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OK, you know everyone is predicting how good their day is going to be based on whether Noodle, a floppy 13-year-old pug on TikTok “has bones” or not when he wakes up? Well, we think you’re all definitely going to have bones this week, because it’s gonna be a good one!

P.S. Is your club or student organization hosting an event soon? Maybe you have some important or exciting news to share with other students? Get the word out! Email your In the Know submissions to Sarah at heikkins@strose.edu by Friday to get featured in the next edition.

What’s New and Next

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Halloween is coming up…and we’ve got some spooky things up our sleeves this year. Keep an eye on our Instagram later this week for a big announcement! Hint: You might want to dust off your costumes a little early this year…🎃

It’s National Transfer Student Week! To celebrate, we’ll be launching a giveaway on Instagram tomorrow morning, so make sure you’re following us to get all the details.

Free treats AND safety! Be sure to stop by the Campus Green Tuesday, October 19, or Wednesday, October 20, from noon to 4 p.m. If you show us you’ve downloaded the RAVE Guardian app to your phone (which sends you important campus safety alerts and more), you can grab a free cider doughnut, hot chocolate, candy, or ice cream. (If it’s raining catch the free treats in the Events and Athletics Center Main Lounge.)

Shuttles to Plumeri are back! Thanks to a generous donor who loves our soccer teams as much as we do, the College will be offering shuttle rides to home games at the Christian Plumeri Sports Complex for the rest of the semester. Here’s the schedule:

  • Women’s Soccer: 
    • October 23, 2 p.m. 
      • Shuttle from 1:15 to 4:45 p.m. 
      • Pickup will be in Lally lot, behind 1009 Madison Avenue
    • October 30, 3 p.m.
      • Shuttle from 2:15 to 5:45 p.m.
      • Pickup will be in Lally lot, behind 1009 Madison Avenue

Got a sec? Student Development would like to hear from you! Take this quick survey about student leadership opportunities on campus and share your thoughts on the Student Association here. 

Come help the RED Bookshelf! The RED Bookshelf is a nonprofit literacy program that provides free children’s books throughout Albany. We’ll be helping them restore books in the Sanctuary every other Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m., starting October 21! Learn more about the RED Bookshelf’s mission here. 

Here’s to the students who lunch (and learn): Sign up for one of the Career Center’s Lunch and Learn Virtual Employer Sessions! This week, we’ll be chatting with folks from the Greater Amsterdam School District and CAPTAIN Community Human Services – scroll down to the calendar section for more details! You’ll find a full schedule of employers (with Zoom links!) on the HireStrose website.

Reminders

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All vaxxed up with no spring classes to go to … Please send us a copy of your vaccine card ASAP, or you won’t be able to register for Spring 2022 classes! Send your copy to covidresults@strose.edu

Protect yourself online: October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Here are seven things you can do now to keep your devices and data secure. 

Let your voice be heard! Take our quick survey to let campus dining know how they’re doing. You have until Friday to take it, and all participants will be entered into an awesome prize drawing! Fill out the survey here. 

When we say “mask,” you say, “up!” This is your weekly reminder that you need to mask 👏 up 👏 when you’re inside all College buildings, regardless of your vaccination status. Please make sure your mask is completely covering your mouth and nose – they’re not doing a whole lot if they’re under your chin! Stay up-to-date with the COVID-19 Dashboard. 

The EAC pool is open! To keep everyone safe, we’re requiring that any students who want to come to open swim hours sign up ahead of time. You can sign up to swim here. Before you do, make sure you read through the re-opening guidelines.

Apply for Intercultural Pathways! Intercultural Pathways is a student development program for first-year students, brought to you by the ALANA is Leadership Mentorship and Ambassadors of Inclusion Programs. See Dr. Galen Gomes in the Student Development Suite in the EAC for further information or to apply. Learn more about Intercultural Pathways here.

IMPORTANT – Don’t forget to complete your required online prevention education courses: At Saint Rose, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment. The College has a responsibility per federal and state regulations to provide each student with education and awareness training in the areas of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. We have partnered with EVERFI to provide trainings that will help us all be informed on topics vital to achieving our goal. As part of our comprehensive prevention program all new/incoming students are required to complete the following online trainings: Sexual Assault Prevention and AlcoholEdu (for new undergraduate students) and Sexual Assault Prevention (for new graduate students). This online education will empower students to make well-informed decisions about issues that affect their years at Saint Rose and beyond.

New/incoming students should have received an email in their Saint Rose account with the subject: The College of Saint Rose automated-message@everfi-foundry.net. Please do not delete this message because it contains the link to begin your assignment(s). Please contact Amanda Bastiani at bastiana@strose.edu if you have not received the email to start these prevention courses online.

Thank you for your ongoing support in helping to make our campus community safe! If you have any questions, or you are looking for ways to get involved, please contact Amanda Bastiani, Title IX Coordinator and Director of Prevention Education and Response, at bastiana@strose.edu. Follow @saintroselovebetter on Instagram for 24/7 access to information and resources. Find more information regarding our policies, reporting options, and resources here.

get to know saint rose

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We’re sure you’ve spent some time getting to know your professors, but have you thought about learning more about the staff that keeps the College’s wheels turning every day, too? “Get to Know Saint Rose” is a weekly Q&A with a Saint Rose staff member to help you learn more about the resources available to you while you’re here. 

Meet Jen Hankin from Academic Advisement!

Jen Hankin, Director of Academic Advising.

Fast Facts:

Name: Jen Hankin

What she does: Director of Academic Advising

Where she works: Office of Academic Advising

How long she’s been at Saint Rose: 10 years

Her alma mater: Quinnipiac University (undergraduate); University of Baltimore (graduate)

Fun fact: Hankin’s mother is one of 13 children, and she has 30 first cousins! She says that getting together for the holidays as a kid was always a big adventure 👭👬

Get to know Jen Hankin:

What’s your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of the job is definitely working with the students and helping them in any way that I can. Every day is always a little bit different so it keeps things interesting. Whether I’m trying to solve a problem, figure out graduation requirements, or just be there to listen, I like to help in any way possible.

What’s something you want students to know about you?

Even though I have worked at Saint Rose for 10 years, I have been working in higher education for 23. I started in admissions and then went into advising about 16 years ago. I have been married to my husband, Jason, for 18 years, but we have been together since we were 17 years old. We have two kids; Will (14) and Natalie (11). Even though my weekends are typically quite chaotic taking my kids to their baseball, softball, basketball, or field hockey games, I love every minute of it!

If you could give students one piece of advice to carry them through their time here, what would it be? 

Everyone needs to remember that we create our own opportunities. Good grades result in opportunities for internships, graduate school, or research and then ultimately degree completion. Likewise, a strong work ethic results in promotions and career advancement. 

Thanks, Jen!

Academics

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Countdown to Advisement Day…16 days! Make sure you check your Navigate account for any holds on your record before you meet with your advisor on November 2. If you have any, contact the appropriate offices ASAP so you’re able to register for Winter and Spring classes. More information about online registration and time slots will be coming in the next couple weeks, so keep an eye on your email!

Here’s a quick breakdown of upcoming deadlines for second half-semester classes:

  • Last day to add/drop: October 27
  • Last day to apply for pass/fail grading: November 4
  • Last day to withdraw: November 22

Need some extra study help before midterms? Our tutors are offering in-person and online tutoring options for students. Check the Navigate app to see what’s available!

Study safely, please! With midterms right around the corner, we wanted to give you a quick refresher on the library’s COVID protocols:

  • Please don’t move furniture or chairs to sit together – they’re configured to be 3 feet apart to maintain proper social distancing.
  • Wear your mask at all times – make sure it’s covering your nose AND mouth!
  • We’re still not allowing food in the library, but drinks with covered tops are OK – just take a sip, then put your mask back on.

Need a quiet place to study? The third floor of the Neil Hellman Library is dedicated to silent study. We’ve got a variety of seating waiting for you, including tables, cubicles, and comfy chairs. We also have six individual study rooms (first come, first served) – get a key at the circulation desk. Visit the Library website for hours and more info.

Looking for another study spot on campus? Check out our list of Study Stops.

Woohoo!

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Don’t be afraid to dream big! We’re loving the vision boards the Women’s Basketball team made with the Counseling Center last week! Check them out below.  

 

Wellness

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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 for mental health and self-care tips at @csrcounselingctr! You can also learn more about the services offered by our counselors here. 

Help us stop the spread! We’re going to keep saying it every week, but the only way we’ll get through this next 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, and checking the restart website for updates.

You’re doing a great job! In his weekly Health Services update on Friday, Mark Parisi, director of counseling and health services shared that the Health Center is seeing more sore throats, congestion, coughs, etc. The good news is that the vast majority of these cases are not COVID-19. The good-good news is that students are being cautious and getting checked at Health Services for symptoms, and that’s exactly what we all need to do. Way to care for the dear neighbor, Saint Rose!

Introducing 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

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Hey, vegans! Did you know that the Main Dining Hall has a huge array of options for you now? That means a vegan cheese at the pizza station (shout out to Daiya), tofu scramble, and black bean burgers at the grill station, AND an all-vegan line at the Rustic Roots station! If you ever have any specific requests, our wonderful dining team is always happy to help. Questions? Get in touch with General Manager Lori Holmes at Lori.Holmes@sodexo.com

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!

Do you have concerns or feedback about your food or dining experience? Contact General Manager Lori Holmes at Lori.Holmes@sodexo.com.

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 Cafe – Opening soon!

Student life and things to do

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Calendar

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19

6 p.m. Saint Rose Men’s Soccer vs. Stonehill at the Plumeri Sports Complex

Cheer on our men’s team Tuesday night! ⚽️ Shuttles won’t be available for this game, so keep that in mind when you’re planning your trip to Plumeri. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

11 a.m. National Day on Writing in the EAC Main Lounge

Calling all poets, essayists, and novelists-to-be! This year, the Writing Center will be holding an event to celebrate the National Day on Writing in the EAC Main Lounge. Come by anytime throughout the event to take part in fun writing games and activities! P.S. We’ll also have a raffle with some cool prizes to win!

POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER: Battle of the HOMEies on the Campus Green

The Office of Intercultural Leadership in collaboration with the offices of AOE and First-Year Programs, Residential Life, Student Life, and the women’s basketball team bring you Battle of the HOMEies, the game where you and your bestie find out just how much you know – or don’t know – about each other. When’s their birthday? What city are they from? What year are they? These are all questions you won’t be asked … so go ahead and prepare as best you can and come ready to showcase your friendship in a fun manner at Battle of the HOMEies!

We’re looking for 10 teams of two to be contestants. The first 10 pairs to sign up with Dr. Galen Gomes, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, will be added to the participant roster. Prizes will be awarded to our top three pairs and raffles will be held for our other participants and audience members. Sign up today by emailing Dr. G at gomesg@strose.edu.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21

11 a.m. Cider and Donuts for National Transfer Student Week on the Campus Green

Come celebrate our amazing transfer students with some Upstate New York staples this Thursday! We’ll be on the Green until noon. 

6 p.m. Journaling Support Group for Survivors of Trauma in the Counseling Center

You are not alone 💛 The Counseling Center is inviting students healing from trauma to join them for a journaling support group on Thursdays. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

2 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Soccer vs. Southern New Hampshire at the Plumeri Sports Complex

Come cheer on our women’s soccer team this weekend! Shuttles will be leaving from the Lally lot at 1:15 p.m. and will run until 4:45 p.m.

UPCOMING

Saint Rose Men’s Basketball vs. Siena at the Times Union Center

October 25, 7 p.m.

Help the Golden Knights kick things off with our season-opener at the TU Center! Tickets are available here. Use promo code SaintRose1920 for a discount on seats in section 103 – each ticket comes with a Saint Rose t-shirt! 

Kappa Delta Phi Book Drive for the RED Bookshelf in the Lally School of Education

October 28, All Day

Kappa Delta Pi is organizing a book drive for the RED Bookshelf for the month of October! Please consider donating used/new books at the dropbox in the Lally School of Education (near the security desk). For more information, email Emily at whitbye316@students.strose.edu

SEB Presents: Field of Horrors Haunted Attractions

October 29, 6 p.m.

The Student Events Board is putting the “spook” in Spooktober with their first trip of the semester. Tickets are $20 and include admission and transportation to the terrifying festivities – sign up here by this Wednesday, October 20.

ONGOING

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! 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!

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: If you can’t make it to the first meeting on Tuesday, no worries! The community service team will be meeting every other Tuesday at the Sanctuary.  

Catholic Student Organization Meetings: The Catholic Student Organization meets every Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come get involved!

Art Break: Come get crafty on Wednesday’s from 1 to 2 p.m., downstairs in the Sanctuary! Sign up here.

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.

Guided Mindful Meditation via Zoom: Starting Sunday, September 12 at 9:30 p.m., the Office of Spiritual Life will start hosting a weekly guided meditation on Zoom. Meeting ID: 961 1173 0962; password: morepeace. Questions? Email Joan at horganj@strose.edu

The Happiness Support Project: The Happiness Support Project is held every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the 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 Sanctuary. Just bring your mask and a yoga mat (or borrow one of ours!). 

Hours

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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.
Sunday: 4 to 10 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed

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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Want your club, team, or department’s social media listed below? Email Sarah at heikkins@strose.edu to be added. 

Official College accounts:

Instagram:

@collegeofstrose

@gogoldenknights

@strose_admissions

Twitter:

@collegeofstrose

@FinancialAidK 

TikTok:

@collegeofstrose

Facebook:

@TheCollegeofSaintRose

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

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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.