences has joined the College’s list of Teach-Out Partners for BS psychology and forensic psychology. Niagara University and Utica University are also official teach-out partners.

Here’s who else is currently on the Teach-Out list:

Clarkson University (MBA)
Ithaca College
Iona College
LeMoyne College
Messiah University
Russell Sage College
Siena College (undergraduate and MBA)
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Plattsburgh
University at Albany (undergraduate and graduate)
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (psychology, forensic psychology, biology and biochemistry)
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Niagra University
Utica University

And here’s who the College is in active discussion to finalize agreements with:

Bank Street College of Education
Nazareth University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Fredonia

What’s new and next

A reminder from the Registrar: Summer session I registration is open. Undergraduate courses are posted here, and graduate courses are posted here.

Hey graduating seniors and grad students! Commencement is on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany. We have put all of the information on our website so you can see the deadlines and steps you need to take to participate in Commencement. Don’t forget to order your cap and gown. The deadline for orders has been extended until April 11. Any orders placed between now and April 11 will be shipped to your home address.

Transferring or graduating? You’ll need your immunization records! Please request a copy of your immunization records from Health Services today so you don’t have to wait to transfer them directly to another institution or employer. Please complete the Authorization to Release Immunization Records Form and submit it with a copy of your photo ID to healthservices@strose.edu or in person at the Counseling Center or Health Services office. Immunization records can be sent via email, fax, mail, or picked up in person at the Counseling Center located at 1006 Madison Avenue.

The countdown to commencement is on. On Monday, March 25, from 4 to 7 p.m., you can pick up your 2024 senior t-shirt and a snack in the EAC Main Lounge.

Get your resume ready for the biggest job fair yet! The College of Saint Rose is gearing up to host an exclusive two-day job fair, inviting employees, students, and alumni to maximize their employment opportunities. Scheduled for March 26 and 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Massry Center for The Arts, this event promises a platform to network with over 60 companies eager to hire individuals across various fields and experience levels. Registration is open, offering a chance to explore job prospects and connect with potential employers actively seeking new talent. To register and see a full list of participating employers, log in to HireStrose and head to the Events page.

Soon-to-be grads, remember to RSVP for the Lavender and ALANA Multicultural Stole ceremonies! If you’re graduating and want to represent your culture and community at the ceremony, RSVP for the Office of Inclusion and Engagement’s Multicultural and Lavender Stole Ceremonies by April 17. Any undergraduate or graduate student graduating this spring can participate. Invitations have been mailed to all graduating seniors. RSVP to the Lavender Ceremony here. RSVP to the Multicultural Ceremony here.

Celebrate YOU at the Diversity Ceremony. Open for all students (first-year, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and non-graduates). If you’re not graduating from The College of Saint Rose but want to receive a Lavender, Kente, or Multicultural stole and be part of each ceremony, RSVP here. Stoles are free.

Another important RSVP reminder. Invitations have been mailed for the National Society for Leadership and Success induction ceremony on Saturday, April 13, from noon to 2 p.m. in Saint Joseph’s Auditorium. Please RSVP by March 25.

Hunt for the golden egg! Discover candy-filled Easter eggs cleverly hidden throughout the Neil Hellman Library on Monday, March 25th, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive golden egg – if you’re fortunate enough to find it, head over to the reference desk to claim an egg-citing prize!

Happy Easter. Here is a list of nearby churches and denominations for students on campus seeking to attend local church services during the Easter holiday:

St. Vincent de Paul Church, 900 Madison Avenue
March 28: Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m. (Bring & Share Supper 5:30 pm)
March 29: Good Friday Liturgy at 6 p.m.
March 30: Easter Vigil Mass at 8 p.m.
March 30: Easter Morning Masses at 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Our Lady of the Americas, 273 Central Avenue, Albany (Bilingual Masses)
March 28: Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m.
March 29: Good Friday Mass at 6 p.m.
March 30: Easter Vigil at 7:30 p.m.
March 30: English Mass at 9 a.m./Spanish Mass at 11 a.m.

Union Missionary Baptist, 3 Morton Avenue, Albany
March 30, Virtual Worship at 10 a.m.

Emmanuel Baptist, 275 State Street, Albany
March 31: Sunday Worship in-person and via Zoom at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
To join via Zoom between 9:30 and 9:55 a.m., click here.

St. John’s Lutheran Church,303 Sand Creek Road, Albany
March 28: Noon to 1 p.m.
March 29: Noon to 1 p.m.
March 30: Easter Vigil at 7 p.m.
March 31: Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal, corner of Madison and North Main Avenue (next to Saint Rose)
March 24 to 28: Holy Week, Holy Eucharist, Agape Meal, Stripping of the Altar at 6 p.m.
March 29: Liturgy of Good Friday at noon.
March 31: Feast of the Resurrection and Festive Eucharist at 9:30 a.m., with Easter Brunch to follow in Carmichael Hall.

McKnownville Methodist Church, 1565 Western Avenue, Albany
March 28: 7:30 p.m.
March 29: 7:30 p.m.
March 31: 10 a.m.

Christ Church of Albany, 381 Sheridan Avenue, Albany
March 31: 11 a.m.

Please find additional options here.

Reminders

What comes next? You have questions about what happens after the 2023-2024 school year ends, and we have answers. Use the resources below to stay informed:

General FAQs: If there are questions not answered on this page, please email questions@strose.edu. We are updating this page as information becomes available.
Financial Aid FAQs: All of your questions about what happens to financial aid, including FAFSA, scholarships, and loans, will be answered on this page.

A reminder from Career Services: Remember to stop by the Office of Career Services for all your career-related questions and concerns. They’re here to help! Just like last semester, they’re holding weekly sessions on resume and cover letters on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and career planning on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Can’t make a session? No problem! Just use Navigate to schedule an appointment with a member of their team.

Avoiding Plagiarism: Do you find yourself confused about what constitutes plagiarism? The Writing Center is here to help! They’ve designed a new workshop to give you all the tools you’ll need to avoid accidental plagiarism in your academic work. Join them on Tuesday, February 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Academic Success Center on Saint Joseph Hall’s second floor. Sign up for the workshop here. Snacks will be provided!

Say cheese! As a special tribute to the remarkable legacy of The College of Saint Rose, our friends at iSmile Studios are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to have professional portraits taken on our beautiful campus. These portraits will serve as cherished mementos of the incredible community we have been a part of, the knowledge we have gained, and the connections we have formed. Sessions will be held on campus and are offered on select dates in April and May. While these sessions are traditionally offered to graduating students, any student can sign up to have their photos taken, either as individuals or as a group. Sign up for a session here. Here’s some more information on booking a session:

Caps and gowns, as well as various Saint Rose props, will be provided.
Portraits will be done both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Portrait packages start at $99.
There is no fee to sign up as an individual student. If you would like to take group photos, the session fee is $100 per group; this fee can be paid at the time of booking.

If you have any questions, please reach out to schoolpics@ismilestudios.com.

Happy birthday!

Send your birthday wishes to us on Instagram or email them to intheknow@strose.edu!

club announcements

Stay involved with the Student Association! Saint Rose’s SA will resume their weekly general meetings for the semester this week. Meetings will be held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in MidKnight Eats. All are welcome!

academics

Important dates to remember:

March 28: Last day to withdraw from full semester and 11-week classes
March 29 to April 1: Easter Break – no classes.
May 3 to 8: Finals Week.
May 11: 2024 Commencement.

The Writing Center is back for the Spring! Here are their hours for this semester:

In-person appointments (use Navigate to schedule)
- Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Writing Lab (no appointment necessary)
- Friday, 10 a.m. to noon
Virtual Appointments (use Navigate to schedule)
- Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

Tutoring is back: It’s very important that you use every resource available to you this semester, so feel free to stop by the Academic Success Center in Saint Joseph Hall to get all the help you need to have a successful final semester at Saint Rose.

A reminder from Career Services: Welcome back! For all your career-related questions and concerns, remember to stop by the Office of Career Services. They’re here to help! Just like last semester, they’re holding weekly sessions on resume and cover letters on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and career planning on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Can’t make a session? No problem! Just use Navigate to schedule an appointment with a member of their team.

Wellness

Stay focused and positive with events at the Sanctuary: Unwind with weekly beginner-friendly yoga classes on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. And if you’re looking for support through community, check out the Happiness Groups meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m., also in the Sanctuary. For more information, get in touch with Joan Horgan at horganj@strose.edu.

Your mental health matters. The College’s Counseling Center is always here for you when you need support, whatever that looks like. Follow the Center on Instagram for mental health and self-care tips at @csrcounselingctr! You can also learn more about the services offered by our counselors here. For free, 24/7 crisis support, text HOME to 741741.

An important COVID-19 reminder: If you test positive for COVID with your own test, please email covidresults@strose.edu ASAP! Testing is also available in Health Services Monday through Friday.

Get support from the Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center (CVSVC). The CVSVC supports and serves students who are victims/survivors of sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Their free and comprehensive services include, but are not limited to: Title IX advocacy, referral services, counseling, and criminal advocacy to crime victims. Amanda Wingle, a representative from the Center, will be available to meet with students as a confidential resource in-person (or remotely) on Mondays 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Counseling Center. Students can email Amanda directly at amange.wingle@albanycountyny.gov to schedule an appointment or simply drop in. All CVSVC services are confidential, meaning their advocates won’t contact the college or law enforcement without your explicit consent.

Things that make you go yum

Save on coffee and treats with your student ID! Did you know that many local cafes and restaurants, like Iron Coffee Co. and Unbelievable Nutrition, offer discounts for Saint Rose students? All you need is your student ID and you’ll be treating yourself in no time! (Psst…you deserve it)

Want to speak to a dietician? You have one at your disposal through our Hospitality Services. Email Kelly Pearson, RD, CDN at nutrition@strose.edu with any and all of your food- and diet-related questions. It’s free!

Hours:

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.

Lally Café
Monday through Thursday 11:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Friday 11:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

student life and things to do

MONDAY, MARCH 25
Hunt for the Golden Egg
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Neil Hellman Library

MONDAY, MARCH 25
50 Days to Graduation
4 to 7 p.m. | EAC Main Lounge

TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Career Fair
1 to 4 p.m. | EAC Gymnasium

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Career Fair
1 to 4 p.m. | EAC Gymnasium

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Apex Entertainment Off-Campus Adventure
6 p.m. | Register at the SA Office

MARCH 29 – APRIL 1
Easter Break

knights out in albany

Looking for fun things to do off-campus? We can help! Check out these events around the Capital Region.

ONGOING EVENTS

Wine Tasting at Capital Wine Albany (21+)

When: Every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: 348 State Street, Albany
Cost: Free

New York State Museum Visits

When: Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 222 Madison Avenue, Albany
Cost: Free with student ID

Ten Broeck Mansion Tours

When: Open Friday through Sunday – register for tours and appointments here.
Where: 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany
Cost: $4 for students

West African Drum and Dance with Jordan Taylor Hill – encouraged donation of $10

When: Saturdays and Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Albany Barn (56 2nd Street, Albany)
Cost: Encouraged donation of $10

Trivia at City Beer Hall (21+)

When: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Where: 42 Howard Street, Albany
Cost: Free
Trivia at Excelsior Pub (21+)
When: Thursdays at 8 p.m.
Where: 54 Philip Street, Albany
Cost: Free

Open Mic Comedy Night at Madison Theater

When: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Where: 1036 Madison Avenue, Albany
Cost: Free

Open Mic Comedy Night at Albany Distilling Co. (21+)

When: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Where: 75 Livingston Avenue, Albany
Cost: Free

ongoing meetings

Meeting times are subject to change.

Film Club: Saint Rose’s Film Club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Albertus 107.

Saint Rose Identity: Join the College’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies club Mondays at 6 p.m. in Albertus 104! Sign up for their mailing list to stay up to date on all things Identity 🏳️‍🌈

Happiness Groups: This weekly workshop on increasing happiness skills in your life is offered at the Sanctuary every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. This is open to everyone, so stop by and see if it’s a fit for you!

Student Association: Stay involved with the SA at their weekly meetings, held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in MidKnight Eats.

Finding New Friends: Come de-stress and meet other students at this weekly meeting where you’ll be invited to prioritize calmness and joy. Activities include baking, arts and crafts, games, and whatever else you want to do to cultivate good vibes for the week. The group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Saint Rose Chronicle: Extra, extra! Ok, 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!

Saint Rose BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ): Formerly known as the Redeemed Christian Club, BASIC meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary.

Saint Rose Catholic Club: Meetings are held on Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. Come join them for food, fun, and fellowship!

Saint Rose TV: If you’re interested in broadcasting, working behind the scenes or in front of the camera, or filmmaking, this is the club for you. SRTV meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in Hearst 121. No experience is needed, and all majors are welcome. If you have questions, please reach out to Cheyenne at sassinec964@strose.edu.

Yoga at the Sanctuary: Keep the good vibes flowing weekly with the Office of Spiritual Life’s weekly (beginner-friendly) in-person yoga class. Classes are Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Just bring your mask and a yoga mat (or borrow one of ours!).

Saint Rose English Club: Our English club meets every Friday at 2 p.m. in Albertus 402. Come join the fun!

College Mass: College Mass is held on campus every Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. All are welcome. Contact Joan Horgan at horganj@strose.edu for more information.