Week of October 15, 2023

October 15, 2023 ·

Another Sunday night, another In the Know blessing your inbox with all the juicy info you’ll need for this week.

See what’s coming up down below!

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

What’s New and Next

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Become an RA! The Office of Residence Life will be hosting five information sessions next week for students interested in becoming RAs for the 2024-25 school year. At these sessions, you’ll receive more information on the application process and insight into what it means to be an RA at Saint Rose. In order to be eligible to apply, you must attend one of the information sessions listed below, have a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.5, and have been a Saint Rose student for at least two full semesters.

Monday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Lima Lounge 001
Tuesday, October 24, at 2:30 p.m. in Lima Lounge 001
Wednesday, October 25, at 7 p.m. in the EAC Main Lounge
Thursday, October 26, at 3 p.m. in Midknight Eats (Centennial Hall)
Friday, October 26, at 2 p.m. in the EAC Main Lounge

How are things going this semester? Join the Counseling Center for their Mid-Semester Check-In in the Main Lounge of the EAC this Wednesday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Win prizes and pick up some skills on how to develop healthy habits for a more successful semester!

Save the date for our annual Jurist in Residence discussion! Please join us for the College’s 2023 Jurist in Residence panel discussion, “Why Separation of Powers Matters,” on Thursday, November 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Thelma P. Lally School of Education. The panel of experts will discuss recent and upcoming Supreme Court cases involving the balance of power between each branch of government on topics such as student loan forgiveness, environmental issues, and energy production. Attendance for this event is free, but registration is required. RSVP here.

In Her Shoes: (Content warning: domestic violence, abuse) In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in collaboration with Equinox, Inc., the College will offer an experiential learning opportunity on Monday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where students can think, feel, and act as a person experiencing an abusive relationship. This event will take place in the EAC Atrium. If you feel you may have an emotional reaction to the content shared during this event, you may want to consider a different route through the EAC between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow. If you or someone you know is in need of support, students have access to confidential support through the Albany County Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center (CVSVC) website. All CVSVC services are confidential, meaning their advocates won’t contact the College or law enforcement without your explicit consent.

What do you know about information literacy? If your answer is, “Um…nothing?”, the Academic Opportunity Experience (AOE) is here to help you learn all about this important skill set that’s sure to help you succeed academically. The College’s devoted library staff will be on hand to provide you with a Searching Tips & Tricks workshop on Wednesday, October 18, at 2:30 p.m. in Library Instruction Room 106. Come learn how to find, use, and evaluate information effectively!

Another exciting AOE event! Join them on the Campus Green this Friday, October 20, at 6:30 p.m. for a night of fun and fellowship at the annual AOE bonfire! Come play games, sip some hot cider, and enjoy sweet treats. Catch up with old friends and meet some new ones, too!

Can’t find what you’re looking for at the Golden Knight Shop? Let them know! They’re currently taking suggestions on items you want to see stocked on their shelves. Submit your suggestions at this link.

Open mic nights with Pine Hills Review are back! Save the date for the first open mic of the semester, hosted by English professor Daniel Nester, next Wednesday, October 25, at 7 p.m. in Midknight Eats. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. Come and share what you’ve been writing, or stick around to listen and support your fellow students!

The Interfaith Sanctuary’s founder is coming back to campus: Father Chris DeGiovine, our dean of spiritual life from 1989 to 2014, helped bring interfaith dialogue to Saint Rose and the region. It was DeGiovine who came up with the idea and led the charge to build our Interfaith Sanctuary after asking Saint Rose students and employees what mattered to them. Father Chris, now retired, will be back at Saint Rose on Monday, October 16, to discuss how we can connect with people of different beliefs. He will speak at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Save the date!

Take a road trip with the Golden Knights 🏀 Our men’s basketball team is heading to Syracuse University to take on their team in an exhibition game on November 1, and they need YOU there to cheer them on! We’re offering two ticket options for our Saint Rose community:

The Bus Trip Package: Your registration includes bus transportation from Saint Rose at 2:15 p.m. on November 1, a pre-game reception, and game ticket. Cost: $60 per ticket.
Reception and Game Package: Want to road trip with your friends? This ticket includes the pre-game reception and a game ticket. Cost: $15 per ticket.

Tickets are on sale now – get yours today before the bus fills up! Questions? Contact the alumni office at 518.454.5196 or alumni@strose.edu.

Reminders

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Looking for ways to de-stress? We know college can be stressful, and sometimes, it’s hard to seek out support when you need it. Luckily, the Office of Spiritual Life offers a variety of groups and activities designed to help you out! Here are a few weekly events they offer that we highly recommend checking out if you need a little chill time:

Happiness Groups: This weekly workshop on increasing happiness skills in your life is offered at the Sanctuary every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 3 p.m. This is open to everyone, so stop by and see if it’s a fit for 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 Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Just bring your mask and a yoga mat (or borrow one of ours!).
Therapeutic Touch (T.T.): T.T. is a type of energy work that re-balances your system. Join the Office of Spiritual Life upstairs in the Sanctuary every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Each T.T. session lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. BTW, there’s no physical touch involved! Sign up for a T.T. session here.

Are you ready for spooky season? Don’t forget: voting for the Neil Hellman Library’s annual two-sentence spooky story context starts online next Monday, October 23, and ends October 27. Keep an eye on the Library’s website for more information about voting.

Do you have the RAVE Guardian app? If not, this is your sign to install it right now! Recently, you should have received info on updating your RAVE Alert account (ICYMI, RAVE Alert is how we send out alerts for emergencies). RAVE Guardian is an app-based program that provides ALL alerts from the College, not just emergencies. With winter weather just around the corner, RAVE Guardian is the best way to get timely notices for campus closures, delayed opens, parking lot closures, and everything in between. Download the app here. Make sure you use your Saint Rose email when logging in!

Save the date for A Big Gay Market, an inclusive, intersectional, and queer + trans joyous community event to sell goods for a good cause! The market is on Sunday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington Park in Albany (Knox Street Mall). Vendors will be donating a portion of their proceeds to Camp Unirondack’s Queer Youth Advocacy Retreat, a free weekend designed to bring together young queer and trans leaders, advocates, activists, and allies. Interested in volunteering for this event? Learn more about the Big Gay Market here.

Another important save the date: Join the New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute at this year’s Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Summit and World AIDS Day November 28 through 30 at the Albany Capital Center. This year’s event theme is “Family Reunion: Together We Adapt and Thrive!” This year, the Summit will highlight the transformative efforts to help people living with, or impacted by, Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and Hepatitis C (HCV), adapt and thrive. Head to the ETE website for more information and to register for the Summit.

Happy birthday!

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This week, we’d like to wish a very happy birthday to…

Madison LoCicero, October 17

Francesca DeRosa, October 22

Saffron Kraynek, October 25

And happy belated birthday to…

Shaun Sapp, October 8

Karleigh Fripp, October 9

Lorianna Mattutat, October 11

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

Club announcements

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Get on the Student Association’s email list! If you’re interested in joining the SA, a committee, or just want to attend general meetings, sign up for their email list here.

Celebrate Super Sunday with the NSLS! The National Society of Leadership and Success is hosting our fall semester Super Sunday event on October 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Esther Massry Gallery in the Massry Center for the Arts! Come and complete most of your induction steps. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at mcgoverne740@strose.edu or Hannah at deetzh416@strose.edu.

A message from Saint Rose’s Black Student Union: The BSU is back again with bi-weekly meetings! Join them this Monday, October 16, at 7 p.m. in Albertus 216. We know you missed us, because we missed you, too!

Get to know Sabor Latino: Our campus’ Latin dance group will be holding open practices every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m. in EAC 110. All are invited to join in on the fun – and hey, maybe you’ll discover a new love for Latin dance!

Want to make a BIG difference in the lives of children & teens in Albany? Sign up to be a BIG for a LITTLE with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region! Join us for arts & crafts, games, food, & fun! Email claryv211@strose.edu for more info. Can’t wait to see you there!

Become a Saint Rose Best Buddy: Saint Rose’s chapter of Best Buddies International will be meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. in Standish A&B on November 19 and December 3.

Academics

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Get job-ready! The Office of Career Services is now offering two weekly workshops designed to help you stand out once you start applying to jobs. Join them every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to build and polish your resume and cover letter, and every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. for a career planning workshop.

Online Learning Services is offering drop-in hours this semester! Need help with Canvas, Zoom, Kaltura, or Watermark? Online Learning Services (OLS) is here to help! Their office will be hosting student drop-in hours this fall on select Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Academic Success Center on the second floor of Saint Joseph Hall. If you can’t make the dates listed below, stop by their office any time between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Friday. OLS’s main office is in the Neil Hellman Library, Room 115.

October 10, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30
November 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 27, and 30
December 4 and 7

Learn more about our new Health Humanities minor! Saint Rose’s newest minor emphasizes critical thinking, ethical development, and social justice alongside professional and career-oriented skills for students pursuing (or considering) careers in health, medicine, other caring professions, and/or administrative positions in those fields. The health humanities approach highlights ongoing questions related to what states of “health” or “sickness” involve, situating them within their broader social and cultural contexts. This minor is complimentary to an array of majors and programs and requires 20 credit hours. If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Emma Bedor Hilland at bedore@strose.edu.

Looking for some academic support? Great news! Fall Tutoring is in full swing. On-campus and online options are available. The best way to see what’s available is to check the Navigate app (which, btw, you should have installed on your phone! Go do that now!). More information and tutoring hours can be found here on their website.

Important dates to remember:

November 3: Last day to withdraw from full semester and School of Business Graduate classes.
November 7: Advisement Day (no classes)
November 13: Undergraduate registration for Winter and Spring 2024 begins.
November 20: Graduate registration for Winter and Spring 2024 begins.
December 12 to 15: Finals Week

Woohoo!

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Golden Knights lending a helping hand 🛠️ Shout out to the students who came together with our Community Service team to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity last week! Check out a few highlights from the day on Instagram.

Wellness

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Add wellness to your Wednesdays with Therapeutic Touch: What is it? Therapeutic Touch, or T.T., is a type of energy work that re-balances your system. Basically, it’s a type of self-care for your whole being! Join the Office of Spiritual Life every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. upstairs in the Sanctuary. Each T.T. session lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. BTW, there’s no physical touch involved! Sign up for a T.T. session here.

Coping with homesickness: Is this your first time away from home? Do you miss your loved ones? You’re not alone! Join the Counseling Center’s new weekly arts and crafts support group, where homesickness finds comfort through creative expression and shared stories. The group meets Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in the Counseling Center, located at 1006 Madison Ave. Want more info? Call the Counseling Center at 518.454.5200.

Taming the anxious mind: What’s been clouding your head? What’s been clouding your thoughts? Need some small skills for clarity? Let’s weather this storm together! Join the Counseling Center every Thursday at 1 p.m. for support. Questions? Call the Counseling Center at 518.454.5200.

Keep the self-care going with our resident therapy dog 🐶 That’s right! Eli, the Neil Hellman Library therapy dog, is back! Stop by to see him on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Library food zone. Take it from us, Eli gives the best puppy snuggles!

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.

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 amanda.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.

Download Liberate! This meditation app is 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!

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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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

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

2 p.m. Discussion with Fr. Chris DeGiovine in the Interfaith Sanctuary

7 p.m. Saint Rose BSU Meeting in Albertus 216

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

3:30 p.m. Happiness Group in the Interfaith Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

11 a.m. Mid-Semester Check-in with the Counseling Center in the EAC Main Lounge

2:30 p.m. AOE Searching Tips & Tricks in Library Instruction Room 106

3 p.m. Happiness Group in the Interfaith Sanctuary

4:30 p.m. Therapeutic Touch in the Interfaith Sanctuary

6 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. American International at the Plumeri Sports Complex

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

6 p.m. Yoga in the Interfaith Sanctuary

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

6:30 p.m. AOE Annual Bonfire on the Campus Green

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Bridgeport at the Plumeri Sports Complex

3:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Adelphi at the Plumeri Sports Complex

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

10 a.m. NSLS Super Sunday Event in the Esther Massry Gallery in the Massry Center for the Arts

UPCOMING

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

6:30 p.m. RA Information Session #1 in Lima Lounge 001

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24

2:30 p.m. RA Information Session #2 in Lima Lounge 001

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

7 p.m. RA Information Session #3 in the EAC Main Lounge

7 p.m. Pine Hills Review Open Mic in Midknight Eats

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

3 p.m. RA Information Session #4 in Midknight Eats

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

2 p.m. RA Information Session #5 in the EAC Main Lounge

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Big Gay Market in Washington Park

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse University (bus from campus leaves at 2:15 p.m.)

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

UPCOMING

A Big Gay Market

When: Sunday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Knox Street Mall at Washington Park in Albany, NY
Cost: Free

ONGOING EVENTS

Movies at Madison Theater

When: Ongoing
Where: 1036 Madison Avenue, Albany
Cost: Unlimited movies for $9.99 a month

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.

Happiness Groups: This weekly workshop on increasing happiness skills in your life is offered at the Sanctuary every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 3 p.m. This is open to everyone, so stop by and see if it’s a fit for you!

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 Identity: Join the College’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies club Thursdays at 4 p.m. in Albertus 104! Sign up for their mailing list to stay up to date on all things Identity 🏳️‍🌈

Saint Rose Catholic Club: Meetings are held 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 every week 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!).

Criminology Club: Are you interested in all things criminal justice? Check out Saint Rose’s Criminology Club! They meet every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Albertus 106. If you have any questions, email Ariana at bergersona695@strose.edu or Saffron at krayneks215@stros.edu.

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.