February 2013 NewsCenter Archive
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UAlbany Sexuality Month to Feature "PostSecret" Author and Multimedia Theater Performance
The University at Albany marks Sexuality Month in February with a presentation, reception and book-signing by “PostSecret” bestselling author Frank Warren, and a presentation of the multimedia “Women, Sex and Desire” by the Gesel Mason Performance Projects.
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Program Collaborates with Area Students to Strategize Solutions for Reducing Dropout Rate from Teen Pregnancy, Bullying
The Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program, an initiative of UAlbany's School of Social Welfare, hosts a Youth Summit at Albany High for at-risk students.
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UAlbany and SEFCU Team to Invest in Higher Education Opportunities for Capital Region Students
University at Albany President Robert J. Jones and SEFCU President and CEO Michael J. Castellana '84, '92 announce a $25K investment into higher education opportunities for area students.
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UAlbany’s Center for International Development Awarded $13.4 Million to Strengthen Legislative Development in West Africa
UAlbany's Center for International Development (SUNY/CID) has been awarded a $13.4 million grant to strengthen legislative development in Cote d'Ivoire. SUNY/CID will help the West African nation’s National Assembly improve its representational and oversight functions by implementing the Center’s "Legislative Strengthening Program." -
David L. Rousseau Named Dean of Rockefeller College at the University at Albany
University at Albany President Robert J. Jones announced the appointment of Professor David L. Rousseau, Ph.D. as dean of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. -
Energy Efficiency Projects at UAlbany Support Governor Cuomo's Build Smart NY Initiative
New energy efficiency projects at University at Albany, undertaken in collaboration with the New York Power Authority and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, will save the university approximately $704,000 in energy costs and eliminate more than 4,100 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. -
UAlbany Symposium Honors Life and Legacy of Abolitionist Harriet Tubman
The University at Albany will host Harriet Tubman: A Legacy of Resistance on March 8 and 9. -
UAlbany Implements Standardized Financial Aid Award Letter for Fall 2013
The University announces it will implement a standardized financial aid award letter for the 2013-14 academic year as part of the SUNY Smart Track™ campaign. The enhanced letter is part of UAlbany and SUNY's joint effort to expand transparency in college financing for its students.
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UAlbany and Weill Cornell Researchers Discuss Broad Impact of HIV-Testing Guideline Changes in New England Journal of Medicine
Erika G. Martin, assistant professor of public administration and policy at Rockefeller College and fellow at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, discusses proposed changes in HIV-Testing guidelines in an article in the March 7 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Biology Major Takes the Lead on the Track and in the Lab
University at Albany junior Kathryn Fanning knows about being on the fast track to success. The biology major holds the women’s one-mile and 1,000 meter track & field records at UAlbany, and she can now claim authorship of an article in a major international research journal.
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Men's and Women's Indoor Track Sets Sights on Added Post-Season Prowess
After capturing America East titles, the UAlbany Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field teams will compete in the ECAC/IC4A Championships at Boston University March 1-3. The Great Danes have previously won three IC4A titles.
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Michael J. Castellana Named Chairman, Member of the University Council at the University at Albany
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has appointed SEFCU President & CEO Michael J. Castellana as member and chairman of the University Council at the University at Albany. Castellana will serve through June 30, 2017.
