Join Us As We Celebrate the Inauguration of Matthew R. Shaftel, Ph.D., the 11th President of Russell Sage College

We welcome you to celebrate and welcome Dr. Shaftel as the 11th president of Russell Sage College. These events are free and open to our entire Russell Sage College community.

Dr. Matthew R. Shaftel, the 11th president of Russell Sage College, and his wife, Dr. Jen Murphy, would be honored to have you join them for a week of celebrating the good work at Russell Sage.

Schedule of Events

Inauguration Ceremony

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Schacht Fine Arts Center, Troy campus

Hear from Dr. Shaftel and special guests. Then join us for a luncheon at the Bush Memorial Hall and Buchman Pavilion immediately following this event.

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Cheer on Our Women’s Soccer Team

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7 p.m.
Albany College of Pharmacy Field

Celebrate the inauguration by cheering on our Gators as the women’s soccer team takes on SUNY Poly. 

Green and Blue Bash

Thursday, October 17, 2024
5 p.m.
Campus Quad, Albany campus

Join us for this casual party, but don’t forget to wear green and blue and celebrate our Russell Sage colors! Enjoy live music, dancing, festive fare, and a cash bar.

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Russell Sage in the Community

Friday, October 18, 2024
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Buchman Pavilion and KCC Lobby

In celebration of Russell Sage’s proud tradition of community-based learning and service, all college members are invited to participate in a service activity supporting our local community. Explore options both on & near campus, and sign up to secure your spot. 

Open to Russell Sage students, staff, and alumni.

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Alumnae/i Inauguration Celebration Brunch

Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:30-11:30 a.m.

Shea Learning Center, 2nd Floor (This location is fully ADA accessible)
Russell Sage College, Troy campus

Cost: $25 per person
RSVP by October 10

The Alumnae/i Association of Russell Sage College invites alumnae/i to join them for brunch and a mix and mingle with the new president!

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Join us for the Inauguration events, including the October 16 Inauguration Ceremony on the Troy campus, and the October 17 Green and Blue Bash on the Albany campus.