December 2014 NewsCenter Archive
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University at Albany Celebrates Winter Commencement, Dec. 7
More than 1,000 students are expected to earn their degrees from the University at Albany on Sunday, December 7, during winter commencement at UAlbany’s SEFCU Arena. Proctors’ CEO Philip Morris will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.
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UAlbany Gathers Leading RNA Science Innovators for 2nd Annual Symposium on RNA Science and its Applications
The RNA Institute partners with Sigma-Aldrich corporation to convene leading U.S. researchers in March for workshops and discussions on the latest innovations in genome editing and RNA simulation at the 2nd Annual RNA Symposium on RNA Science and its Applications.
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UAlbany President Robert J. Jones Joins Universities Worldwide in Historic Effort to Fight Global Hunger
University at Albany President Robert J. Jones will join leaders from nearly 50 universities worldwide at the United Nations in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 9, when he signs the Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutritional Security.
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University at Albany Announces $5.25 Million Gift, Largest-Ever, from Massry Family
University at Albany President Robert J. Jones announced today that the University has received a $5.25 million gift from the Massry family to support the School of Business and key University-wide initiatives. -
Craving Facebook? UAlbany Study Finds Social Media to be Potentially Addictive, Associated with Substance Abuse
A recent University at Albany study has concluded that excessive use of online social networking can not only be addictive, but may also be associated with other impulse control disorders, including substance abuse. -
UAlbany Art History Professor in Serbia with U.S. Ambassador to Announce Mosaic Presentation from Roman Restoration Project
UAlbany Professor of Art and Art History Michael Werner is in Serbia with U.S. Ambassador Michael D. Kirby to present the restored and wall-mounted Mercury Mosaic and sections of the residential room geometric mosaic now undergoing conservation in the Roman-era Imperial Palace in the Sirmium Preservation Shelter.
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UAlbany’s Heuser Honored as Honda Sport Award Winner for Field Hockey
University at Albany midfielder Paula Heuser has been named the 2014-15 Honda Sport Award Winner for Field Hockey – the top individual accolade in female collegiate athletics. The sophomore becomes the first all-time Great Dane to earn the Honda Sport Award. -
UAlbany-Berkeley Climate Study Predicts a Significant Increase of Lightning during 21st Century
A new study published in Science predicts a 50 percent increase in lightning strikes across the United States during this century as a result of warming temperatures associated with climate change.
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UAlbany Community Commits to Helping Those in Need this Holiday Season
This holiday season, UAlbany students, staff, faculty and alumni are giving back to those in need through a variety of community service projects. While the campus community works throughout the year to assist the underserved in a variety of capacities, the holiday season presents a special opportunity to help the community-at-large.
