Events

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 302 and 301.

All first-year honors students should attend one of the "Schedules and Flashcards" programs.  Tonight's is for those living on the third floor of Steinmetz and Melville.  Others can attend if they cannot attend on the night designated for their floor.  Commuters and those living on campus but not in honors housing are encouraged to attend any of the three sessions, if convenient.

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 304 and 305.

Tour of the library for Honors College students. Get a head start and valuable tips on finding resources and navigating the University Libraries in person and virtually.  Understanding how the University Libraries differ from libraries you’ve used in the past will help you use your library research time more efficiently.

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 303 and 307.

Janet Riker, the Director of the University Art Museum, will give a special tour of the summer exhibit, Regarding Place: Photographs from the University Art Collections, to students in The Honors College.  For more information on this exhibit, see http://www.albany.edu/museum/20110701_place.shtml

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 308 and 306.

Tour of the library for Honors College students. Get a head start and valuable tips on finding resources and navigating the University Libraries in person and virtually.  Understanding how the University Libraries differ from libraries you’ve used in the past will help you use your library research time more efficiently.

Honors students involved in a variety of clubs, sports, and community service projects will describe their activities and how other students can get involved.

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 105 and 106.

Tour of the library for Honors College students. Get a head start and valuable tips on finding resources and navigating the University Libraries in person and virtually.  Understanding how the University Libraries differ from libraries you’ve used in the past will help you use your library research time more efficiently.

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 107 and 207.

As part of his ongoing series of lectures on personality theories, Professor will talk about the theory of Sigmund Freud and how it relates to self-understanding.

Dessert for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 103 and 104.

We will watch Arrested Develpment, from Episode 1 until we can't stand it any longer.  And you thought that your family was odd.

Dessert reception for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 201 and 203.

Dessert reception for first-year honors student in Steinmetz 202 and 206.

Dr. Scoville, who directs the pre-law program in the Advisement Services Center, will discuss that range of activities in the pre-law program and what students who are thinking about law school should be doing during their first to years of college.  You do not need to be planning on attending law school to get important information from Dr. Scoville.  Even if law school is a distant possibility for you, you might want to attend.

Dessert reception for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 204 and Melville 308.

Use library catalogs to find materials here and in other libraries.  Find out how to use UA Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, and the Capital District DAP card.   Explore WorldCat to find primary sources, material in different formats, and more resources for your assignments.

Dessert reception for first-year honors students in Steinmetz 205 and 208.

David Schulenberg performs virtuosic music for solo harpsichord from the sixteenth century to today with selections by Bach, Byrd, Scarlatti and contemporary composers. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 7:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 7:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

Dessert reception for first-year honors students in Melville 103.

Use databases and other tools to find valuable research materials and quality scholarly sources for your assignments. Introduction to specific tools: EBSCO databases (multiple subjects), JSTOR (multiple subjects), and Scopus (sciences and psychology). In this session you can determine the best ways to choose subject-specific databases.

Dessert reception for first-year honors students in Melville 104, 106, and 206.

Dessert reception for first-year honors students who are communting or who are living outside of honors housing.

Amy Gernon, a graduate from The Honors College in the Class of 2011 will show some pictures of the flooding devastation in some nearby communities and organize a way for honors students to help people sort out their lives (and help is still needed).

Several professors who will be teaching an honors course during the spring semester will describe their course,, the requirements for the course, and the types of readings they will have.  Students are welcome to ask questions about the courses and/or stay and talk with the professors after the end of the program.

Several professors who will be teaching an honors course during the spring semester will describe their course, the requirements for the course, and the types of readings they will have.  Students are welcome to ask questions about the courses and/or stay and talk with the professors after the end of the program.

Use databases and other tools to find valuable research materials and quality scholarly sources for your assignments. Introduction to specific tools: EBSCO databases (multiple subjects), JSTOR (multiple subjects), and Scopus (sciences and psychology). In this session you can determine the best ways to choose subject-specific databases.

Use databases and other tools to find valuable research materials and quality scholarly sources for your assignments. Introduction to specific tools: EBSCO databases (multiple subjects), JSTOR (multiple subjects), and Scopus (sciences and psychology). In this session you can determine the best ways to choose subject-specific databases.

Florescent Expression is the open mic night for The Honors College - all under our wonderful florescent lights!  Honors students play music, read poetry or prose, sing, act, or do some comedy.  Groups and individual performers are welcome.  To sign up to perform, send a note to Marty Cahill, this year's FE organizer (mc381417@albany.edu) or sign up at the beginning of the evening. 

Professor Armour-Garb (Philosophy) will describe some of his current scholarship.

Professor Zitomer (Biological Sciences) will discuss some of the latest developments in agricultural genetic engineering in his lecture "The Genetic Revolution in Agriculture."

Mosaic-Arts presents Mozart’s scintillating tale of passion and deceit. Sean Kroll brings the infamous lover to life in this fully staged production which also features Alexander Jones, Megan McCorkle, Vedrana Kalas, Erika Hebert, Steve Dahlin, Nacre Dance Company and the University Chamber Singers. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 6:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 6:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

Professor Lachmann (Sociology) will discuss some of his latest scholarship in the area of US foreign policy.

Use library catalogs to find materials here and in other libraries.  Find out how to use UA Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, and the Capital District DAP card.   Explore WorldCat to find primary sources, material in different formats, and more resources for your assignments.

This is a unique opportunity for honors students to observe the rehearsal of Professor Bob Gluck and visiting artist Aruan Ortiz as they prepare for their improvisational jazz concert that evening.  There will also be a chance to talk with the artists about their music and this performance.  For more information, see http://www.albany.edu/pac/11-12_press_releases/aruan_ortiz_residency.shtml

Janet Riker, the Director of the University Art Museum, will give a special tour of the fall exhibit, After School Special: The 2011 Alumni Show, to students in The Honors College.  For more information on this exhibit, see http://www.albany.edu/museum/20110915_alumni.shtml

Legendary pianist Frank Glazer, 96, returns to Albany to join forces with faculty member Duncan Cumming in a program of music by Mozart, Schubert, Bizet and Brahms. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 7:10 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 7:15.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

In his lecture, Professor Srivastav will discuss a public key cryptosystem developed by Rivest, Shamir and Adleman in 1977. The Chinese Remainder theorem, Euclid's algorithm and two theorems of Fermat and Euler are behind this widely used cryptosystem.  You do not need to be a mathematics major to attend.  Come and learn a bit about cryptography.

Coach Engstrom, the Head Coach of the UAlbany volleyball team, will talk about game strategies at the Division 1 level and the intersections of volleyball and the cosmos.

Professor Sugathapala (Department of Chemistry) will draw on his decades of experience as a chemist with pharmaceutical companies in his lecture "Drug Development and The Price of a Prescription."

Author Isabel Wilkerson will discuss some of her recent writing that focuses on African American culture and immigration in the twentieth century.  Grace Hobbs, senior honors student and resident expert on literature notes: As a journalist and writer with particular focus on black culture and migration in the early twentieth century, I think the students would find her talk interesting, particularly if they're taking any classes that have to do with a) America b) African Americans c) immigration, or d) journalism.  (Sign in as you enter Assembly Hall to get credite for attending.)

Professor Briere (French Studies, Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) will discuss some of the research that was the focus of his most recent book in his lecture, “Haiti’s Epic Struggle for Independence: Act II, 1804-1883.”

The mid-sized ensemble presents concerts of popular jazz standards. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 6:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 6:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

Professor Lanford (Department of Physics) will deliver a lecture:  "What ions do near the surface of a solution (or why salt water tastes the way it does)"

Tom Perotta will discuss some of his latest work.  Grace Hobbs, honors senior and resident literature expert notes:  If they've ever seen the movies Election or Little Children, this is the guy who wrote the books they were based on. His business is probing society and poking fun at it, so it should be a good discussion. His latest book is about people who were left behind after the Rapture.

Professor Worden (Criminal Justice) will talk about some of her current research.

As finals approach, it is time to learn to relax or brush up on your relaxation skills.  Professor Haugaard (the poster-child for a relaxed lifestyle) will lead some relaxation exercises and teach some guided imagery skills.  Bring a pillow.

Florescent Expression is the open mic night for The Honors College - all under our wonderful florescent lights!  Honors students play music, read poetry or prose, sing, act, or do some comedy.  Groups and individual performers are welcome.  To sign up to perform, send a note to Marty Cahill, this year's FE organizer (mc381417@albany.edu) or sign up at the beginning of the evening. 

The University Music Department ensembles (Chorale, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra) are joined by student groups (Serendipity and Earth) Tones for a concert celebrating the season. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 6:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 6:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

This concert of percussion music features the ensembles of UAlbany and RPI.  Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 6:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 6:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

As part of his ongoing series of lectures on personality theories, Professor Haugaard will talk about the work of Carl Rogers.

Learn about groups and activities from across campus.  Meet honors students already involved, ask questions, and find out how to get involved yourself.

Tour of the University Library for Honors College students. Get a head start and valuable tips on finding resources to navigate the University Libraries in person and virtually. Understanding how the University Libraries differ from libraries you’ve used in the past will help you use your library research time more efficiently.

A reception for students recently admitted to The Honors College.  All new students and all current first-year students are encouraged to attend.

Janet Riker, the Director of the University Museum, will give a special tour of the Winter Exhibit for honors students.  Additional information on the Exhibit can be found at ttp://www.albany.edu/museum/.  Meet inside the Museum at 5:00.

The bel canto works of Vincenzo Bellini are performed by Victoria Tralongo, Vedrana Kalas and Kelly Hutchinson as well as Mosaic artists and select students from UAlbany with Joshua Tanis on piano. Repertoire includes scenes from Norma, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Beatruce di Tenda and various other operatic works as well as his beautiful art song literature. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 7:10 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 7:15.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

Tour of the University Library for Honors College students. Get a head start and valuable tips on finding resources to navigate the University Libraries in person and virtually. Understanding how the University Libraries differ from libraries you’ve used in the past will help you use your library research time more efficiently.

Use databases and other tools to find valuable research materials and quality scholarly sources for your assignments. This session’s focus is on Project Muse (humanities, social sciences, cultural and gender studies), Scopus (sciences and social sciences), and education databases such as Education Full Text.

Grace Hobbs, our honors expert on visiting authors, writes: This guy is billed as "a cutting edge theoretical physicist" and is cofounder of string field theory, which is pretty cool in itself. He'll be reading from his book, Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100, which includes a large section on nanotechnology. Given the number of honours students in the nano program, this event should be of special interest to them. Oh, and he's frequently featured on the Discovery and Science channels, in case they don't recognize the name.

Striving to let audiences explore and appreciate the genre, this quartet’s repertoire features a wide array of jazz styles from originals to standards.  The group has been featured on National Public Radio, has performed residencies throughout North American and debuted in New York City at the esteemed "jazz church" of Saint Peter's.  Members include Robert Auler on keyboards, Eric Schmitz on drums, Trevor Jorgensen on saxophone and Max McKee on bass. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 7:10 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 7:15.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

Use databases and other tools to find valuable research materials and quality scholarly sources for your assignments. This session’s focus is on JSTOR (humanities and social sciences), American History in Video (American history), and political sciences databases such as Proquest products).

Style guides and citation generator tools help you properly credit your research paper sources. Learn how to use them to organize your research and how to avoid mistakes when using them.

Meet the new Honors Advisor, Ms. Hanson, talk with her about the types of advice that honors students need, and tell her about the Honors College Experience.

Style guides and citation generator tools help you properly credit your research paper sources. Learn how to use them to organize your research and how to avoid mistakes when using them.

The 19th edition of our open mic night, hosted by Marty Cahill. 

This large ensemble presents several selections covering a wide variety of band literature. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 6:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 6:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

Professor Berman (Department of English) will read from his latest book: Dying in Character: Memoirs on the End of Life.

Professor Delano (Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences) will descibe some of his recent work as the Director of a research project with NASA.

Professor Winn (French Program) will describe her recent work with a book that she describes as, "an unusual text with wonderful woodcuts -- it's a "danse macabre" from the late Middle Ages.  Professor Winn notes: "When Robert Gobin, lawyer and priest in late medieval Paris, composed a moral treatise against sin and vice, he envisioned a rowdy band of wolves, the "loups ravissans," in conflict with a saintly shepherdess. Throughout history, the wolves have plundered, raped, betrayed, and assassinated their victims, but they are no match for “Accident” who drags them to Death in an inescapable Dance. Published c. 1505, the work was illustrated by striking woodcuts that intensify the drama of the Danse macabre and underscore the message that Death renders inexorable justice to those who have sided with the wolves."

Professors teaching honors courses during the upcoming fall semester will describe their courses.  Approximately half the professors will be present tonight, the others tomorrow night.

Professors who will be teaching honors courses in the fall will describe their courses.  Professors who were not present last night will present tonight.

Conductor Christopher Neubert and this large ensemble comprised of students, faculty and community professionals present a program of well known classical works. Pianist Duncan Cumming joins in for a performance of Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals presented with original art and poetry by students in UAlbany's Honors College. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 2:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 2:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

The Albany Interactive Theatre Ensemble will present a one-hour interactive workshop on what to do, and not to do, in a leadership position.  The workshop will help you work with people more effectively in a wide range a leadership positions. 

Learn some relaxation and guided imagery skills with Professor Haugaard.

The mid-sized ensemble presents concerts of popular jazz standards. Meet in Steinmetz Hall at 6:40 and we'll walk over, or meet us at the PAC at 6:45.  Sign up for a free ticket on Professor Haugaard's office window in Steinmetz.

From Grace Hobbs, our honors expert on visiting authors:  His most recent book (Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle With India) is on Gandhi, and everyone is interested in/knows about Gandhi. The book is said to "reveal Gandhi's 'less palatable tendencies' as well as his vision for non-violent revolution," so it's sure to be a fascinating talk.

Several former honors students who are now graduate students at UAlbany will describe the transition to graduate school and give advice on preparing for and applying to graduate school.

Professor Ng (Departments of History and Women's Studies) will present some of her recent research in her talk: "The 'Queen's' Mission: Documenting the first integrated hospital in Kansas City, MO."

Come down to Steinmetz basement on Monday April 16th at 8pm for a book discussion group for the exciting novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, which has been made into a movie of the same name. The book includes many interesting themes such as; desensitization to violence, class warfare, the effects of war, political control using media, totalitarian governments, dehumanization, and survival. So that everyone can participate in the discussion, please have read the book (or at least have seen the movie). 

Professor Berman (Department of Sociology) will talk about some of her current research and how it relates to the future of public universities in the US.

Each year, Professor Haugaard meets with honors students to discuss their experiences, listen to suggestions, and answer questions.  These meetings are an important part of the annual assessment of The Honors College.  All honors students are encouraged to attend one of the sessions - either tonight or tomorrow.

Each year, Professor Haugaard meets with honors students to discuss their experiences, listen to suggestions, and answer questions.  These meetings are an important part of the annual assessment of The Honors College.  All honors students are encouraged to attend one of the sessions - either tonight or last night.

Professor Rodgers (School of Education), who was working in South Africa last semester, will describe her work developing a "humanizing pedagogy" in her lecture, "A Year in South Africa."

The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a world-class nature preserve that protects a rare inland pine barrens.  It is one of the largest urban nature preserves in the world, and it extends from just off-campus (northwest across Fuller Road) to Schenectady.  It features ancient post-glacial sand dunes and unique vegetation and animal life, and has many hiking trails and an educational center.  We will visit a variety of locations, from high, open vistas to creeks and ponds, to forests and shrublands.  This is a great opportunity for hiking in fresh air, learning about your natural surroundings, and escaping to a different world, all in a few short hours.  We will also stop in the Discovery Center, an educational museum and gift shop in the preserve.  Bus transportation provided.  Meet at the Collins Circle bus stop a few minutes before 1:00.

Come celebrate our 20th Florescent Expression - the open mic night for students in The Honors College - hosted by Marty Cahill.

Janet Riker, the Director of the University Museum, will give a special tour of the Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) Exhibit for honors students. Additional information on the Exhibit can be found at ttp://www.albany.edu/museum/. Meet inside the Museum at 5:00.