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Migration and Origins of Chimpanzees in Africa Focus of UAlbany Scientist's Research
National Science Foundation awards UAlbany scientist $317,000 to track chimpanzees in Nigeria and Cameroon
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 13, 2008) -- University at Albany Biological Sciences Professor Mary Katherine Gonder will study migration patterns and origins of chimpanzee populations in Africa with a $317,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. More>>
21st Annual President's Awards for Leadership
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 13, 2008) – Interim President George M. Philip announced today the recipients of the 2008 President's Award for Leadership. More>>
Nobel Laureate in Economics Robert Engle Addresses University at Albany
Seminar on market volatility to be held Friday, March 7
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 6, 2008) -- Nobel Laureate in Economics Robert Engle, an expert on international market volatility and its impact on the U.S. economy, will speak at the University at Albany on March 7, 3:30 -5 p.m. in Business Administration 219. More>>
Distinguished Professor Joachim Frank Delivers Lecture on the Wondrous Ribosome
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 5, 2008) – University at Albany biologist Joachim Frank will deliver the Distinguished Professor lecture, "The Ribosome: Restless, Wondrous, Protein Factory in the Cell." More>>
Hoff Appointed to Institute of Medicine Committee on Vaccine Development and Immunization
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 4, 2008) -- Timothy Hoff, an associate professor of health policy and management at the University at Albany's School of Public Health, has been appointed by the Institute of Medicine to serve on a 12-person committee which will review and make recommendations regarding an update the U.S. National Vaccine Plan. More>>
New York State Writers Institute Names State Author and State Poet
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 3, 2008) -- Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today presented fiction writer Mary Gordon with the Edith Wharton Citation of Merit as State Author and poet Jean Valentine with the Walt Whitman Citation of Merit as State Poet for 2008-2010. More>>
Experts Advisory: Women's History Month Experts from the University at Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 3, 2008) -- University at Albany faculty experts cover feminist theory, women and the media, gender and crime, women writers and women in politics, mathematics and science for Women's History Month. More>>
Media Advisory: New York State Writers Institute Names State Author and State Poet
Award ceremony will be held at The Capitol and laureates will read from their works on March 3
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 29, 2008) -- The New York State Writers Institute has announced the State Author and State Poet for 2008-2010. More>>
Media Advisory: Filmmaker Aaron Matthews Presents Award Winning Documentary "The Paper"
Viewing will be followed by a discussion with the director
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 26, 2008) -- The University at Albany Journalism program will host Aaron Matthews and his film "The Paper," which premiered on the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens in December 2007. More>>
Study: Retention of Local Public Health Workforce Continues to Pose Major Challenge
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 21, 2008) – The local public health workforce in New York State is older than the average age of the U.S. civilian workforce, and nearly one in five public health workers plans to retire within five years, according to a study by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany's School of Public Health. More>>
UAlbany ODK Chapter Hosts 2008 Capital Region Leadership Conference
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 21, 2008) – The University at Albany Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) will host a seminar for Capital Region students on Sunday, February 24 to expand and strengthen their leadership and organizational skills. More>>
Experts Advisory: Expert on the Political Changes in Cuba and Fidel Castro's Resignation
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 20, 2008) -- University at Albany professor Elise Andaya offers insight into the political changes in Cuba in the wake of Fidel Castro's resignation. More>>
"The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works"
Becker, Dale Sign Their Latest Book
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 15, 2008) -- University at Albany professors and authors Wendy S. Becker and W. Mark Dale sign their latest book The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works. More>>
Human Evolution Focus of UAlbany "Darwin Day" Lectures
Student-organized event celebrates Charles Darwin's scientific contributions
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 7, 2008) -- For the first time, the University at Albany will host "Darwin Day" activities on February 8 to celebrate evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin's impact on modern science and his upcoming birthday. More>>
University at Albany Community Congratulates the New York Giants, 2008 Super Bowl Champions
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 5, 2008) -- The University at Albany community congratulates the N.Y. Giants on their monumental victory in Super Bowl XLII, arguably the greatest upset in Super Bowl history. More>>
Sue Johanson Headlines UAlbany's Sexuality Week 2008
Series' 25th anniversary marked with feature exhibits, student discussions and activities
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 5, 2008) -- Renowned sex expert and Oxygen Network host Sue Johanson and nationally-acclaimed author Dr. Marty Klein will discuss current sexuality issues facing college-age students. More>>
Mallia Named UAlbany's Director of Environmental Sustainability
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 1, 2008) -- Mary Ellen Mallia has been named the University at Albany's Director of Environmental Sustainability. More>>
