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Erika Martin on Health Reform's Uncertain Impact on HIV Patients – PBS Newshour, 6/3/13

In 2014, many HIV patients who receive medication through state-based drug assistance programs will be shifted to other forms of health coverage. It's an uncertain time for most HIV patients in the United States. A full two-thirds of them rely on government-subsidized health insurance -- or else have none -- and the health care reform law is about to shake things up. Starting in 2014, when the major provisions of the law kick in, many of the HIV-positive patients who currently receive medication through state-based AIDS Drug Assistance Programs will be shifted onto the Medicaid rolls; others will receive subsidized coverage through their state's health insurance exchange. Read the full article.

Memorial Service for Professor Holly Sims Planned for June 24 in
Milne Hall

With great sadness, friends, colleagues, and students at Rockefeller College and the University at Albany noted the passing of Professor Holly Sims who died suddenly on May 5. Read the newsbrief.

Arbetter and Soares Deliver Commencement Addresses at Rockefeller Ceremonies

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy will honor the Class of 2013 at its annual graduate and undergraduate recognition ceremonies on May 18 and 19 at Page Hall on the downtown campus of the University at Albany. Read the newsbrief.

Rockefeller Honors Seven at Annual Alumni Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany will honor seven distinguished individuals for their exemplary service to the public and to the College at its Annual Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Friday evening, May 17 at the New York State Museum in Albany, New York. The Alumni Awards are presented for achievement in the areas of political science, public administration, leadership, and continuing professional development.
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Rockefeller Senior's Reign as Tulip Queen Comes to End but Strong Commitment to Service Continues — TU, 5/8/13

Emily Finnegan is a 21-year-old force of nature. The sprightly New York State Assembly intern is nearing the end of her reign as Albany's 64th Tulip Queen. She will celebrate her 22nd birthday and graduate from the University at Albany with a double major in political science and globalization studies after this weekend's Tulip Festival. Read the full article.

UAlbany's Nonprofit Series Draws Attendees from 87 Community Organizations

Nearly 150 professionals from 87 Capital Region community-based organizations were on hand Friday, April 12 as the University at Albany launched "Emerging Issues in the Nonprofit Sector," a new professional development series designed to address the critical needs of the local nonprofit community. A collaboration among Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, the School of Social Welfare, and the School of Public Health, the series will explore topics identified by nonprofit leaders and their staffs as having particular importance to the operation of a nonprofit organization.
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Rockefeller Students Participate in SUNY Model EU in New York City

A group of eleven Rockefeller College students participated in the 2013 SUNY Model European Union (SUNYMEU) at the SUNY Global Center in New York City from April 12-14. The exercise, the largest and oldest Model EU in the United States, drew over 150 students from universities in New York State, Iowa, France, Turkey, Belgium, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Advising the Rockefeller contingent was Research Professor and former U.N. official Mark Baskin. Read the newsbrief.

Congress Comes to Campus: Former U.S. Representatives Meet with Students

Former U.S. Representatives George Hochbrueckner (D-NY) and Sue Kelly (R-NY) visited the University at Albany campus April 8-9 as part of Congress to Campus, an initiative of the United States Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) and the Stennis Center for Public Service. Associate Dean Anne Hildreth introduces Representatives Hochbrueckner and Kelly The Congress to Campus program sends a bipartisan pair of former U.S. representatives to college campuses for two-day visits during which the duo addresses classes, holds forums, and meets informally with students. Read the newsbrief.

Rockefeller Welcomes Cybersecurity Experts for Student Chat

On Tuesday morning, April 30th from 10:30am to noon in Milne 215, Rockefeller College presents an informal chat with cybersecuity experts from the Center for Internet Security (CIS). The Center, located in nearby East Greenbush, works to enhance the security readiness and response of public and private sector entities with a commitment to excellence through collaboration. Our guest speakers for the morning are Richard J. Licht, executive director of the Integrated Intelligence Center at CIS, and Stacey A. Wright, senior cyber analyst. Read the newsbrief.

Senate, Assembly Internships a Capital Experience for University at Albany Students

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 8, 2013) – The University at Albany's legislative program serves as a major pipeline for students wishing to gain practical internship experience in the New York State Assembly and Senate. According to representatives at the Assembly Intern Committee, UAlbany sent more students this spring than any other university or college, which resulted in a record number of acceptances to internships in the New York State Assembly. Read the newsbrief.

Rockefeller College Co-sponsors SAPA 2013 Public Service Excellence Award

The State Academy for Public Administration's (SAPA) 2013 Public Service Excellence Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Milne Hall, Room 200 at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy on the downtown campus of the University at Albany. Read the newsbrief.