UAlbany Ranks Third in State in Most Recycled Materials
Students and faculty helped boost UAlbany’s rank in the national Recyclemania competition this year, with a 30 percent increase in recyclables per person over last year.

UAlbany Diamond Award Winners
Director of Parking and Mass Transit Services Rose Dorsman, and Debbie Beza, a UAlbany alumna, have won Diamond Awards from the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York.

University at Albany-SUNY Students Win Marketing Awards
The New York Capital Region Chapter of the American Marketing Association recently announced that four UAlbany students, Jennifer Brown, Oiza Garba, Scott DeMarco, and Cathie Wright, have won the 2008 AMA Student Scholarship.

Awards and Honors, University at Albany-SUNY College of Arts & Sciences
From the College of Arts & Sciences Today newsletter, Spring 2008

Wulfert Appointed CAS Dean
George M. Philip, interim president of the University at Albany-SUNY, announced the appointment of Edelgard Wulfert to serve as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for a three-year term.

Bouchard Named VP for Student Success
George M. Philip, interim president of the University at Albany-SUNY, announced the appointment of Christine Bouchard as vice president for the Division of Student Success.

Porter Promotes UAlbany Pride
Paul Porter, a junior from East Aurora, N.Y. and a committed volunteer, promotes school spirit at the University at Albany and acts as an advocate for people with disabilities. 

Spring Faculty Meeting Address: Overcoming Fiscal Challenges
The message at the Spring Faculty Meeting on April 22 from University at Albany Interim President George M. Philip was clear: We will persevere in providing the best education to our students in spite of this year’s budget setbacks.

UAlbany Trains Responders with AED Defibrillators
“It’s funny, a lot of people don’t know what they are,” notes Michael Chadwick, a junior environmental science major from Buffalo.

State Budget Provides Capital Infusion
The 2008-09 enacted State budget provided nearly $123 million in new capital support for the uptown and downtown academic campuses.

Five Quad Students Honored Nationally
Five Quad Volunteer Ambulance Services was recognized by the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation (NCEMSF) at its 15th annual conference held in Philadelphia February 29 through March 2.

Spellman Awards Reflect Strength of Campus Diversity
The academic achievements of UAlbany’s African American, Asian, Latino, and Native American students were recognized on April 6 at the 22nd annual Spellman Awards ceremony in the Campus Center Ballroom.

UAlbany's Theme: "The World Within Reach"
Purple and gold balloons and confetti added to the festive atmosphere as the University at Albany unveiled its new theme, "The World Within Reach," on April 14 to a packed University Hall atrium.

The Miracle Viewing, Lecture
Laura Wittern-Keller, visiting assistant professor of history at UAlbany and the 2007 New York State Archives Researcher of the Year, will discuss the controversial film, The Miracle (Il Miracolo), at a lecture April 7.

 American Heart Association Highlights UAlbany Biologist Chen
The American Heart Association recently profiled Haijun Chen of the Department of Biological Sciences for his research on a class of molecules that play a key role in controlling the rate of a human’s heartbeat.

UAlbany Professor's Language Research on Display
Associate Professor of French Cynthia Fox's exhibit of research on the role of French in eight Northeastern communities today will open April 2 at Williams College, and will run throughout the month of April.   

UAlbany Professor Featured in Japanese Educational Program
Akiko Hosler, assistant professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, is a featured lecturer in the upcoming Japanese educational TV series, "Challenges in Globalization of Health."

Nancy Persily, SPH Associate Dean, Remembered
Nancy Persily, 64, associate dean for Academic Affairs at UAlbany's School of Public Health from 2002-06, died March 12 after a long battle with breast cancer. 

Alumnus Thanks UAlbany for Path to Success
With the financial support of a four-year Capital District Student Scholarship, sponsored by the New York Giants, UAlbany and Times Union, Caleb Stratton was able to excel in the classroom and on the lacrosse field.

SPH Faculty Hannan and Morse Highlighted in Moments in Leadership
UAlbany School of Public Health faculty Edward Hannan and Dale Morse were profiled in Moments in Leadership: Case Studies in Public Health Policy and Practice.   

UAlbany's April 5-6 Relay For Life Seeks to Top $105,000
There is still time to register for the Relay For Life, the April 5-6 all night student-organized walkathon and fund-raising blitz held to benefit the American Cancer Society. This year's goal is $105,000.

Trina Patterson Named the 2008 America East Conference Coach of the Year
University at Albany head coach Trina Patterson has been named the 2008 America East Conference Coach of the Year, as announced by the league office at the annual postseason tournament banquet held on Thursday, March 13.

Bangert-Drowns named Acting Dean; Goatley named Vice Dean of the School of Education
Robert Bangert-Drowns has been named acting dean of the University at Albany's School of Education. Virginia Goatley has been named vice dean in the School of Education.

School Psychology Program Earns Approval
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has awarded full program approval to UAlbany’s School Psychology Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) program for a five-year term.

Perez Wins International Award
Research Professor Richard Perez of the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) has been selected by the Villum Kann Rasmussen Fonden to receive the Daylight & Building Component Award 2008.

Alumni Association Announces New Scholarship for School Spirit
The University at Albany Alumni Association is offering six scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2008-09 academic year, including a new scholarship recognizing school spirit.

School of Education Accolades
The New York State Reading Association recently presented its Friend of Reading Award to researchers at UAlbany’s School of Education Child Research and Study Center.

Winter Break in Israel
For 35 University at Albany students, winter break will include a 10-day trip to Israel. The students, who depart Jan. 7., are sponsored by Taglit-Birthright Israel and Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life.

Van Orman Wins National Award
UAlbany doctoral student Kimberly Van Orman is one of 10 recipients nationwide of the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award for 2008.

Scottsboro and Its Legacy Released
Distinguished Teaching Professor James R. Acker of the School of Criminal Justice has written a new book Scottsboro and its Legacy: The Cases that Challenged American Legal and Social Justice.

Litchford Honored
George B. Litchford, Jr., director of UAlbany’s Psychological Services Center, was recently elected as a distinguished member of the National Academies of Practice (NAP).