The UAlbany Cancer Research Center (CRC) has been awarded $7 million in new funding to support its research into the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer, all with the goal of finding a cure for the disease. The CRC, which opened in October 2005, combines the University's research expertise in genomics, bioinformatics and biomedical sciences with cutting-edge technology to explore the genetic and environmental origins of the disease and to develop new therapies. Details. 

Courtyard Named in Honor of Hedy Schwartz Bagatelle '60
Alumni and friends gathered last month at UAlbany’s main campus to dedicate the courtyard located between the Science Library and the Campus Center in memory of Hedy Schwartz Bagatelle ’60. Bagatelle was a University at Albany Foundation Board member and lifelong supporter of UAlbany. Details.

New York State Writers Institute Celebrates 25 Years
The New York State Writers Institute at UAlbany has announced its Fall 2009 schedule of visiting writers and classic films as a celebration of its 25th anniversary. On Aug. 6, 1984, Governor Mario Cuomo signed into law the legislation creating the New York State Writers Institute, giving the institute a mandate to provide “a milieu for established and aspiring writers to work together … to increase the artistic imagination.” Since then the institute has sponsored author visits, film screenings, symposia, staged readings and writing workshops. Details. 

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Center for Women in Government Receives Grant to Help Girls with Math and Science
The Center for Women in Government has been selected to receive grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education, under the Women's Educational Equity Act Program. The grant was awarded to 13 institutions throughout the United States and will be used to design and implement a Numbers & Futures Project aimed at helping high-school-aged girls improve mathematical abilities and increase their awareness of how mathematics is used in various careers. Details.

UAlbany Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Recognized
Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society serving business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, has named the UAlbany group an Exemplary Chapter for the 2008-09 year. Deirdre Sweeney, School of Business director of Career Services, is faculty advisor to the group.

Briar-Lawson Presented Leadership Award for Outstanding Dean
School of Social Welfare Dean Katherine Briar-Lawson has been awarded the 2009 Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Leadership Award for Outstanding Dean. The award, administered by The Social Work Leadership Institute of The New York Academy of Medicine, is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in aging education. Briar-Lawson is an internationally recognized, 30-year veteran in aging, social welfare and social work education. She has been instrumental in securing more than $2 million in government and private funding for aging care programs at UAlbany. Details.

NanoCollege Hosts 300 Students for NanoCareer Day
The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering held its NanoCareer Day program Oct. 22 as part of its continuing effort to prepare students for a growing number of nanotechnology-related career opportunities in the Capital Region and New York State, while also addressing the national need to stimulate an interest in science and technology among America's younger generation. Details.

ATHLETICS

UAlbany Chosen Third in Conference Preseason Men's Basketball Poll
After winning 15 or more games for the fourth consecutive season, the UAlbany men's basketball program has been chosen to finish third in the 2009-10 America East Conference preseason poll, according to a vote of the league's head coaches. The Great Danes begin their season against Syracuse Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. The game will be shown on on ESPNU. Details.

Women's Basketball Selected Ninth in Conference Preseason Poll
UAlbany has been picked to finish ninth in the 2009-10 America East Conference women's basketball preseason poll, according to a vote of the league's head coaches. Vermont, which advanced to the NCAA Tournament before dropping a first-round match to top-ranked Connecticut, was narrowly picked to win the league title. Details.

Women's Soccer Players and Coaching Staff Earn Conference Honors
UAlbany had a program-best five players voted to the 2009 America East All-Conference Women's Soccer Teams. In addition, head coach Mary-Frances Monroe and assistants Kristin Shaw and Geneva Sills were named the America East co-coaching staff of the year. Details.

Field Hockey Clinches Top Seed in America East Tournament
The Great Danes clinched the top seed in the America East Conference Tournament for the second straight season after a win against Boston University Oct. 24. UAlbany will host the four-team tournament Nov. 6-7.

OF NOTE

Volunteers Needed For Winter Commencement
On Dec. 6, approximately 1,100 students will join the UAlbany alumni family by participating in Winter Commencement. We invite alumni to join us and volunteer their time to ensure a memorable event. For more details, visit our Web site  and click on “Volunteer Now!”

UA CareerPath Helps Alums Identify Jobs
All UAlbany alumni have access to UA CareerPath. This nationwide Internet service lists more than 200,000 job openings and is offered free of charge to alumni. Alumni also have the option of uploading their resumes and cover letters to the UA CareerPath system. To request access to UA CareerPath, e-mail Noah Simon in Career Services. You will need to provide the e-mail address you prefer to use when accessing the system. You will receive registration directions by email.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fawzi Mulki Solving Global Crises Through Information Sharing   Doctoral student Fawzi Mulki is an international problem solver. He believes that cross-nation information sharing through technology is critical in responding to epidemics, catastrophic events and global crises. That philosophy is the subject of his research at UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government. Read More>>

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