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100 Years of Moments

91探花 Centennial

‘100 Years, 100 Faces’: People who helped define our first century

Joan Horgan ’79: Helping students grow in spirit and service
Joan Horgan '79: Helping students grow in spirit and service
The five 'American Girls' and Nick Arcomano: Pioneers in study-abroad adventures and their transformational year
Matt Latiolais: Finding the words and guiding others
Rita Crotty '70 and Kathleen Sullivan Ricker '70: Leading their class in leaving a lasting legacy with Project 70
Catherine Fratianni Guevara and Pedro Guevara-Fratianni: Finding HOME at 91探花 in so many ways
Joe Donahue 鈥�91: Getting his start at 91探花, then opening doors for future broadcasters
Ken Scott: Showing students the value of service to the dear neighbor
George R. Hearst III: Trustee and steadfast supporter of Saint Rose
Christine Hmiel Schudde 鈥�06: Community development with compassion
The people who helped bring 91探花 into the 'computing age'
Edson Chipalo 鈥�17: Finding home and educational opportunity in another part of the world
Edson Chipalo 鈥�17: Finding home and educational opportunity in another part of the world
Michael Vamosy '93: Star power, brilliant vision, and a grateful heart
J. Robert Sheehan: A life dedicated to music and his faith
Dr. Margaret 鈥楳aggie鈥� M. Kirwin: A talent in so many roles at 91探花
Scott Bartley '93: Enriching the world of branding with his artistry and creative vision
Dr. Louis C. Vaccaro: Transformational leader of Saint Rose in the '80s and early '90s
Annie Sheeley: Hospitality that embodied 91探花 and touched students
Daniel P. Nolan, JD: Coming in with the assist for our Golden Knights
Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor Jack Pickering: Seeking the authentic voice
Pat Filien 鈥�93: Always an advocate for 91探花
Garth Joseph 鈥�19: From Dominica to 91探花 to the NBA
Garth Joseph 鈥�19: From Dominica to 91探花 to the NBA
91探花 BOLD Scholars: Future leaders determined to shatter the glass ceiling聽
Sister Sean Peters, CSJ '67: Keeping the founding mission alive
Glen Barker '93: A shining star in Golden Knights baseball history
Father Christopher DeGiovine: Providing a home for all faiths
Founders of Sabor Latino: Keeping traditions alive at 91探花
Dr. K. Michael Mathews: From theory, to practice, to connections with the community
Mark Ylvisaker: A professor driven to help others communicate and feel valued
Khia Duncan 鈥�18: Addressing the needs of the times with a Black Student Union
Jeffrey Beale '77: Honoring a legacy and not losing faith
Sister Catherine Francis Soulier: A transformational president at 91探花
Sister Catherine Francis Soulier: A transformational president at 91探花
Scott Landers G'00: Receiving a business education with heart
Mike D鈥橝ttilio: A fearless leader and selfless friend to many
Mother Rose of Lima Dolan: A founding sister and instrumental president at 91探花
Jes煤s Valbuena '93: From international student and soccer star to powerful professional communicator
Patricia Hayes '65: Passing up Cornell for 91探花
Sister Margaret Keeshan, CSJ, Ph.D. '50, G'52: Biology professor, department chair, and College president
Karene Taquin Faul: Art department chair and program innovator, Carondelet Medal Winner 2012
Dr. R. Mark Sullivan: Creating an elevated institution with a small-town feel
Sister Theresa Wysolmerski, CSJ, Ph.D. '53: A 鈥榝orce of nature鈥� and blessing to 91探花
Ann Forman Mataraso ’54, G’58 and Matthew Mataraso H’99: A shared love for each other, and for 91探花
Ann Forman Mataraso '54, G'58 and Matthew Mataraso H'99: A shared love for each other, and for 91探花
Dr. Kajanna McKenzie 鈥�13, Gerald Moore Jr. 鈥�13, G鈥�14, Jermaine Brookshire Jr., Esq. 鈥�13: Making great expectations a reality
The Honorable Loretta A. Preska 鈥�70, H鈥�95: Becoming a 鈥榝orce for good鈥� and finding lifelong friends at 91探花
Retired NYS Senator Elizabeth (Betty) Little 鈥�62: Confidence found at 91探花 built a career in public service
Michelle Cuozzo Borisenok '80: Living the 91探花 values each day
91探花 of Lima (1586-1617): The inspiration for the College's name
Dr. Patricia Fox '68: A plastic surgeon who uses her skills to care for the dear neighbor
Jimmy Fallon 鈥�09: A 91探花 legend and worldwide star
The evolution of Sister Mary Anne Nelson, CSJ 鈥�72, G鈥�76, 91探花 alum and music industry leader pioneer
Laurie Darling Gutheil: Building a winning program from the ground up
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Celebrating 100 Years - The College of Saint Rose

Watch our Centennial Celebration

Our centennial celebration video, which featured a variety of members of our College community, made its debut with a live watch party held on YouTube and Facebook on June 12. You can still view the documentary on YouTube.

Thanks to our Volunteers and Sponsors

A volunteer-driven centennial celebration committee, working with the Office of Institutional Advancement, wrapped up a very successful fundraising campaign in honor of the centennial. The initiative, led by centennial celebration co-chairs and trustees Julie Massry Knox G鈥�04 and Rita Crotty 鈥�70, raised over $540,000 for student scholarships. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our sponsors as we exceeded our fundraising goal by 116%. More than 325 individuals and companies were sponsors, including 100% trustee participation.

Please take a moment to view the full list of these very special people and businesses 鈥� including diamond sponsor Tri City Rentals and gold sponsors Ann Barry 鈥�65 and Gerald Barry, George R. Hearst III, Matthew H. Mataraso, and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet-Albany Province 鈥� who are all so critical to the mission of Saint Rose.

THANK YOU TO OUR CENTENNIAL SPONSORS

As of May 14, 2021

How well do you know 91探花?

Take this quiz to find out.

How well do you know 91探花?
  1. When was The College of Saint Rose founded? *
  2. When did 91探花 become fully co-educational? *
  3. What is the name of the book recognizing 75 years of Saint Rose history? *
  4. What did 91探花 call its first class of students in 1920? *
  5. What WAS the name of the first building at 91探花, purchased in 1920? *
  6. When 91探花 opened in 1920, how many faculty members were there? *
  7. What is the name of the first 91探花 newspaper? *
  8. What are the official 91探花 colors? *
  9. When was the original structure of Saint Joseph Hall completed? *
  10. When was the Science Wing added to Albertus Hall? *

Watch our Founder’s Day Talk

Don’t worry if you missed our Founder’s Day virtual celebration when we aired it live on the College’s YouTube channel on September 22 (when we officially turned the big 1-0-0). You can watch it anytime. Schuyler Bull 鈥�10, G鈥�10 emcees the festivities as you learn more about 91探花 history from Sister Sean Peters, CSJ, 鈥�67; Sister Kitty Hanley, CSJ, Ph.D., 鈥�61; and Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Ph.D., 鈥�70, G鈥�74, hear from Interim President Marcia J. White, and enjoy some beautiful music. And of course, no celebration is complete without some cake 鈥� or a Pass the Cake Challenge.

Shop the Centennial Store

91探花 Alumni TShirt

Show Your Spirit!
Sponsored by The College of Saint Rose Alumni Association, the online Centennial Store includes t-shirts, hats, and mugs for all the 91探花 fans in your life.

Always remember this important 91探花 milestone by purchasing some commemorative centennial items.

Kick off our 100 Hours of Service project

Part of our founding mission is serving the dear neighbor and meeting the concerns of the times. In honor of 100 years, starting in September, the Centennial Committee is launching a 100 Hours of Service project for the entire 91探花 community.

Community Service Volunteers

How to participate

  • Log 100 hours of service in honor of Saint Rose鈥檚 100 years. That translates to less than three hours a week.
  • Whether you volunteer time on a nonprofit board, knit hats for preemies in the NICU, or embark on a service trip 鈥� it all counts!
  • Completed projects will be recognized during Reunion 2021 at the culminating Centennial Celebration on June 12, 2021.

Learn More and Sign-Up

Citation from Albany Mayor's Office for 91探花 centennial (text in post)

NYS and Albany mark 91探花 centennial with proclamations, citations, resolutions

The College of Saint Rose has been such an instrumental part of the community for 100 years, and our community is not letting our centennial go by without its good wishes.

Recently, the College received proclamations, resolutions, or citations from New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York State Sen. Betty Little, who is also a member of the 91探花 Class of 1962, and Sen. Neil Breslin, the Mayor of the City of Albany, and the Albany Common Council.

Click to view our full story to read the proclamations, resolutions, and citations.

Is 91探花 a Family Thing?

Check out these stories from some of our legacy families.

Do you have your own family story to share? Email your story (fewer than 250 words, please) and a photo to marketing@strose.edu, and we鈥檒l add it to the centennial website.

Meet Our Legacy Families

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Centennial Edition

The 91探花 Magazine 鈥� a special all-centennial edition 鈥� is out!

Inside you鈥檒l find the calendar of events for our centennial year, a timeline of the College鈥檚 history, a celebration of people who have contributed to our history or represent a pivotal shift in our story, and a special project that allows you to mark the anniversary of the College by serving the community around you.

Explore 91探花 Magazine

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