Top Story #1

Alum ‘08 to read from her first novel 1/29 at 12:30 in Library

Come to the RSC Library on January 29th at 12:30 to hear a reading of an alum’s first novel and get your own signed copy of the book! Meridi Myers (RSC English ‘08) will give a reading and sign copies of her new book, Titus and Atreus, on Friday, January 29,... 

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First Snow Storm of the Year!

The Sage shuttle was canceled. Commuters were stuck at home. But still the school “learned” on! Here are some candid camera shots from the first snow storm of the year. Enjoy the beauty of the white stuff, but be safe driving and walking! First Street and the... 

Top Story #3

John Robinson: Author and Congenital Amputee Shares Secrets for Success with Russell Sage College

Shannon Hunter, Senior Writer

On Thursday November, 19th at 7:30pm, John Robinson spoke in Bush Memorial on the Russell Sage College campus. John is married and a father of three, graduated from Syracuse University’s S.I Newhouse School of Public Communications, currently works for WMHT as director... 

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Fahima Vorgetts on Afghan Women, Dec. 9 at 11:00AM in Little Theater

Fahima Vorgetts: Afghan Women and the Struggle for Human Rights Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 11:00 AM in the Meader Little Theater Fahima Vorgetts, an Afghan-American from Maryland, fled Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion. Fahima has dedicated her life’s work... 

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The 2009 Theater “Monologue Showcase” Directed by Kaitlin Stewart

The 2009 “Monologue Showcase” will be directed by RSC student Kaitlin Stewart on December 14th at 7:00PM in the Kellas Formal lounge in Kellas Hall. Admission is free and open to the public. Stewart’s 2009 Monologue Showcase is entitled “A Look at... 

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TODAY! Free Entrance to RCHS “53rd Annual Greens Show”

The Sage community is invited to the Rensselaer County Historical Society and Museum (RCHS) 53rd Annual Greens Show, running December 3 – 6 from noon- 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children over five, but the admission fee will be... 

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New Home at Sage for the Underground Railroad History Project

At the invitation of The Sage Colleges, the Underground Railroad Project of the Capital Region (URHPCR) has established an office on the Troy campus. In addition, Russell Sage College Dean Sharon Robinson has appointed URHPCR founders, Mary Liz Stewart and Paul Stewart,... 

Top Story #8

Ultimate Yankee vs Red Sox All-Star Challenge!!

Are you still basking in the glory of the Yankee’s 27th World Championship? Are you still loathing over having a “Got Rings Lately?” shirt that is now out-of date? Although there is not much that Yankee and Red Sox fans agree on, there is no doubt that... 

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President Scrimshaw Inaugurated as 9th President of The Sage Colleges

Shannon Hunter, Senior Writer

Friday October 23, 2009 marked the official Inauguration of Dr. Susan Crosby Scrimshaw as the ninth president of The Sage Colleges. The inauguration ceremony took place at 1:30pm in Bush Memorial on the Russell Sage College campus in Troy, NY, after a week filled with inauguration... 

Top Story #10

Sage Celebrates Down the Hudson

Shannon Hunter, Senior Writer

On Tuesday, October 20th from 6-9pm students and faculty from Russell Sage and Sage College of Albany, as well as their guests, gathered together on the Captain J.P Cruise Line in Troy to celebrate President Scrimshaw’s inauguration as the 9th president of The Sage Colleges.... 

Top Story #11

Pulitzer Prize Winner Steven Millhauser to Speak at Sage

On Thursday, November 5, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser will read from his work at 7:30 pm in Bush Memorial at Russell Sage College. A book signing will follow in m.o.s.s. books. Both the reading and book signing are free and open to the public. Millhauser... 

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Inauguration Week

On Friday, October 23, 2009, The Sages Colleges inaugurated Dr. Susan C. Scrimshaw as our 9th President. For a Webcast of the Inauguration Ceremonies, go to: http://www.sage.edu/inauguration For a photo slideshow of the ceremonies, click here. For The Quill’s feature... 

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Introducing President Scrimshaw

Shannon Hunter, Senior Writer

After serving as the Interim President of The Sage Colleges from July 2008 to March of 2009, Susan C. Scrimshaw was announced the ninth president of The Sage Colleges. Since that time, her presence on campus has been apparent. While her impact is felt directly through her... 

Top Story #14

The First Gentleman of The Sage Colleges: Mr. Allan Stern

Veronica Nunes

Senior Writer

You may have seen him alongside President Scrimshaw at college-wide events, in the gym, or even at Class Night. But how well do you really know Mr. Allan Stern, the president’s husband and school’s first gentleman? Allan Stern and his wife, Dr. Susan Scrimshaw first... 

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Traditions at Sage: Banner Night 2009

Veronica Nunes

Writer- The Quill

On Wednesday, September 2nd, all four classes gathered in McKinstry Court to witness the freshmen earn their banner. The Freshman Class Coordinators (Meaghan Cote and Jillian Beecher) organized the event. More than 60 freshmen showed up to Banner Night. Banner Night is one... 

Top Story #16

eBoard: on board for fall ‘09

Shannon Hunter

Senior Writer

Erin Menzer, Tess Carstensen, Mara Serven, Amanda Hillman, Amanda Levesque, Sarah Rusch, and Sara Huck. These are familiar names on the Russell Sage College campus. Perhaps one of them is your friend, a roommate, a classmate, someone who lives down the hall or someone you’ve... 

Top Story #17

What I Wish I Knew When I was a Freshman

Shannon Hunter

Senior Writer

In my final semester of college as a Russell Sage Senior, I feel I am at a peak of wisdom, learned in matters both academic and social, which I believe, only a college experience will provide you. However, I wasn’t always so smart or savvy. In fact, I learned many life...