The College of Saint Rose

AT THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, WE’RE ALL ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXPAND YOUR THINKING, YOUR SENSE OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE, YOUR CONFIDENCE, YOUR RESUMÉ, EVEN YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS. New ideas, mentoring, connections, adventures, and support — it all adds up to an expanded edition of your life.

Or to put it another way:

YOU, EVEN WE GIVE “WORKING KNOWLEDGE” A WHOLE NEW MEANING.

A FACULTY OF “ENORMOUS TALENT” AND CONSIDERABLE REPUTATION.

N BETTER. WE JUST DON’T TALK ABOUT HELPING OTHERS “WE ACT UPON IT.”

FOSTERING “EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY” IN EVERY FIELD.

A “RIGHT-SIZED CITY” TO ACCELERATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Fulbright Scholar Cherokee Lynn ’14 is the College’s first Fulbright Scholar. That’s no surprise when you look at her resumé. She’s a Spanish/adolescence education major who graduated summa cum laude, volunteered in Honduras, did an English-teaching internship in Argentina, and won the Viola MacDonald Award for Excellence in Hispanic Studies and the Barbara Smith Undergraduate Award for her critical essay “Gender Performativity in Mulan.” As a Fulbright Scholar, she’ll be teaching English in Brazil.

96%

of Saint Rose seniors participate in a capstone course required by their academic major.

Thelma P. Lally School of Education Massry Center for the Arts

Huether School of Business

Science Center

William Randolph Hearst Center for Communications and Interactive Media

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SEVEN SATURDAYS

Jeanine Rodriguez ’16, a Saint Rose biology

“Seven Saturdays” is one of the best parts of

major, is uncovering whether a potential

being a student at the College’s Center for Art

pathogen lurks in a vacuum cleaner bag. She’s

and Design. During spring semester, students

working with Professor Kari Murad, a microbiolo-

spend almost every Saturday in New York City

gist, to determine whether people who work with

visiting more than 65 museums and galleries,

Salmonella directly or who are exposed to ani-

meeting with artists in their studios, talking to art

mals infected with Salmonella are at a high risk

critics about the contemporary art scene — and

for carrying the bacterial disease home.

chronicling it all in a detailed journal.

“This research experience is not possible in the regular science classroom,” says Jeanine. “We’re

There’s a lot here. You can mold your own education rather than have it dictated to you.

Cherokee Lynn ’14

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Spanish/Adolescence Education

laying the groundwork and learning laboratory techniques so we can eventually test for Salmonella in new ways.”

There is absolutely no coasting here. If you even begin to slack off, your professor will pull you to the side and say, ‘What’s the matter?’

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS WWW.STROSE.EDU/MAJORS

With 70 degree programs, it’s easy to follow your passion.

And if you need time to decide, that’s fine too. Many students enter as Exploratory Students. What to major in is a big decision, so it’s understandable to take some time to discover your talents and explore your options.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Accounting Adolescence Education American Studies Art Education Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biology 7-12 Education Biology/Cytotechnology Business Administration Areas of concentration in: Accounting Accounting & Auditing Finance Financial Planning Information Technology Management Managerial Accounting Sport Management Taxation

Chemistry Chemistry 7-12 Education Childhood Education Childhood Education/Special Education Communications Areas of concentration in: Film & New Media Journalism Public Relations

Communication Sciences & Disorders Computer Science Criminal Justice, Behavior & Law Early Childhood Education Early Childhood/Special Education Earth Science 7-12 Education Economics English English 7-12 Education Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Forensic Psychology Forensic Science Geology Graphic Design (BFA) History History/Political Science Human Resource Management Information Technology Interdepartmental Studies Management Marketing Mathematics

Mathematics 7-12 Education Music Music Education Music Industry Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Social Studies 7-12 Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish 7-12 Education Studio Art (BFA) Women’s & Gender Studies

Accelerated/Dual Degree Programs Accounting (BS/MS) Adolescence Education/Special Education Biology/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Chemistry/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Earth Science/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) English/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Mathematics/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Social Studies/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Spanish/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)

Business Administration (BS/MBA) Communication Sciences & Disorders (BS/MS) Computer Science/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS) English (BA/MA) History/Political Science (BA/MA) Information Technology/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS)

Dual Degree Plus Programs 3+2 Biology/Cytotechnology 3+2 Engineering 3+3 Law 3+1 Medical Technology 4+2 Occupational Therapy (BS/MS or BA/MS) 4+3 Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (BS/DPT or BA/DPT)

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Vet

STUDY ABROAD AND STUDY AWAY OPTIONS Semester Away (fall or spring) Programs run an entire semester and are offered through partner colleges in the U.S. and overseas and third-party providers. Students take a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Summer Away (4 – 8 weeks) Students who want a shorter-term experience and fewer credit hours abroad typically take 3 – 9 hours of credit.

Short-term Faculty-Led Program (7-21 days) This program combines oneon-one faculty mentorship and academic credit with travel experience at an economical cost.

Faculty-Led Programs enable students to travel internationally or stateside. Recent programs traveled to France, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, Ireland, Utah and Arizona.

92%

of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESEARCH When you ask Cathleen Green ’12 about the research she did as a Saint Rose student, you’ll have to be

In the latest National Survey of Student Engagement, results for The College of Saint Rose outpaced other four-year colleges on the majority of the questions.

First-year and senior Saint Rose students reported statistically significant more engagement than students nationally at other four-year colleges in the following areas:

More likely to ask questions or contribute to course discussions;

more specific. Do you mean her paper on the quiet,

More frequently give course presentations;

wood films, a cinematic cliché she traced to India’s

More often reported their coursework emphasized forming new ideas or understandings from various pieces of information;

colonial history? Or do you mean High-copy Suppres-

submissive Hindu wives who appear in so many Bolly-

sor Screens of Monomer Actin Limitations in an act1-159, aip1 Strain and an act1, act1-159 Strain — her

More often included diverse perspectives (political, religious, racial/ethnic, gender, etc.) in course discussions or assignments.

paper on bacterial genetics that helped her win one of just seven spots in the University of Albany’s Ph.D. program in biology? Both experiences, she says, taught her some fundamental truths about research: “You have to research your background, you have to

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have the facts and a clear argument — and you really

There’s a serious shortage of special

have to write well.”

education teachers for grades 5 –12, so Saint Rose has launched a five-year degree program designed to graduate students with both a bachelor of arts (in subjects like history or math) and a master of science in education. It’s funded with a $1.5 million federal grant.

ULTREYA! In May 2014, nine Saint Rose students went on a pilgrimage, as part of their Experiential Spanish class. They joined their professor, Claire Ziamandanis, in walking all 170 miles of Spain’s legendary pilgrimage route known as The Way of Saint James, or the Camino de Santiago. Literally following in the footsteps of spiritual seekers since the Medieval era

PLAY THE STOCK MARKET FOR REAL “If it’s just Monopoly money, what’s the incentive?” asks Debra Polley, the College’s comptroller and associate vice president of finance. And that’s why students in the Investment II class were

(and averaging an impressive 25 km per day), their destination was the world-renowned Galician village of Santiago de Compostela and its magnificent Cathedral.

given $150,000 in real money from the College’s general fund to show their skills as investors.

“We arrived in various levels of disrepair, with blisters, Of course, before playing the stock market for real, they had several semesters of coursework behind them. They also presented carefully researched proposals before an expert panel that included some Saint Rose business alumni — who did not go easy on the students. “They asked most of the rough, hardball questions,” says Daniel Durant ’14. But his team ended up beating the S&P 500, and, he adds, “I still have my portfolio up on Yahoo — I check it every day.”

swollen feet, swollen knees, and some pretty serious hat head — but high spirits,” Ziamandis wrote on her blog. “One thing I have found when teaching classes abroad with students is that there are moments when everyone is able to be authentic and real, and a shared bond grows that seldom can happen in a traditional classroom. Santiago de Compostela may seem like the goal of our walk, but we have all learned that the true goal is the journey itself. Ultreya!

Onwards! Walk on!”

Mentoring Amina Eladdadi is not just a math professor. She’s a researcher who works at the intersection of math and biology. Her interdisciplinary perspective led her to develop a model that maps the growth of breast tumors that helps doctors and patients make better decisions about treatment. “While there is not always a mathematical solution to every problem in biology and medicine,” she says, “mathematical modeling can certainly provide insights into cancer progression and response to chemotherapy. I feel like I am making a difference in the lives of cancer patients.”

Eladdadi, who was once a Saint Rose student herself, has been a mentor for many students who have gone on to graduate programs in both math and cross-disciplinary fields. But she also has a soft spot for non-math majors. “I have so much fun teaching math to them,” she says. “They first come in with a ‘Hate-Math’ attitude and I use all my magical power to turn that into a ‘WOW.’ ”

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Providing individual attention to students is the priority of Saint Rose faculty.

I was clicking through television channels, searching for weather forecasts, when I saw the first reports of Pope Benedict’s resignation. It was only 6:15 a.m., but I knew my entire day would be full. The first call came within 90 minutes. By the end of the day, I had done interviews with three television stations, a radio station and a newspaper.

Within several days, I’d talked to media from Albany to Arizona.

Jeff Marlett, professor of religious studies on his experience as a media expert on the papacy when Pope Benedict XVI resigned in 2013.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Business professor Mike Mathews was only 21

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WILL KNOW WHAT DRIVES

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when he and his younger brother opened his first business — an auto repair and customizing shop in Louisiana. In five years, the two-man operation grew into a three-shop, 50-employee business doing $1 million a year in sales. Now, in addition to teaching Saint Rose business students, he’s passing on what he’s learned as a entrepreneur and academic in a weekend program for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs sponsored by Albany’s Community Loan Fund for the Capital Region. “There is often no logical difference between why one person is successful and another is not,“ says Mathews. But we can identify some common mistakes that can make the difference.”

AND WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK. LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION “I think you have what it takes.” Those words from criminal justice professor Alfred Chapleau have inspired a number of Saint Rose students to pursue a law career. Chapleau developed his legal talent spotting skills during his years as former chief assistant district attorney of Schenectady County. Now he’s putting his experience to work in the College’s pre-law program — he teaches, mentors, coaches the mock trial team, and works with students individually as they navigate the law

THEY’RE EXPERTS IN TURNING NARROW PATHS

INTO BROAD

HORIZONS.

school admissions process. Saint Rose stu-

The National Survey of Student Engagement found that Saint Rose students rated their relationships with faculty more positively than students at many other colleges. Saint Rose students more frequently: Worked with a faculty member on activities other than coursework (such as committees and student groups); Discussed course topics, ideas, or concepts with a faculty member outside of class; Discussed their academic performance with a faculty member; Talked about career plans with a faculty member.

dents, he says, are particularly well equipped to handle the challenges of the pre-law life.

“The entrance exam to law school rewards strong academic skills: critical thinking, analysis, reading comprehension, logic. The strong liberal arts education that you get at Saint Rose helps students hone those skills.”

DEFINE DEMOCRACY As the New York State Assembly’s new scholar in residence, political science professor Angela Ledford is helping define democracy for 100 interns (including several Saint Rose students). She shares with her students an unblinking and unbiased eye on state-wide government. “They wouldn’t have hired me if they wanted a ‘yes man’” says Ledford. “I am like a political philosopher. I provide a broad understanding of democratic and competing democratic ideals.” And ultimately she’s also an optimist, even when she sees politics at its most dysfunctional. “I don’t want the students to be jaded,” she says. “I want them to be thoughtful and understand the way things actually work and how the successes can be replicated.”

Leadership opportunities on campus helped me land internships with the New York State Senate and the FBI. I really want to make a positive impact, and there is no better way to do that than a career in government.

Jermaine Brookshire, Jr. ’13 on his experiences with the debate team, head coach of the ALANA Steppers and founder of the Great Expectations Movement.

A double major in Philosophy and Political Science, he is now a Committee Assistant for Labor and Insurance, New York State Assembly.

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of Saint Rose programs require or provide opportunities for internships or student-teaching/clinical experiences.

As an intern for New York State Assembly member Kevin Cahill, Vincent Rosetti, ’14, a history and political science major, met with constituents and ran meetings of the Insurance Committee, which Cahill chairs. Vincent also authored a research paper that was one of only eight named a Distinguished Intern Report. He’s thinking a career in law and politics may be in his future, and he’s already on his way: he was offered a full-time job in Cahill’s office right after he completed his internship.

When Yelfri De Leon ’14 came to Saint Rose from New York City, his major was “undecided.” But he quickly fell in love with finance, and encouraged by his business professors, Yelfri’s Saint Rose career took off. In fact, instead of doing his one required internship, Yelfri completed two — both right in Albany: the first at the New York State Office of the State Comptroller as an auditor, the second as a credit analyst at the New York Business Development Corporation. (Somehow, he also found time to be involved in a long list of campus organization and studied abroad for a semester in London.)

Yelfri’s second internship turned into a job offer, but just two months and two weeks after graduation, he landed his dream job: working as It seemed like a great way to fulfill her physical edu-

a Financial Data Analyst at Moody’s Corporation in New York City.

cation requirement: Victoria Snyder ’15, would join biology professor Brian Jensen and other Saint Rose students for a weekend of volunteering on Cape Cod, rescuing sea turtles that wash up after being stunned by the freezing water. Researchers believe that climate change is culprit, playing havoc with the turtles’

Work experience isn’t all you get from an internship — just ask Jacquelyn C. Richards ’14, a History and Political Science major with a dual minor in English and Music. During her post-graduation internship at the Legal Services Corporation, the leader in funding civil legal aid for low-income Americans, she had the opportunity to shake hands with the President. “I made the decision to give him my business card,” she

migrating instincts.

says. “Here’s what happened: As she patrolled the beach early on a chilly November morning, Victoria spotted a distressed, stranded turtle. “He was lethargic, but his eyes were wide open,” she says. “Then he lifted his head.” She and her find quickly became the center of attention: the turtle was a 6-pound juvenile Kemp’s ridley turtle — the most endangered of all sea turtles, and probably just

President Obama: What is this you put in my hand?

Jacquelyn: My business card.

President Obama: And what would you like me to do with this?

Jacquelyn: Well, I want to tell my story.

President Obama: Okay, Jacquelyn!

I had a conversation with the President of the United States of America!

hours from death.

It was the highlight of my day, week, month, year and life!”

A chain of experts took over, and, ultimately, the turtle was introduced to the warm waters near Jacksonville, Florida. Victoria’s perspective changed as

Graphic design major Jeremy Fink ’14 earned a place in Nikon’s Best of College

well. She planned to pursue molecular biology, but

& High School Photographic 2014, a hardcover book that is something of a time

her experience on the beach, combined with

capsule of American photography. For a class project, Jeremy asked strangers to

Jensen’s zeal for marine science, convinced her

pose for a photograph wearing a pair of patriotic sunglasses. His entry was one

to change her major to zoology.

of 1,060 finalists selected from nearly 17,000 submissions.

For religious studies major Dan Haglund ’15, a College-funded summer research grant was the opportunity to delve into the similarities and differences between two female mystics of two faiths: Rabi'ah al-'Adawiyah, an Islamic mystic from Iraq, and Julian of Norwich, a Catholic mystic who lived 400 years later in England. Both were women, revered in male-dominated institutions. Such comparative studies, Dan says, “Broadens the dialogue between traditions.”

The competitive grants provide a stipend and housing and allow students to work closely with a faculty mentor, going beyond what is possible during the academic year. Other grant-funded projects took up American labor history, the computer modeling of certain molecules, a critical review of young-adult literature and a look at a tool that might assist people who stutter.

IT’S STRANGE BUT TRUE:

Time at Saint Rose expands to fit all the organizations you want to belong to.

NATHANIEL MEYERS ’14 RA in Casey Hall

MCKENZEE GREENE ’16 RA in Delaney Hall

Criminal Justice

Communication Sciences & Disorders

Favorite thing about the job: I have had the pleasure of meeting and becoming close to people on staff who I probably would have never even talked to had I not been an RA. Some of the best friends I have made here at Saint Rose are or were RAs at some point.

Most Memorable RA moment: In my first year, I was the RA of RCC Hall, which is for transfer students. I was younger than half my residents and a little nervous at first, but as the year went on, I became much more confident. When residents began to come to me to tell me their personal conflicts, ask for opinions, or were just looking to talk, I knew that I had made it and become someone they trusted and believed in.

Most Memorable Saint Rose moment: Being named captain of the Track and Field team by my Saint Rose teammates.

(Currently sits in the top-five throwers of all time at Saint Rose for three throwing events) Favorite Late Night Snack: Though it may sound bland, Hanover’s Pretzels can get me through any long night.

Goal after Saint Rose: I hope to become a New York State Trooper soon after I graduate. I love my small, blue-collar hometown.

Favorite thing about the job: Seeing the friendships that are made within my hall.

Most Memorable RA moment: Every day of my first year has been one for the scrapbooks.

Favorite Albany Hangout: Washington Park and State Street.

Favorite Late-Night Snack: Granola bars and apples!

Goal after Saint Rose: To attend a graduate school to obtain my master’s degree in speech language pathology.

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The opportunities that have been opened up to me...it’s kind of ridiculous. I've been to the National Poetry slam and competed at Nationals.

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Daniella Toosie-Watson ’15

ACADEMIC CLUBS

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

15 Minutes Max — Student Film and Video Festival

Capital District Association for Educating Young Children

Adventure Club

Council for Exceptional Children

Best Buddies

Geology Club

Better Together

Minority Association for Pre-Medical Students

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Model UN Music Industry Student Association

Held every fall, CLASSIC (Community Leadership and Student Service in College) is a weekend leadership retreat that’s low cost ($30) and life-changing. And because Saint Rose believes everyone has leadership potential, CLASSIC is open to everyone, including (and especially) first-year students. You’ll join other students, faculty and staff members for a full weekend of workshops at the Silver Bay YMCA, a beautiful conference center on the shores of Lake George. You’ll gain lots of great photos of you and your now-larger circle of friends in kayaks, around the bonfire, and at the karaoke machine.

And you’ll have a new, deeper sense of the community that defines life at Saint Rose.

There’s no stress allowed in the Stress Free Zone, which makes it a welcomed refuge during finals week.

Come to the Main Lounge in the Events and Athletics Center and pet a therapy animal, sample free smoothies and ice cream, and try some low-stakes coloring.

Girls Next Door (a capella group)

National History Honor Society

Golden Knights Dance Crew

National Student SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association

Golden Notes

Philosophy Club Saint Rose Jazz Educators School Psychology Association

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The Chronicle Newspaper

Natural Science Association

Environmental Club

Habitat for Humanity Identity Karate Club The Other Guys Outside the [Box]

RECENT STUDENT ASSOCIATION EVENTS

Reflections Yearbook

Dodgeball Madness

Spectrum (ALANA Student Union)

Fall and Spring Semi-Formals

Student Events Board

Fall Classic Weekend a weekend of leadership activities and recreation for students, faculty and staff

And if your favorite hobby or interest doesn’t have a club, you can always start one.

Orgullo Latino

Genevieve Diller ’14 Music Education

Cheerleading Colleges Against Cancer

Harvest Fest

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ

National Association for Music Education

Psychology Club

It was a great experience and gave me the confidence I needed to step up in my college career. I became a leader in the music department with the help of the skills I learned at CLASSIC.

ALANA Steppers

Rose Rock rock bands take over the campus green for an entire day and night of concerts Saint Baldrick’s Day students shave their heads to raise funds for childhood cancer research Saint Rose Dance Showcase Saint Rose Music Awards

Social Work Organization

The Egg, exciting and old, The Egg, you'll do what you're told, The Egg, the Egg, no corners for you They Might Be Giants’ tribute to “The Egg” otherwise known as the Center for Performing Arts (it also inspired a Phish album of the same name).

The one-of-a-kind Egg is the centerpiece of Empire State Plaza, HQ for New York state government, and the city’s No.1 venue for national tours of music and dance of all kinds.

The largest man-made dog in the world! Since 1954, Albany residents have loved this statue of Nipper, the RCA advertising icon, almost as much as they love their own real pets (don’t be surprised if you hear Albany referred to as “Nippertown”). Nipper is 25 feet high, weighs four tons, and is such a good doggie that he was lovingly restored by the building’s current owners, Arnoff Moving & Storage.

OUR COLLEGE TOWN IS A HIGH-PROFILE STATE CAPITAL

WITH A DISTINCTIVELY OFFBEAT

CHARACTER, AND WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL. If you need nature or megalopolises, no problem.

In Albany, you’re never far from…well, anything. Ride city buses for free with your Golden Knights card (your truly all-inclusive, multifunction student ID). Big but not huge, Albany is easy to navigate and friendly to student budgets.

WE’RE ALBANY’S BIGGEST FAN.

Lake George and the Adirondacks are 45 minutes away to the north, the Berkshires are

LET US INTRODUCE YOU.

30 minutes to the east, the Catskills are 30 minutes to the south.

Trains and buses will get you to Boston, New York and the rest of the East Coast and back with impressive frequency.

Lark Street is where everyone in Albany goes when they want something stylish, urban and eclectic, whether it’s food, music, shopping, or art. Parking can be a little insane, but since you’re at Saint Rose, just walk — it’s a few blocks from campus.

INTERNSHIP CENTRAL With so many employers and a solid economy, Albany really is Internship Central. There are state agencies, departments and museums covering every aspect of civic life—and just about every Saint Rose major. Saint Rose interns (and graduates) also work in local health care firms, in the growing number of high tech companies, and throughout the city’s education system.

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million, the population of the Capital Region which encompasses 8 counties.

Neighborhood Restaurant Row

Walking in the neighborhood

Coffee at Tierra

Washington Park

Madison Theater (just $5)

The Saint Rose neighborhood is called Pine Hills, and we think it’s the best college neighborhood in the region. Pine Hills has tree-lined streets and pretty Victorian architecture, but it’s also convenient. Not more than five minutes from the classrooms or residence halls are a 24-hour supermarket, a local coffee roaster, and restaurants serving everything from curry to subs. Second-run and classic movies are always $5 at the vintage Madison Theatre.

Albany serves as the laboratory for what’s become a legendary class: Business 111. Its official title is “Fundamentals of Business” but it’s actually a total immersion in planning and launching a small business. And while the business itself remains hypothetical, the work is anything but. Students have to come up with a concept (past ideas have included an ice cream parlor, a video arcade, and a computer repair shop). They have to locate suitable, actual rental space in an

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have to figure out permits and financing. And they have to know all the details of expenses right down to the per-square-foot energy cost.

Then they create a business plan and formally present it.

“Any introductory business course probably covers the same set of topics, but we go beyond the classroom,” says professor Angela Gordon. “BUS 111 students gain valuable real-world skills: group

Our Neighborhood Just steps from campus

Albany business district. They have to conduct market research. They

8 restaurants 6 grab-and-go food stops 6 pizza shops 5 Asian restaurants 3 coffee shops 1 bakery 6 places of worship

5 convenience stores 5 hair stylists/barbers 2 banks 2 parks 1 movie theatre 1 performance theatre 1 book store 1 24-hr grocery store

dynamics, conflict management, time management, and creative

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thinking. It’s not “The Apprentice.” It’s not being a CEO. It’s multifaceted,

5-minute walk

and it’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that isn’t always glamorous.”

Enjoy a cappuccino at Tierra Cheer for your team at Junior’s Grab a quick breakfast at Bruegger’s or brunch at Café Madison

Destinations

Join an open mic night at Hudson River Coffee House

10 minutes: New York State Museum, Empire State Plaza, Capitol Building

Catch a vintage or second-release movie for $5 at Madison Theatre

10 minutes: See your favorite comedian, musician, or act at the Palace Theatre or Times Union Center

Active? Yoga, basketball courts, tennis courts nearby

10 minutes: Three major shopping malls 20 minutes: Pick apples and pumpkins at Indian Ladder Farms 45 minutes: Explore the caves of Howe Caverns 45 minutes: Enjoy the Adirondacks

Walk to Price Chopper for groceries

There’s a lot of talk about making the world a better place.

We prefer to act.

Here, you’ll challenge the status quo and advocate for justice.

On any given weekday afternoon, about 60 children and teenagers come to a small stone church that houses the Emmaus After-school and Family Literacy Center. They are refugees from Sudan, Congo, Nepal, Thailand, Iraq, Burma, Rwanda, Pakistan and Malaysia.

Saint Rose students come as well, art education students who speak a universal language in the drawings, paintings, block prints and maps they work on with the children. Creating art together breaks down barriers and provides an outlet for children who escaped violence and lost family members in their home countries. But occasionally, there are hints of their trauma.

“You don’t have to know their backgrounds but you have to be able to adapt to different people,”

WITH REACH OUT SAINT ROSE,

I FELT LIKE I WASN'T JUST A COLLEGE STUDENT WITH A TEMPORARY ADDRESS. I FELT LIKE I WAS PART OF ALBANY.

concluded one of the students, Michelle Mainella.

“This will be important to me no matter where I go.”

THIS BECAME MY HOME.

One student teaches the basics of Dungeons and Dragons. Another runs a group for history fans. And another saw the way swimming transformed her cousin, who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and was inspired to offer swimming lessons. For more than a decade, Saint Rose student volunteers have turned their talents, hobbies, and passions into the mini-classes of Friday Knights, an innovative, twicea-month evening recreation and social skills program for children on the autism spectrum. Friday Knights has been featured on the “Today” show and public radio, and it gives hundreds of children with autism a chance to learn and shine in an informal setting while their parents relax and share knowledge.

During tax season, you could count on Andrew Kochia ’14 to be on it, boomeranging through the basement offices of a local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site a few blocks from campus and assisting just about every person waiting for free tax preparation. He began working for the IRS-run VITA program in his sophoReach Out Saint Rose is an amazing day

more year and became so adept at handling the case load that he was hired to

when 1,000 Saint Rose students, staff,

manage a VITA site while he was still finishing his combined bachelor’s and mas-

alumni, family and friends go out into the

ter’s degree in accounting. Never mind that he is decades younger than most of

community and help the local social service

his fellow volunteers and has never yet had to file his own return.

organizations, arts groups, camps, and neighborhood groups that do so much good on a daily basis throughout the Capital Region.

“I knew I didn’t want to work at a CPA firm,” he explains. “But when I began working for the VITA program, I saw a way to really help people and now that’s what I really want to do.” Andrew now works in accounting for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, the same location of the VITA program.

The Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary, with its bubbling lily pond, is a place of meditation, celebration and worship for people of all religious traditions. Its location at the heart of our campus shows the College’s deep commitment to interfaith understanding and dialogue. The Sanctuary is also home to the Office of Spiritual Life, which encourages students to put their personal values to work in the service of others — just as the College’s founders, the original “get ’er done” nuns, did when they sought out the ills afflicting their city and labored tirelessly on behalf of “the dear neighbor.”

Katie Christy ’17, Joan Horgan, director of Campus Ministry, Saint Rose President Stefanco and Jacob Barkman ’16, were invited to Washington, D.C., to present at President Obama’s Fourth Annual Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge Gathering to discuss their work in interfaith cooperation and impact.

A photography major and art history minor, Stephanie Santiago ’14, picked a senior project that drew on both disciplines: she documented every one of her last 50 days on campus with some very creative assists from her fellow seniors.

I am grateful for how hard Saint Rose taught me to work. Do you know how hard it is to get a degree from this place?

Jimmy Fallon, on receiving his bachelor’s degree in communications in 2009, 14 years after leaving Saint Rose one semester short of graduation.

As a Saint Rose student in the early 90s, Jimmy Fallon used every possible venue for polishing is comedic technique, including student talent nights at Saint Joseph Hall, the laundry room of Lima Hall, webcasts from Maginn Hall, and even his work-study job in the Office of Student Affairs, where he tried out jokes on his boss, Ruth Wakefield (she was such a big fan that she demanded his autograph one day) and tested his impression skills on unsuspecting phone callers. Much of the Saint Rose material evolved into his first CD, the Grammy-nominated “The Bathroom Wall.”

Daniel Nester, a professor of creative non-fiction and poetry, is really, really interested in an 800-year-old form of poetry known as the sestina. In fact, in addition to publishing two books of non-fiction and a collection of essays, he’s also been sestina editor — yes, there is such a thing — of the acclaimed literary magazine/website McSweeney’s. So he was a natural to edit the firstever collection of sestinas, titled, aptly, “The Incredible Sestina Anthology.” The collection has 39-line poems by

“Aggressively eclectic” is how Frequency North: The Visiting Writers Reading Series at Saint Rose describes itself.

poets from W.H. Auden to Sherman Alexia, and includes

Now in its tenth year, the free Frequency North readings attract a full house for events that host leading fiction writers,

one sestina told in comics and another inspired by Buffy

memoirists, graphic novelists, poets, slam performers, singer-songwriters, and even occasional game shows.

the Vampire Slayer.

Four Saint Rose students — Brenda Hanaburgh G’07, Alex Tunney ’08, Jessica Furiani ’13, and Alexandra Korcz ’14 — worked as interns on the project over a span

Chris Thile of Punch Brothers is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and

of ten years. They proofread, contacted poets, journal

vocalist, a multiple Grammy® winner, and a recipient of a MacArthur

and presses for permission, wrote blog posts for the

Fellowship (aka "genius grant”). He’s also a good example of the per-

book’s website, and did general administrative work.

formers that play at the College’s Massry Center for the Arts. The

“I think I was just excited to be working on something

Center hosts some of the most intriguing and accomplished artists

that got me connected to the literary world at large

that come to the Capital Region, as well as the College’s own award-

outside of school,” says Alex — who was also inspired

winning instrumental and vocal ensembles.

to write a sestina of his own.

Music majors Nicole DeMarco ’13 and Steven Musso ’13 are smiling because they wrote (DeMarco) and arranged (Musso) a new song for commencement, just the third one in Saint Rose history. “Toward the Light,” brings together the College’s heritage and future hopes in a rock melody. It was performed a capella by the 40 classically-trained voices of the Saint Rose Chamber Choir in front of an audience of 7,000. “The way it worked out is perfect,” said Musso. “Nicole’s passion is songwriting. Mine is working with people and working with voices, and we both got to use our own strengths at our own graduation.”

AS A GOLDEN KNIGHT, YOU WILL MAKE SURE OTHERS KNOW THE MEANING OF FEAR. (YOU WILL ALSO KNOW THE MEANING OF FIST-BUMPING FEAR.)

WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM likes to rack up points in the pool and in the classroom. Two members of our team went to the NCAA Division II Championships in 2014. And all four seniors on the 2012-13 squad earned a perfect

4.0

grade point average

Collectively, the 12 swimmers (whose academic interests run the gamut) attained the highest GPA of all 87 Division II swimming and diving teams.

FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE SEASON, SAINT ROSE WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM has been chosen to receive the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2013-14 academic year.

The Golden Knights had a combined

DOMINYKAS MILKA ’14, G’14 IS GREAT WITH NUMBERS.

3.62 GPA while earning a 19-5 overall record and 11-3 in the NE-10 conference.

Among the numbers he’s crunched recently as an accounting major: Grade point average

3.65

NE-10 Conference First-Team

2

Points per game (Over 2 seasons)

19

Rebounds per game (Over 2 seasons)

12

Which all adds up to being named basketball’s 2013 –14 Northeast-10 Conference Male Outstanding Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

MEET

FEAR THE GOLDEN KNIGHT

ATHLETICS MEN’S TEAMS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field

WOMEN’S TEAMS Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Yes, every college has intramurals, but our intramural sports are loaded with Saint Rose students and that makes a huge difference. Besides, we have a website that tracks the stats and lets you know when to sign up and play. It’ll do everything except cheer for you. That’s what the Saint Rose students are for.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Soccer Softball Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wiffle Ball

It’s 11:30 p.m. and you need to work out. No problem. Our Fitness Center is open most days until midnight. And it’s equipped to handle athletic competitors as well as those just looking to keep healthy. After giving your brain a workout, jumping into some cardio/resistance training is a great way to shake off stress and stay motivated.

98% of our students receive financial aid.

First Year Students Academic Scholarships and Financial Awards Scholarship

Amount

High School GPA

SAT CR & M/ACT Composite Score

Trustees Scholarship

$19,000

90+

1240+ SAT or 27+ ACT

Presidential Scholarship

$17,000

88+

1020+ SAT or 22+ ACT

Provost Scholarship

$16,000

85+

900+ SAT or 19+ ACT

Saint Rose Award

$15,000

80+

900+ SAT or 19+ ACT

Founders Award

$14,000

All Others

All Others

Academic Scholarships for International Students

First Year Students Test Optional Academic Scholarships and Financial Awards Scholarship

Amount

High School GPA

Trustees Scholarship

$19,000

98+

Presidential Scholarship

$17,000

93+

Provost Scholarship

$16,000

90+

Saint Rose Award

$15,000

85+

Founders Award

$14,000

All Others

Transfer Academic Scholarships Including International Transfer Students

Scholarship

Amount High School GPA

SAT CR & M/ACT Composite Score

TOEFL/IELTS

Trustees Scholarship

$19,000

90+

1240+ SAT or 27+ ACT

Presidential Scholarship $17,000

88+

Provost Scholarship

$16,000

Saint Rose Award Founders Award

Cumulative GPA of all College work

Amount

110 or 7.5

3.81 – 4.00

$14,500

1020+ SAT or 22+ ACT

90 or 6.5

3.50 – 3.80

$14,000

85+

900+ SAT or 19+ ACT

80 or 6.0

3.21– 3.49

$9,500

$15,000

80+

900+ SAT or 19+ ACT

80 or 6.0

3.00 – 3.20

$9,000

$14,000

All Others

All Others

All Others

2.99 and below

$8,500

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship*

$1,000

*Awarded to members in addition to all merit awards.

THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS 1. Financial Aid is funding awarded to students to assist with the cost of attending college.

Approximately 98% of all Saint Rose students receive some type of financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, student employment, and loans.

2. Selecting a major is not the only criteria to be considered when choosing a college.

A college education is one of the most important investments an individual can make; it is our goal to make your college education an affordable investment.

3. Visit the Saint Rose Net Price Calculator at: npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/strose 4. The College of Saint Rose’s school code is 002705.

Completed FAFSAs are transmitted to the College electronically by the federal government.

I was relieved to see how much scrutiny was placed into the review of my financial aid package. The financial aid counselors have made me, as well as my award, their first priority.

Sarah Medina, ’16 Accounting

By sitting down with the Financial Aid counselors, they explained everything on my bill, step by step. They also included my mom in the process which really stood out to me, and answered every question she had even if it was a simple question.

Lauren Sears ’15 Communications, President of Tau Sigma Honor Society

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NEXT STEPS Apply: www.strose.edu/apply December 1 (Early Action Deadline) Submit your Saint Rose application by December 1 and you will be considered first for scholarships, know your admissions status shortly thereafter, and be among the first to receive your financial aid package.

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February 1 In order to be considered for scholarships, your admission application must be submitted by February 1.

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Apply for Financial Aid Three Easy Steps 1. Make sure you complete your Saint Rose Application.

APPLY WWW.STROSE.EDU/APPLY

2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov or submit by mail.

Processing of the FAFSA by the U.S. Department of Education can take up to four weeks, so we recommend completing the FAFSA in January or early February.

The College of Saint Rose School Codes: Federal School Code — 002705 New York State TAP Code (ETA) — 0140

BE A GOLDEN KNIGHT

3. New York state residents must complete the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application after completing their FAFSA. You can begin your online TAP application immediately using the link on your FAFSA confirmation page.

If you use a paper FAFSA, you can still do your TAP application online. About three weeks after mailing your paper FAFSA, HESC will send you a postcard or e-mail prompting you to get a HescPIN and complete your TAP application online. Follow the online instructions.

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Admissions:

1-800-637-8556 ext. 1

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Financial Aid:

(518) 458-5464

finaid@strose.edu

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