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UAlbany fans turn out in full force at the Big Purple Growl. Big Purple Growl UAlbany fans turn out wearing purple and gold to cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams and show school spirit at the Big Purple Growl 2010. 
(Photo Mark Schmidt) 
Susan Taylor, former editor-in-chief Essence Magazine UAlbany Features Susan Taylor, the Soul of "Essence" Magazine, as Keynote Speaker at Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 5, 2010) -- Essence magazine Editor-in-Chief Emerita Susan L. Taylor will be the guest speaker for the University at Albany’s 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at noon in the Campus Center Ballroom.
UAlbany student celebrates graduation Alumni Association Scholarships Showcase School Spirit
(February 4, 2010) -- It now pays to cheer at UAlbany. The University at Albany Alumni Association is now accepting applications through March 8 for eight student scholarships, including three new "spirit" awards.
UAlbany's first Student Production Rivals from 1910 100 Years of Theatre at UAlbany
(February 4, 2010) -- Scene shop supervisor John Knapp (B.A. '94) was digging through records in the Theatre department when he discovered an historical nugget: in 1910, the first student play was performed at UAlbany. The University kicks off its centennial anniversary of theatrical productions on Feb. 18 with 10 for 2010: Celebrating 100 Years of History.
UAlbany School of Social Welfare UAlbany School of Social Welfare Grant Supports Student Scholarships, Aging Services in Schenectady County
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 3, 2010) -- UAlbany's School of Social Welfare has received a $40,000 grant from the Schenectady Foundation to support student scholarships for its Internships in Aging Project. The program is designed to improve the quality of care for Schenectady’s older population while helping to develop a local workforce of well-trained caregivers.
Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court Justice The National Law Journal
Women Still Underrepresented on State, Federal Benches

February 5, 2010 -- The study by the University at Albany-SUNY's Center for Women in Government and Civil Society found that only two states -- New Jersey and Connecticut -- had achieved a "critical mass" of 33 percent women among the state's federal judgeships.
Associate Professor Tim Hoff, School of Public Health Times Union
Obama's Big Blunder

February 5, 2010 -- Significant health reform in the United States is on life support, despite President Barack Obama's continued call for action in his State of the Union speech.
Richard Lachmann, chair, Department of Sociology Troy Record
Facebook Can Open You to Lawsuits

February 5, 2010 -- “People do not yet understand how easy it is to access these things online,” said University at Albany Professor of Sociology Richard Lachmann.
Chimpanzee Scientific American
Genetic Testing May Become a New Weapon in the Fight Against Chimpanzee Smugglers

January 29, 2010 -- The results indicate that "international smuggling is less of a problem than local trade," lead scientist Mary Katherine Gonder of the University at Albany said.
UAlbany's Mike Black UAlbany's Mike Black Named America East Conference Basketball Rookie of the Week
Cambridge, Mass. (February 8, 2010) -- University at Albany's Mike Black has been selected as America East Conference Rookie of the Week in men's basketball, as announced on Monday, Feb. 8 by the conference office. Black is the third UAlbany player to be honored with the weekly award this season.
Keith Boykin Nationally-Acclaimed Author Keith Boykin Highlights Sexuality Week 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 4, 2010) -- New York Times best-selling author Keith Boykin will discuss love and sexuality as part of the University at Albany’s 27th annual Sexuality Week at 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 9th in the Campus Center Ballroom.
UAlbany softball Three Tournaments and NCAA Championship Participants Highlight 2010 Softball Schedule
Albany, N.Y. (February 2, 2010) -- UAlbany Vice President and Director of Athletics Lee McElroy announced today the school's 2010 softball schedule. The Great Danes, who have won three America East Conference tournament championships, will compete in three tournaments and face a challenging conference slate.
UAlbany's Alie Beauvais Alie Beauvais, '10: Bringing Relief for Haiti
Albany, N.Y. (February 1, 2010) -- In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that rocked Haiti, University at Albany senior hurdler Alie Beauvais, whose parents are Haitian natives, leapt into action to help. The star track athlete orchestrated a campus clothing drive that quickly collected thousands of needed items for earthquake survivors.
energy efficiency Campus Sustainability Efforts Reduce Energy Costs by $319,000
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 5, 2010) -- The University at Albany announced today that it reduced energy costs by a total of $319,000 through energy-saving steps during the fall semester and winter intersession.
Two women, community spirit in Haiti. UAlbany Teach-in on Haiti
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 1, 2010) -- The University at Albany is presenting a teach-in on Wednesday, Feb. 3, that is designed to offer a more complete portrait of Haiti today than the pictures that have emerged in the wake of the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake. The event is from 4-6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall on the uptown campus.
UAlbany Economics Professor Edward Renshaw Edward Renshaw: Scholar, Mentor and Walker
(January 27, 2010) -- Edward Franklin Renshaw loved to debate and to walk. The long-time UAlbany professor of economics passed away on Jan. 14, 2010 at the Hanover (N.H.) Terrace Healthcare facility after a brief illness.
UAlbany alumnus William Thomas, '97, Maryland's 2009 Teacher of the Year
UAlbany Alumni

For UAlbany alumnus William Thomas, being named Maryland's 2009 Teacher of the Year has its perks. But the biggest reward will be meeting President Barack Obama, when he's honored at the White House.

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