October 2011 NewsCenter Archive
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Leaders in RNA Research Will Gather at UAlbany Nov. 3-4 to Assess Progress and Potential for Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 31, 2011) – More than 200 scientists, researchers and industry thought leaders from around the globe will gather at the University at Albany's RNA Institute Nov. 3-4 to discuss RNA research and assess its progress and potential, particularly for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
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Leaders in Health Care Industry to Address Health Disparities in Sexual Minorities
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 31, 2011) – In conjunction with the University at Albany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities and School of Social Welfare, leading physicians, social workers, psychologists and nurses from across the nation and Puerto Rico will meet to address health inequalities among sexual minorities. -
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Leading RNA Researchers Partner to Pursue Biomedical Technologies at the University at Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 27, 2011) – Five University at Albany scientists have launched novel partnerships with researchers from the Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; UMass Amherst; and Williams College to advance ribonucleic acid (RNA) biomedical technologies.
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Albany NanoCollege launches Solar Energy Development Center to accelerate commercialization of innovative photovoltaics technologies
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) was joined by UAlbany CNSE Senior Vice President and CEO Dr. Alain Kaloyeros to announce the launch of the Solar Energy Development Center in Halfmoon, N.Y., an integral component of the CNSE green energy initiative.
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Small Amounts of Arsenic in Water May Cause Spontaneous Miscarriage, Report UAlbany Scientists
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 25, 2011) -- Worldwide, millions of women of reproductive age are exposed each year to low to moderate concentrations of arsenic in drinking water. UAlbany scientists will conduct a study on the correlation between inorganic arsenic (iAs) and spontaneous abortion of clinically-recognized pregnancies.
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World Health Organization Designates UAlbany Institute for Health and the Environment as a Collaborating Center
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 24, 2011) -- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) has named the University at Albany’s Institute for Health and the Environment as a Collaborating Center in Environmental Health.
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Open Access: Defraying Costs and Expanding the Reach and Impact of Scholarly Research
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 21, 2011) -- As students across the country grapple with the increasing costs of a college education, UAlbany will join others in the academic community in a national movement to mitigate the rising costs of journals and eliminate barriers to knowledge by advancing ‘Open Access Week’ October 24 - 30.
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Fall Came Alive on Campus with Fallbany!
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 20, 2011) -- More than 7,000 people of all ages from the campus and regional communities enjoyed a bountiful harvest of fun, foods, faculty authors and festivities at the third annual UAlbany fall festival – this year dubbed "Fallbany" – on Saturday, October 15.
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Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research Supports UAlbany School of Public Health Study on Home Care for Older Adults
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 21, 2011) -- UAlbany Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management Timothy Hoff has been awarded a $100,000 research grant from the federal Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research to support a study examining patient-centered medical home care for older adult patients within primary care settings. -
UAlbany Hosts National Science Foundation Day to Boost Federal Research Funding
Albany, N.Y. - October 19, 2011 -- The University at Albany hosted a day-long National Science Foundation forum aimed at aiding researchers, educators and scientists in successfully vying for federal research funding, as well as discussing potential research proposals with NSF officials.
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Video: Magic Johnson Scores With Message of Giving Back
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 17, 2011) -- An estimated 3,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University at Albany were in attendance to listen to basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Earvin 'Magic' Johnson at the Fall 2011 World Within Reach Speaker Series event. -
Video: UAlbany Faculty Authors Share their Perspectives on Poetry, Language and Mystery
University at Albany faculty members' scholarly interests cover a broad array of subjects and themes. Their books will be on display on Saturday, Oct. 15, as part of 'Fallbany,' UAlbany's annual fall festival. -
Ken Johnson, Leading Voice in Contemporary Art, Returns to UAlbany
ALBANY, N.Y. - Oct. 12, 2011 -- Ken Johnson ’78, a New York Times art critic and a leading voice in contemporary art, returns to campus for a series of events and to share his views on the art world with students, alumni and the campus community. -
UAlbany Honors Alumni: NY Times Art Critic and Heroic Area Doctor
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 11, 2011) -- Ken Johnson, a New York Times art critic, and Robert J. Paeglow, M.D., an Albany physician who gained national prominence for providing free medical care to the underserved and underinsured, will share their accomplishments at UAlbany’s annual “Reaching Higher, Achieving More” luncheon on October 14. -
UAlbany’s “World Within Reach” Speaker Series Features Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Jr. October 15
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 7, 2011) - Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. headlines the World Within Reach Speaker Series on Saturday, October 15, at 7 p.m. at the SEFCU Arena at the University at Albany. An entrepreneur and philanthropist, Johnson is the featured speaker for the fifth installment of the Student Association speaker series. -
Memorial Tribute to Former UAlbany President Vincent O'Leary to Be Held on Sunday, Oct. 16
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 6, 2011) – A memorial tribute to former University at Albany President Vincent O'Leary will be held Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in the Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center on UAlbany's main campus. Friends and colleagues will share remembrances. The event is open to the public.
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University at Albany and OneWorld Classrooms Launch Multimedia Online Resource for Students of Mandarin Chinese
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 6, 2011) -- The University at Albany has partnered with OneWorld Classrooms to launch "Student-to-Student Language Lab: Chinese," an online learning lab enabling Chinese and American students in middle and high school grades to work together to learn native languages. -
UAlbany Graduate Student Seeks to Improve Foster Care System through Improved Data Flow
ALBANY, N.Y. (Oct. 5, 2011) -- University at Albany graduate student Amanda Kronen wants to improve the foster care system. To do so, the Marietta, N.Y., native believes it is important to look beyond to the bigger picture. -
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'Fallbany', UAlbany's Annual Fall Festival to Feature Bookfair, Student Performances, Great Dane Rescue and Activities for All Ages, Oct. 15
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 4, 2011) -- The University at Albany will welcome the community to campus on Saturday, October 15 for ‘Fallbany,’ UAlbany’s annual fall festival celebrating knowledge, culture, sports and entertainment.
