Week of April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024 ·

It鈥檚 the last week of classes, Golden Knights! Let鈥檚 see鈥hat鈥檚 going on? Finals start Friday, Farewell Week starts on May 6, and Commencement is less than two weeks away鈥h my! 🤯

Not to blow your mind even more, but this is also the second-to-last In the Know you鈥檒l be getting in your inboxes. Keep reading to see what鈥檚 coming up in the last two weeks of the semester!

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

Commencement Updates

Regalia lands on campus: Pick up your cap and gown at the bookstore beginning Monday, May 6.

Honoring our 2024 grads: Are you graduating? Upload your profile and photo to our Class of 2024 graduate gallery! Please note that after you鈥檝e filled out your form, your submission is added manually, and it may take a few days until it is posted. Share your 91探花 story here.

Commencement is on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany. We have put all of the information on our website so you can see the deadlines and steps you need to take to participate in Commencement.

teach-out and transfer updates

We want your feedback on the Teach-Out/Transfer process. Please complete this Participation is voluntary and appreciated.

We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are four steps to successfully transition to your new educational journey.

Get to know our Teach-out Partners.听 All teach-out partners welcome campus visits. Contact the partner’s admissions department to arrange your visit. Many partners also offer advisement sessions at 91探花 and Zoom appointments. Click here to review the list of partners and check for available dates and times to meet with a rep. You’ll find all program alignments listed by the institution on Canvas.

Application Process: Each teach-out partner may have a slightly different transfer process, but rest assured, they’ll waive any application fees. Many partners offer a dedicated landing page for 91探花 students. Start by accessing our teach-out website here. Then, click on the school’s link to view their dedicated landing page. When applying, be sure to indicate that you are a 91探花 student.

Transcript Evaluations: Transfer counselors at our partner schools will provide credit evaluations to ensure seamless credit transfers and timely degree completion. To begin this process, schedule an appointment with a transfer counselor at your chosen school. You can access our teach-out website here for their transfer department contact information.

Financial Aid: All students should have received a copy of their 2023-2024 91探花 financial aid award letter in the mail. Please contact our financial aid office if you do not have this letter. You will also need to complete the 2024 – 2025 FAFSA. While we strive to ensure you receive the same scholarship/financial aid at the new institution, it’s not guaranteed. You’ll need to work with the new institution’s financial aid office. That information is available on our partner’s dedicated landing page, which is available by clicking on the school’s link below. We’ll also continue to support you through this process. Contact us via email at finaid@strose.edu or via phone at 518.454.5464.

As a reminder, you can keep checking our Teach-Out Plan website for more information; this website will continue to be updated throughout the semester.

Meet with an advisor from Mount Saint Mary College:
April 29: Walk-in appointments are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Joseph Hall, 3rd floor.

Stay up-to-date with Canvas: The page for teach-out side-by-side articulations is now published and available on Canvas. Please note: We will only publish finalized agreements as they are approved. This page will continue to be updated frequently over the next few weeks. If you don’t see a side-by-side articulation for your program, one is currently under development with an institution and awaiting formal approval. As a reminder, all programs will align with a teach-out institution.

Here鈥檚 who else is currently on the Teach-Out list:

Clarkson University (MBA)
Ithaca College
Iona College
LeMoyne College
Messiah University
Russell Sage College
Siena College (undergraduate and MBA)
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Plattsburgh
University at Albany (undergraduate and graduate)听
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (psychology, forensic psychology, forensic science, biology and biochemistry)
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Niagra University
Utica University
Adelphi University
Mount Saint Mary College

And here鈥檚 who the College is in active discussion to finalize agreements with:

Nazareth University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
SUNY Cortland
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Geneseo
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Oswego
University of New Haven

What鈥檚 new and next

It鈥檚 the final(s) countdown 📚 Final exams start this Friday, May 3, and end Wednesday, May 8. Please check the Alternate Schedule for exams for your finals schedule. You got this 💛 P.S. Final grades for the spring term should be finalized and available by Thursday, May 16.

Save the date for the study break breakfast! At the end of every semester, the College serves breakfast for dinner (brinner, if you will) to support our students during exams. This year, we鈥檒l be slinging waffles and eggs on Wednesday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Campus Green! The breakfast will move to the dining hall in case of rain or cold weather.听

Take time for an artful pause. Drop by the Interfaith Sanctuary鈥檚 Interfaith Art Show from Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, May 7, to reflect on the meaningful aspects of Saint Rose.

Celebrate the meaning of sanctuary. The Interfaith Story Circle of the Capital District will host a joining art opening at the Interfaith Sanctuary on Sunday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m., including stories and music about the meaning of Sanctuary and what it means to find a home for your spirit. A reception will follow.听

Also at the Sanctuary: Attend the ONE Song Service: Inter-Spiritual Musical Experience on Sunday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Enjoy voices from diverse faith traditions, offering traditional and contemporary kirtan chants, non-denominational chants, spiritual and gospel songs, and original compositions by our music team.听

Take a deep breath and de-stress. On Monday, May 6, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., treat yourself to thirty minutes of guided meditation at the Sanctuary.听

Last but not least, explore 鈥淲hat is Divinity?鈥� at the closing Sidney and Beatrice Albert Lecture at The College of Saint Rose, which will occur in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. There will be a special commemorative ceremony following the lecture.听

Important news about your @strose.edu accounts.The College is working diligently to take the steps needed to close the College in an orderly manner that meets all regulatory requirements. One of those requirements is terminating all vendor contracts, including all @strose.edu email accounts. With this contract termination, students and alumni will no longer be able to use their email accounts. We understand that many users have a large amount of data stored in their accounts. We suggest migrating this data to a new email account as soon as possible to ensure you do not lose important information. This must be completed by August 31, 2024. Follow these instructions for e a smooth transition:

Go to .
Select the data you want to export, including 鈥淕mail.鈥�
Choose the file format and delivery method.
Click 鈥淐reate export.鈥�
You will receive a download link once the export is complete.
You can then import your emails into your personal email client or convert them to a different format using a third-party tool.

Additional information about how to . If you encounter any issues, please call Google Takeout directly using their toll-free number: 1.855.548.2777.

Reminders

Office of Career Services is available to help:

Resume and Cover Letter: Learn how to format and write a resume and cover letter by connecting your academics, skills, and experiences.
Career Planning: Explore your values, interests, and skills; learn your preferences and the best-fit working environment; identify career options or graduate programs.
Job & internship Search: Explore a variety of search methods and job boards for jobs and internships; Identify the roles most fitting for your degree program

Walk-in: Saint Joseph Hall, Third Floor

Appointment:

End-of-semester reminders from Residence Life:

Move-Out Deadline:

Residents must vacate their housing assignments 24 hours after their last final exam or by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, as the residence halls officially close at that time.

Commencement Stay Request:

Only residents participating in Commencement or volunteering may request to stay until Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. by submitting the Commencement & Late Stay Request (Spring 2024) through MyHousing.
If transportation is an issue, a request can be submitted for review, with no housing available beyond Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Application Details:

The application is open and due on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

To apply, follow these steps:

Log in to the “Secure Site” of Banner Self-Service.
Click the “MyStudentHousing” link in the “Student & Financial Aid” tab.
Log into “Apply Online.”
Select “Commencement & Late Stay Request (Spring 2024)” and complete the form, ensuring correct contact information is provided.

Move-Out Instructions:

Upon move-out, remove all personal belongings and trash from your room or apartment.

Any items left behind will not be retained and will be discarded or donated immediately after the residence halls close.

College-owned furniture must remain in place; it may not be removed from the residence halls.

Here are the upcoming end dates for the following campus services:

May 10: Starbucks and Main Dining Hall
May 31: Camelot Room and CDTA free ride program
June 30: Campus Book Store

A reminder from the Registrar: Summer session I registration is open. Undergraduate courses are posted here, and graduate courses are posted here.听

Transferring or graduating? You’ll need your immunization records! Please request a copy of your immunization records from Health Services today so you don’t have to wait to transfer them directly to another institution or employer. Please complete the Authorization to Release Immunization Records Form and submit it with a copy of your photo ID to healthservices@strose.edu or in person at the Counseling Center or Health Services office. Immunization records can be sent via email, fax, mail, or picked up in person at the Counseling Center located at 1006 Madison Avenue.

What comes next? You have questions about what happens after the 2023-2024 school year ends, and we have answers. Use the resources below to stay informed:

General FAQs: If there are questions not answered on this page, please email questions@strose.edu. We are updating this page as information becomes available.
Financial Aid FAQs: All of your questions about what happens to financial aid, including FAFSA, scholarships, and loans, will be answered on this page.听

A reminder from Career Services: Remember to stop by the Office of Career Services for all your career-related questions and concerns. They鈥檙e here to help! Just like last semester, they鈥檙e holding weekly sessions on resume and cover letters on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and career planning on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Can鈥檛 make a session? No problem! Just use Navigate to schedule an appointment with a member of their team.

Avoiding Plagiarism: Do you find yourself confused about what constitutes plagiarism? The Writing Center is here to help! They鈥檝e designed a new workshop to give you all the tools you鈥檒l need to avoid accidental plagiarism in your academic work. Join them on Tuesday, February 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Academic Success Center on Saint Joseph Hall’s second floor. . Snacks will be provided!听

Happy birthday!

Happy Birthday, Ann Claire Noakes! I hope you鈥檙e feeling twenty-two ❌⭕️!!

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

club announcements

Stay involved with the Student Association! 91探花鈥檚 SA will resume their weekly general meetings for the semester this week. Meetings will be held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in MidKnight Eats. All are welcome!

academics

Important dates to remember:

May 3 to 8: Finals Week.
May 11: 2024 Commencement.
May 13: Summer I term begins.听
May 15: Last day to add/drop Summer I class (ends at 4:30 p.m.).
May 20: Last day to apply for pass/fail grading Summer I.
May 27: Memorial Day, no classes.
May 31: Last day to withdraw from School of Business graduate class.听
June 7: Last day to withdraw from Summer I classes.
June 19: Juneteenth, no classes.听
June 21: School of Business Graduate and Summer I classes end.听

The Writing Center is back for the Spring! Here are their hours for this semester:听

In-person appointments (use Navigate to schedule)
- Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Writing Lab (no appointment necessary)
- Friday, 10 a.m. to noon
Virtual Appointments (use Navigate to schedule)
- Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

A reminder from Career Services: Welcome back! For all your career-related questions and concerns, remember to stop by the Office of Career Services. They鈥檙e here to help! Just like last semester, they鈥檙e holding weekly sessions on resume and cover letters on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and career planning on Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Can鈥檛 make a session? No problem! Just use Navigate to schedule an appointment with a member of their team.

Wellness

Stay focused and positive with events at the Sanctuary: Unwind with weekly beginner-friendly yoga classes on Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. And if you鈥檙e looking for support through community, check out the Happiness Groups meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 p.m., also in the Sanctuary. For more information, get in touch with Joan Horgan at horganj@strose.edu.听

Your mental health matters. The College鈥檚 Counseling Center is always here for you when you need support, whatever that looks like. for mental health and self-care tips at @csrcounselingctr! You can also learn more about the services offered by our counselors here. For free, 24/7 crisis support, text HOME to 741741.听

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.听

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.听 Students can email Amanda directly at amange.wingle@albanycountyny.gov to schedule an appointment or simply drop in. All CVSVC services are confidential, meaning their advocates won鈥檛 contact the college or law enforcement without your explicit consent.

Things that make you go yum

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 91探花 students? All you need is your student ID and you鈥檒l be treating yourself in no time! (Psst鈥ou 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 Caf茅
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

SUNDAY, MAY 5
Interfaith Story Circle of the Capital District Art Opening
3:30 p.m. | Interfaith Sanctuary

SUNDAY, MAY 5
ONE Song Service
7 p.m. | Interfaith Sanctuary

MONDAY, MAY 6
Movie Night on the Green
8:30 p.m. | Campus Green
Bring your blanket and pillows for a SURPRISE movie showing on the green!

MONDAY, MAY 6
Guided Meditation
4 p.m.and 7 p.m. | Interfaith Sanctuary

TUESDAY, MAY 7
Trivia & Bingo
7:30 p.m. | Saint Joseph Hall, Auditorium
Test your knowledge with trivia and bingo with prizes, food, and fun!

TUESDAY, MAY 7
Sidney and Beatrice Albert Lecture
7 p.m. | Interfaith Sanctuary

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Paint & Bubbly
7:30 p.m. | Saint Joseph Hall, Auditorium
Cap decorating, crafts, and bubbly! Students who are 21+ must show valid ID to consume alcohol.

THURSDAY, MAY 9
Relaxation Day
Noon to 2 p.m. | Campus Green (Rain Location/Main Lounge)
Enjoy Panera lunch, lawn games, music, and raffles!

FRIDAY, MAY 10
Brunch & Mimosas
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Brunch/games on the green and mimosas in Main Lounge
Don鈥檛 miss brunch and games on the green, mimosas in the Main Lounge, and many raffle prizes!

knights out in albany

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

ONGOING EVENTS

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 鈥�
Where: 9 Ten Broeck Place, Albany
Cost: $4 for students听

West African Drum and Dance with Jordan Taylor Hill 鈥� encouraged donation of $10听

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听
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听

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: 91探花鈥檚 Film Club meets every Monday and Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Albertus 107.听

91探花 Identity: Join the College鈥檚 LGBTQIA+ and Allies club Mondays at 6 p.m. in Albertus 104! 🏳️‍🌈

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

Student Association: Stay involved with the SA at their weekly meetings, held every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in MidKnight Eats.

Finding New Friends: Come de-stress and meet other students at this weekly meeting where you鈥檒l 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.

91探花 Chronicle: Extra, extra! Ok, we know that鈥檚 corny, but if you鈥檙e interested in being Albany鈥檚 next great student journalist, the College鈥檚 newspaper meets every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Hearst 121. Come check it out!

91探花 BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ): Formerly known as the Redeemed Christian Club, BASIC meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary.听

91探花 Catholic Club: Meetings are held on Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. in the Interfaith Sanctuary. Come join them for food, fun, and fellowship!

91探花 TV: If you鈥檙e 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.听

Yoga at the Sanctuary: Keep the good vibes flowing weekly with the Office of Spiritual Life鈥檚 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!).听

91探花 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.