Is anyone else completely blown away that fall is almost here? The days are getting shorter, the leaves are getting crunchier, and the last hints of summer are starting to fade away. Honestly? We can’t wait. Our campus in the fall is just *chef’s kiss*, don’t you think?
As you start welcoming in the new season, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know for this week’s In the Know. It’s going to be a good one, so keep reading for all the details!
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
Calling all designers, fashion icons, and anybody handy with a pencil: The senior class t-shirt design contest is underway, and our soon-to-be graduates are in need of a super cool design for their class shirt! Submissions must be in by Saturday, September 25. All years are able to enter and have a chance to win. Submit your winning design today!
Parents and Family Weekend is coming up! Get ready to show your families your home away from home this weekend! We have an awesome list of fun things you and your families can do while they’re visiting on Saturday so you can have time to explore the city together Sunday. Students can have two guests each. All guests will need to fill out the College’s visitor health questionnaire (they should select Student Life as the office they are visiting), and we ask guests to not come to campus if they have any symptoms. Unfortunately, outside guests are not permitted in the residence halls under the current COVID-19-related policies.
Looking for a job or internship? Sign up for one of the Career Center’s Lunch and Learn Virtual Employer Sessions! This is a great opportunity to connect with local AND non-local recruiters, learn about the hiring process, and, most important, get hired. This week, you can meet with folks from Touching Hearts at Home and the Capital District YMCA – scroll down to the calendar section for more details! You’ll find a full schedule of employers (with Zoom links!) on the HireStrose website.
Cleaning out your closet? Why not donate your gently used clothes (or maybe even that shirt you bought but just haven’t gotten around to wearing yet) to our clothing drive for Things of My Very Own? Our Community Service team is looking for socks, coats, sweaters, gloves, shirts, and pants in youth sizes 12-20. Donations will be accepted in the EAC and the Sanctuary through October 15.
We need school supplies! SEED Methods classes are collecting school supplies for Albany City elementary schools. The Education Department is looking for paper towels, pencils, two-pocket plastic folders, notebooks, dry erase markers, crayons, one-inch binders, Clorox wipes, and hard plastic pencil cases. Keep an eye out for collection boxes around campus – donations will be accepted until September 24!
Stronger WiFi is just around the corner: Our incredible ITS team has been working hard to replace the College’s wireless network, but a worldwide computer chip shortage has held them up from finishing their work. But don’t worry! We’ll have better, faster, and more consistently strong WiFi across the campus by the spring semester.
Reminders
Show love, stay masked: 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. Oh, and here’s another handy (and informative!) picture to demonstrate proper mask wearing:
Know the rules: Heads up that the new Student Handbook is up on the website. Let it be your guide if you ever need a helping hand!
Get in the swing of things! The Women’s Golf Team has an open roster spot currently and we are looking for someone who has a golfing background to join us for the upcoming fall season. This is a great opportunity to improve your game, be part of a team, and play beautiful courses! Interested? Please contact Matt McPhillips (mcphillm@strose.edu) for further details as soon as possible.
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.
SEFCU is officially on campus: You can’t miss it – SEFCU’s mobile branch will be parked outside the EAC every Monday and Wednesday. The mobile branch is equipped with an ATM for cash withdrawals, teller stations, loan stations, and so much more! Learn more about the services they’re offering 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
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 different Saint Rose staff member to help you learn more about the resources available to you while you’re here.
Meet Emily Nicholson from the Career Center!
Emily Nicholson, Assistant Director of the Career Center.
Fast Facts:
Name: Emily Nicholson
What she does: Assistant Director
Where she works: Career Center
How long she’s been at Saint Rose: Two-and-a-half years in her current role, four years total (as a graduate student/graduate assistant)
Her alma mater: SUNY Cortland (undergraduate); Saint Rose (graduate)
Fun fact: Emily loves country music! 🤠
Get to know Emily:
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Knowing I am helping students and alumni achieve their career goals! Career planning takes a lot of effort, but when you break it down step by step and understand the process, it becomes a lot easier.
What’s something you want students to know about you?
I am a career changer! I have my undergraduate degree in speech and hearing science from SUNY Cortland and was envisioning working as a Speech-Language Pathologist. However, after I wasn’t completely happy, I realized I wanted to pursue a career in higher education because of my on-campus involvement. It is true: Passion = loving your job, and your experiences truly shape you.
If you could give students one piece of advice to carry them through their time here, what would it be?
Take risks. This is hard for some, but it is necessary for personal growth. One of my core beliefs is every student has the potential to succeed; it is just a matter of unlocking that potential. You are here at Saint Rose because WE believe in you, now it’s time to believe in yourself and what you have to offer the world!
Thanks, Emily!
Academics
Need some extra study help? Fall tutoring is back! Our tutors will be offering in-person and online tutoring options for students this semester. Check the Navigate app to see what’s available!
Neil Hellman Library COVID protocols explained: Thanks to the many students who are following the library’s COVID rules. They’re happy to see you all using the library! However, they wanted to give you a quick refresher on their COVID protocols:
- No moving of furniture/chairs to sit together – they are configured to be three feet apart.
- Wear a mask at all times – make sure it’s covering your nose AND mouth!
- No food, but drinks with covered tops are OK – take a sip, then put your mask back on.
Let’s all do our part to keep everyone on campus healthy!
Speaking of the library, did you know they have 60 computers (both Macs and PCs) that you can use? If you’re a laptop person, you can borrow one at the circulation desk to use while in the library (first come, first served). Need printing? The library has four printers (two with color printing) that are also copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Check out the library website for hours and online content.
Woohoo!
Our athletes are #goldblooded! Congrats to the women’s soccer team for moving to No. 3 in Division II last week. They moved to a 4-0 record after their match against Felician University this weekend. Coach Laurie Darling Gutheil, who is one of the winningest active coaches in Division II, also posted her 375th career win with that victory. We’re so proud of all of you! 💛 There will be lots of soccer to see this Saturday, September 25, at our Christian Plumeri Sports Complex. The women play at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s team at 5 p.m. Be sure to be there and make some noise!
Wellness
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.
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
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! The Office of Intercultural Leadership and The College of Saint Rose’s Sabor Latino Organization have partnered with Sodexo to offer up delicious dishes from Hispanic and Latinx cultures for our students. From traditional Brazillian fejioda to Cuban gallo pinto, you’ll get a chance to try a wide variety of meals. Check out this week’s menu.
We love you a brunch! That’s why we’re hosting an eggs-elent unlimited brunch in the Dining Hall for students and their visiting families on Saturday, September 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch is $12.50 a person, but if you have a meal plan that covers weekends, you can use your ID card!
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
Calendar
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
6:30 p.m. Inspire Concert Open Mic on the Campus Green
Have a song in your heart (or on your go-to playlist) that inspires you? The Office of Spirituality is hosting an outdoor open mic for students on Tuesday on the quad, and we want to know what keeps you inspired. Just come ready to perform a piece of music, poetry, or even a dance, that inspires you! Sign up for an available slot here.
7 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Volleyball vs. Assumption at Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium
Our women’s volleyball team has been killing it this semester – come cheer them on to another W!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Noon Virtual Lunch and Learn with Touching Hearts at Home
The first Lunch and Learn of this week will introduce you to Touching Hearts at Home, a wonderful nonprofit that provides non-medical home care services to older adults, seniors, and people with medical conditions and/or disabilities. Join via Zoom: https://strose.zoom.us/j/95075236425
1 p.m. Things of My Very Own Tie-Dye on the Campus Green
Saint Rose Community Service is hosting a tie-dye party on the quad this Wednesday! All of your beautiful tie-dye creations will be donated to Things of My Very Own, a Schenectady-based nonprofit that provides crisis intervention services for children impacted by abuse.
6 p.m. Improv Workshop at Saint Joseph Hall
Learn the art of improvisation! Hosted by the Huether School of Business Association.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Noon Virtual Lunch and Learn with the Capital District YMCA
Come learn more about the new opportunities the Capital District YMCA has available this semester! Join our second Lunch and Learn of the week via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83458896539?pwd=cUZ6YzZaQXgvS3JNOGFyRXBTaUtvZz09 (Meeting ID: 834 5889 6539, Passcode 896837)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 – Parents and Family Weekend!!
9 a.m. Morning Yoga in Washington Park
Start your weekend with a little mindfulness! Join us for a free, hour-long yoga class in Washington Park – all you need is a mat. After class, you can check out the Washington Park Farmers Market!
Noon to 4 p.m. Apple Cider and Donuts on the Campus Green
What’s fall in Upstate New York without apple cider and donuts? Sodexo will be out on the quad giving out freeeeee ciders and donuts till 4 p.m. Get ’em while they’re hot!
Noon Student Club and Organization Expo on the Campus Green
Come check out what Saint Rose’s student clubs and organizations have to offer! There’ll be live performances from our dance and a cappella groups, so you definitely don’t want to miss this.
1:30 p.m. Cornhole on the Campus Green
Have you seen our new cornhole set yet? It’s pretty awesome, not gonna lie. Come play everyone’s favorite outdoor game on the quad this Saturday! Sign-ups start at noon during the Club Expo.
2 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Soccer vs. Bentley at the Plumieri Sports Complex
There’s no doubt our women’s soccer team is #goldblooded. Come decked out in black and gold and cheer our Golden Knights on to another victory!
4:30 p.m. Trivia Contest on the Campus Green
Get your buds together for a fun game of outdoor trivia! Team sign-up starts at noon during the Club Expo.
5 p.m. Saint Rose Men’s Soccer vs. Franklin Pierce at the Plumieri Sports Complex
Let’s go Golden Knights! End this jam-packed day by cheering our men’s soccer team on to victory 🏆
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
12 p.m. Upper Madison Street Fair
Get to know the beautiful Pine Hills neighborhood at the annual Upper Madison Street Fair!
UPCOMING
“Beyond the Books: Developing Soft Skills for Your Career” at the Thelma P. Lally School of Education
Thursday, September 30, 6 p.m.
“Beyond the Books” is a free series open to students from any college or university in any major, as well as young professionals. In the first “Beyond the Books” session of this semester, panelists will discuss how their college experience shaped them, the power of networking, and how to expand your communities beyond your professional circles. Panelists include Anthony Gaddy, co-founder and President/CEO of the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce, and Saint Rose alums Olaiya Curtis ’95, Xavier DeLuke ’19, and Dr. Angelina Maloney ’96. This is part of a new series under a partnership with the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce. Saint Rose students will get a professional development certificate upon completion of the series. Register here!
2021 Jurist in Residence Program: “I Can’t Say That? Free Speech 101” at the Touhey Forum, Thelma P. Lally School of Education
Thursday, October 7, 5:30 p.m.
Join Senior Federal Judge Loretta A. Preska ’70, US District Court, Southern District of New York; Will Creeley, legal eirector, The Foundation for Individual Rights in Rights in Education (F.I.R.E.); Alice Green, executive director of the Center for Law and Justice in Albany; and L. Oliver Robinson, superintendent of the Shenendehowa Central School District for what promises to be a lively exchange on a timely topic. If you can’t make it in person, the event will be streamed on the College’s Facebook and YouTube channels. For in-person attendance, pre-registration is required and due to COVID restrictions, limited. RSVP here.
ONGOING
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.
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 on Sundays. Questions? Email Joan at hoganj@strose.edu.
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 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
Regular library hours begin August 30, 2021. 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 p.m. 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.
follow us!
Want your club, team, or department’s social media listed below? Email Sarah at heikkins@strose.edu to be added.
Official College accounts:
Instagram:
Twitter:
TikTok:
Facebook:
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.
