Study Shows Women’s Voice Attractiveness Varies Across the Menstrual Cycle
University at Albany-SUNY researchers conclude that women at their most fertile point sound more appealing
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 13, 2008) -- In an article published in Evolution and Human Behavior, researchers Nate Pipitone and Gordon Gallup conclude that a woman's voice can carry information that might be a factor in her sexual appeal.
SUNY Chancellor Announces 2007-08 Scholar Athlete Awards
Four University at Albany-SUNY students are honored
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 12, 2008) -- Interim SUNY Chancellor John B. Clark announced the recipients of the 2007-08 Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes a combination of academic excellence and outstanding athletic achievement.
Media Advisory: University at Albany-SUNY Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers
"Volunteer
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 9, 2008) -- Capital Region volunteers will be honored for their service to the community in programs featuring exhibitors from various area organizations at a wellness fair, lectures and workshops focused on volunteering.
Distinguished Cancer Researchers Arrive at UAlbany
Prostate cancer specialist Martin Tenniswood and breast cancer researcher JoEllen Welsh join faculty at School of Public Health, Gen*NY*Sis Center for Excellence in Cancer Genomics
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 7, 2008) -- Cancer researchers Martin Tenniswood and JoEllen Welsh have joined the University at Albany-SUNY from the University of Notre Dame as the Empire Innovations Professors of Biomedical Sciences.
Media Advisory: Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Performs Benefit Concert at UAlbany
Concert will commemorate 30th anniversary of the Institute for Mesoamerican Studies' Christopher DeCormier Scholarship
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 6, 2008) -- The University at Albany's Institute for Mesoamerican Studies will host a benefit concert "A Folk Song Celebration," featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary and the vocal ensemble group, Counterpoint.
Media Advisory: UAlbany "Going Green" on Campus Cleanup Day
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 5, 2008) -- Environmental sustainability is the theme of the UAlbany's annual Cleanup Day as nearly 550 faculty, staff and student volunteers "go green" by planting trees and sprucing up the grounds of the campus.
UAlbany Promotes Commitment to Sustainability by Signing Agreement
Interim President George M. Philip signs American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment as campus readies for annual Cleanup Day
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 5, 2008) -- University at Albany-SUNY Interim President George M. Philip today further demonstrated UAlbany's commitment to sustainability and to reducing its environmental impact by signing the Climate Commitment.
Media Advisory: UAlbany Promotes "Green" Campus by Signing Climate Commitment
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 2, 2008) -- Interim President George M. Philip will further demonstrate the University at Albany commitment to environmental sustainability by signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.
Donald Siegel Named Dean of UAlbany's School of Business
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 30, 2008) -- Interim President George M. Philip announced the appointment of Donald Siegel as dean of the University at Albany's School of Business.
UAlbany Alumni Receive Awards for Professional and Community Service
Alumni Association recognition ceremony slated for May 3, 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2008) -- The University at Albany Alumni Association announced its 2008 Award Winners, selected for excellence in service to their profession and community.
Media Advisory: First Amendment Subject of UAlbany Journalism Lecture
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2008) -- Lucy A. Dalglish, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, will give a lecture in defense of the First Amendment.
U.S. Rep. Michael McNulty Reflects on Life of Public Service at UAlbany's Annual Burton Lecture
Event is scheduled for April 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Page Hall
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2008) -- The Hon. Michael R. McNulty, U.S. Representative, will deliver the 24th Annual Burton Lecture at the University at Albany's Page Hall (downtown campus) on April 28.
Media Advisory: UAlbany Fountain Day: A Celebration of School Spirit
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 23, 2008) -- Fountain Day is one of the University at Albany's most treasured traditions, uniting the campus community in a rite of spring and school spirit.
UAlbany's College of Computing and Information Partners with Center for Economic Growth For Innovation Forums
Inaugural forum will be held April 23 at 4:45 p.m. at D'Ambra Auditorium
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 21, 2008) -- The University at Albany's College of Computing and Information (CCI) will form its first-ever partnership with the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) to launch a new series of Innovation Forums.
UAlbany Unveils "The World Within Reach"
New branding initiative highlights the University's unique qualities
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 14, 2008) – Today, the University at Albany launched its first-ever branding initiative with the theme, "The World Within Reach."
Media Advisory: UAlbany Launches First-Ever Branding Campaign
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 11, 2008) -- Distinguished UAlbany alumni, faculty, staff, students and invited guests will join together to launch the University's new brand.
UAlbany Students Showcase Research at Annual Conference
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 11, 2008) -- More than 50 University at Albany students will showcase their research on topics ranging from cloning to terrorism at the fifth annual Undergraduate Research Conference on April 13.
Former ABC News Correspondent George Strait Highlights Health Disparities Conference
Communications director for National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities will give keynote address on Wednesday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m.
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 10, 2008) -- Former ABC News chief medical correspondent George Stait will give the keynote lecture at the University at Albany Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities (CEMHD) Annual Address.
Demand for New Physicians Strong, According to the Center for Health Workforce Studies Report
Number of job offers, median starting incomes up for primary care physicians
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 9, 2008) – The job market for new physicians in New York is characterized by strong demand, according to a recent study from the Center for Health Workforce Studies at University at Albany's School of Public Health.
SUNY Chancellor Honors UAlbany Student Excellence
Awards presented to 275 students from 62 campuses
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 7, 2008) -- State University of New York Interim Chancellor John B. Clark has honored 275 college students from SUNY campuses throughout the state with the 2008 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.
UAlbany Graduate Programs Among Top 10 in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report
School of Social Welfare jumps to 12th, up seven places over previous ranking
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 4, 2008) -- Programs in the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy and College of Computing and Information (CCI) rank among the Top 10 in the nation.
CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding Lecture Highlights UAlbany's National Public Health Week
School of Public Health hosts variety of events April 7-13
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 2, 2008) -- Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will discuss "The Public Health Effects of Global Climate Change" at UAlbany's School of Public Health on April 7.
UAlbany Professor Studies the Economic Foundations of the Ancient City of Mayapan
National Science Foundation awards $255,000 for UAlbany professor's archaeological research
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 2, 2008) -- Marilyn Masson, director of the Institute for Mesoamerican Studies at the University at Albany, recently received a National Science Foundation grant of $255,000 to reconstruct the complex economy of Mayapan.
UAlbany Hosts "X Factors" Workshop on Climate Change and the Humanities
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 31, 2008) -- A diverse, international group of scholars will be on hand from April 4-6 as the University at Albany hosts the seminar, "X Factors: A Workshop on Climate Change and the Archive."
Experts Advisory: Expert on Autism Spectrum Disorders from the University at Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 31, 2008) -- University at Albany faculty expert covers several autism-related topics, including autism spectrum disorders, impact on families, symptoms, support and care, training and research.
U.N. Capital Development Fund Partners with SUNY Institutions to Expand Education on Microfinance
UAlbany Center for International Development, University at Buffalo and Levin Institute to work with UNCDF to deliver distance learning course to a broad audience
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 28, 2008) -- The University at Albany and two other SUNY institutions have partnered with the United Nations to expand a microfinance training program exploring how to provide financial services to low-income people.
Holocaust Expert Trachtenberg to Research Landmark Encyclopedia
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 27, 2008) – Assistant professor of Judaic studies Barry Trachtenberg has been awarded $6,000 by the National Endowment for the Humanities to research Di algemeyne entsiklopedye (The General Encyclopedia).
Symposium Showcases Best High School Science Students Statewide
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 27, 2008) -- More than 400 of New York State's highest performing high school students will participate in the 23rd Annual Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium March 31 and April 1.
UAlbany School of Public Health Student Named Asia21 Fellow
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 25, 2008) -- Kamiar Alaei, a doctoral student at the University at Albany's School of Public Health, was selected as a member of the 2008 Class of Asia21 fellows by the Asia Society.
Bell Named to Prestigious Institute of Medicine Committee on Health Effects in Vietnam Veterans
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 25, 2008) -- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Erin Bell has been appointed by the Institute of Medicine to serve on the Committee to Review the Health Effects in Vietnam Veterans of Exposure to Herbicides.
Small Business Development Center Hall of Fame Inducts New Members
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 21, 2008) -- The State University of New York's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) today announced the induction of three business owners into the New York Small Business Hall of Fame.
Top Allium Chemist Achieves 30 Years of NSF Funding at UAlbany
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 20, 2008) -- With a grant of $474,800, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has extended UAlbany Professor Eric Block’s chemistry research funding through 2011, marking 30 years of continuous NSF support.
Migration and Origins of Chimpanzees in Africa Focus of UAlbany Scientist's Research
National Science Foundation awards UAlbany scientist $317,000 to track chimpanzees in Nigeria and Cameroon
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 13, 2008) -- University at Albany Biological Sciences Professor Mary Katherine Gonder will study migration patterns and origins of chimpanzee populations in Africa with a grant from the National Science Foundation.
21st Annual President's Awards for Leadership
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 13, 2008) – Interim President George M. Philip announced today the recipients of the 2008 President's Award for Leadership.
Nobel Laureate in Economics Robert Engle Addresses University at Albany
Seminar on market volatility to be held Friday, March 7
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 6, 2008) -- Nobel Laureate in Economics Robert Engle, an expert on international market volatility and its impact on the U.S. economy, will speak at the University at Albany on March 7, 3:30 -5 p.m.
Distinguished Professor Joachim Frank Delivers Lecture on the Wondrous Ribosome
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 5, 2008) – University at Albany biologist Joachim Frank will deliver the Distinguished Professor lecture, "The Ribosome: Restless, Wondrous, Protein Factory in the Cell."
Hoff Appointed to Institute of Medicine Committee on Vaccine Development and Immunization
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 4, 2008) -- Timothy Hoff, of UAlbany's School of Public Health, has been appointed by the Institute of Medicine to serve on a committee which will make recommendations regarding the U.S. National Vaccine Plan.
New York State Writers Institute Names State Author and State Poet
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 3, 2008) - Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer presented Mary Gordon with the Edith Wharton Citation of Merit as State Author and Jean Valentine with the Walt Whitman Citation of Merit as State Poet.
Experts Advisory: Women's History Month Experts from the University at Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (March 3, 2008) -- University at Albany faculty experts cover feminist theory, women and the media, gender and crime, women writers and women in politics, mathematics and science for Women's History Month.
Media Advisory: New York State Writers Institute Names State Author and State Poet
Award ceremony will be held at The Capitol and laureates will read from their works on March 3
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 29, 2008) -- The New York State Writers Institute has announced the State Author and State Poet for 2008-2010.
Media Advisory: Filmmaker Aaron Matthews Presents Award Winning Documentary "The Paper"
Viewing will be followed by a discussion with the director
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 26, 2008) -- The University at Albany Journalism program will host Aaron Matthews and his film "The Paper," which premiered on the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens in December 2007.
UAlbany ODK Chapter Hosts 2008 Capital Region Leadership Conference
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 21, 2008) – The University at Albany Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) will host a seminar for Capital Region students on Sunday, February 24 to expand and strengthen their leadership and organizational skills.
Experts Advisory: Expert on the Political Changes in Cuba and Fidel Castro's Resignation
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 20, 2008) -- University at Albany professor Elise Andaya offers insight into the political changes in Cuba in the wake of Fidel Castro's resignation.
"The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works"
Becker, Dale Sign Their Latest Book
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 15, 2008) -- University at Albany professors and authors Wendy S. Becker and W. Mark Dale sign their latest book The Crime Scene: How Forensic Science Works.
Human Evolution Focus of UAlbany "Darwin Day" Lectures
Student-organized event celebrates Charles Darwin's scientific contributions
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 7, 2008) -- For the first time, the University at Albany will host "Darwin Day" activities on February 8 to celebrate evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin's impact on modern science and his upcoming birthday.
University at Albany Community Congratulates the New York Giants, 2008 Super Bowl Champions
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 5, 2008) -- The University at Albany community congratulates the N.Y. Giants on their monumental victory in Super Bowl XLII, arguably the greatest upset in Super Bowl history.
Sue Johanson Headlines UAlbany's Sexuality Week 2008
Series' 25th anniversary marked with feature exhibits, student discussions and activities
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 5, 2008) -- Renowned sex expert and Oxygen Network host Sue Johanson and nationally-acclaimed author Dr. Marty Klein will discuss current sexuality issues facing college-age students.
Mallia Named UAlbany's Director of Environmental Sustainability
ALBANY, N.Y. (February 1, 2008) -- Mary Ellen Mallia has been named the University at Albany's Director of Environmental Sustainability.
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