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UAlbany celebrates the annual Spring Stomp game with a 21-7 victory over America East conference rival Binghamton. With the win, the Great Danes advanced to the 2014 America East Lacrosse Championship and will face Stony Brook this Thursday 5/1 at 7:30 pm.
Paul Miller
University at Albany President Robert Jones chats with students helping in the annual spring Campus Clean-up Day.
Mark Schmidt
Art students get expert guidance from instructor Roger Bisbing in pouring molten bronze into plaster molds at the Boor Sculpture Studio at the University at Albany's Main Campus.
UAlbany's Tynelle Taylor-Chase extends her lead on her way to winning the Women's Intermediate Hurdles at Saturday's UAlbany Spring Classic. The international field included over twenty teams in the event's 30th year.
Bill Ziskin
There are many opportunities for students to do meaningful research at the University at Albany.
Rockefeller College Alumni David Van Slyke (Ph.D. ' 99), speaks to UAlbany students as part of the Rockefeller Roundtable Series. The Rockefeller Roundtable is a bi-annual speaker series featuring a distinguished academic alumnus. The series provides recognition to Rockefeller College alumni who have distinguished themselves and their alma mater through achievement and professional accomplishments in academia, and provides a forum f or interaction with current PhD students.
Playing in their fourth doubleheader since Sunday, the University at Albany softball team took the first two games in a three-game set against conference opponent Hartford on Saturday. The Danes (18-9, 7-3) won the first game over the Hawks (7-20, 1-7) 7-0, and won the second game 11-1 in six innings.
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Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy alumni, Stephanie Amann '06 and David Rozen '07, meet for a chat with undergraduate students in the UAlbany Campus Center.
UAlbany Physics Professor, Keith Earle, explains a scientific principle to members of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Collaborating with Ms. Sinopoli in exploring the interplay of dance and physics, their work together will be spotlighted with public performances later this month in the Performing Arts Center.
Gary Gold
UAlbany's Brian Bullard collects a base hit during Sunday's game with UMass-Lowell. The Great Danes won the rubber game of the weekend series 3-2.
Sara Katzoff (far right) of WAM Theatre teaches physical theatre to students in an Acting I class which regularly takes place in the dance studio at the Performing Arts Center.
UAlbany students selected by audition rehearse alongside actors from WAM (Women's Action Movement) Theatre, based in the Capital Region and Berkshires, in the Performing Arts Center's Arena Theatre for an upcoming staged reading of the new play, Everywoman, by UAlbany Professor and playwright Carolyn Yalkut (English Department). The production directed by Sara Katzoffon (WAM) will be performed on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 7:30pm.
University at Albany women's lacrosse earned its first league win on Saturday afternoon, a dominating 22-2 performance against Binghamton. Senior Allie Phelan and freshman Dakotah Savitcheff led the Great Danes with five goals each.
The Great Dane Project is an initiative designed to celebrate UAlbany pride by converting 4 foot tall, 60 lb. fiberglass Great Danes into unique works of art that reflect the spirit of the University at Albany community. Nineteen Great Dane statues have been graciously donated by University Auxiliary Services with eighteen Great Danes "adopted" by various campus entities. The nineteenth was reserved as the "Community Dane" in honor of our 19th President, Robert J. Jones and all presently on display in the Science Library Atrium.
The University at Albany Bookstore is a convenient and vital source for text books, supplies and UAlbany clothing.
The University at Albany Campus Center is a hub for students back from spring break.
The architectural elements of the Science Library lobby combine with light from it's windows to provide a striking visual effect.
While students are on break and away from campus, the UAlbany custodial staff has a chance to catch up on needed detailing of the facilities.
University at Albany women's lacrosse (5-0) posted a 17-10 win against Cornell (4-2) at John Fallon Field on Sunday afternoon.
University at Albany junior, Casey Wittchen, autographs a copy of her just released book, "Behind Locked Doors", to present to the University at Albany Library. The Mechanicville native, a UAlbany business major, already has written nine other books and has many more planned.
Coming into the season, the UAlbany women's basketball team had a motto: A three-peat is earned, not given. That message proved true on Monday, as the Great Danes took down Stony Brook 70-46 at the SEFCU Arena for its third-straight America East title.
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University at Albany men's basketball took the lead early and never gave it up in a rematch of the 2013 America East title game, downing Vermont 67-58 at SEFCU Arena in the league semifinals thereby assuring a slot in the upcoming America East Championship.
At an evening reception for NYC area UAlbany alumni, held at the Hearst Tower in Manhattan, guests and former graduates are reflected through a window overlooking Manhattan.
The University at Albany's Campus Center affords students plenty of options for a full breakfast or a quick jump-start before class.
UAlbany junior guard Sarah Royals drives hard to the basket in Saturday's game versus Stony Brook at SEFCU Arena. The America East Champion Great Danes lost a 66-56 decision, snapping their record setting win streak at 38 games.
Not really! Just lighting fixtures and architectural columns in the Lecture Center hallway photographed at an unusual angle.
UAlbany seniors and art majors, Julia Fox and Daviana Angus get some face-time with visiting Minnesota artist, Lamar Peterson. Peterson's work is currently on display in the Art Museum until April 5th as part of a University Diversity Transformation Grant.
The UAlbany Dining Halls are a good place for students to meet before heading out to class.
The University at Albany's new Business School building's front windows reflect both interior student activity and the campus exterior.
The University at Albany Campus Center is bustling with students between classes.
In a wild contest featuring 12 lead changes and eight locked scores, the University at Albany women's basketball team pulled out the nail-biter over the hosting University of Maine Black Bears, 58-56, Sunday afternoon. The win marked the Great Danes' ninth straight win in the series with Maine, 14th consecutive victory this season, and 36th straight America East conference victory, dating back to January 2012, which is tied for the longest active streak in Division I.
The second snowstorm of the month blankets the UAlbany Main Campus.
The University at Albany Campus Center provides a wide selection of vending options for students to get full meals or a quick snack between classes.
In Friday evening's "Pink Out" at the SEFCU Arena, the UAlbany Great Danes Women's Basketball team took down Hartford 90-68 for their 12th consecutive win. The "Pink Out" highlights the need to raise awareness of breast cancer and fans were encouraged to wear pink with the first 250 fans receiving free pink t-shirts.
Illuminated with both natural and artificial light, architectural elements of University Hall and the Podium provide an abstract medley of linear form and muted color.
The University at Albany's many libraries offer students excellent resources for study.
The University at Albany Campus Center offers relaxation for students between classes and evenings in addition to a wide range of dining options.
The University at Albany RNA Institute recently hosted an outreach workshop, co-sponsored by Sigma-Aldrich, with the goal of mentoring and training the next generation of RNA scientists in state-of-the-art research technologies. Students from many colleges and universities traveled to the University at Albany to gain this exposure and instruction.
At the opening of last night's UAlbany Men's Basketball game against Stony Brook at the SEFCU Arena, players display the Australian flag in observance of Australia Day. Australia Day is on January 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson, now part of Sydney, in 1788. At game's end, the Great Danes handed Stony Brook its First League Loss in America East Semifinal Rematch, 77-67.
Just three weeks shy of his 99th birthday, pianist Frank Glazer rehearses in the Performing Arts Center for a Tuesday evening concert in the PAC Recital Hall at 7:30pm when he will play a program of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel and Chopin. The former long-time professor at the Eastman School of Music and current artist-in-residence at Bates College has had a distinguished international career that began in the 1920s.
The University at Albany's Rockefeller College Alumni-Student Jeopardy Challenge Champions for the second year in a row are Team Schadenfreud (L to R: Jayson Kratoville, BA 10, MPA '11, Cyndi Mellen, BA 10, MPA '12, Ben Spear, BA 10, MPA '12, and Brian Peter, BA 10, MPA '11). The Jeopardy Challenge kicks off the spring 2014 semester for our students and will give them a chance to chat with our outstanding alumni in an informal setting.
Local elementary and middle school students line up to kick footballs into an inflatable containment cage at UAlbany's 8th Annual Commitment to Education Day. The University at Albany women's basketball program hosted the event for area schools, sponsored by SEFCU and CDPHP, including a game against the University of New Hampshire in a key America East Conference contest. The Lady Danes routed UNH 88-47.
The UAlbany Lecture Center Hallways are filled as students find their way to class during the opening day of the Spring 2014 session.
A UAlbany student takes advantage of some quiet time to have a meal between classes.
UAlbany graduate student, Shabana Hoosein (M.S. / Ecology & Evolutionary Biology), checks out blooming plants in the Biology Department's greenhouse.
UAlbany Head Football Coach Bob Ford who turned 76 this past year, serves up pieces of cake to his team at a surprise birthday celebration after practice. Forty-three years, 436 games, and 255 varsity wins later, Ford, the longest active tenured coach in all of college football, has announced that he will coach his final season in 2013.
Students at UAlbany share ideas and experience in their research.
The UAlbany Indian Student Organization and Albany State Indian Alliance co-hosted the first ever on-campus Holi celebrations this past weekend at the Interfaith Center. Holi (the festival of colors) is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Indian festivals with the use of powdered pigments and is the celebration of the arrival of spring and happiness.
The University at Albany's Science Library affords students many locations for undistracted study time.
Architectural details greet students at every turn on the Uptown Campus.
A UAlbany biology student utilizes up-to-date equipment in furthering his research.
The Great Dane Project is an initiative designed to celebrate our University pride by converting nineteen 4 foot tall, 60 lb. fiberglass Great Danes, graciously donated by University Auxiliary Services, into unique works of art that reflect the spirit of the University at Albany community. All Great Danes sculptures are available for viewing for the remainder of the semester in the Science Library and will find permanent homes at both the uptown and downtown campuses after the spring semester.
Jaye Goosby Smith
UAlbany students are involved in important research utilizing technologically advanced techniques across many scientific disciplines.
An Albany High School student participates in Adjunct Professor Ward Dales' Movement Class as part of the University in the High School Program at the University at Albany's Performing Arts Center.
The newly renovated University at Albany Campus Center fountain is awash in colored light at night.
A UAlbany art student works on his project in a sculpture class at the Boor Sculpture Studio.
UAlbany biology Professor George Robinson waters orchids in bloom in the greenhouse on the Uptown Campus.
UAlbany students negotiate a snowy podium just before the Holidays.
Junior forward Sam Rowley recorded his sixth career double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds), and his second this season, but it wasn't enough for the UAlbany Great Danes, as they fell 69-60 to Colgate at SEFCU Arena on Saturday night.
The new UAlbany Business School building on the Main Campus positively glows at dusk.
The University at Albany's College of Computing and Information hosts its sixth Junior FIRST Lego League Expo, where faculty, staff, students, and community volunteers participate with teams of 6 to 9 year old girls and boys from area schools and community groups to develop Lego-based projects around the natural disasters and emergency response: "Disaster Blaster."
The University at Albany celebrates Winter Commencement 2013 with over 1000 students earning their degrees at the afternoon ceremony in the SEFCU Arena. UAlbany President Robert J. Jones gave the welcome and keynote address before a packed house.
Master Jiang Jianye demonstrates Chinese Martial Arts during an evening celebration of Chinese culture and food as part of the Confucius Institute Inauguration day's events sponsored in part by the Department of East Asian Studies and the Office of International Education at the University at Albany.
UAlbany's partnership with University Auxiliary Services and Sodexo provide a variety of healthy food choices on each of the three campuses.
UAlbany students resume classes after Thanksgiving break.
The University at Albany's Science Library affords students many locations for undistracted studytime.
A recent view of the University at Albany Podium from Dutch Quad with a full moon.
Liz Lauenstein
UAlbany Rockefeller College alumna Christine Hmiel, Director of Development for Habitat For Humanity / Albany, NY (far right), leads a tour of the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood on Albany's near north side. The neighborhood is slated for an affordable housing project spearheaded by Habitat For Humanity with initial planning assistance from the University at Albany Geography & Planning faculty and students.
UAlbany's Omar Osbourne gains some hard earned yards in Saturday's battle with the University of New Hampshire. The Great Danes lost a 37-20 decision in Coach Bob Ford's final home game.
UAlbany students and members of Delta Delta Sigma sorority, Chelsea Waters and Lindsey Rogers, tape paper hearts to the walls of the Campus Center in recognition of donations to the American Heart Association.
The University at Albany commemorates Veteran's Day with a ceremony at Collins Circle on the Main Campus.
Gina Muscato
Congressman Paul Tonko meets with UAlbany School of Social Welfare graduate students participating in the NYS Navigatior Program funded by a grant through the Community Service Society of New York. These graduate students help guide individuals, families and businesses with enrollment in a health plan through the NY State of Health Program which is a health insurance marketplace where consumers and businesses can shop for insurance, compare prices and benefits, and enroll into health coverage.
Teams of UAlbany students pick up trash in the Pine Hills section of Albany recently during an annual clean up effort by students to promote good relations with their neighbors. The Pine Hills neighborhood has a large ratio of student housing to permanent residents.
courtesy of Office of Personal Safety and Off Campus Affairs
President Robert Jones is presented with an America East championship ring by UAlbany's Women's Basketball team. The Great Danes, led by Head Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, earned an appearance in last year's NCAA tournament and will tip off their season on November 8th against Siena.
The University at Albany Bookstore, located in the Campus Center, has a wide variety of UAlbany and Great Dane apparel and other products to show pride and loyalty to the University.
Chef Maria Nogueira de Paula Eduardo of Brazil serves up some tasty Brazilian dishes to UAlbany students in the Colonial Quad Dining Hall as part of a UAS sponsored "Global Chef" program featuring expert visiting chefs from other countries.
Iranian-born dance artist and transformational teacher, Banafsheh communicates the universal message of Sufi mysticism in a choreographed dance performance at the University at Albany Performing Arts Center as part of a week-long conference on the impact of Women of the Middle East organized by UAlbany's Global Institute for Health and Human Rights.
Renowned musician Tara Kamangar performs in UAlbany's Recital Hall as part of a weeklong conference highlighting the cultural roles of Middle Eastern women. The conference is organized by UAlbany's Global Institute for Health and Human Rights.
Bill Pyke
Beautiful fall weather brought out a huge turnout for Homecoming Weekend at the University at Albany. Despite the UAlbany's loss to Towson University in Saturday's football game, UAlbany alumni jammed the new stadium in support of the Great Danes.
Lisa Lillien '87, the New York Times best-selling author and the creator of the Hungry Girl brand, kicked off the University at Albany Homecoming and Family Weekend at the Reaching Higher, Achieving More Luncheon held in UAlbany's Campus Center Ballroom.
A video still from A Tisket, A Tasket, a commissioned work by artist Kate Gilmore. Opening at the University Art Museum, Friday at 5 pm.
Courtesy of the Artist
Visitors and students alike enjoy the fall colors at the University at Albany.
His Majesty Benjamin Ikenchuku, right, of the Kingdom of Agbor, Nigeria, and University at Albany President Robert J. Jones shake hands as they embark on discussions and a tour of the University. UAlbany students, from Nigeria, Kenneth Aduba and Itonisiyinowaji (Ito) Egopija, look on.
In front of a sell-out crowd of 25,201 at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., the Great Danes football team fell 40-13 to the hosting James Madison University Dukes Saturday afternoon in CAA play.
University at Albany President Robert Jones and Kansai Gaidai University President Yoshitaka Tanimoto sign Letters of Agreement reaffirming the on-going exchange program between the two schools. The visiting Japanese delegation including President Tanimoto also attended the Inauguration of President Jones as the 19th President of the University at Albany.
The University at Albany celebrates the grand opening of it's new Gender Sexuality Resource Center located in the Campus Center.
UAlbany's Amanda Dolan scores against Binghamton during Sunday night's volleyball match. The Great Danes swept the Bearcats 3-0.
The University at Albany Student Association's World Within Reach Speakers Series featured senior advisor to President Barack Obama David Axelrod, Obama campaign manager David Plouffe and speechwriter Jon Favreau for a look "Inside the Obama Campaign" in the SEFCU Arena. The lecture was held in conjunction with "Celebrate and Advance," a weeklong series of events culminating in the inauguration of Robert J. Jones as the 19th president of UAlbany.
University at Albany students sample a variety of food and activities at the Celebration of Spirit, Pride and Community as one the week's events leading to the inauguration of President Jones.
Student volunteers from various majors and disciplines at the University at Albany visit Hackett Middle School to participate in "A Taste of College" readiness workshops. Meant to give young students inspiration as part of the Albany Promise Cradle-to-Career Partnership, a cross-sector initiative that brings together community partners to improve the academic outcomes of students from the neighborhoods of West Hill, Arbor Hill, and the South End of Albany, our students provided entertaining and informative hands-on workshops in science, health, and art to name a few.
Award winning Broadway star and University at Albany alumna, Carolee Carmello '83 sings a duet with her father (also an alumnus of the University) on stage during "An Evening with Carolee Carmello" in the UAlbany Performing Arts Center. Carmello's performance is part of the ongoing Inauguration Week Events culminating with the Inauguration Ceremony of UAlbany's new president, Dr. Robert Jones.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughters, Nontombi and Thandeka, participate in an informal conversation with UAlbany President Robert Jones on various topics from Apartheid in South Africa to global race relations at Page Hall on the Downtown Campus. This event, open to the public, was part of the President's Inaugural Week events at the University at Albany.
Members of UAlbany's Tae Kwon Do group show their skills at the annual Student Association Block Party. SA provides support for more than 200 student groups and organizations on campus.
UAlbany Head Football Coach Bob Ford who turned 76 this month, serves up pieces of cake to his team at a surprise birthday celebration after practice. Forty-three years, 436 games, and 255 varsity wins later, Ford, the longest active tenured coach in all of college football, has announced that he will coach his final season in 2013.
Young UAlbany fans enjoyed the tailgating scene prior to the grand opening of Bob Ford Field on Saturday. The Great Danes suffered a tough 19-13 overtime loss to the Rams of the University of Rhode Island.
Students show their school spirit at the opening Pep Rally at Bob Ford Field.
Students peruse the many study abroad opportunities at the UAlbany Study Abroad Fair sponsored by the Office of International Education, Study Abroad & Exchanges. Representatives from other SUNY campus were present as well.
UAlbany's Omar Osbourne picks his way through the Colgate defense during Saturday night's game at Andy Kerr Stadium in Hamilton, NY. Osbourne rushed for 252 yards in the Great Danes' 37-34 victory over the Raiders.
With the start of the Fall Semester, the University at Albany's campuses are busy with student activity.
University at Albany President Robert Jones greets students in the Campus Center during the "Taste of UAlbany" co-sponsored by University Auxiliary Services and Sodexo to showcase for students, staff and faculty a broad sampling of the concession offerings at the UAlbany Food Court.
Three University at Albany freshmen, Michael Lazore, Akeela Makshood, and Nicholas Simons, won this year's Explore UAlbany raffle drawing. Thanks to a generous donation from SEFCU, each received a University at Albany Bookstore gift certificate for $500 to cover the cost of their textbooks this semester. The drawing, held on August 25th, was open to incoming freshmen and transfer students who attended an Explore UAlbany lecture on Friday, August 23rd as part of the Great Dane Beginnings Opening Weekend.
Our Welcome Candlelighting Ceremony symbolizes the beginning of an incoming student's collegiate career. Faculty, staff and representatives from the current sophomore, junior, and senior class attend and participate in the event to welcome all incoming students.
New and returning students move into residence halls during Move-In Day at the University at Albany this week.
The University at Albany Great Danes football practice has been in full swing before the start of classes.
The Entry Plaza and University Hall viewed from the new School of Business Building on the UAlbany Main Campus.
Cecilia Lauenstein
Students at the University at Albany have many locations within the Campus Center to meet friends or just find a quiet spot to study for an upcoming class.
The UAlbany Women's Soccer Team scrimmages during their pre-season training exercises at the Main Campus athletic fields. Their first match is against Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, Florida on August 23rd.
One of UAlbany's green spaces provide a welcome social area during the warm weather.
As Summer Sessions wind down at UAlbany, the Academic Podium is a popular spot for students to congregate.
The Academic Podium is a popular meeting place for friends to catch up with one another. (file image)
The spiral staircase of the Science Library is just one of the many distinctive architectural details on campus.
Research continues at the RNA Institute during the summer months.
The Science Library courtyard provides a congenial environment for friends to gather.
Summertime is a great opportunity for prospective students to tour the UAlbany campus.
UAlbany students take advantage of the many green areas around campus for recreational activities.
Students utilize the UAlbany Entry Plaza and fountain area as a great place to meet and socialize.
The UAlbany Campus Center provides quiet study areas for Summer Session students.
UAlbany students have access to a wide variety of food venues and meal plans at the University at Albany.
Summer orientation brings families and students together before new freshman start classes in the fall.
Summer Orientation at the University at Albany provides new students an opportunity to build lasting friendships.
Summer Orientation begins at UAlbany with the first session reaching a successful conclusion this week.
Freshman Orientation gets off and running at the University at Albany's main campus.
University at Albany grad student, Jason Kibby (M.S.I.S.), gets expert instruction in preservation techniques from Collections Conservator Ann Kearney in the Science Library on UAlbany's main campus.
A delegation from Kenya's Devolution Study headed by Mr. Kinuthia Wamwangi Mwangi (Chairman, Transition Authority), Prof. Nyokabi Kamau (Director, Paliamentary Studies and Training) and Dr. Jane Munga (Cooridinator, Centre for Devolution Studies) hold an informal chat session with UAlbany students Katie DePalma, Ashley Davis-Alteri and Martin Robinson at UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government.
Summer youth sports kick into high gear as construction crews put the finishing touches on UAlbany's new multi-purpose athletics facility scheduled to open Fall 2013.
The University Dance Council is just one of the many amazing student groups at UAlbany. (file photo)
Along with distinctive architecture, UAlbany's campus features beautiful landscapes and courtyards.
A student enjoys one of the many quiet places on campus to study and reflect.
Senior Research Scientist, Maria Basanta Sanchez, utilizes the newest generation of tools and technology at the University at Albany's RNA Research Institute.
NYS Assemblywoman and UAlbany alumna, the Hon. Vanessa Gibson chats with current UAlbany students at a breakfast event for alumni in the NYS Legislature held at the Ft. Orange Club in Albany.
Although limited services during the summer months, the UAlbany Campus Center remains a focal point for Summer Sessions students.
A UAlbany student pauses before class to enjoy some early morning sunshine on the Main Campus Podium.
UAlbany Grad Assistant, Jeremy Grunstra, helps Office of Sustainability Project Assistant, Mary Leciejewski, load student donated items as part to the University's "Give and Go Program". In its fifth year, this program strives to divert items from the landfill by collecting gently used yet unwanted items from students as they move out of the dorms and finding these materials a new home via Trinity Alliance, an Albany organization that provides services to the area community.
UAlbany students enjoy summertime on campus.
The UAlbany main campus is alive with students during the summer months.
Research assistant Ann Christin-Gaupel gets expert instruction from project manager Qishan Lin in using a new mass spectrometer in the Functional Genomics Lab on the UAlbany East Campus.
UAlbany's Stephen Carey delivers a pitch to Binghamton's David Schanz in the final game of the regular season.
Outgoing UAlbany Student Association President Arthur Rushforth passes the ceremonial University Torch to Junior Class Representative and recipient of Presidential Award for Community Service, Minerve Delille, at the University at Albany's Candle-lighting Ceremony during Commencement Weekend.
For some families the UAlbany Commencement is the first time a family member is graduated from an institution of higher learning.
Masters and Doctoral students salute their families in UAlbany's Graduate Commencement Ceremony in the traditional gesture of thanks for those that have supported them throughout their educational pursuits.
Inclement weather couldn't hold back the exuberance of UAlbany Gradutes at the Undergraduate Commencement this past weekend.
UAlbany R.O.T.C. Cadets James Ciccarello, Daniel Gordon and Tyler Peck are sworn in as Second Lieutenants in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony held on the UAlbany Downtown Campus.
Natasha Mercedes-a freshman business major from Bronx, NY-pauses to view the chairs set up for her fellow students who will be attending the University at Albany Commencement this coming weekend.
A UAlbany student takes advantage of early sunshine on a brisk spring morning to prepare for the day during finals week.
UAlbany R.O.T.C. cadets participate in a run around the Campus perimeter. Comprising the Mohawk Battalion, cadets from UAlbany, RPI, Union and Hudson Valley Community College run the three mile loop around the Main Campus.
Jason Kersch
With classes having ended for the semester, UAlbany students hit the books...or laptops...to study for upcoming finals.
Members of the UAlbany Great Danes Track and Field Teams helped to officially break ground on a brand new venue that will allow the teams to host meets in the 2014 season.
UAlbany student Umaru Barrie receives congratulations from Dr. Robert J. Jones during the 2013 President's Awards for Exemplary Community Engagement.
Other awardees included: Albany SNUG, Center for Excellence in Aging and Community Wellness, Center for Humanities, Arts and Technosciences (CHATS), Committee on University & Community Relations, G3: Going Green Globally, Service Outcomes Action Research (SOAR), Small Enterprise Economic Development (SEED), and the Women's Health Project.
M.F.A. candidate, Melissa Sarris, makes final adjustments on one of her pieces in the M.F.A. Graduate Thesis Show presently on exhibit in the University at Albany Art Museum through May 19th.
UAlbany senior Karishma Persaud (Biology) escapes the bustle of the Podium for some quiet study time in the Azalea Garden.
UAlbany students take advantage of a brilliantly sunny weekend with mild temperatures to enjoy some free time on the lawn at Collins Circle.
.....or life imitating art? M.F.A. student Angela Heisch, wearing a dress that seems to be an extension of her creative aesthetic, works on a charcoal drawing in the Fine Arts Building at UAlbany.
Lambda Pi Chi sorority hosts the "Pie a Pi Chi" to raise funds for "Keep a Child Alive Fund" on the UAlbany Main Campus. For a donation to the cause which provides support for children and families with HIV/AIDS, students got to "face-pie" one of the sorority sisters.
UAlbany students participate in Campus Clean-up Day to spruce up the campus after a long winter.
Sumo wrestling was a big hit as part of COM465's Give Life campaign to increase registrations for organ and tissue donation. The Give Life Fair on the UAlbany main campus was part of a campaign developed by the Communication Campaign Practicum class for its client, the Center for Organ and Tissue Donation.
UAlbany's Malachi Lawrence breaks away from a defender in Saturday's annual Spring Game at University Field. The Great Danes' offense defeated the defense 45-41.
Delegations from both Afghanistan and Mongolia pose with UAlbany President Robert Jones, School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson and Stephanie Wacholder while attending the President's Business Leaders Breakfast on the main campus.
Students enjoy the warm weather and a friendly game a volleyball near Dutch Quad.
Danielle Dietrich
UAlbany's Ty Thompson looks to score against UMBC in Friday night's lacrosse game at John Fallon Field. Thompson scored eight goals, including the 100th of his career, as the Great Danes prevailed 16-10.
The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC) at the University at Albany sponsors the "Olympiada of Spoken Russian" bringing in area high school students competing for gold, silver or bronze medals for demonstrating proficiency at their level of study. Olympiada contests in the United States have provided a forum for successive generations of US high school students of Russian to demonstrate excellence in Russian language and is in its 17th year at UAlbany.
UAlbany's Greg Muller rounds third base during the Great Danes' 23-8 victory over the University of Hartford in the first game of a double header on Saturday.
Sociology major Erica Elston, a junior at UAlbany, samples excercise equipment during the Earth and Wellness Day Fair held in the Campus Center.
UAlbany senior, Brittany Groth, takes advantage of mild temperatures, sunshine and blooming crocuses to walk the Purple Path on the main campus.
The UAlbany Bookstore is a busy place located in the Campus Center.
Participants in UAlbany's annual Relay for Life event settle in for the long haul in SEFCU Arena as they raise funds and awareness to fight cancer.
UAlbany freshman, Maggie Cocks, eyes a fly ball in yesterday's win over Stony Brook as part of a three game series for the Great Danes softball team.
Confetti rains down over UAlbany faculty, staff, students, alumni and fans as they celebrate the accomplishments of the 2012-13 men's and women's basketball teams.
For the first time in SUNY Division I Basketball history, both teams won their respective Conference championships and earned appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
UAlbany students decorate t-shirts to be hung clothesline-style on campus to commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month sponsored by the Counseling Center.
Heidi Wright
Former Congressional Representatives Sue Kelly and George Hochbrueckner visit with students in Professor Anne Hildreth's political science class as part of a program called "Congress to Campus" supported by the US Association of Former Members of Congress.
Members of UAlbany Hillel recite the names of Holocaust victims during Holocaust Remembrance Day on the Uptown Campus.
The UAlbany Campus Center on the Uptown Campus is a gathering place for students at all times during the day.
The UAlbany Campus Center provides quiet places for some last minute study or just simply relaxation for students of all ages.
A UAlbany art student makes some rough sketches before developing into a finished concept during an art class in the Fine Arts Building on the Main Campus.
UAlbany's Kelly Costello executes a dramatic dive for home plate during the first game of a double header on Friday. The Great Danes won the game 1-0 with Brittany MacFawn's delivering a dominant pitching performance.
Research assistant, Kimberly Harris, works with molecular RNA models at the RNA Institute in the Life Sciences Building on the UAlbany Main Campus.
Members of UAlbany's Fuerza Latina, perform Latin dancing at a welcoming reception for President Jones hosted by the Black Faculty and Staff Association along with Alianza Latina.
Many of UAlbany's smaller classes provide an excellent environment for problem-solving and the sharing of ideas.
With Spring Break over, UAlbany students enjoy catching up with friends before class in the Campus Center.
The UAlbany Women's Basketball Team are on the bus and heading to the NCAA Tournament to face-off against University of North Carolina this Sunday at Newark, Delaware.
Members of the UAlbany Men's Basketball Team board the bus that will take them to Philadelphia, PA to face off against Duke University in the first round of playoffs in the NCAA Tournament.
On a recent trip to Washington DC, UAlbany President Robert Jones poses with student interns who currently are in Rockefeller College's "Semester in Washington". The program is offered during the spring semester by the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy's Department of Political Science.
Clifford Kim
An early spring snowfall doesn't deter people from enjoying the UAlbany Main Campus during Spring Break.
The University at Albany men's basketball team are headed to the NCAA Tournament after a 53-49 victory at Vermont in the America East championship game on Saturday afternoon. The women's team made it a pair of championships when they defeated Hartford, 61-52 Saturday night at SEFCU Arena, earning them a spot in the NCAA Women's Tournament.
There is always something happening on every level of the academic podium.
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, Michael Deem, chats with UAlbany students before his seminar in the Physics Building. Professor Deem is the John W. Cox Professor in Bioengineering and professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and will conduct several lectures and seminars throughout today.
An early spring snow gives UAlbany students a respite from their studies.
The UAlbany Great Danes Women's Basketball team was victorious in a 71-57 win over New Hampshire in the second America East Conference Women's Basketball Semifinal at the SEFCU Arena this past weekend. The Great Danes Men's Basketball team slipped past Stony Brook, 61-59, in the America East Semifinals on Sunday.
The bold architectural designs of Edward Durell Stone provide a dramatic backdrop for students making their way to classes on the academic podium.
In the Sculpture Casting Techniques class at the Boor Sculpture Studio, students pour molten bronze and aluminum into cast molds. Some students control the lift while others stand guard with sand in case of a spill.
UAlbany's Lyle Thompson powers past a UMASS defender in yesterday's Men's Lacrosse game at John Fallon Field. Thompson scored five goals as the Great Danes defeated the Minutemen, entered the contest ranked #9 in the country, 15-9.
Bill Zisken
UAlbany Equestrian Team member Alex Johnson and her horse, Rhett, take first place in the Advanced Walk Trot Canter competition at Hartwick. The Equestrian Team is one of more than 200 student groups and organizations at the University at Albany.
Finishing undefeated in league play, members of UAlbany Women's Basketball team raise their America East Conference regular season championship trophy. Seniors Lindsey Lowrie, Keyana Williams, Julie Forster, and Ebone Henry were honored after Saturday night's game.
Future Great Danes take to half court with our beloved mascot Damien.
An area youth gets on-the-job training and experience in the skilled trades working during a week-long program for high school students as part of a partnership between the Physical Plant at the University at Albany and local BOCES/Questar III programs.
With the UAlbany Women's Basketball win over New Hampshire last night, the Great Danes secure their first-ever regular season title.
UAlbany Athletics / file photo
An area high school student is mentored by carpenter Robert Shultes in the wood shop. The UAlbany Physical Plant Department has partnered with Questar III / BOCES to provide their students enrolled in Construction Technology classes with a work-based learning opportunity on-site at various locations at the University.
Special Collections and Archives Interns, Jamie Brinkman and Katie (Katherine) Demetri, both in joint B.A./M.I.S. programs, enjoy archiving a variety of print, audio, and film/video assets in the UAlbany Science Library.
The Science Library Lobby on the Main Campus offers a warm respite for students waiting for bus transportation on cold winter days.
UAlbany Cheerleaders wear pink hair ribbons to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness during Thursday's basketball game at the SEFCU Arena.
Bridget O'Brien
The UAlbany Women's Basketball Team demonstrated their support for Breast Cancer Awareness by donning pink for their showdown with second place Boston University at the SEFCU on Thursday night. The Great Danes remained undefeated in America East Conference play with a 77-72 victory, running their record to to 13-0 in the league and 22-3 overall.
UAlbany students dance during a workshop taught by the Gesel Mason Performance Project for a Human Sexuality class as part of Project SHAPE. The visiting performance troupe is based in NYC and Washington, D.C. and is giving performances that are open to students, faculty and the public in the PAC as part of the University's Sexuality Week.
The UAlbany Lecture Center provides ample opportunity for students to learn in a group environment.
UAlbany Men's Lacrosse Upsets #13 Syracuse, 16-15, in Double Overtime to Kick Off 2013 with a Bang.
University at Albany President, Dr. Robert Jones, greets Chinese students from IELP (Intensive English Language Program) during a recent visit to the Campus Center.
John D. Pomeroy
UAlbany seniors Eric Adamchick and Brittany Bennett, both Earth and Atmospheric Science majors, keep up to date on developing weather conditions in the electronic map room located in the Earth Sciences Building on the Main Campus.
UAlbany provides many opportunities for students to access training equipment in the Physical Education Building as well as in individual residence halls to keep themselves in good physical condition.
The Campus Center lounge area provides a convenient space for some late quiet study time.
Civil Rights Attorney Lani Guinier, keynote speaker at UAlbany's Black History Luncheon, pauses to chat with young students from the Albany Community Charter School.
UAlbany Women's Basketball Head Coach, Katie Abrahamson-Henderson strategizes with her team during a break in the action. The Great Dane Women rolled over UMBC with a final score of 85 -41.
Dr. Paul Agris, Director of the RNA Institute at the University at Albany, explains RNA basics to young students at the annual UAlbany Day held at the NYS Plaza Concourse.
A future UAlbany student enjoys one of many displays at the NYS Plaza Concourse in Albany during this year's UAlbany Day.
UAlbany shows its spirit at the 16th Annual Big Purple Growl on Saturday, February 2nd. The Great Danes' Mens and Women's teams both scored victories over the University of Binghamton Bearcats, 79-45 and 69-41 respectively.
Afternoon sunlight floods the UAlbany Science Library Atrium creating fascinating patterns through the vaulted skylight ceiling.
UAlbany's Ebone Henry drives to the hoop against the University of Vermont. Henry became the all-time leading scorer in the program's history during the Great Danes' 59-32 victory.
The College of Computing and Information's Department of Informatics hosts the area's Global Game Jam that brings together student and professional video game designers from all over the world for an online competition to develop innovative video games.
UAlbany President Robert Jones and his wife, Dr. Lynn Jones, join students and staff in a tour of the Uptown Campus despite cold weather.
Despite five Great Danes in double figures, UAlbany fell to Boston U., 85-80 in overtime, on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at SEFCU Arena. Senior guard Mike Black led his team with 20 points, shooting a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line.
Classes for the Spring Semester 2013 are now in session.
Classes are back in session tomorrow after the winter break and the Lecture Center hallways will become a bustling place again.
UAlbany hosts a campus resource fair for incoming transfer students as part of a day-long orientation program.
As part of UAlbany's Athletic Department's Commitment to Education Day, more than 1000 area school children toured the athletic facilities and were treated to a basketball game in the SEFCU Arena cheering the UAlbany Women's Basketball Team on to a win over the University of New Hampshire.
The UAlbany Campus Center remains an active place to hang out and meet friends.
UAlbany students enjoy the opportunity to walk the Podium even during the winter.
Senior guard Mike Black goes for a career-high 28 points to pace UAlbany Men's Basketball past Maine, 76-63, on Saturday, Jan. 12 at SEFCU Arena. The Lady Danes Women's Basketball Team were also victorious over Maine with a final score of 71-39.
University at Albany President Dr. Robert Jones greets UAlbany students at the state capitol before Governor Cuomo's annual State of the State address.
UAlbany students frequently take advantage of the University Libraries to study.
A UAlbany student takes a little quiet time-out in the Campus Center from the rigors of the end of the semester.
UAlbany graduate student Aliaksandra Sikirzhytskaya readies a laser test beam in Professor Igor Lednev's forensic science lab.
Members of the UAlbany Crew Club Team take time out from their recruitment drive to pose for a photo. Pictured are Amy Ohar, Chris Giano, Kalder Cockrell, Patrick Crown, Patrick Burns and John Pardo. The Crew Club is part of the Student Association on campus.
A UAlbany student enjoys a game of pool between classes.
UAlbany's Mike Black scores over the Wagner Seahawks' defense during the Great Danes' 66-63 win at SEFCU Arena. Black had 19 points and was named the Player of the Game.
The Lecture Center hallway becomes a hub of activity between classes.
The New York State Plaza Concourse was jammed with over 2000 in attendance for a successful UAlbany Day 2012. Area K-12 students, teachers, parents, UAlbany faculty and staff as well as state legislators were on hand for the celebration.
Rockefeller College celebrated spring commencement this past year graduating 95 PhD and Master's students in addition to 225 undergraduate students.
A warm day brings UAlbany students outside to soak up some sunshine.
UAlbany's Brandon Wilson leaps high for a header in UAlbany's soccer match vs. the University of Vermont. UAlbany lost a close 1-0 decision.
A UAlbany student enjoys a late afternoon stroll around the Podium.
UAS and the Office of Student Success and Student Engagement kicked off finals week with UAlbany faculty and staff dishing up late evening food in the each of the dining hall quads.
Carolyn Malloch
Graduates reflect hope and anticipation during an inspirational University at Albany Winter Commencement.
UAlbany juniors Victoria Crockett and Matt Pothier carve out some practice time in the rehearsal rooms at the Performing Arts Center.
Student volunteers and representatives of UAlbany's Office of Residential Life transport donated gifts to be distributed to the kids at Parsons Child and Family Center in Albany.
UAlbany students enjoy up-to-date learning tools to enhance the classroom experience.
UAlbany's Educational Opportunities Program and Office of Access and Academic Enrichment have joined forces with Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc. and members of the Theta Gamma Sigma Alumnae Chapter to collect donated items for the "Adopt a Family" program through Equinox, an organization to support victims of domestic violence. UAlbany student volunteers from EOP, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority and the Theta Gamma Sigma Alumnae Chapter wrap the donated gifts.
A UAlbany student listens intently during a lecture in one of the Lecture Center classrooms.
As finals approach, UAlbany students frequently take advantage of the University Libraries to study.
President Guillaume Soro from the National Assembly of the Ivory Coast is greeted by UAlbany international students while visiting the University at Albany campus.
A member of UAlbany's student ambassador group, Purple and Gold, presents outgoing UAlbany President George Philip with a gift of appreciation at yesterday's Farewell Celebration for his years of service to the University at Albany.
Students from EOP, Office of Student Involvement and ResLife gather together to sort through items donated by UAlbany students, faculty and staff to be distributed to Hurricane Sandy victims in Far Rockaway, NY.
In a battle for the Albany Cup, senior guards Mike Black and Jacob Iati paced UAlbany Mens Basketball team with 13 points a piece to defeat Siena, 69-56, on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Times Union Center. The Lady Danes also drove UAlbany to a 65-48 win over Siena in the 2012 Albany Cup game on Saturday at the TU Center.
UAlbany MBA students in Information Technology Management get some expert instruction from Jim Reynolds (CIO/Tech Valley Communications) and UAlbany Professor Sanjay Goel while on location at the Tech Valley Communication headquarters in Albany.
UAlbany's Mike Black scores over the Wagner Seahawks' defense during the Great Danes' 66-63 win at SEFCU Arena last night. Black had 19 points and was named the Player of the Game.
A visiting student finds photographic opportunities with the unique architectural qualities of the Main Campus.
At the University at Albany, the office of International Student & Scholar Services, University Auxiliary Services and the Graduate Student Organization have teamed up to provide those who can't make it home with a "home-style" meal and the company of the UAlbany community.
World reknown author and UAlbany alumna Gregory Maguire holds the original manuscript of his novel Wicked during a dedication ceremony and press conference in the Standish Room on the Uptown Campus. Maguire has given the University at Albany his collection of papers that will be housed in the Special Collections department of the Science Library.
UAlbany senior Bryan Noel uses an etching press during his printmaking class in the Fine Arts Building to make a print. In the etching process, a design is drawn onto a metal plate, inked and run through high pressure to make a reverse-image print on paper.
UAlbany football team wins sixth NEC title with, 63-34, victory over Central Connecticut.
UAlbany's Sarah Royals pushes the ball upcourt during UAlbany's 67-50 win over LIU recently at the SEFCU Arena.
UAlbany goes all out for Sustainability Week by focusing on a new topic and action every day this week with many environmental-friendly events at various locations around campus. Ualbany students Cassidy Drasser and polar bear (aka, Albert Rusch) pass out information in front of the Campus Center.
Hitting a last-second layup to defeat Washington, 63-62, Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, the UAlbany Great Danes mens basketball team proved victorious over the Washington Huskies. This is UAlbany's second BCS win in school history; the first was against Utah in 2006.
Unseasonably warm temperatures brought students outside to enjoy the UAlbany campus this past weekend.
UAlbany honors veterans with a flag raising ceremony on the main campus.
To highlight Veteran's Day, UAlbany ROTC cadet Carina Davison carries the American Flag in today's flag raising ceremony at Collins Circle on the Main Campus.
Often the classes in the UAlbany Lecture Center produce some lively discussion.
Some friends pause to snap some photos perhaps as a reminder of their student days at UAlbany.
A UAlbany fine arts student applies welding skills to work done in Roger Bisbing's sculpture class at the Boor Sculpture Studio.
UAlbany students head to the polls all day long.
UAlbany Psychology Major Dee Dee Snape (2016) excercises her right to vote by casting her ballot at the Campus Center Assembly Hall today.
Indian Summer temperatures offer quality study time on the UAlbany podium.
UAlbany President George Philip welcomes past Collins Fellows at the dedication of the new Collins Fellows Portrait Gallery in the entryway of the Science Library. Inaugurated in 1984, the Collins Fellowship award, named after former President Evan Revere Collins (1949-1969), recognizes members of the University at Albany teaching faculty who have exhibited extraordinary devotion to this University and the people in it over a sustained period of time.
Determined UAlbany students get to class by any means possible.
UAlbany history major Jamie Brinkman (junior) and archives major Katie Demetri (first year grad student) work together converting analog video, film and audio to digital media in UAlbany's Special Collections and Archives.
UAlbany's Brandon Wilson leaps high for a header in Wednesday night's soccer match vs. the University of Vermont. UAlbany lost a close 1-0 decision.
UAlbany art major Jess Brooker assists visiting artist Cal Lane in producing a sculpture from a commercial shipping container. Upon completion the finished work will be on display on the lawn in front of the Boor Sculpture Studio.
UAlbany students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities during the academic year.
NYS Writers Institute Director, Donald Faulkner moderates a panel discussion with Nobel Prize-winning novelist J.M. Coetzee from South Africa, along with novelist Paul Auster, and a select group of UAlbany students participating in a seminar discussing the work of American author Herman Melville in the Performing Arts Center.
UAlbany seniors Emily Finnegon and Daniel Gustafson compare notes in the Science Library.
UAlbany's Allison Carhart battles for possession during Sunday's Women's Soccer match vs the University of Vermont.
UAlbany students get a chance to sample food and crafts from local vendors at the annual Fallbany and Homecoming festivities held on the Uptown Campus.
Actor Ashton Holmes (UAlbany '02) greets adoring fans at UAlbany's 2012 Alumni Awareness Luncheon in the Campus Center Ballroom.
A UAlbany student takes advantage of a break from classes for some outdoor fun.
UAlbany Science Library provides a perfect environment for some focused study time.
The UAlbany Great Danes football team cracked into the Top-25 in the FCS Coaches Poll Monday, ranking 24th in the nation, after receiving votes through the first five weeks of the season. Undefeated in conference play and on a three-game win-streak, the Great Danes are off to their best start since 2001 and have been completely dominant in their victories.
James Ford of UAlbany's student performing group "The Earthtones" teach area high school students in the basics of a cappella singing during the Community Service Month Kick-Off at the Campus Center.
Acclaimed fiction writer Junot Diaz signs copies of his book for UAlbany students while visiting the campus as a guest of the NYS Writers Institute. He recently was named a 2012 MacArthur Foundation "genius" Fellow.
Suzanne Lance / NYS Writers Institute
UAlbany junior Mike Kresner shows his skateboarding skills near Dutch Quad.
UAlbany freshmen Mai Lan Wan and LeslieAnn Hamutt check out the selection of clothing at the University Bookstore.
UAlbany Great Danes football team wins easily over Monmouth 55 to 24 in Saturday's home game.
Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson from UAlbany's School of Social Welfare congratulates MSW Scholarship Awardees Angela Kioko and Hillary Closs at a recent SSW donor luncheon.
New York State Poet Marie Howe listens intently to a student's question on a recent visit to UAlbany. Howe is the recipient of The New York State Walt Whitman Citation of Merit.
UAlbany's annual Clash of the Quads brings together students from the five residential quads and University Apartments for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun.
Dr. Robert Jones, appointed 19th president of The University at Albany, greets students at the annual Faculty/Staff Welcome event. Dr. Jones officially assumes the presidency on January 2, 2013.
UAlbany alumnus and Rockefeller College graduate, David Nero ('93), presently the Director of Technology for the City of Boston Department of Innovation and Technology, chats with current Rockefeller College students Simin Zou ('13) and Jim Levy ('13) before speaking at a seminar on information management sponsored by UAlbany's Center for Technology in Government.
UAlbany School of Business professor, Joseph Sheehan (Accounting and Law) chat with direct-admit freshman to the Business School in an informal "meet and greet" in the Campus Center.
New UAlbany students check out resources at the Information Commons in the Science Library.
Students at Rockefeller College get a course in Excel during a welcome class to familiarize them to the software.
UAlbany's Rockefeller College provides incoming students a chance to get to know each other before the start of classes.
New and returning University at Albany students transport belongings to their respective dorms on campus.
Director of Special Student Programs, Mary Schimley (far left) and members of her staff are ready to welcome incoming students during UAlbany Summer Orientation.
It was a picture-perfect day for Spring 2012 Undergraduate Commencement held on the UAlbany main campus. For additional photos visit the University at Albany's Facebook website.


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PUBLISHED: 12 Apr 2012 18:48:12 | UPDATED: 13 Apr 2012 00:03:14PUBLISHED: 13 Apr 2012 PRINT EDITION: 13 Apr 2012
By Patricia Urquiola for Moroso (2004), selected by Kirsten Stanisich, director of SJB Interiors
"Moroso explores the link between craft and culture and our place in the environment, a topic that affects thinking across most of what we do in our day-to-day lives," says Stanisich. "There is something very optimistic and inclusive about their design philosophy." Stanisich is particularly taken with Moroso's collaboration with Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola on the Bloomy armchair, above. It is designed to evoke the idea of being cradled by a budding flower. What could be more comforting that that? "It almost looks at you and says 'come and sit in me, I will make you happy'," Stanisich says.
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It's officially summer for Butler students, and although I'm back home I've already managed to go back to Butler four times since I have left. I live only 20 minutes away from Butler so for me going home isn't that big of a deal.
A lot of my friends that are home are glad they are back, but I'm more sad than anything. I love being home and seeing my friends who I haven't been able to see, but I still miss my Butler people. It's only been a couple of days and I am already having withdrawls. The only plus is that some of the people I know are still on campus and living there over the summer so i'm sure i'll see them!
I still have yet to unpcack all my things from moving back home. It's unreal but ever since working at Forever 21 I have enough clothes to last me forever, so I didn't do/didn't need to do laundry at all this past semester. That may give you an idea of how much laundry I had to do when I came home. My mom wasn't too thrilled of how the house became a mess when I came back home, but it will all be gone within a couple months. Until then, I'm trying to clean up my mess.


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Here's some random trivia for you—did you know that the Yale School of Management has its own mascot … and that it's a bison? Yup, that's right. While we love, adore and respect our parent university's mascot, "Handsome Dan"—the cute, yet fierce bulldog you've probably seen on every t-shirt our Athletic Department has produced—SOM just never felt like Handsome Dan was a true testament to our school's might and power. So, we chose a slightly more appropriate animal, one that could adequately signal our strength … an animal that has never been domesticated, is umpteen times the size of a bulldog (in fact, according to Wikipedia, the bison is the largest terrestrial mammal in North America) and has some big horns to boot. This week, the administration took it one step further and went out and got us a REAL bison!! At first I thought they were out of their minds. This thing is 6 feet tall, 10 feet long and weighs almost as much as every single person in the Class of '08 put together! But after having him around for about a week now, I think we've all gotten used to the traffic jams in the hallways as he moves from class to class. The smell is a bit more tolerable as well. Here's a picture of me with our bison, "The Big Guy", as we like to call him. Isn't he precious?
Ah, just kidding. Happy April Fool's Day! Sadly, this the only (lame) joke that I had time to play on anyone today … plus I was pretty jealous of Patrick's eye-catching, leaping-through-the-air photo (see posting below), so I thought I'd try to one-up him with this random shot. And now—it's back to the grind. Again, Happy April Fool's Day … and sleep well tonight knowing that SOM proudly supports Yale's "Handsome Dan Bulldog" as our beloved mascot.


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Economics Research International
Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 584869, 19 pages
Research Article
Productivity of Nations: A Stochastic Frontier Approach to TFP Decomposition
1Escola de Economia de São Paulo, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Rua Itapeva, 474-11 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
2Confederação Nacional de Serviços, Rua Professor Tamandaré Toledo, 69-3 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Received 31 August 2011; Accepted 26 October 2011
Academic Editor: Magda E. Kandil
Copyright © 2012 Jorge Oliveira Pires and Fernando Garcia. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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The auto industry is in the middle of a great come back, however, production may be forced to come to to a screeching halt on some key products in the coming months. After surviving bankruptcy and a recession it appears auto makers like GM, Ford, and Chrysler are facing a whole new problem, a shortage of parts. A surge in pick-up sales, much greater than expected, has made it nearly impossible for parts suppliers to keep up with demand. Adding shifts and increasing over-time are some methods being used to combat the needs, but it still might not be enough. GM and Ford have even sent their own engineers to suppliers in an attempt to help resolve the issue.
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Fellow collector and researcher Robert Cowan sent me an email after seeing yesterday's post about the very first Pinocchio model sheet. Robert thought readers would be interested in seeing the following pair of photostat model sheets from his own collection.
I have seen literally dozens and dozens of model sheets over the course of the many years I have been collecting vintage Disneyana. I must admit, however, I have never previously seen either of the above model sheets Robert sent along.
I'm curious to know when the above revised sheet was created. If you look closely at this sheet you'll see written above the second image of Pinocchio at the top right side of the paper the notation, "OK Joe Grant." That notation was the signal the model sheet was officially approved and ready for distribution to those working on the film. Later sheets were initialed simply "OK JG." It's also interesting to note the design of Pinocchio in the revised sheet has changed substantially from that first model sheet shown here yesterday.
I also think it's fascinating to see the one sheet of all of the poses for Pinocchio's head. I think this just indicates the lengths Walt Disney and his artists went to in order to assure continuity when making a feature.
My thanks to Robert for again sharing some great items from his collection...very much appreciated. To see more of his collection click on the link under the Friends heading to the right.


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By Linda Yablonsky. Museums, Issue 207, November 2009Published online: 11 November 2009
new york. In late September, the New Museum in New York announced an exhibition consisting solely of works that Greek construction tycoon Dakis Joannou—one of the museum's trustees—has amassed for his Deste Foundation in Athens. Set to open in March 2010, the show will take up the museum's entire Bowery building, to be curated by US artist Jeff Koons, whose work Joannou started collecting in the 1980s.
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The exhibition is the first in the venue's programme "The Imaginary Museum", a series of private-collection shows that sounded alarms in the art blogosphere. Observers sharply questioned the ethics of the collaboration with Joannou, a trustee who owns more work by Koons than any other single collector. The New Museum's director of special exhibitions, Massimiliano Gioni, has also organised shows at the Deste Foundation and borrowed works for his own shows.It raises a potential conflict-of-interest question that has come up before in regard to such shows. Last year, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art opened its Broad Contemporary Art Museum with works from the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Foundation, which also supplied its own curator to make the selection. Meanwhile Eli Broad made it clear that he would not promise his namesake museum any gifts of art for its collection.New Museum director Lisa Phillips says the debate over such issues is one good reason to pursue the show. "We want to push the conversation forward," she says, adding that the museum is assuming all costs associated with the Joannou exhibition and that her board has a policy against trustees lending a work of art if they are actively planning to sell it. In the Association of American Art Museum Directors guidelines, a reputable collector is defined as someone "whose involvement enhances the museum's programme" and who has proven a "sustained commitment to the museum".Chief curator Richard Flood says that "The Imaginary Museum" concept preceded the Joannou show, and that the invitation to Koons came directly from the museum, not the collector.UPDATE: In the original article printed in The Art Newspaper (November, 2009, p11) we wrote that the New Museum board, "has a policy against borrowing works from collectors likely to profit from their exhibition". We would like to clarify its policy. The New Museum board "has a policy against trustees lending a work of art if they are actively planning to sell it"."The Imaginary Museum: Dakis Joannou Collection" runs from 3 March to 6 June
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19 Apr 10 18:22 CET
Wouldn't it be more interesting to see an exhibition of lesser known work curated from the private collections of artists? Work given to artists by artists? This would give museum visitors an opportunity to see art that is exchanged in a loving non-commercial manner. We all know that rich people love to become richer, that's nothing new... but it isn't particularly interesting. In reality, the country, as a whole, has become quite tried of it during this current economic crisis. Why not create the possibility of raising the value of art owned by working class or poor artists? Now THAT would be something "New".
27 Nov 09 17:21 CET
I am just pointing out the inappropriateness of such a comment by making one of my own (Yael, just as quickly as people accuse others of being fascist media tycoons, yes). Nonetheless, your position on the show is valid. It all depends on whether you believe in upholding ethics, regardless of context, and if you think the storm of negative publicity will further tarnish the New Museum's already spotty reputation.
17 Nov 09 1:53 CET
So, as usual the issue at hand has degenerated into unrelated and uninteresting personal insult (Mark, are you usually this quick to accuse people of being Nazis?). The question of whether Jeff Koons is an interesting or worthwhile artist has no bearing on the broader consideration of whether in showing the works of a board member and private collector (double conflict of interest) the New Museum has taken an unethical step. It seems that its easier to criticize this decision than to posit viable and affordable programming alternatives at a time of limited resources. Private collections have often formed the subject of museum exhibitions. Were Dakis Joannou to have shown his collection elsewhere perhaps the New Museum would have been pilloried for not taking advantage of their close connection to him.
16 Nov 09 15:7 CET
Well done Jan, you have found two people from the same culture who may, or may not share similar ambitions. Outstanding generalization. I wonder if I could find someone that I could buddy you up with? Hmmm, now let me think... are there any German figures from the no so distant past who made broad, and ridiculous accusations about a specific group of people?
16 Nov 09 15:5 CET
There should be zero controversy: 1. It is one exhibition of many 2. it is a major collection, curated by a major artist Sounds like recipe for an exhibition that is far better than most - it will for sure be an improvement on what they have up now!!
15 Nov 09 21:16 CET
Massimiliano Gioni conflict is perfectly Italian. Of course Berlusconi's model rules!
15 Nov 09 17:51 CET
Jeff Koons publicity machine? Your lack of understanding of contemporary art is apparent with a comment like that. Care to define your idea of "quality contemporary art"? I'm intrigued. I suspect if you made some effort to understand Koons and his oeuvre, you would not make such a naive comment. Clearly you lack understanding of contemporary art (and furthermore the understanding of how the museum/gallery world works) OR your bias nature is hindering you from making more informative comments. I urge you to reconsider your previous thought.
13 Nov 09 17:27 CET
It is too cozy. Lisa's trustee is validating the value of the collection through her actions and his work, like Warhol decades earlier, has a collaborative value but can't compare with the giants who have gone on before who have both the vision and ability to execute that vision. There are many other artists and groups of artists whose work is of a similar quality level or better that are more deserving and in the end - more innovative. How sad that a major museum is sucked in by the Jeff Koons publicity machine at the expense of quality contemporary art that Lisa should be looking at if she would get off her ass.
13 Nov 09 13:54 CET
It's an outrage. The artist is so so and there are tons of younger artist who need a chance.
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It's an outrage. The artist is so so and there are tons of younger artist who need a chance....
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Need I add to that? Does that pile of bollocks even need a fisking?
Today there are an estimated 85 Sharia law courts currently operating across the UK and Mr Clough, from Higherford, was asked to give his views as part of Channel 4's 4Thought series.
And he has come out in support of the moral code and religious law of Islam, as he believes it takes the views of victims' families into account.
Jane was brutally murdered by Jonathan Vass in the car park of Blackpool Victoria Hospital in July 2010. He was later jailed for life.
Let's make this as clear as we possible can. Sharia law has no place in the United Kingdom. The views of victims families have no place in a court of law. The 'moral code' of the muslim religion is one of violence and oppression.
So who is Mr Clough and why is he in favour of Sharia law?
John Clough's daughter Jane was murdered by an ex boyfriend while he was out on bail for raping her.
Ever since, Mr Clough and his wife Penny have worked tirelessly on Justice for Jane, to reform bail and sentencing laws, for which Penny was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours list.
John has now become a self styled 'justice campaigner', although looking at his exploits, he's more interested in vengeance than Justice.
The changes to the law that the Cloughs campaigned for now makes it possible for the prosecution to launch an appeal if a suspect is granted bail. I don't know if there is a similar right of appeal if a suspect is denied bail.
My argument at the time was that a person facing a bail hearing has not yet been convicted of any crime. This law may mean that more innocent people spend time on remand while waiting for a trial, an experience that I know would certainly break me.
I would imagine that suitable evidence that the suspect is dangerous would be given to the judge before the hearing and this would make it less likely that an innocent person would be forced to do time. I would imagine...
I would have been behind the Cloughs 100% if they were campaigning for stiffer sentences under current law, but I am never in favour of tinkering with the checks and balances that our legal system contains to help keep the innocent out of prison.
This was all happening around the time we lost double jeopardy, which makes it even harder to swallow.
The true colours of Clough have finally been revealed in a Channel 4 documentary.
"Had the decision been there to have him executed or sent to prison, I would have built the gallows, I would have carried out the deed myself.
And that is why the opinion of the victims families does not belong in a court of law. Justice should be harsh for those who have committed offences against the person or property, but it must also be uniform.
We don't have the death penalty in the UK for many good reasons, one being we are not a group of middle aged savages who exact bloody revenge rather than justice.
The programme makers had posed the question – 'Is there a place for Sharia Law in Britain?'


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These beautiful Illuminated Pumpkins from Lisa DeNardi are easy and fun Halloween crafts that you can have out all season long. Made with twine and white glue, this easy dollar store craft can help add an elegant and classic look to your autumn decor. Dollar store projects are great for Halloween because they mean you can spend more money on goodies and less on decorations. This easy craft for Halloween will make you and your family glow with delight.
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- Once the balloon is out of the pumpkin, take your hands and make an indent at the top to form the top of the pumpkin, where you will eventually put your stem. After you get the correct shape allow to completely dry, twine will be very hard.
- So now your pumpkin will be stiff and have a hole at the top and bottom.
- At this point you can paint your pumpkin whatever color you choose. I chose two colours. I sprayed mine with the dark bronze first and them lightly sprayed it with gold. Both paints I already had on hand. Glitter would be great as well, if you're a glittery type of person.
- For the lights, you can certainly use a small string of twinkle lights the way they are, but I found them a bit too green this way. So I took some black spray paint and sprayed the cord being careful not to spray the lights. I didn't get the entire cord black, just enough to take away some of the green.
- Insert your lights into the bottom of the pumpkin, allow them to bunch up.
- At this time of year it's not hard to find a branch or twig. The half dead tree in my yard provides me with twigs and dead branches all the time. Insert the stem, glue it in place. Stand back and enjoy.
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Every year I make a new fall decoration and I made this last week. The 2 changes I made was I spray painted mine using a copper spray paint. And since I was steaming a pumpkin that day, I used a real pumpkins stem. Got a lot of good reviews on this pumpkin. Thanks for the craft.
Fantastic project!! When I was a kid we had a babysitter who showed us this and we made Easter Eggs! Such a fun time and yes it was messy with 6 kids doing this but she covered the table with newspaper first. I love the pumpkin idea and these can be made with all the cool strings and twines in colors :) Thanks for reminding me what a neat project these can be!
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