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Kennedy — an Albany native who founded the New York State Writers Institute at UAlbany in 1983 and whose work chronicled the hard lives of the city’s poor, often at the hands of its political machine — was selected for his leadership in making Albany a must-visit stop for decades of literary and creative giants.

The New York State Writers Institute will host the 4th annual Albany Film Festival at UAlbany this Saturday, giving film lovers a chance to see screenings by aspiring student filmmakers and acclaimed directors, as well as panel discussions with industry professionals.

Throughout April, the University at Albany’s Office of Health Promotion will host a variety of programs, events and tabling opportunities for the campus community to engage with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Explore this event roundup to learn about the many ways you can get involved.

The top team will receive a $1,000 cash prize, second place will receive $500 and another $500 will be awarded to the team judged “most creative” in their proposed concept.

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada.

The amount of sea ice that survives the Arctic summer has declined 12.2 percent per decade since the late 1970s and projections show the region could experience its first ice-free summer by 2040.

The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.