Inauguration Week

Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23

Sage is planning a week of events - culminating with the installation of Susan C. Scrimshaw, Ph.D. as the ninth president of The Sage Colleges - highlighting Sage's excellence in academics, arts, athletics, community service, and health sciences.

The theme of "Sage Engaged" -- in learning, in our communities, and in the world -- will run throughout the activities of the week as well as the entire Inaugural year.

Monday, Oct. 19

Albany Campus Library - Ribbon Cutting
Celebrate the opening of the new Cafe a la Cart,
the renovation of the library, and welcome the
Academic Success offices to the building
11 am

Community service projects
1 - 4 pm
In Albany: Washington Park*
In Troy: Prospect Park*
* Shuttles to project sites will be provided
Students, faculty and staff encouraged to participate
Free long sleeve Sage T-shirts to the first 100 volunteers on each campus!
RSVP CLOSED

View photos from the Ribbon cutting and Community Service projects.

Barbeque (sponsored by Sodexho Dining Services)
4:30 - 6:30 pm
In Albany: Campus Quad
In Troy: McKinstry Courtyard

Art exhibits (on display all week)
Opalka Gallery: Lina Puerta: Natura
Little Gallery: Artwork from the 2009 BFA Show

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Renaissance Baccalaureate Info Session
10:00 a.m.
Russell Sage College (room TBA)
Presented by Dean Sharon Robinson

Inaugural Ball
for Sage students and employees
Aboard the Captain J.P. on the Hudson
5:30 pm Check-in
6:00 pm Cruise departs the dock
Students free, guests $10
Employees $10, guests $10
Semi-formal attire
RSVP CLOSED

Wednesday, Oct. 21

1st Annual Health Care Conference
The Human Condition: Journey Toward Health Equity
8 am Registration
8:30 - 11:30 am conference
Bush Memorial Center & Buchman Pavilion (Troy)
For more information please visit: www.sage.edu/healthconference
RSVP CLOSED

View photos from the Inaugural Health Conference.

Women's Volleyball match
7 pm (Tail"Gator" before match)
Neff Athletic Center, Troy

Thursday, Oct. 22

i.Think (Innovation Thinking) Demo
& Student Art Reception
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sage College of Albany
Rathbone Hall
Light refreshments will be served

Friday, Oct. 23

Inauguration Ceremony
1:30 pm
Bush Memorial Center (seating limited)
Troy, NY
RSVP CLOSED

Simulcast & Reception
In Troy: tent in Sage Park (outside Bush)
In Albany: Opalka Gallery
Online: www.sage.edu/inauguration/

Inaugural Gala
(Annual Recognition Dinner)
6:30 pm Reception
7:30 pm Gala
By invitation
The Rensselaer Banquet and Conference Facility
at the new Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, NY
RSVP CLOSED