One heart: While 100 years have brought many changes to Saint Rose, our values have remained the same
The heart of our history: the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
A keeper of our history: RoseMarie Manory ’56
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Saint Rose values that persist: Patricia Hunter Standish '50, G'57
Few individuals in Saint Rose history are as decorated as Patricia Hunter Standish ’50, G’57, and her late husband J. Spencer Standish. The couple received the Spirit of Saint Rose Award in 2004, we...
Ensuring the spirit of Saint Rose continues past graduation: The Saint Rose Alumni Association
The Saint Rose Alumni Association was founded in 1924 — the year of the first graduating class — and since then has continued to serve as an important connection to the College. Whether alums consider thems...
A leader for the second half of the century: Dr. Thomas Manion
The College had surpassed its first half-century and was emerging from the civil unrest of the 1960s and short-lived tenure of its fifth president, Alfonse R. Miele, when Dr. Thomas Manion became president. The...
The start of a fully coeducational Saint Rose: Albert Sterling '71
Al Sterling ’71 is one of the first 30 male undergraduates to graduate from Saint Rose after the College went coeducational in 1969 – but that’s not the only remarkable thing about him. He already had muc...
A legacy on the field and in the lives of players: Coach Bob Bellizzi
Although many years have gone by, former players of Coach Bob Bellizzi often get emotional when they speak of the lessons they learned from him on and off the field. He will forever be his own chapter in the hi...
Living the Mission of an Inclusive Community: Jacqueline Curtis
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Reminding generations of the magic of numbers: Dr. Mary Ann Schultz McLoughlin '63
Professor Mary Ann Schultz McLoughlin ’63 has been with The College of Saint Rose for more than half of its existence. Entering as a student in 1959 and joining the mathematics faculty in 1965, Dr. McLoug...
Steadfast Supporters and a Portrait of Our Values: The Massry Family
Long-standing supporters of Saint Rose, and pillars of the Capital Region community, the Massry family has contributed professionally and personally for decades. The Massry family’s generosity is evident thro...
Using knowledge to serve the community: Dr. Susan DeLuke
By the start of the 21st century, educators had a great deal of insight into the thinking, behavior, and educational needs of young people on the autism spectrum. Rather than accept limitations, these forward-t...
Thinking big for the school of business: Sister Marguerite Donovan, CSJ, '54, G'62
Sister Marguerite Donovan ’54, G’62 spent 20 years of her life serving the Saint Rose community as a business professor who left a lasting impression on the Huether School of Business. Donovan was f...
The mother of our alma mater: Winifred McGowan Quinn '24
The words to the Saint Rose alma mater came quickly to music student Winifred McGowan Quinn, a member of the first graduating class. Her legacy lives on each time it is performed. Winifred McGowan Quinn, a tale...
A tradition of serving those who served: Professor Walter L Hahn
On campus, Professor Walter L. Hahn was known for his booming voice and for using it to occasionally announce “Quiz!” when startled business and economics students entered his room. On the battlefield in Eu...Alumni Stories
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Have FUN with Saint Rose coloring pages!
As everyone is adjusting to these new circumstances, we wanted to remind you that we’re all in this together.
From our kitchen tables, home offices and even our couches, Saint Rose is still working hard for our students and for you. So be on the lookout for fun activities, ways to stay safe and how we can help each other.
To kick things off, we thought we’d start with some FUN! We created Saint Rose coloring pages! Kids and kids at heart, take a picture of your finished masterpieces and share them with us.
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