Welcome back to snowy Albany, Golden Knights! We hope you had a restful break. If Daylight Savings Time hasn’t messed you up too much (we’re a little out of it, too…don’t worry), take a sec to see what’s waiting for you in the week ahead.
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What’s New and Next
The mask mandate is lifted, which means you’re no longer required to wear your mask inside College buildings. You can still mask up indoors if you prefer to, though! If you need a refresher on the update President White sent out before break, click here.
We want to hear from you! We know the In the Know is everyone’s favorite weekly email, but we want to know why. Your feedback is super important, so we hope you’ll help us make your newsletter even better by taking this brief survey. P.S. It should only take you three minutes to finish it.
On the job hunt? Register for our Spring 2022 Career Fair this Wednesday! You’ll have the opportunity to meet in-person with recruiters from Goldman Sachs, Proctors, and Hannaford. We’ll also be joined by representatives from industries like accounting, finance, computer sciences, education, counseling and social work, sales, marketing, public relations, and more! The Career Fair will be held in Saint Joe’s Auditorium from 2 to 5 p.m. Registration is required – RSVP here. Questions? Reach out to Sharon Edwards-Grant at edwardss@strose.edu.
Did you get the booster before break? Please send a copy of your updated vaccine card to covidresults@strose.edu ASAP!
🚨Don’t miss out on this $5k scholarship🚨 If you’re a sophomore or junior and are involved in service to the community – social, political, educational, or charitable – you may be eligible for the Honorable Richard J. Conners Memorial Scholarship! Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2022-2023 academic year. Application deadline is TOMORROW, March 15. Learn more about the scholarship and apply here.
Think you have what it takes to be a student leader? Student Development is looking to hire a group of mature, dedicated graduate and undergraduate students to help out with various leadership programs in Fall 2022. These paid opportunities include positions in the Academic Opportunity Experience (AOE), ALANA is Leadership, Commuter Assistant, and STAR Days and Orientation programs. Head to the website to apply. BTW, you’ll need to submit a resume with your application.
A friendly invitation from Saint Rose’s Debate and Oratory Organization: Hello, Saint Rose students! The Debate Club is looking for new members who enjoy debate, discussion, and important dialogue of the most pressing issues of the day, and how we may feel about them. If anyone is interested in joining, we meet on Monday and Wednesday in the Conference Room of Moran Hall, and you can reach out to us on our social media! Follow the Debate Club for updates: Instagram: @strose.debate, Facebook: @saintrosedebate, Twitter: @SaintRoseDebate.
Help us welcome the Class of 2026 this fall! Student Development is also looking for student volunteers to be Arrival Assistants next semester. As an Arrival Assistant, you’ll help welcome new students and their families to Saint Rose on move-in day – that’s August 27 (mark your calendars!). Interest forms can be picked up in the Student Development office and are due by July 1.
Albany County is looking for the next Tulip Queen 🌷 Did you know the College has had 15 alums serve as either Tulip Queen or on the Tulip Court at the annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park since 2000? In fact, senior Ashanti’ Bishop ‘22 is currently serving as the Queen 👑 The Albany Tulip Queen and her Court are Albany’s vibrant ambassadors, attending community functions, promoting education and coordinating literacy programs throughout their year of reign. These intelligent, team-oriented, community-minded young women epitomize the leaders of today, who will undoubtedly make a difference tomorrow. This year, the Tulip Queen will receive a $5,000 scholarship, and each Court Member will receive $1,500. Nominees must be Albany County residents between the ages of 18 and 24. You can nominate yourself or a friend on their website until April 4.
Les Paul Thru the Lens: Starting tomorrow, March 14, the music industry program will be hosting a weeklong exhibit and events dedicated to musician and inventor Les Paul. “Les Paul Thru the Lens” is a photography exhibit that chronicles Paul’s life and achievements, including his marriage to vocalist and song partner Mary Ford, his work in the recording studio, prototypes of the solid-body electric guitar, and his work as a performer. The exhibit will be held in the Esther Massry Gallery at the Massry Center for the Arts through March 20. See the Calendar section for the full schedule of events.
Just keep swimming: Sign up here for open swim for the rest of the semester!
Reminders
A friendly (but persistent) nudge for seniors from the registrar: If you plan on graduating in May or August and haven’t submitted your Online Degree Application, please be sure to do so ASAP so you’ll be included in important communications about commencement! Here are the instructions on how to submit your application to graduate. Check out all the commencement details here.
Calling all grad students: Graduate Admissions is looking for current graduate students to share their experiences at Saint Rose on their social media! Interested students can contact grad@strose.edu for more information.
Fill out your daily questionnaire! It’s still vital that you keep filling this out, because it allows the College to act promptly should a student test positive for, have close exposure to, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
Looking for an on-campus job? Sodexo is hiring! If you want to make some extra money this semester, our dining services team is hiring for part-time positions. If you’re interested, please contact Jean Baldwin at 518.454.5220 for more information.
Interested in becoming a school psychologist or special education teacher? Apply for Project THRIVE! If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a school psychologist or special education teacher, this is the opportunity for you. Project THRIVE is a grant that funds the majority of tuition for those pursuing a career in those two areas. For more information on how to apply for Fall 2022, please reach out to Crystal Bever at beverc@strose.edu.
🚨Scholarship Alert🚨 The Saint Rose Alumni Association is looking for nominations for the Sister Catherine Francis Soulier Junior Appreciation Award! Established in 1975 in honor of Sister Catherine (a former president of Saint Rose), this $1,000 scholarship recognizes a junior in good academic standing for service to the College community. Any member of the College community is eligible to nominate one student for the award, which will be presented at the annual Service and Appreciation Ceremony in April. Click here for the nomination form. Any questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@strose.edu or at 518.454.5196.
Academics
Hey, future presidents: This is your reminder that we have a new political communication minor! It combines core parts of political science and communication, and also allows students some flexibility in their coursework. It can be added by any major, and would be ideal for a student who wishes to focus on the role of communications in government and non-government agencies. Read more about it here.
The Education Expo is coming HOME! After decades of being held elsewhere, the expo is back at Saint Rose. We’re hosting the annual expo on April 22. Don’t miss this opportunity for graduating students and alumni to connect with local and out-of-state employers recruiting for teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, speech language pathologists, school administrators, and more. Stay tuned for more info!
Need help with your resume? The Career Center is accepting appointments via Navigate for resume and cover letter review, edits, and tips to make sure you make a great impression on recruiters and employers once your job hunt starts! Visit their website for more information and to set up an appointment.
Tired of studying alone? Bring your work to the Sanctuary and join others in a homework party! We have food, tea and hot chocolate, quiet spaces, and more social spaces – wherever you choose, people are just one floor away. This week’s Study Hall times are: Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. We hope to add times as the semester goes along depending on interest, so keep an eye on this section for more details.
Woohoo!
Let’s go, Saint Rose lacrosse! The men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are both killing it on the field so far this season. The men’s team is having its best start in program history with a 5-1 record. The women’s team – which is only in its third season! – has a 2-1 record so far.
Wellness
Get in touch with your spirituality: The Office of Spiritual Life is looking for students to restart Better Together, Saint Rose’s multi-faith student group. If you’re interested in getting to know other students who enjoy exploring different beliefs, contact Joan for more information: horganj@strose.edu.
Download Liberate! The Counseling Center recommends Liberate, meditation app, as 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!
Get a free sexual wellness kit: Counseling and Health Services are now offering free sexual wellness kits to students! Call, email, or stop by their office to pick up your kit and any other sexual wellness goodies you need to enjoy yourselves (and each other) safely. Each kit includes finger and regular condoms, dental dams, and lube. Email counseling@strose.edu or healthservices@strose.edu for more information.
COVID Emotional Support Hotline: This past year has been rough, especially with all the changes we’ve seen on campus. If you need immediate support, the New York State Department of Health offers a COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 844.863.9314.
The Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center is back on campus: The CVSVC’s advocacy services will be offered in the Counseling Center Monday through Friday from 3 to 4:30 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 @csrcounselingctr for mental health and self care tips at @csrcounselingctr! You can also learn more about the services offered by our counselors here.
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
Join us for a wee bit of fun 🍀 Head to the Campus Green for shamrock sundaes and games this Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. We’ll also be accepting donations of cash or Easter treats to benefit a local children’s Easter basket drive!
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 thru 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 14
7 p.m. “The Anatomy of ‘Lover’: Recreating Les Paul’s First Sound on Sound Hit Record” in the Esther Massry Gallery
Drawing upon his research pertaining to Les Paul, Saint Rose Music Industry Associate Professor Sean McClowry will use the record-cutting equipment to demonstrate live how Les Paul achieved his groundbreaking 1947 record, “Lover.”
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
7 p.m. “Sound on Sound(s): Demonstrating Les Paul and Mary Ford’s Multi-track Recording Methods” in the Esther Massry Gallery
Alongside Saint Rose Music Industry Associate Professor Sean McClowry, guest presenter and Saint Rose music industry alum Amy Branham will demonstrate live how Les Paul and Mary Ford recorded together in their home studios using several analog reel-to-reel recorders to create their unique sound that would influence generations after them.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
2 p.m. Spring 2022 Career Fair in Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium
Meet with a wide variety of employers at our first in-person career fair of the year! Advance registration is required – RSVP here.
2 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Lacrosse vs. Nyack at the Plumeri Sports Complex
7 p.m. “Les Paul From Start to Finish” in the Esther Massry Gallery
Jim Wysocki, the mayor of Mahwah, New Jersey, and a close friend of Paul throughout his years living in Mahwah, will tell the story of Paul through the guitars and historic information Paul shared during the course of their 30-year friendship.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18
2 p.m. Shamrock Shakes & Games on the Green
See item under “Things that make you go yum” for details.
7 p.m. “Analog Recording in the 21st Century”
Almost completely replaced by digital technology, analog recording on magnetic tape has remained as a boutique and exotic form of recording music due to its unique sound. A live recording session featuring Saint Rose music industry students will allow the public to hear the difference between analog and digital recording methods. The event includes a guided comparison by Saint Rose Music Industry Associate Professor Sean McClowry.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
1 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Lacrosse vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas at the Plumeri Sports Complex
4 p.m. Saint Rose Men’s Lacrosse vs. Bentley at the Plumeri Sports Complex
UPCOMING
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
3 to 5 p.m. Golden Knights Go Bald for St. Baldrick’s on the Campus Green
Join the Saint Rose Business Professionals & Sales Organization to have some fun – and be a hero for kids with cancer! During the pandemic, kids were still being diagnosed with cancer, but donations to support research have been down drastically. We can change that – and save lives! We can help the biggest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants do more to speed up the search for cures. Whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer to raise money another way, or make a donation, please join us to give kids with cancer the long, healthy lives they deserve. Help them reach their goal of raising $2,500 to fight childhood cancer! You can donate now on the Sales Club’s team page. P.S. Professors Michalisin and Dion will be shaving their heads – come show your support!
WEEK OF MARCH 28
Sand Mandala Creation with Buddhist monk Lama Karma Chopal in the Sanctuary
Buddhist monk Lama Karma Chopal will return to Saint Rose to create a traditional sand mandala in the Interfaith Sanctuary. Work on the mandala will take place Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., with a closing ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday. The Sanctuary will also be hosting four events exploring how other faiths explore art and what is sacred, listed below. Learn more about the week’s events here.
MONDAY, MARCH 28
7 p.m. Illustrated Hebrew Manuscripts – Art As Interpretation of Sacred Texts with Rabbi David Eligberg
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
7 p.m. The Common Ground in the Sacred – Circles and Spheres in Art and Architecture of Cultural and Religious Expression with Fr. Gary Gelfenbein
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
4:30 p.m. Islamic Art – Arabic Calligraphy as Art with Elizabeth Zahdan from the Bright Hope Center
7 p.m. Without Center, Without Fringe – Mandala Principle at the Heart of Art with artist Jeff Wigman
THURSDAY, MARCH 31
5 p.m. Sacred Graffiti – The Holy Ground of Mural-Making in Urban Communities with Raè Frasier
ONGOING
Study Hall at the Sanctuary: Bring your work to the Sanctuary for a homework party with your friends! Study Hall is held every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m.
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!).
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 the Conference Room of Moran Hall.
The Golden Knight Shop: Established last year, the Shop opened its shelves to provide food and clothing to the Saint Rose community. Donations are also welcome (non-perishable food and gently-used adult clothing). The Shop is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. in the EAC, right outside of Starbucks. For more info, contact: gkshop@strose.edu.
Muslim Student Association Meetings – NEW TIME: Calling all Muslim students and anyone interested in learning more about the Islamic faith: join the MSA at their weekly meetings every Tuesday at 10:40 a.m. for snacks and fun!
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.
The Happiness Support Project: The Happiness Support Project is held every Wednesday from 4 to 4 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!
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!
Saint Rose Identity Meetings: Join the College’s LGBTQIA+ and Allies club every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Lally Symposium! Sign up for their mailing list to stay up to date on all things Identity 🏳️🌈
English Conversation Hour: Come practice your English speaking skills in a casual, comfortable setting with other English language learners and representatives from The Writing Center. Join them every Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Center for International Programs, 429 Western Avenue. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
Real Talk, Craft Talk: Join the Counseling Center’s new space for femme students to come together with crafting and community! Meetings are every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Commuter Lounge. Snacks will be provided 🍿
Catholic Student Organization Meetings: The Catholic Student Organization meets every Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come get involved!
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.
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 through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 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.
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 4 p.m to 10 p.m.
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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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: @csrwritingcenter
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.
