CWGCS News & Events

CWGCS strives to keep the University at Albany community and its constituencies informed of the latest project news and project-related events. Our News & Events section is designed to help you stay informed on issues related to women’s leadership and women’s political, economic and social advancement.

SAVE THE DATES!

• CWGCS' 35th Anniversary Celebtration
  The State Room
  Albany, NY
  Thursday, October 24, 2013
  6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Registration TBA


• NEW Leadership^TM New York
  Dessert Reception
  Interfaith House
  University at Albany
  Tuesday, June 3, 2013
  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Register to attend


• 2013 Fellowship on Women & Public Policy Graduation
  Assembly Hall
  University at Albany
  Friday, June 28, 2013
  4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  Registration TBA May 27, 2013

CWGCS would like to thank our generous sponsors and partners for their support during the 2012-13 year.

CWGCS In The News

• An article in the Huffington Post by Mary Olushoga, 2009 Graduate of the Fellowship on Women in Government & Public Policy
• CWGCS Appointed Policy Makers report cited by Mitt Romney in presidential debate on October 16, 2012
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  • "Dina Refki Discusses Mitt Romney's Citing of CWGCS Report During His Town Hall Debate with Barack Obama", Rockefeller College news
  • Dina Refki Interview, YNN
  • "UAlbany researcher questions Romney claim", WNYT article
  • "SUNY Albany gets moment in presidential spotlight", WSJ article
  • "The story behind Mitt Romney's 'binders full of women'", Boston Globe article
  • "Report: Romney's 'binders full of women' story not true", The Raw Story article
  • "As Governor, Romney's Eagerness to Hire Women Faded", The Caucus Blog, NY Times
  • "Romney Name-Drops UAlbany, Sorta", YNN Article


• Judith Saidel, Ph.D. Senior Research Associate and Former CWGCS Director, has been appointed to a Vincent O'Leary Professorship for 2012-2015. The award recognizes the important experiences and valuable contributions that individual professors make, and provides an opportunity for the university to continue to benefit from their services. As an O'Leary Professor, Judith will continue to conduct research, advise doctoral students,, and will help Rockefeller College expand and strengthen its concentration in nonprofit management and leadership. Congratulations Judith!