April 2013
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President Jones to Visit Boston and Washington, D.C.
UAlbany alumni and friends are invited to meet Dr. Robert Jones, 19th president of the University, at receptions to be held this spring in Washington, D.C., and Boston, Mass. The D.C. event will be April 18, 6-8 p.m., at the office of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, 700 Sixth St., NW. Register online. The Boston event will be May 23, 6-8 p.m., at the office of Eaton Vance, 2 International Pl., Boston. Register online. Please plan to attend and show your support for your alma mater!
Alumni and Friends to Be Honored at Awards Gala
The UAlbany Alumni Association will honor the recipients of the 2013 Excellence Awards for their outstanding achievements and service to the University and community at a gala to be held April 20 at the Albany Hilton.
Albany Berkshire Ballet to Perform at UAlbany
The Albany Berkshire Ballet (ABB) will perform classical and contemporary dance at UAlbany’s Performing Arts Center April 7. Tickets are $25. A champagne brunch will precede the performance. Email for more information or call the ABB at
(877) 390-5382.
Middle Earth Alumni Invited to NYC Event
Middle Earth will hold a fund-raiser for the organization April 21 at the Winegasm Bar and Eatery in Astoria, 1-6 p.m. Enjoy music, drink and food specials, and raffles. Arrive at 1 p.m. and receive a facial and makeover by Mary Kay. Drinks and cheese fondue will be served compliments of Ashley Fitch ’04, a Middle Earth alumna. Attendees will be asked for a $25 dollar donation at the door or $50 in product, with all proceeds going to Middle Earth. If you plan to come at 1 p.m. or you have questions, email Ashley Fitch or call her at (518) 461-9104.
Hogarty Lecture Announced
Alumni are invited by the Cancer Research Center to attend the 2013 Hogarty Family Foundation Lecture May 1 at 6 p.m. in the School of Public Health Auditorium on UAlbany’s East Campus. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Donald P. McDonnell, Ph.D., Glaxo-Wellcome Professor of Molecular Cancer Biology and chairman of the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University School of Medicine. Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP. Click here for information and registration.
UAlbany Recognized Nationally for Community Involvement and Student Engagement
UAlbany’s community service efforts to improve the quality of life in the Capital Region have earned the institution a place on the 2013 U.S. President’s Higher Education Honor Roll. Contributing to this national designation was the 39 percent student-service participation rate and three exemplary UAlbany programs that address pressing community needs in the areas of minority health care, affordable mental-health services, and improved information literacy in low-performing and other schools. Details.
Vote for Your Favorite UAlbany Unite Video
UAlbany Unite 2013 is now live! Nineteen UAlbany student groups have uploaded videos about the great things their groups are doing, and they are looking for your support. Check out the videos and vote for your favorite at www.albany.edu/unite
WCDB Celebrates 35 Years of Launching Careers
WCDB (90.9 FM), UAlbany’s student-run radio station, celebrated its 35th anniversary in March. The station that started as WCDB on March 1, 1978, and its predecessor WSUA (640 AM) in 1963, have given several thousand UAlbany students a start in radio broadcasting. Details.
UAlbany and Regional Leaders Join Together to Support SUNY Capital Plan Request
Last month, UAlbany President Robert Jones enlisted the support of business and community leaders for the University's SUNY Capital Plan request. The plan calls for $293 million over five years for critically important capital improvements, renovations, and upgrades to the University’s aging campus facilities, spanning more than 5.8 million square feet. This revitalization and renewal plan will preserve the University’s existing infrastructure while creating an estimated 2,500 Capital Region jobs. Details.
Capital Region Business Climate Improves
According to the 27th annual Marvin and Company/UAlbany School of Business Business Climate Survey, the Capital Region business climate has greatly improved, as firms reap benefits from local high-tech investments. Details.
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U.S. News Ranks University at Albany School of Business in Top 100
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UAlbany’s School of Business M.B.A. program 86th of 448 programs of AACSB accredited schools in the United States. UAlbany ranked higher than North Carolina State, Rensselaer, Thunderbird, the University of Oregon and the University of Miami. U.S. News also named UAlbany among the “10 B-Schools That Lead to Jobs” for a 100 percent M.B.A. placement rate three months post graduation. The top four schools, all with a perfect placement rate, were UAlbany, Clarkson University, Oklahoma State University and the University of Tulsa. Details.
Center for Human Services Research Awarded Three Grants
The Center for Human Services Research is partnering with Westchester County to evaluate systems and partnerships that address domestic violence and intimate partner homicide prevention. The study will identify key barriers and gaps faced by domestic violence victims and their children and the agencies designed to help them. The center also will conduct a study of factors that would encourage healthful food choices by low-income residents in Washington and Warren Counties. Data will be collected through community focus groups and surveys. Finally, the center will evaluate Albany County’s Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative, which seeks to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate placement of youth in secure detention. The center will collect and analyze data to inform policy and case-level decisions.
UAlbany Football Spring Season Preview
In preparation for UAlbany football’s first season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), the Great Danes opened their spring practice season April 1. The season will consist of 15 practices, including two full scrimmages and a Spring Game to be played April 27 at 3 p.m. Details.
Danes Show Integrity, Determination in NCAA Tournament
UAlbany's men's and women's basketball teams played with courage and determination in the NCAA Tournament after facing challenging matchups against ACC titans Duke and North Carolina. The men put forth a valiant effort in a 73-61 loss to Duke, while the women led for much of the game before falling to North Carolina, 59-54. Details.
Men’s Indoor Track and Field Places 12th at IC4A Championships
The UAlbany men's indoor track and field team had a strong showing at the IC4A Championships in Boston, Mass., placing 12th out of 44 competing teams. A dominating UConn squad took the title, accumulating 104 points. Details.
Women’s Indoor Track and Field Boasts Best ECAC Finish in Program History
The University at Albany women's indoor track and field program placed fourth out of 53 competing teams at the ECAC Championships in Boston, Mass. The Great Danes accumulated 35 points in the program’s best-ever finish at the meet. A strong UConn squad took the title with a total of 60.5 points. Details.
Help Spruce Up Our Campus
Now that the weather is warming up, let’s help prepare the campus for spring. Join the ranks of the 500 volunteers needed to clean up the campus as we prepare for Commencement Weekend and other signature events that occur during the late spring and summer. Register for Campus Clean-Up Day, Tuesday, April 30, at www.albany.edu/cleanup.
Additional GMAT and GRE Classes Offered This Summer
Did you miss the spring session and are interested in pursuing an M.B.A. or other graduate degree? We’ll help prepare you for admission into these programs with our summer GMAT and GRE test prep classes. Visit our Website for details and registration.
Share Your News with Fellow Alumni
If you have news to share, why not send it to us for inclusion in the next issue of UAlbany magazine? You can send information to your class councilor or email it directly to the Alumni Association.
Reserved Commencement Seating Available for Legacy Families
As a special benefit to our legacy families – families with more than one generation of UAlbany alumni –the Alumni Association offers reserved priority seating at Commencement during the Graduate Ceremony, Saturday, May 18, or the Undergraduate Ceremony, Sunday, May 19. Email Loida Vera Cruz by April 18 to reserve seats. Please specify which ceremony you will be attending.
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