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A Beacon for Writers
The University at Albany's New York State Writers Institute celebrates 25 years of attracting the best writers in the world. From left, William Kennedy, Mario Cuomo, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Donald Faulkner.
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UAlbany NanoCollege Presents First-Ever “Nano in the Mall” ProgramAlbany, N.Y. (November 17, 2009) -- The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ("CNSE") presented its first-ever "Nano in the Mall" program on November 14, highlighting the role of nanotechnology in enabling energy efficiency and conservation.
UAlbany ROTC Cadet Wins Prestigious USAA ScholarshipALBANY, N.Y. (November 16, 2009) -- University at Albany senior and ROTC member Alex Saxby won a United Services Automobile Association (USAA) Spirit Award scholarship.
New York State Writers Institute Announces First Ten Selections of its "25 Uniquely New York Books" ListALBANY, N.Y. (November 16, 2009) -- In honor of its 25th anniversary, the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany has invited 25 renowned New York writers to choose a notable book about New York—State or City.
UAlbany Researchers Reveal Reasons Why Some Schools Excel at Science Instruction ALBANY, N.Y. (November 13, 2009) -- Researchers at the University at Albany’s School of Education and the Just for the Kids-NY project have found that middle schools demonstrating five essential elements of instruction produce students who consistently do well in science.
Wall Street JournalHow Many American Men Will Be Arrested in Their Lifetimes?
November 20, 2009 -- “The quality of the data across agencies varies dramatically,” said Alan Lizotte, interim dean of the school of criminal justice at the University at Albany.
Science NewsPCBs Hike Blood Pressure
November 20, 2009 -- David Carpenter of the University at Albany and his colleagues discovered a dose-dependent climb in risk of both systolic and diastolic hypertension with rising blood concentrations of PCBs.
Times UnionDoris Kearns Goodwin, Mario M. Cuomo salute Writers Institute
November 20, 2009 -- The New York State Writers Institute celebrated its 25th anniversary with old friends such as author Doris Kearns Goodwin and former Gov. Mario M. Cuomo.
Chris Manico Named to America East Men's Cross Country All-Academic TeamCambridge, Mass. (November 18, 2009) -- University at Albany's Chris Manico was named to the America East Conference All-Academic Men's Cross Country Team, as announced on Tuesday, Nov. 17 by the league office.
Football Meets Wagner With NEC Title Implications; Game Televised By Fox College SportsAlbany, N.Y. (November 17, 2009) -- Following a bye week, UAlbany concludes its 2009 football season when the Great Danes travel to Wagner in Northeast Conference play on Saturday, Nov. 21. Kickoff is 1 p.m. The regular-season finale has conference title implications for both teams.
UAlbany Hosts 2009 America East Volleyball Championship on Nov. 20-21 at University Gym Cambridge, Mass. (November 17, 2009) -- After completing its second straight undefeated conference season, the University at Albany is the top seed and will host the 2009 America East Conference Volleyball Championship on Nov. 20-21 at University Gymnasium on campus. It is the third time in the last four years that UAlbany will host the league's postseason tournament.
Men's Basketball Records First Win by Edging Defending Patriot League Champion AmericanWashington, D.C. (November 17, 2009) -- Tim Ambrose scored on a follow shot in the lane in the closing minutes and UAlbany hung on in the stretch for a 51-50 victory over American on Monday, Nov. 16 in the Eagles' home opener at Bender Arena.
State Historians Gather at UAlbany to Share Research on New York’s Rich HistoryALBANY, N.Y. (November 16, 2009) -- More than 150 historians from across the state will visit the University at Albany as it hosts the 12th annual conference, Researching New York 2009, from November 19- 20.
Novkov Examines History of Interracial Marriage Laws in Alabama(November 9, 2009) -- Interracial marriage is common in the U.S. today, notes a 2007 Associated Press story. As President Barack Obama himself is the child of a white mother and black father, it is easy to forget that only 42 years ago, interracial marriage was still against the law.
UAlbany Counseling Center Serves as Model for Alcohol Abuse Prevention(November 6, 2009) -- UAlbany's University Counseling Center continues to garner national attention as a model for alcohol abuse prevention.
UAlbany School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson Cited for Contributions to Aging Education and ServiceALBANY, N.Y. (November 6, 2009) -- University at Albany School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson is being recognized for her contributions to social work education and advocacy with the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Leadership Award for Outstanding Dean.
