University at Albany University at Albany Headlines http://www.albany.edu/news University at Albany Headlines en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:21 EST RedDot CMS 7.5 Philanthropists, Dean Named Citizen Laureates The University at Albany Foundation logo ALBANY, N.Y. (February 9, 2012) -- The University at Albany Foundation has named businessman and philanthropists I. Norman and Micki Massry and University at Albany’s School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson recipients of the 2012 Citizen Laureate Awards.

 

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST 1C14D4F550084C85A14667ABD6189703 Probing a Link from Sahara Dust to Climate Change Qilong Min, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate and Professor at ASRC Qilong Min, Ph.D, of UAlbany's ASRC, is developing innovative ways to measure how dust in the Sahara Desert can change clouds in the tropical Atlantic, the Caribbean region and Europe. This research will help scientists find better ways to estimate the impact dust has on climate change.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST CC3760964A27435A903FC31480E72A4F UAlbany Day Highlights Community Connections UAlbany Day 2012 The University at Albany welcomed approximately 1,100 K-12 students to a fun-filled and engaging day of discovery and exploration at UAlbany Day 2012 -- Showcase at the Plaza.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST F3717BDA46C5423B9DB757B7D623BF98 How Smell Lifts Olfactory Passions in Mice UAlbany chemist Eric Block Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University at Albany have found the secret to what makes most mammals recoil from sulfur chemical smells, while letting the female mouse know there’s a male seeking amour – the copper in mammalian bodies.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST B4C2F59F7FD44CAB871E4B6B63298CA6 Albany Names Feb. 2 Bob Ford Day for Famed Coach Head Coach Bob Ford UAlbany President George Philip and Vice President and Director of Athletics Lee McElroy joined City of Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings to proclaim "Bob Ford Day," Feb. 2, 2012.The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of UAlbany head football coach Bob Ford.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST 8FBF3849B59D40BE81B39C90BD764A60 Commentator Jeff Johnson Speaks at UAlbany MSNBC Political Commentator Jeff Johnson ALBANY, N.Y.  (Feb. 1, 2012) – Television journalist and political commentator Jeff Johnson will discuss Unclaimed Legacy: Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement? at the University at Albany’s 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, February 8, in the Campus Center Ballroom.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST 7E0253B46A534D7FBC22A9FA4F8EA9C2 UAlbany Prof Details Legacy of Black History Month Renowned Abolitionist Frederick Douglass UAlbany Associate Professor of Women's Studies Janell Hobson explains the history behind Black History Month, and details the important contributions of lesser known individuals who helped shape the United States.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST AD6EE6B39F714FD8BF78D2BD8044BF87 UAlbany to HS Art Students: Get Ready to Paint! Two Academy of Holy Names students with brush and paint in hand, ready to paint their favorite literary theme on a UAlbany library chair.

More than 25 area schools have accepted the University at Albany’s challenge to artistically depict their favorite literary classic on one of UAlbany's original library oak chairs.  Schools from as far north as Minerva, N.Y., and as far south as Chatham, N.Y., are participating in the “Chairs that Tell a Story” competition.

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST F0C3770070264C3DA57D1CF35598B70C Comedian Maria Falzone Headlines Sexuality Week Maria Falzone ALBANY, N.Y. (January 27, 2012) -- An address by nationally acclaimed comedian, author, and safe-sex proponent Maria Falzone tops the list of educational lectures during Sexuality Week at UAlbany, Jan. 30 through Feb. 14. Falzone will present "Sex Rules!" at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, in the Campus Center Ballroom.

 

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST 1957F4532A5A443791A1DDDCA4CFC42E UAlbany to Host Global Game Jam Jan. 27-29 young boy playing video game on a handheld device The University at Albany’s College of Computing and Information will host the 4th Annual Global Game Jam Jan. 27-29. The event begins at 4 p.m. Jan. 27 in UAlbany’s Campus Center Room 375 and ends at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 with a presentation of the completed games.

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