It’s fall, y’all! Here’s everything you need to know as we wave goodbye to September and say hello to October. 🍂
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
It’s time for the second shot! If you got your first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on September 9, it’s time for shot No. 2. We’ll be holding our second vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. You should have received an email from Capital Region Pharmacy with a reminder and your appointment time, so check your email! If your first appointment was after 4 p.m., plan to come anytime between 1 to 4 p.m. as the clinic will end at 4 p.m.
Speaking of the vaccine clinic…we need student volunteers to help out! Sign up to volunteer here.
We’re looking for models! We’ll be taking some student portraits tomorrow afternoon for Saint Rose marketing, and we want YOU to be there. If you’re free from 3 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Monday, September 27), email marketing@strose.edu. Come as you are, bonus points if you bring some Saint Rose swag to wear!
What if you could write a note to save a life? The Counseling Center is creating a student-made visual in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Students are asked to take a moment to write a note of encouragement, care, understanding, or support to someone who may be in need. Sticky notes must be turned in to the Counseling Center by Monday, September 27. The Counseling Center will also be collecting notes on the Campus Green on Tuesday, September 28, from noon to 2 p.m. We hope to see you there! Thank you to those that have already participated by submitting beautiful messages of hope 💛
Rose Record Label is looking for artists! Saint Rose’s student-run record label is looking for graphic designers, digital artists, and photographers who are interested in working with artists to create graphics like merch designs and album covers, as well as promotional content for the label. This is a great opportunity for visual artists who want to work with musicians and start building up their resume and portfolio! For more information, reach out to Mykaela at worthemm071@strose.edu.
Keep your stuff safe: The last thing any of us wants is to worry about our personal belongings being damaged in an emergency. Luckily, the College offers personal property insurance for students! This coverage is worldwide, and covers your belongings in the event of accidental damage, theft, water damage, and fire damage. This includes smartphones, other electronics, clothing, books, shoes, bikes, musical instruments, jewelry, and university-rented equipment. Purchase personal property insurance here. Questions? Reach out to HF&C at 866.535.0456 or student@haylor.com.
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 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, NBT Bancorp, and the Crossroads Center for Children – 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
Download the RAVE Guardian app! Our number one priority is your health and safety, which is why we are requiring that all of our students download RAVE Guardian, a mobile safety app. Learn more about how to download the app here.
And don’t forget to sign up for RAVE Alerts: Saint Rose uses the RAVE Alert system to quickly communicate emergency information, like weather alerts, closings, delays, and other serious situations, to our students, faculty, and staff. If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up to receive the alerts through Banner.
When I 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.
Know the rules: Reminder that the new Student Handbook is up on the website. Let it be your guide if you ever need a helping hand!
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.
Get in the swing of things! The Women’s Golf Team has an open roster spot currently, and they are looking for someone who has a golfing background to join them 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 David Alexander from the Athletics Department!
David Alexander, Assistant Athletics Director for Communications.
Fast Facts:
Name: David Alexander
What he does: Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
Where he works: Athletics Department
How long he’s been at Saint Rose: 30 years
His alma mater: University of Rhode Island (undergraduate); Saint Rose (graduate)
Fun fact: David has a twin sister!
Get to know David:
What’s your favorite part of your job?
I love working on a college campus where there is always a great deal of energy from young people who have a fresh perspective on so many things. Game day is always exciting for us in athletics. I also find it symbolic that my office is as close to the library as it is to our gym.
What’s something you want students to know about you?
I live with my girlfriend and her children, along with three cats: Jackson, Frank, and Chicken. I was raised in Rhode Island and went back to school to earn my master’s in education from Saint Rose 30 years after I completed my undergraduate degree in journalism at the University of Rhode Island. One of the ways I put myself through URI was working in an ice cream factory, spending most of my summer days in a freezer.
If you could give students one piece of advice to carry them through their time here, what would it be?
To understand that getting an education is a proactive endeavor. It is therefore imperative to get to know your professors, to seek out help from the array of services provided on campus, to treat everyone with respect, and to appreciate the importance of being sound academically. Also, embrace the notion that selflessness and humility resonate with everyone.
Thanks, David!
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!
You are not alone: Thank you to all of our students who have submitted notes of encouragement to the Counseling Center for their student-led visual project, “What if you could write a note to save a life?” in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month! We’re so inspired by all of the notes you’ve submitted so far – thank you for sharing the love!
Notes from students for the Counseling Center’s Suicide Prevention Month project.
Shout out to our tie dye crew! Thanks to everyone who came out this past Thursday for our tie dye event to support Things of My Very Own, a Schenectady-based nonprofit that provides crisis intervention services for children impacted by abuse. Thanks for always being willing to make a difference, Saint Rose!
Students making tie dye shirts on the Green for Things of My Very Own.
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
Get your coffee fix! Did you know there are TWO new cafes in our neighborhood now serving up delicious coffee and teas? Check out Bard & Baker (right by CVS) and Iron Coffee Company (right by Cinco de Mayo) on Madison Avenue – both are offering students a 10% discount! Just show your student ID.
Let your voice be heard! Take our quick survey to let campus dining know how they’re doing. Fill out the survey here.
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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
7 p.m. Senior Interest Meeting in the Main Lounge
Calling all seniors! The Student Events Board is hosting a senior interest meeting tomorrow – come out to play throwback trivia and participate in a fun scavenger hunt. If you can’t make it to campus, you can join via Zoom (ID: 971 4693 4239, password: 014505).
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Noon Virtual Lunch & Learn with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Come meet members of Regeneron’s University Relations team and Industrial Operations and Production Supply (IOPS) staff to learn about our business, the Regeneron culture, and how to apply for internship and full-time opportunities. They’re looking for students interested in paid internships for Summer 2022 in the Albany and Tarrytown regions. Desired majors include biochemistry, biology, bioprocess engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar. Register to attend here.
4 p.m. Saint Rose Men’s Soccer vs. New Haven at the Christian Plumeri Sports Complex
Let’s go #goldenknights! Come cheer on our men’s soccer team ⚽️
7 p.m. Saint Rose Women’s Volleyball vs. Pace at the Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium
Let’s show Pace what #goldblooded means – show your support for our women’s volleyball team!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Noon Virtual Lunch & Learn with NBT Bancorp
Come learn more about opportunities for students at NBT! They’re currently looking to fill positions in their Management Development Program. Join via Zoom: https://strose.zoom.us/j/95607193274
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Noon Virtual Lunch & Learn with the Crossroads Center for Children
Want to learn more about an awesome nonprofit that provides specialized education services to children across the Capital Region? Come meet the team from the Crossroads Center for Children! Join via Zoom: https://strose.zoom.us/j/94245328895
1 p.m. Vaccine Clinic at the Nolan Gymnasium
6 p.m. Beyond the Books: Developing Soft Skills for Your Career at the Lally School
“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). Register here!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
7 p.m. Comedy Night, featuring Sam Morrison at Saint Joseph Hall Auditorium
Need a break from classes? What’s better than a night of comedy! Come out to the Student Event Board’s comedy night this Friday for an evening of hilarious fun you won’t want to miss. If you can’t make it in person, you can join via Zoom with the code 922 2369 7308.
UPCOMING
Golden Knight Socials on the Campus Green
Wednesday, October 6, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Join us on the quad for our monthly Golden Knight Social! We’ll have music, a cornhole tournament (!!!), and tasty snacks – what more could you ask for?
2021 Jurist in Residence Program: Can I Say That? Free Speech 101 at the Touhey Forum
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 Director, 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. RSVP here.
Community Service Involvement Meeting at the Sanctuary
October 12 and 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Looking for ways to get involved on campus? Join our community service team! This is a great opportunity to address the needs of our neighbors, better understand the College’s mission, and get to know other students.
ONGOING
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.
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.
