March 2016 NewsCenter Archive

Is it safe to drink the water? This question continues to permeate communities both nationally and locally in recent weeks. Lead has been found in the tap water in Flint, Mich., where the city switched to the local Flint River as a temporary water source a few years ago to save money.

UAlbany women’s basketball team has earned a share of the 2015-16 America East regular season title and the No. 1 seed for conference postseason play. They play Vermont in a quarterfinal match-up on Saturday in Binghamton. The men’s team (No. 2 seed) hosts Hartford in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at SEFCU Arena.

Several UAlbany alums address legal career opportunities at Open House.

Ten students from the University at Albany are among 246 SUNY students across the state who will be honored by Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher as recipients of the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

Digital forensics major Courtney Kanopka takes advantage of personal initiative and a burgeoning field of study to be included among inspiring "Women to Watch."

A recent Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) report details disturbing findings about the oral health of people in the state of Kentucky.

State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher has announced that UAlbany lecturers Helen Stuetzel and Dennis McCarty are among the 46 system-wide recipients of the 2015-2016 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching.

A study led by School of Social Welfare Dean Darrell Wheeler shows significant promise for reducing the rate of HIV infections among black men in the U.S. By engaging at-risk individuals in client-centered intervention programs, the researchers will able to dramatically increase the acceptance and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Do you have an idea for a project that will engage the campus community in meaningful dialogue to further the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Students at the University have developed a strong platform to share their thoughts and concerns about adjusting to campus life. It’s uniquely their own story – aptly called Project MyStory. They write about overcoming homesickness, adjusting to challenging classes, and choosing a major. And their readers benefit from making a community connection.

University recipients of the 2014-15 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence recently enjoyed an informal reception at the President’s residence in recognition of this honor. The awards are presented annually for excellence in teaching, librarianship, scholarship/creative activities, as well as professional and faculty service.

The RNA Institute hosts its 3rd Annual Symposium on March 18; it includes a celebration of Institute Director Paul Agris’s first half-century of RNA research.

The UAlbany Women's Basketball team is set to host the America East Championship game on Friday at SEFCU Arena after scoring a 79-43 victory over Binghamton on Sunday. The No. 1-seed Great Danes were led by 33 points from Shereesha Richards, to return to the conference title game for the fifth season in a row.

Four computer science master’s candidates form team to enhance electronic records management systems.

Hooley, a redshirt senior from Adelaide, Australia, lost his mother, Sue, to colon cancer on Jan. 30, 2015. The PSA tells Hooley’s story, and stresses the importance of colon cancer screenings.

As part of the annual University Percussion Ensemble and the Youth Percussion Ensembles, the University at Albany's Department of Music and Theatre will host young composer Brandon Zhou, a senior at Bethlehem Central High School, to perform this evening at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center.

UAlbany senior Janeen Bell is an honors program scholar, undergraduate research assistant, student athlete, and community volunteer. That’s just part of what made her an ideal recipient for a 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

A new study from Assistant Professor Emily Leckman-Westin of the School of Public Health found a majority of Medicaid-insured youth are not receiving psychosocial services before initiating antipsychotic treatment. The findings were recently published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Progress on improving the professional environment for contingent faculty and staff at the University, beginning with more money to the schools and colleges to boost pay, continues apace, says Senior Vice Provost William Hedberg.

Psychology Professor Christine K. Wagner's latest research has found a link between synthetic progestin -- a hormone commonly used to prevent premature birth in at-risk women -- and impaired cognitive function. The study reports effects similar to developmental disorders such as ADHD or autism.

From the pitching mound to the lacrosse field, the 2016 spring sports season is officially underway at the University at Albany. Learn more about six teams who will be representing the Great Danes during the spring semester.

Whether it's learning about academic programs and research opportunities or the vibrant and dynamic student life, Scholars Day provides prospective students with an early opportunity to discover how UAlbany offers a world-class education and a world of opportunities.

Featuring percussion ensembles, President Jones attended the festival, even taking a mini-lesson on the kettledrum from one of the student performers.

UAlbany biologist and PEW Research Scholar Prashanth Rangan is working to understand the biology of stem cells, which may ultimately help with the design of therapeutics to combat cancer and other diseases. Rangan's research is funded through a $1.43 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The goal is to determine precisely how stem cells control their differentiation.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted small groups at Wednesday’s Critical Conversation. It continued the President’s dialogue about diversity, race, and inclusion.

Student-athletes who qualified will compete this weekend in Portland, Oregon. It is the largest number UAlbany has sent to this meet in program history.

This year’s Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) paid a special tribute to co-director Dan Wulff, the biology professor who started it all 31 years ago.

Thanks to a furious second half rally, the Great Danes are headed back to the Big Dance. The 12th-seeded Great Danes will face No. 5 Florida (22-8) in the opening round. The game will be played in Syracuse at noon on Friday at the Carrier Dome.

The number Pi -- also represented as the Greek letter π -- is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, or the ratio of the area of the circle to the square of its radius. For math enthusiasts, March 14 (or 3.14 – Pi’s approximation) offers the perfect day to celebrate the importance of mathematics in everyday life.

The New York Times business reporter and best-selling author will discuss his most recent work Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business, which explores the psychology and neuroscience of productivity, at 8 p.m. in Page Hall.

Due to the Spring Break this week, Today at UAlbany will be on a three-day hiatus and return this Friday, March 18.

Graduate programs in the University at Albany's School of Criminal Justice and Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy are among the top 25 in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report's annual ratings, while Rockefeller College itself is ranked 19th among all schools of public policy.

Justin Berger has taken on several leadership roles in athletics since transferring to UAlbany as a sophomore. He has served as the president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and V.P. of Albany Sports Business Organization. Berger is also a recipient of the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

As the University at Albany forges ahead with its plans to transform a century-old former public school in the heart of Albany into a home for its new College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), it marks a critical phase in a deepening partnership between our comprehensive public research University and the community-at-large.

Screening of documentary film "The Brothers,” directed by UAlbany’s Director of Digital Media, to be shown in Science Library today at 7 p.m.

The 12-seed UAlbany women’s basketball team had its greatest season in program history come to a close on Sunday afternoon in the Carrier Dome as the Great Danes fell to 4-seed Syracuse 76-59 in the NCAA Second Round.

Innovation 518 is becoming a regional force in gathering organizations to provide across-the-board support for new technology ventures.

John’s lecture will take place at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom. Tickets are available online to all members of the University community, on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is hosted by UAlbany’s Student Association

Tricia George appointed deputy Title IX coordinator, new webinars reach across SUNY, and a noted author on campus rape lends high praise.

University Centers pioneer a partnership focusing on improving academic preparation for high-demand/high-impact gateway undergraduate courses.

School of Education Assistant Professor Mariola Moeyaert, Ph.D., has received the 2016 Anastasi Dissertation Award from the American Psychological Association (APA). Moeyaert will be presented with the award at the annual APA convention in August 2016.

University Centers pioneer a partnership focusing on improving academic preparation for high-demand/high-impact gateway undergraduate courses.

They have one night to write and only -- one day to play. The clock starts ticking when the playwrights’ fingers hit their keyboards and ends when the actors take the stage at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) on April 2, at 7:30 p.m. It’s the 24-Hour Theatre Project, presented by PAC in collaboration with WAM Theatre and the New York State Writers Institute.

Senior Marc Cohen lives what he studies, and is in many ways far along the path of realizing his dream career.

Paul Agris has an extensive portfolio of scientific discoveries, supported by many millions of dollars of funding, to show for his career, but he prizes most the young people he has guided to fruitful careers in RNA research.

Jan Timothy Woodcock has been named executive director of the University at Albany's new Blackstone LaunchPad, a multidisciplinary experiential learning program that supports student innovation and entrepreneurship.

A new CEHC offering in security and preparedness excites students as it mixes theory with hands-on application.

The University at Albany’s School of Public Health will assist the New York State Department of Health in evaluating a support network for Alzheimer’s disease caregivers. The project is part of a first-in-the-nation investment in a multi-faceted approach including community and clinical linkages.

David Gelernter, author and professor of computer science at Yale University, will visit the University to discuss his new book, The Tides of Mind: Uncovering the Spectrum of Consciousness (2016) on Thursday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center.

UAlbany faculty experts are available to discuss the challenges facing law enforcement both in the U.S. and in Europe as they grapple with the threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) following the Brussels terrorist attacks.

A series of educational activities have been planned on the University’s Downtown Campus for Wednesday, March 30. They will highlight the importance of social workers.

Professors Virginia Goatley and Kelly Wissman will extend their expertise in education to posts at leading industry scholarly journals.

Students from UAlbany and Albany Law School are leading efforts to promote clean energy in New York. The institutions will co-host the New York State edition of the "Power Dialog" on April 4 and 5, with the goal of promoting state-level action to help meet the U.S. climate commitment of a 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

i518 is helping the Mesonet-bound atmospheric research of Qilong Min get to market.

Women are used more by Republican and male candidates, more on negative ads, and more on ads about personal character than policy, among findings of a research team led by political scientist Patricia Strach.

The annual SEFA/United Way campaign has concluded with the University at Albany raising $40,000, just over a 40 percent increase from last year’s total.

Four “highly motivated” undergraduates are making contributions to course development, case studies, and CEHC training initiatives.

Women are used more by Republican and male candidates, more on negative ads, and more on ads about personal character than policy, among findings of a research team led by political scientist Patricia Strach.

World-renowned Vietnamese and Thai chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Mai Pham will meet and greet patrons and sign copies of her book, The Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in the Campus Center Patroon Room.

Chancellor’s Award winner Habeeb Famuyide made leadership and service integral to his life at UAlbany, and now seeks to improve both the lives of individuals and nations.

A series of events is slated for the campus and community-at-large throughout April.

The University is hosting its 4th annual Family Earth Day, April 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. in University Hall. The event, which is geared toward children and families, offers a wide range of activities to appeal to a broad youth audience, including shepherding demonstrations and a tour of UAlbany's observatory.

UAlbany's School of Public Health is launching a series of activities April 4-8 to celebrate the impact of health education and outreach during National Public Health Week.