The annual Welcome Candlelighting Ceremony, for new students, symbolizes the beginning of an incoming student’s collegiate career. The program includes the ceremonial lighting of the University flame of knowledge. Photo by
Clash of the Quads was created to revive a tradition among the residential quads that encourages school spirit and inspires pride in the University at Albany. The day includes a tug-of-war competition, relay races, and a cereal-eating contest. Photo by
UAlbany’s roster of alumni includes Gregory Maguire, author of the best-selling book Wicked. Adapted as a Broadway musical in 2003, “Wicked” received 10 Tony nominations. Each fall, students, faculty and alumni attend the UAlbany Alumni Reaching Higher. Achieving More. luncheon to hear how the University put the world within reach for alums like Maguire. Photo by
Orientation programs assist new students as they make the transition to life at the University at Albany. Freshman orientation is June 30-July 1. The last summer orientation session for freshmen is July 28-29. Photo by
Students at the University at Albany enjoy an intellectually challenging environment, whether reading in class or picking out a best seller at the Campus Center bookstore. Photo by
UAlbany students attend readings and seminars on campus by world renowned authors, thanks to the New York State Writers Institute. Shown is Andre Dubus IIII, author of the international best-selling novel House of Sand and Fog. Photo by Suzanne Lance
UAlbany students are engaged in the community around them. More than 6,800 UAlbany students contribute about 860,000 hours of community service each year. Here students volunteer for Capital District Habitat for Humanity. Photo by
What’s more fun than cheering on your favorite football team with friends? Homecoming features an array of exciting activities and events for students, their families, and alumni. Photo by
The University at Albany community stays up all night walking in the University’s Relay For Life to raise funds to fight cancer. UAlbany’s Relay For Life is among the largest in the area. Photo by
The University at Albany has many themed living learning communities in the residence halls, including The World of Business, The World of Community Service, and China House. Photo by
University at Albany students give back locally and globally. Here the student group Third World Impact hosts one of many clothing drives on campus. Photo by
Clash of Quad winners celebrate their victory. All four uptown quads, the downtown Alumni Quad, Freedom Quad and Empire Commons compete against each other. Photo by
Each year, UAlbany students, faculty and staff advocate for UAlbany with New York State lawmakers to highlight the value of a University at Albany education and to increase state support. Photo by
