As our new first-year students, transfers, returning Panthers and our faculty and staff settle back into campus, there will be plenty of events on the calendar to keep everyone busy outside of the classroom. And our impending merger with Russell Sage College will certainly expand these opportunities for both student bodies! 听
Here鈥檚 our annual compilation of time-honored institutional events and some fun festivities planned by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership for Fall 2026.听听
August听
On鈥疶hursday, August 27, join the campus community at the annual Involvement Fair鈥痠n the Albert M. White Gymnasium from 5:30 鈥� 7 pm. The popular event is co-sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership and the Student Government Association. With more than 55+ clubs and professional organizations, this is a perfect opportunity to see where your interests fit best here.
After your first week of classes, gather your fellow classmates for Game Night in the South Hall Courtyard from 6-7 pm on Saturday, August 29. Join the RAs for lawn games, board games, and snacks! If rain is in the forecast, we鈥檒l move to South Hall, first floor lounge.听
Finish off your week with a beach-themed ice cream social on Sunday, August 30 from 2-3 pm in the South Hall Recreation Room. The RAs are throwing and will bring the board games! 馃彇锔�
September听
Be sure to cancel that alarm before bed on Sunday, September 6 since Monday is鈥疞abor Day鈥�and there are no classes 鈥� time to catch up on some sleep or explore parts of Albany including Lark Street, the Capital and Empire State Plaza, or do some shopping! FYI – Tuesday classes will follow a Monday schedule.听
Towards the end of September, ACPHS will host its time-honored鈥�White Coat Ceremony鈥痶o welcome first-year Doctor of Pharmacy students into the initial stages of the pharmacy profession. The event takes place on Friday, September 25 at 4 pm in the gym. Alumna, Dr. Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer ’87 will be the keynote speaker.
In addition, we’ll host Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 26. Bring your family friends to campus to check out your dorm set up and explore the city. 听More details coming soon!
October听
Reunion Weekend鈥痥icks off鈥疐riday,鈥疧ctober 2-3. All alumni are welcome to join the festivities including Alumni soccer and basketball games, an Alumni Awards Celebration Dinner, a Milestone Brunch, Alumni Spirit Night and more.
The Center for Student Success joins the Russell Sage College听Career and Self-Discovery Center to host the Career Expo on Tuesday, October 6, in the RSC Armory, from 11 am to 2 pm. This exciting new event is open to students and 鈥� in a first for ACPHS 鈥� alumni from both colleges. Find more information around campus and on Handshake.听
On Monday, October 12, there will be no classes in observance of鈥�Indigenous Peoples Day. Join ACPHS in honoring and recognizing the Indigenous inhabitants of the land where the campus now sits, specifically the Mohawk, Mohican, and Schaghticoke tribes.听
The American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists at 糖心vlog will host the鈥疕ealth and Wellness Expo鈥痑t Crossgates Mall on Saturday, October 24 from 12-3 pm. The annual event is open to the entire community and will feature a variety of free services such as blood pressure screenings, flu shot clinics, bone density screenings, and much more.听 馃┖ 馃樂
Also in October, our admissions team will host the first of two鈥�Open Houses鈥痜or prospective students on鈥疧ctober 17鈥痠n the Gozzo Center. The day provides an opportunity for students to tour campus, learn about academic programs, meet faculty, and attend sessions designed to help guide students on their interests.
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The second鈥�Open House鈥痺ill take place on Saturday, November 21 in the Gozzo Center. Stop by and share your ‘why’ with these prospective students.听
The campus will break from鈥疦ovember 25-27鈥痶o honor the鈥�Thanksgiving holiday. 听Students are encouraged to rest in advance of鈥�finals week鈥�which will begin on鈥疍ecember 7 and end on the 11th.听听
And once the semester ends, there is an extended opportunity to recharge for the鈥�spring semester鈥痺hich won鈥檛 commence until鈥疢onday, January 19, 2026!听
To keep abreast of all events and opportunities, be sure to check out鈥�. Anything published with a panther paw and a gator claw will be open to all students.听
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