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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.
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.
$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.
University at Albany Hosts Award-winning Theater Critic for 'Fiddler on the Roof' Lecture'Fiddler's Fortunes: The Mighty Afterlife of a Musical Comedy' will be held Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m.
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 28, 2009) -- Award-winning theater critic and journalist Alisa Solomon (Columbia University) will discuss, “Fiddler's Fortunes: The Mighty Afterlife of a Musical Comedy.”
Innovative Research Attracts Major Funding to UAlbany Cancer Research CenterALBANY, N.Y. (October 28, 2009) -- Scientists at the University at Albany’s Cancer Research Center have been awarded significant new grants to advance research into the causes of cancer as well as prevention and treatment methods. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2009, 11 a.m. in the Cancer Center Atrium on the University's East Campus.
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UAlbany Center for Autism Holds Conference on Improving Students' Quality of Life in School SettingsALBANY, N.Y. (October 27, 2009) -- The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany is hosting its eighth annual conference, "Research and Practice: A Partnership to Improve the Lives of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)."
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Former New York State Governor Hugh L. Carey Honored as UAlbany Citizen LaureateALBANY, N.Y. (October 21, 2009) -- The University at Albany Foundation has named former New York State Governor Hugh L. Carey as the recipient of its 2009 Citizen Laureate Award.
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UAlbany Remembers Richard BaileyALBANY, N.Y. (October 20, 2009) -- The University at Albany will remember the life of student Richard Bailey with a ceremony on the first anniversary of his tragic death.
UAlbany System Dynamics Society Presents 2009 Applications Award to Ken Cooper and Greg Lee for Work at Fluor CorporationALBANY, N.Y. (October 16, 2009) -- The International System Dynamics Society, located at the University at Albany's Rockefeller College, awarded its 2009 Applications Award to Kenneth Cooper of Cooper Associates, Milford, New Hampshire, and Gregory Lee of Fluor Corporation, Aliso Viejo, California.
UAlbany Researchers Address National Obesity Epidemic with $1.1 Million Stimulus GrantALBANY, N.Y. (October 12, 2009) -- University at Albany School of Public Health researchers Janine M. Jurkowski and Kirsten K. Davison have received a $1.1 million stimulus grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to address the national childhood obesity epidemic.
UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government Releases Findings on National Survey of Cross-Boundary Information SharingALBANY, N.Y. (October 12, 2009) -- The University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government has released a report summarizing the results of a national survey of cross-boundary information (CBI) sharing in the public sector. The national survey and the findings presented in the report are the result of a National Science Foundation-funded project that began in 2002.
How Dogs Assist Police InvestigationsALBANY, N.Y. (October 8, 2009) -- The K-9 Unit is an integral part of police response for the University Police Department.
UAlbany Faculty Showcase Breadth and Depth of Academic Expertise to CommunityALBANY, N.Y. (October 8, 2009) -- From breakthroughs in science and technology to historically significant events, the University at Albany faculty offers a depth of academic research and expertise to UAlbany students.
Lecture: The Jewish Deli in AmericaALBANY, N.Y. (October 7, 2009) -- Ted Merwin presents an interactive, multimedia lecture on the changing place of the Jewish deli in American life, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, 7 p.m., in the Standish Room at the Science Library of the University at Albany's uptown campus.
Harvey Milk's Family, Friends and Classmates Reflect on Life of Civil Rights Icon and UAlbany Alum, Oct. 9ALBANY, N.Y. (October 7, 2009) -- Family, friends and classmates will gather October 9th to pay tribute posthumously to Presidential Medal of Freedom Award winner and human rights icon Harvey Milk, a 1951 graduate of the University at Albany.
UAlbany Students Teach Community Martial Arts, Salsa Dancing and moreALBANY, N.Y. (October 7, 2009) -- Talented University at Albany student singers, dancers, and martial artists will both perform for and instruct the general public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Campus Center at UAlbany Community Day on October 10.
UAlbany Hosts Former Members of Congress for Education, MotivationALBANY, N.Y. (October 6, 2009) -- Political science students at the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy will welcome two former U.S. Congressmen, the Honorable John Glen Browder (D-AL,1989-1997) and the Honorable Steven T. Kuykendall (R-CA, 1999-2001), into their classrooms as part of the Congress to Campus program.
UAlbany Students Explore Lessons Learned from Nation's Financial CrisisALBANY, N.Y. (October 6, 2009) -- In the recent financial crisis, investors once again pointed fingers at auditors' failure to warn the public of imminent collapse of major companies.
UAlbany Community Day Oct. 10: The World Within ReachALBANY, N.Y. (October 5, 2009) -- The University at Albany will welcome neighbors, students, faculty and alumni for the annual UAlbany Community Day, Oct. 10, 2009, 8:30 a.m.--3 p.m.
UAlbany History Professor Regales Stories of the Battle of Saratoga, the Most Important Battle of the Last 1,000 YearsALBANY, N.Y. (October 2, 2009) -- Fought 25 miles north of Albany, the Battle of Saratoga not only helped secure the American Revolution, but led the French monarchy down the path to its own revolution and ruin.
What Every Parent of Special Needs Children Should KnowALBANY, N.Y. (October 2, 2009) -- Parents, family members and school district personnel are vital partners in the education of their children -- especially children with disabilities receiving individualized or group instruction special education services.
Public Health Professor Explores Hype Surrounding H1N1 VirusOne of dozens of faculty presentations at UAlbany Community Day Oct. 10
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 2, 2009) -- The H1N1 flu virus, also known as swine flu, has been a staple of media reports and public health alerts for more than a year.
UAlbany Political Science Professor Proposes Comprehensive Reform for New York State GovernanceALBANY, N.Y. (October 1, 2009) -- University at Albany Political Science Professor Joseph Zimmerman is among a chorus of advocates proposing comprehensive reform of New York's governance process, including a revamping of the state's constitution.
UAlbany Career Services Connects Regional Firms and Organizations with Qualified StudentsUAlbany Community Day activities also highlight opportunities for local employers through the Small Business Development Center
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 29, 2009) -- The University at Albany’s Career Services office will address the ways in which it connects regional employers with ideal candidates at an information booth during UAlbany’s Community Day, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
UAlbany Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Professor Searches for Life on Other PlanetsALBANY, N.Y. (September 25, 2009) -- University at Albany Distinguished Teaching Professor John Delano is on the hunt for extraterrestrial life.
Colin Powell, Paul Krugman Lectures, Harvey Milk Tribute Highlight Community Day, Reunion and Homecoming WeekendALBANY, N.Y. (September 24, 2009) -- Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman will visit the University at Albany for Reunion and Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9-11, 2009, which begins with a tribute to gay activist, civil rights icon and UAlbany alum Harvey Milk.
'A Conversation with George S. McGovern' at UAlbanyIcon of Democratic party discusses his new book, 'Abraham Lincoln,' part of University's Constitution Day activities, Wed., Sept. 30, 3:30 p.m., University Hall Atrium
ALBANY, N.Y. (September 23, 2009) -- Former presidential candidate and liberal icon George S. McGovern will visit the University at Albany, Sept. 30, 3:30 p.m. to discuss his latest book, Abraham Lincoln (New York: Henry Holt & Company, 2008).
Center for Technology in Government Releases Recommendations to New York State on IT GovernanceALBANY, N.Y. (September 23, 2009) -- The University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) has released a report outlining five recommendations targeted at building new capability for enterprise information technology investment decision-making for New York State.
UAlbany Works to Reduce Harmful Carbon Emissions on Nation’s Roadways and Across CampusALBANY, N.Y. (September 22, 2009) -- State University of New York Chancellor Nancy J. Zimpher joined University at Albany President George M. Philip today to announce two new campus environmental sustainability initiatives that aim to reduce harmful carbon emissions on the nation’s roadways and across campus.
