Before becoming a criminal justice professor, what was your experience in the field? I have a variety of experience with interning in an acute and chronic mental illness ward, juvenile detention centers, and NYS Youth Justice Program, and working for Alberta Health Canada, focusing on resilience/adversity. Despite these experiences, my true interest was teaching and inspiring students to learn. There…
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Five reasons why being a resident assistant (RA) is sweet and sour
Just like the iconic Sour Patch Kids candy, being an RA is both sweet and sour. So, if you are dreaming of the enormous single dorm room you can have to yourself, the gigantic discount off room and board, and the chance to meet some amazing residents — and other RA benefits — then you might want to read…
School of Education provides resources for educators on helping kids navigate current events
Adults aren’t the only ones contemplating the issues facing the nation and finding navigating them more difficult in the face of political polarization, the rise of social media as a source of information, and the backlash to recent discourse about criminal justice and racism. The Thelma P. Lally School of Education is sharing the following resources for educators on how…
Saint Rose Counseling Professor Continues Sister’s Legacy
As he prepared to leave his teaching post in Atlanta to join the Saint Rose faculty in 2018, Dr. Thomas Murphy received an email from Sister Sean Peters, from the College’s office of spiritual life. She requested a meeting. So, soon after arriving on campus, Murphy and several other new professors, gathered with Sister Sean in the cozy library…
8 fun things you can do in New York’s Capital Region (that are safe and socially distanced)
Are you tired of being stuck in your dorm room all week? Have you binge-watched too many Netflix shows (even the boring ones)? Is your body craving some fresh air and some outdoor fun? Well, don’t worry, New York’s Capital Region has got you covered! If you’ve been searching for the perfect fall activity or just something new to do…