December 2012
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New York City Alumni in Business Invited to Student Networking Event
Alumni practicing in the field of business are invited to share their experience and insight with today’s students at Network NYC ’12 Jan. 9 in Manhattan. This alumni/student networking event enables alumni to speak with current students on various topics, including their careers, job paths, the job-search process and relocation to the area. This is not a recruiting fair, but an informative way for students to learn about working, living and succeeding in New York City. For more information, email or call Melissa Samuels (518) 442-3083. To volunteer, sign up online.
Big Purple Growl and Ferocious Feast Set for Feb. 2
The Big Purple Growl and Ferocious Feast, in its 16th year, is an annual tradition that celebrates school spirit and pride in our Great Danes. Enjoy great food and entertainment at the Ferocious Feast, a pregame party at the University Gym,
4:30-7:30 p.m. Catch some exciting basketball action as our women’s and men’s teams dominate the boards against Binghamton following the Feast. Details to come.
UAlbany Alumni Night Planned at the SEFCU Arena
On Dec, 12, come rock to the beat of the 1970s and ’80s at Alumni Night at the SEFCU Arena during the UAlbany vs. South Carolina St. men’s basketball game. Alumni can purchase up to four game tickets for just $5 each! Be one of the first 100 fans and receive a free retro pin. One lucky alum will be chosen to go into the money machine for a chance to win $1,000. Purchase tickets now for Alumni Night!
School of Public Health to Host Dr. Atul Gawande in January
The School of Public Health will sponsor a free lecture and panel discussion, Health Care in the 21st Century: A Community Call to Action, Jan. 16. Renowned surgeon and author Atul Gawande, M.D., will address ways to improve health care in the United States. A panel of local health care and business leaders will follow Dr. Gawande’s talk. Details.
UAlbany Basketball Fans – Don’t Miss the Bus to Vermont!
Join the UAlbany Alumni Association as we board the bus to watch the men’s basketball team play the University at Vermont Catamounts in the Patrick Gymnasium Jan. 5. Show your Purple & Gold pride and hop on the fan bus headed for Burlington for a fun road trip, exciting basketball and good times with alumni friends! We depart from the UAlbany Alumni House at
9 a.m.; game tips off at 2 p.m. A box lunch will be provided. Cost: $25 includes bus trip, box lunch and game ticket. Register now.
Have You Made Your UAlbany Fund Gift Yet?
Don’t let 2012 end without showing your support! Every UAlbany Fund gift is an investment in today’s University at Albany students. Make your tax-deductible donation online today.
Ranks of UAlbany Alumni to Swell
More than 1,700 students will be celebrated at UAlbany’s 2012 Winter Commencement this Sunday, Dec. 16, at the SEFCU Arena. The University will award 626 undergraduate degrees and 438 graduate degrees, including degrees awarded to 704 summer graduates.
University Acquires Papers of Wicked Author Gregory Maguire '76
Alumnus and Albany native Gregory Maguire '76, the best-selling author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which spawned the smash Broadway musical "Wicked," has donated his personal and professional papers to the University at Albany Libraries. The collection, which includes manuscripts, documents, diaries, and memorabilia, will serve as a resource for scholarly research on Maguire’s literary career and on the subjects of his many works. Details.
UAlbany, Tunisia Partner in Journalism Program
In partnership with Tunisia's Institut de Presse et des Sciences de l’Information (IPSI – The Press and Information Science Institute), which is responsible for training Tunisia’s next generation of media professionals, the University will develop and implement a master’s degree in investigative journalism. The two-year degree program will focus primarily on investigative techniques, information sourcing and law. Details.
School of Social Welfare to Lead Consortium to Support Veterans' Health
UAlbany's School of Social Welfare will lead a consortium of upstate New York schools of social work to support behavioral health initiatives for veterans. The project, which is supported by a three-year, $480,253 competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration, is intended to increase social workers' capacity to address the mental and behavioral health needs of veterans, military personnel and their families, and residents of medically underserved rural communities. Details.
Center for Human Services Research Receives Grant to Evaluate Kinship Program
The Center for Human Services Research has received a three-year subcontract to evaluate the New York State Kinship Navigator program, funded by the Children’s Bureau. The $420,000 evaluation will consist of a quasi-experimental design in five counties to examine the implementation and test the effects of an enhanced model that provides specialized services and supports to kinship families.
Football Wins Sixth NEC Title
In an afternoon of lasts – the last game of University Field’s 43 seasons, the last played in the Northeast Conference, the last at home for the squad’s 21 seniors, and the last of the 2012 regular season – the UAlbany football team made it memorable with a 63-34 win over Central Connecticut State. The victory earned the Great Danes their sixth NEC title in their 14 years in the league, sharing the championship with Wagner, which overcame Duquesne, 23-17, earlier in the day. Details.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Defeat Siena in Albany Cup
In a battle for the Albany Cup, senior guards Mike Black and Jacob Iati paced the UAlbany men’s basketball team with 13 points apiece to defeat Siena, 69-56, Dec. 1 at the Times Union Center. The Lady Danes also drove UAlbany to a 65-48 win over Siena in the women’s 2012 Albany Cup game.
UAlbany Football Earns Nine All-NEC Honors
After winning a share of the Northeast Conference title and boasting the best record the program has ever seen at the Division I FCS level, the UAlbany football team had nine players awarded all-conference honors. Six Great Danes – Drew Smith, Kadeem Williams, Ocieka Bakou, Jon Morgan, Leon Saddler and Paul Layton – were named to the first team and three – Ryan Kirchner, Anthony Bazzoffi and Dean Mercuris – to the second team. Details.
Help Fund a Student Scholarship With the Click of a Button
“Like” the Alumni Association Facebook page, and you can help fund a student scholarship. For every “like” the Association receives, a $1 donation from a generous donor will support a student scholarship. Visit the Association’s Facebook page and click the “like” button right now to help reach the goal of 5,570 “likes” – enough to fund one student’s tuition.
Take Advantage of Your Alumni Benefits
Are you in search of great gift ideas like Broadway tickets, ski or travel packages, movie tickets or gift cards without the hassle of shopping? Get the best holiday deals at Working Advantage. Don't know the Alumni Member ID number? Call 1-800-836-2586 or email us. Discount tickets for Cohoes Music Hall performances also are available now to all alumni. Call us at (518) 442-3080 or email us for the promotional code.
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Alumni Online Directory Keeps You in Touch With Old Friends
It’s the holiday season, and what better time to get in touch with old friends you haven’t heard from in a while? If you’d like to find a former college buddy, try searching UAlbany’s free Alumni Online Directory.
Call for Alumni Association Board Nominations
The Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for its board of directors. Any alum in good standing may be recommended. Names must be received by the Alumni Association by Dec. 31, 2012. For more details on the nomination process, visit our Website.
Alumni Association Offers Spring Test Prep Courses
LSAT, GMAT and GRE courses will be offered in Spring 2013, March 25-
May 1. Additional classes also will be offered in June for GMAT and GRE. For a full schedule and registration information, visit our Web site or call the Alumni Association at (800) 836-2586.
Hosting Student Dinner Just One Way to Volunteer
Here’s one way to connect with friends while giving back: Host a Dinner with a Dozen Danes. Make a difference in students’ lives in just a matter of hours, anytime, anywhere. Or, if a dinner is not up your alley, you can find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interest. For more information, visit our Web site.
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