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For UAlbany alumnus William Thomas, being named Maryland's 2009 Teacher of the Year has its perks. But the biggest reward will be meeting President Barack Obama, when he's honored at the White House.
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Learning is Changing Technologies that include online courses, Internet cafes and Wikipedia are changing the way we learn, says Allan Collins, Northwestern University professor emeritus of education and social policy, speaking at a UAlbany School of Education lecture.
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UAlbany Study: TV Exposure may be Associated With Aggressive Behavior in Young ChildrenALBANY, N.Y. (November 2, 2009) -- Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior, according to a report by researchers at UAlbany and Tulane. The article, by School of Public Health researcher Jennifer Manganello, was published in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
UAlbany Bus Drivers Promote New Madison Avenue Shuttle Run for Students(November 2, 2009) -- Bus drivers at the University at Albany have designed a new shuttle bus run to provide better, safer service to students who live near Madison Avenue. They even produced their own video to promote the new run, with one of their own playing a starring role.
$7 Million in New Grants Awarded to UAlbany Cancer Research CenterALBANY, N.Y. (October 30, 2009) -- The University at Albany Cancer Research Center has been awarded $7 million in new funding to support its research into the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer, all with the goal of finding a cure for the disease.
ABC NewsIs TV Watching Linked to Aggression in Kids?
November 9, 2009 -- Just having the TV on when the child wasn't watching it was also linked to aggressive behavior, although the relationship wasn't as strong, Dr. Jennifer A. Manganello of the University at Albany, State University of New York, Rensselaer, and her colleagues found.
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Times UnionA Personal Choice and a Personal Mission
November 9, 2009 -- For 29-year-old Meggan Keith, the decision to have both her breasts surgically removed was a logical one.
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The Business ReviewGE, UAlbany Share $14M in Stimulus Funding for Geothermal
November 9, 2009 -- GE Global Research and the University at Albany will share about $13.7 million in federal stimulus money for geothermal energy technologies.
Suzy Clephane Among Five Players on All-America East Conference Field Hockey TeamsCambridge, Mass. (November 6, 2009) -- UAlbany's Suzy Clephane has been named the America East Conference Field Hockey Defensive Player of the Year, headlining a group of five Great Danes earning all-conference accolades, as announced by the league office. UAlbany is hosting the America East Women's Field Hockey Championship.
Sparano, Simpson and Woods Chosen to ESPN The Magazine District I All-Academic Football TeamWashington, D.C. (November 6, 2009) -- UAlbany's Tony Sparano leads a group of three student-athletes who have been chosen to the ESPN The Magazine District I Academic All-America Football Team, as voted by CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America). Sparano was selected for the second year, while Chris Simpson and Bobby Woods made their first appearance.
Cate Crenson Garners America East Women's Soccer All-Academic Team LaurelsCambridge, Mass. (November 5, 2009) -- University at Albany's Cate Crenson was named to the America East Conference All-Academic Women's Soccer Team, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 4 by the league office. The sophomore goalkeeper helped lead the Great Danes to their highest single-season win total since 1988 and first-ever berth in the America East postseason tournament.
Football Honors 2009 Senior Class in Final Home Game Against Robert Morris on SaturdayAlbany, N.Y. (November 2, 2009) -- With the 2009 senior class set to be recognized prior to the game, UAlbany meets Northeast Conference-rival Robert Morris in the Great Danes' final home football game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. David McCarty, the program's career rushing leader, will be one of 17 seniors honored.
UAlbany Counseling Center Serves as Model for Alcohol Abuse Prevention(November 6, 2009) -- UAlbany's University Counseling Center continues to garner national attention as a model for alcohol abuse prevention.
UAlbany School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson Cited for Contributions to Aging Education and ServiceALBANY, N.Y. (November 6, 2009) -- University at Albany School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson is being recognized for her contributions to social work education and advocacy with the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Leadership Award for Outstanding Dean.
Africa Trip Offers Transformative Experience for Social Welfare Students(October 27, 2009) -- On a trip to Ethiopia this summer, a group of UAlbany School of Social Welfare students stopped at the Church of St. Mary on Mount Entoto, known for its healing waters. It is here where thousands of people infected with HIV/AIDS go in hope of being cured by the holy water provided through the church on the mountain’s summit.
