University of Albany NanoCollege and School of Business Develop World’s First MBA Program with Elective Track in Nanotechnology

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ("CNSE") and the School of Business of the University at Albany today announced a further expansion of the pioneering Nano+MBA program, highlighted by the development of the world's first Masters of Business Administration ("MBA") program to include an elective track in nanotechnology.

The new nanotechnology elective track for UAlbany's Evening MBA program is designed to help meet the demand for business education from the growing number of scientists and researchers in the Capital Region and New York State - including many who have been attracted by the rapidly expanding nanotechnology-focused economy - while further building an interdisciplinary workforce that is critical for economic development and growth.

The program will enhance the business opportunities emerging from nanoscale laboratory research - including accelerating the path to commercialization - while increasing the likelihood that existing businesses with high-growth prospects are able to reach their full potential. At the same time, business students participating in masters and doctoral classes at CNSE will have a unique opportunity to develop a real-world perspective that is essential to bringing scientific discovery to the marketplace.

MBA students enrolled in the nanotechnology elective track would undertake a 12-credit program consisting of two three-credit electives offered by CNSE that focus on nanoscience, nanoengineering, nanobioscience or nanoeconomics, and a research experience from both CNSE and the School of Business that would total an additional six research credits.

University at Albany President George M. Philip said, "Through this unique program that combines the exciting world of nanotechnology with the vital principles of business, the University at Albany is once again breaking new ground while further building its reputation as one of the world's top-notch research universities. I congratulate the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and the School of Business for their partnership and collaboration on this initiative, which is both responsive to the current environment and proactive in educating future generations of leaders."

CNSE Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Alain E. Kaloyeros said, "The UAlbany NanoCollege is delighted to expand our successful partnership with the School of Business to once again provide educational and workforce development opportunities that are truly unparalleled. This new endeavor empowers our students with world-class education and training while supporting the rapid growth of New York's nanotechnology-based economy, giving both a competitive edge in the 21st century global innovation economy."

UAlbany School of Business Dean Dr. Donald S. Siegel said, "The School of Business is pleased to further extend this important collaboration with the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering to provide an educational platform for our MBA students that is truly without peer. By tapping into the University's strengths in both nanotechnology and business, we are well-positioned to offer a new generation of educational opportunities that will give our students and our state a clear advantage in the high-tech business environment."

In addition, as part of the enhanced collaboration between CNSE and the School of Business, the Nano+MBA program will be expanded to include a doctoral-level curriculum, supplementing the master's-level program launched in 2005. Participating students would complete the 48-credit MBA program on a part-time basis while furthering their CNSE studies, helping to develop industry-ready graduates who will be facilitators of change with the ability to integrate science, engineering, business, and management.

Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Professor and Head of CNSE's NanoEngineering Constellation, said, "The expansion of the Nano+MBA initiative underscores the success of this pioneering collaboration between the UAlbany NanoCollege and School of Business. We look forward to engaging students in this exciting new facet of the program, and in taking advantage of the unique opportunity to lead the development of a highly educated, highly skilled, high-tech workforce."

An open house and information session concerning these new programs will be held at CNSE's Albany NanoTech Complex on Tuesday, October 20 from 4 to 6 p.m.

About UAlbany. Educationally and culturally, the University at Albany-SUNY puts "The World Within Reach" for its 18,000 students. An internationally recognized research university with 56 undergraduate majors and 128 graduate degree programs, UAlbany is a leader among all New York State colleges and universities in such diverse fields as public policy, nanotechnology and criminal justice. With a curriculum enhanced by 300 study-abroad opportunities, UAlbany launches great careers. For more information about this globally ranked University, visit http://www.albany.edu/. For UAlbany's extensive roster of faculty experts, visit www.albany.edu/news/experts.htm.

About CNSE. The UAlbany CNSE is the first college in the world dedicated to education, research, development, and deployment in the emerging disciplines of nanoscience, nanoengineering, nanobioscience, and nanoeconomics. CNSE's Albany NanoTech Complex is the most advanced research enterprise of its kind at any university in the world. With over $5 billion in high-tech investments, the 800,000-square-foot complex attracts corporate partners from around the world and offers students a one-of-a-kind academic experience. The UAlbany NanoCollege houses the only fully-integrated, 300mm wafer, computer chip pilot prototyping and demonstration line within 80,000 square feet of Class 1 capable cleanrooms. More than 2,500 scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and faculty work on site at CNSE's Albany NanoTech, from companies including IBM, AMD, GlobalFoundries, SEMATECH, Toshiba, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, ASML, Novellus Systems, Vistec Lithography and Atotech. For more information, visit http://www.cnse.albany.edu/.

CNSE Contact:
Steve Janack, CNSE Vice President for Marketing and Communications
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(e-mail) sjanack@uamail.albany.edu

University of Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Will Hold An Undergraduate Open House

The University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering will hold an Undergraduate Open House from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the CESTM Auditorium.

University of Albany's William Kennedy, founder and executive director of the New York State Writers Institute, To Accept Eugene O'Neill Award

Author Peter Quinn once said that Pulitzer Prize-winner William Kennedy brings to life the "universal human experience seen through the lens of one culture." That culture is uniquely Irish-American.

It will indeed be a good day for the Irish on Oct. 16, when Kennedy accepts the first Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award in Manhattan from the Irish American Writers & Artists (IAW&A). Oct. 16 is O'Neill's birthday. Founder and Executive Director of the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany, Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Ironweed.

Quinn, the president of IAW&A, said, "Bill Kennedy was a natural for this award. Along with Eugene O'Neill, Bill has succeeded as nobody else in giving expression to the yin and yang of the Irish-American soul, shanty and lace curtain, criminal and respectable."

Quinn said Kennedy's Albany Cycle of novels has taken its place in the canon of world literature with work that illuminates the comic cadences, tragic contradictions and rich complexities of the Irish-American saga.

"I never made plans to be Irish, and I never thought of myself as an Irish-American writer. Just a writer was how I saw it. But after getting this award I'm now irrevocably confirmed as both," said Kennedy. "I'm abundantly grateful to the Irish American Writers & Artists for singling out my work, and the fact that Eugene O'Neill's illustrious name goes with it is magical. He was one of my heroes when I began as a writer, and he still is today. His work shines with a perpetual light, as the Irish say in church. This is a wonderful honor."



William Kennedy at the University at Albany, where he is on the English department faculty.

The late Frank McCourt once said of Kennedy: "He was writing, he was writing about Albany, he was writing about a place he knew. You know, the inevitable comparison: He was doing for Albany what Joyce did for Dublin. I think that did something for me."

At one time, there was not a great deal of Irish-American fiction available on library bookshelves. "You know it was Bill who, I think, really changed that," said Quinn at a 1999 Associated Writing Program event held in Albany in Kennedy's honor. "A hundred and fifty years after this tremendous disjuncture in Irish history, he began to describe this people and give them dignity and weight – not just doing what Joyce had done for Dublin, recreating Dublin, but saying, life lived by working people in places like Albany, they're important. They can be important."

Actor Matt Dillon, writer/director John Patrick Shanley, writer Malachy McCourt and other special guests will read from the works of O'Neill and Kennedy. New York Times journalist Dan Barry will present the award to Kennedy. The reception, which will include a performance by Celtic singer Ashley Davis, will start at 6 p.m. at the Manhattan Club, upstairs at Rosie O'Grady's, 800 7th Avenue at the corner of 52nd St., near Times Square. Tickets may be purchased online at www.oneillaward.org. Advance purchase is recommended.

University of Albany Associate Professor Timothy Hoff Publishes Work On American health Care System

UAlbany Associate Professor Timothy Hoff examines the everyday work, stresses and expectations of today's primary care doctors in his new book.

Primary care physicians are the unsung heroes of the American health care system, according to a new book due out next month by Timothy Hoff, associate professor of health policy and management at the University at Albany's School of Public Health.

Hoff's book, Practice Under Pressure: Primary Care Physicians and Their Medicine in the Twenty-First Century (Rutgers Press), champions a new business model, medical education reform and a rebranding of primary care careers in order to help save the U.S. primary care system.

"I was motivated to do the research and write the book because our country relies heavily on a well functioning primary care system so that people live longer and stay healthier, and such a system is critical to making health reform work affordably," said Hoff, a UAlbany alumnus who joined the School of Public Health in 1998. "That system has been largely left to wither in favor of high-cost, high-tech specialty medicine that waits until we get sick to meet our needs."

Through interviews with 95 general practitioners, Hoff examines the everyday work, stresses and expectations of today's primary care doctors, who are increasingly being marginalized and used as mere gatekeepers to specialists, even as they struggle to survive financially in a system that forces them to practice assembly-line medicine. Yet primary care physicians remain the critical ingredient for good preventive care that lowers costs, and they serve as the main entry point for patients with chronic disease, behavioral health problems and sick individuals in need of complex care.

UAlbany's Timothy Hoff champions a new business model in Practice Under Pressure.

Hoff is a former health care consultant and hospital administrator.

"Having worked in health care and studied the system for two decades, I thought it was the perfect time to place the spotlight on primary care physicians, their work and everyday lives," he said.

Hoff 's book is designed to encourage better understanding of the realities of primary care, so that sound policy can be developed which has an impact in saving the vanishing primary care system in the United States.

"Timothy Hoff takes us to the heart and soul of the primary care crisis in America. Through personal stories, he reveals the daily frustrations and the deep compassion of these dedicated physicians," said Bruce Bagley, M.D., former president, American Academy of Family Physicians.

Practice Under Pressure recommends incremental yet innovative strategies such as a wider scope of work for primary care doctors, and individualized attention to and support for women and foreign-born physicians, groups that will soon dominate the ranks of general medicine.

Free copies of Hoff's new book will be available at a lecture and panel discussion on the critical role of primary care medicine at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, ME 700, Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Ave., Albany, N.Y. Panelists include:

• Dr. John Rugge, CEO, Hudson Headwaters Health Network
• Vito Grasso, CAE, Executive Vice President of NYS Academy of Family Physicians
• Dr. Denis Chagnon, Community Care Physicians, and
• Elizabeth Swain, Community Health Center Association of New York State.

A book signing and reception will follow.

University of Albany's Chelsea DeVerna Leads Women's Soccer Past New Hampshire for First America East Win - UAlbany Sports 2009

Durham, N.H. - Freshman Chelsea DeVerna netted her team-leading fifth goal of the season at the midway point of the second half to lead UAlbany to a 1-0 victory over New Hampshire in an America East Conference women's soccer match on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Lewis Fields. With the win, the Great Danes vaulted into a fourth-place tie with Maine in the league standings.

UAlbany (6-6-1, AE 1-1-1), which surpassed its highest single-season win total as a Division I program with the shutout, broke the scoreless deadlock in the 64th minute. After stealing the ball away from a New Hampshire player, Jaclyn Rosada came down the sideline and sent a cross over to Chrissy Klepper. The midfielder headed it to Chelsea DeVerna, who blasted a shot past Wildcat goalkeeper Ally Yost from 10 yards away.

New Hampshire (2-10-1, AE 1-3-0), which has made a conference-best eight consecutive appearances in the America East Tournament, seized control and made numerous attempts to net the equalizer after being outshot by a 7-2 margin in the first half. However, goalkeeper Cate Crenson came up with all the key saves she needed to make to help the Great Danes post their second straight victory against the Wildcats.

UAlbany's Crenson finished the match with six saves on 10 chances, including five stops after the goal was scored, to post her second clean sheet of the season. The sophomore and Breanna Maggio have combined to post a league-best five shutout victories before the midway point of conference play. New Hampshire's Yost turned away two of the 11 shots she faced and took the loss.

The Great Danes return to Varsity Field to host Boston University on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. on Homecoming Weekend.

UAlbany (6-6-1, AE 1-1-1) 0 1 - 1
New Hampshire (2-10-1, AE 1-3-0) 0 0 - 0

UAlbany: Scoring - Chelsea DeVerna (1-0), Chrissy Klepper (0-1), Jaclyn Rosada (0-1). Goalkeeping - Cate Crenson (90:00, 0 GA, 6 saves).

New Hampshire: Scoring - None. Goalkeeping - Ally Yost (90:00, 1 GA, 2 saves).

Courtesy: UA Sports News

University of Albany's Susan Ma Records Win Leading Women's Tennis to 7-0 Dual-Match Decision - UAlbany Sports 2009

Albany, N.Y. - Susan Ma recorded a 3-6, 6-0, 10-1 win at top singles and combined with Livia Gherman for an 8-1 win at number one doubles to lead UAlbany to a 7-0 win over Union in non-conference tennis action at University Courts.

Ma defeated Hallie Mabrey in her singles match, while Gherman competed at number two singles, defeating Elise Malkin, 6-1, 6-0. Laine Mackey played in the third singles slot, recording a 6-0, 6-3 win over Brittany Gilbert. Caitlin Crowley recorded a 6-0, 6-4 win over Andria Coopersmith, while Aubrey Brooks defeated Dee Dee Gaudian, 6-2, 6-1, at fifth and sixth singles, respectively. Freshman Sarah Iannone swept Kristen Ryan in the final singles spot, 6-0, 6-0.

Crowley and Brooks posted an 8-2 win over Gaudian and Gilbert at number two doubles, while Mackey teamed up with Melissa Coughlin in the third doubles spot to win an 8-3 decision over Union's Ryan and Gilbert.

The Great Danes will return to action over the weekend at Marist's Fall Invitational.

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Singles

1. Susan Ma (UA) def. Hallie Mabrey (UC), 3-6, 6-0, 10-1

2. Livia Gherman (UA) def. Elisa Malkin (UC), 6-1, 6-0

3. Laine Mackey (UA) def. Brittany Gilbert (UC), 6-0, 6-3

4. Caitlin Crowley (UA) def. Andria Coopersmith (UC), 6-0, 6-4

5. Aubrey Brooks (UA) def. Dee Dee Gaudian (UC), 6-2, 6-1

6. Sarah Iannone (UA) def. Kristen Ryan (UC), 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

1. Ma/Gherman (UA) def. Mabrey/Malkin (UC), 8-1

2. Crowley/Brooks (UA) def. Gaudian/Gilbert (UC), 8-2

3. Mackey/Coughlin (UA) def. Ryan/Griffith (UC), 8-3


Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

University of Albany Athletics Will Enshrine Five Into Hall of Fame as Part of Homecoming Weekend - UAlbany Sports 2009

Albany, N.Y. - Four former athletes and one athletic administrator will be enshrined into the University at Albany Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, October 9 at the 26th annual HOF Dinner and Induction Ceremony. A reception for the Athletic Hall of Fame inductees begins at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and ceremony to follow in SEFCU Arena on campus.

The induction ceremony is part of Homecoming and Family Weekend, which also includes Saturday's football game at University Field with Northeast Conference-rival Duquesne at 1:00 p.m. On Sunday, women's soccer is home against Boston University at 2:00 p.m.

The new inductees and their sports: Bob Conklin '84, baseball; Tovah Atwell (Lisky) '00, field hockey; J.T. Herfurth '00, football; Janna Johnston '99, track & field; and Jack Koelmel, who served as the school's head athletic trainer for 32 years until his retirement in 2006.

With this year's class, there are 124 former athletes, coaches and administrators who have been inducted into the University at Albany's Athletic Hall of Fame.

Bob Conklin (1980-84) -- A three-time all-conference infielder and outfielder, Conklin was one of the top players in the UAlbany baseball program's NCAA Division III era. He was a three-time SUNY Athletic Conference first-team selection.

A native of Spring Valley, N.Y., Conklin moved from third base to left field as a senior. He led the team in home runs (3), stolen bases (15), runs (19) and at-bats (65) in a 21-game schedule. Conklin was the Great Danes' second-leading hitter with a .307 average and 20 total hits. During the season, the co-captain homered in both ends of a doubleheader sweep of Oneonta, and had a three-hit, three-RBI effort versus Cortland. Conklin played for four UAlbany head coaches during his career.

A transfer from Division I University at Buffalo, Conklin batted .380 and had a .560 slugging percentage in his first season with the program as a sophomore. The highlight of his junior campaign included going a combined 6-for-9 in a conference twinbill with Oneonta. He also had two hits in victory over defending SUNYAC champion Cortland and delivered a RBI single in a 3-1 decision against Union at Bleecker Stadium.

Conklin earned a B.S. in psychology from UAlbany before attending Pace University Law School. He is currently a managing partner and attorney with Licata & Conklin in Suffern, N.Y.

He and his wife, Anita, a 1984 UAlbany graduate, have two sons, Christian and Robert. Conklin has served as a baseball coach for the New City Little League and the Clarkstown Stars.

Tovah Atwell (1996-99) -- The most prolific scorer in the field hockey program's history, Atwell was dominant around the cage at both the NCAA Division I and Division II levels. She led the Great Danes to the 1997 ECAC Division II championship and an eleven-win campaign in their first season as a Division I program in 1999.

As a sophomore, Atwell was named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division II All-America squad as a second-team selection. At the time, she established records for goals (18), assists (9) and points (45). Atwell was voted MVP of the ECAC championship when she scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Bentley for the title, capping a school-record 17-2 campaign.

In 1998, Atwell was chosen to the Astro Turf/NFHCA Division II All-America first team when she tallied 17 goals and 16 assists for 50 points. The scoring mark is still the program's single-season standard. She shattered the single-game record with six assists against American International.

A tri-captain as a senior, Atwell piled up 34 points on 14 goals and six assists. She ranked among the NCAA leaders in goals (17th) and points (19th). The Great Danes went 11-4 overall in their inaugural Division I season. UAlbany closed out the schedule by winning 11 of its last 12 games. A second-team All-Mideast Region forward, she completed her career as the program's all-time scorer, with 63 goals and 32 assists for 158 points.

Atwell, who hails from West Winfield, N.Y., received her undergraduate degree in communication with a minor in business administration. She serves as marketing director for Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York. Atwell is married to Trevor Lisky, a former midfielder on the UAlbany lacrosse team. The couple has two sons, Merrick and Grayson.

J.T. Herfurth (1998-2000) -- An All-America offensive tackle on the school's first Division I FCS teams, Herfurth became the first and only UAlbany player to have participated in the Hula Bowl Classic as a member of the North squad in 2001.

In 2000, Herfurth was chosen to the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Football Gazette Division I-AA All-America first teams. A starter in 31 consecutive games at left tackle, the 6-foot-6, 300-pound lineman was named the Mid-Major Offensive Lineman of the Year by Football Gazette. Herfurth, who was picked to the All-Northeast Conference first team, blocked for a rushing attack that led the conference and was 14th among the national leaders at 215.2 yards per game. The Great Danes accounted for 400-plus yards in offense in six of their last seven games.

Herfurth was named honorable mention All-American and to the All-NEC second team as a junior. The Great Danes, who posted a 7-2 record in their first season at the Division I FCS level, were 13th nationally in scoring (37.0 ppg) and 26th in total yards (424.1 ypg). The offense's two-quarterback system led the NEC in four categories.

A transfer from Penn State University, Herfurth started all 11 games in his first season on the offensive line. UAlbany (10-1) averaged 32.1 points en route to winning the 1998 Eastern Football Conference championship. The offense was evenly distributed between the run (154.2 ypg) and pass (175.7 ypg).

A native of East Northport, N.Y., Herfurth became the first UAlbany athlete to be selected to the CoSIDA University Division Academic All-America national first team and was named the NEC's Fall Scholar-Athlete in the sport of football. He was also voted to the District I all-academic unit three consecutive years. Herfurth received an ECAC Merit Medal as the school's top senior male student-athlete in the 2000-01 academic year.

Herfurth earned his undergraduate degree in sociology with a minor in psychology. He works in law enforcement as a Northport Village police officer. Herfurth and his wife, Stephanie, have a five-year-old daughter, Bailey.

Janna Johnston (1995-99) -- One of the top women's track & field competitors in the program's Division II era, Johnston was a record-setting performer who led UAlbany to the 1999 ECAC and New England Collegiate Conference indoor championships. She held eight school records at the end of her collegiate career.

Despite coming from UAlbany's Division II program, Johnston competed in the ECAC Division I outdoor championship meet as a senior. She established two school marks en route to a third-place finish in the heptathlon. Johnston shattered her own standard with 5,008 points in the seven-event competition and eclipsed the javelin record with a throw of 113-feet, 7-inches. During the indoor schedule, Johnston won the ECAC pentathlon with a program-record 3,452 points. She also captured the NECC indoor high jump crown for the second consecutive year and was second in the long jump. Johnston also went 18-9.75 in the long jump at the UConn Sprint Invitational to set another record.

A two-time all-region honoree, Johnston was named to the 1998 All-East squad in the long jump and heptathlon by Eastern Track Magazine. She was a winner in the NECC indoor high jump and 4x400 relay, plus was second in the long jump. She finished fifth in the Penn Relays' heptathlon and helped set a UAlbany record in the shuttle hurdles relay (57.93) at the same meet.

In 1997, Johnston placed sixth in the heptathlon at the NCAA Division II outdoor championships. She earned All-America recognition by scoring 4,834 points. She captured her second consecutive Collegiate Track Conference heptathlon championship and was also a winner in the long jump. As a sophomore, she won the CTC pentathlon and heptathlon crowns, and was fourth in both the high jump and long jump at ECAC indoors.

A native of Clifton Park, N.Y. and a Shenendehowa High School graduate, Johnston received her B.A. in mathematics with a dual minor in physics and computer science. She received an ECAC Merit Medal as the school's top senior female student-athlete for the 1998-99 academic year and was the Kimberly Toone Memorial Scholarship recipient. Johnston, who is employed at State Farm Insurance as a fire underwriter, has competed in two marathons in Alaska and California.

Jack Koelmel (1970-2006) -- As the school's head athletic trainer for more than three decades and through three divisions of NCAA classification, Koelmel's career touched thousands of students-athletes, coaches and administrators.

A native of Housatonic, Mass., Koelmel arrived on the UAlbany campus in 1970 as a graduate student and assistant on the athletic training staff. During his tenure, Koelmel was responsible for all aspects of the sports medicine program, including preventive training, injury rehabilitation and nutrition counseling. By the time of his retirement in August 2006, he was supervising an an athletic training staff of four assistants, one graduate assistant and several volunteers.

From 1992-99, Koelmel served as the NYSATA region representative. He received his 25-year service award from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Koelmel worked as an athletic trainer at the Empire State Games for seven years, plus taught courses at UAlbany for nearly 30 years.

Koelmel, who celebrated his 61st birthday last April, received his bachelor's degree in physical education from Norwich University in Vermont, where he played basketball and was a member of the freshman football team. At Norwich, he worked as a student assistant trainer. In 1973, he earned a M.S. in educational administration from UAlbany, where he was an instructor in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

Koelmel and his wife Margo, reside in Ballston Spa, N.Y. He has three stepchildren, Frances, Carl and Ross, and two grandchildren, Shailee (4) and Devin (2).


Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Men's Soccer Drops 2-1 Overtime Decision to Conference Foe

Vestal, N.Y. - Freshman forward Adam Whitehead scored his first career goal just 90 seconds after senior goalkeeper Jason Stenta saved a penalty kick to propel Binghamton to a 2-1 overtime victory over UAlbany in an America East Conference men's soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Bearcats Sports Complex.

After a scoreless first half which was evenly played, the teams traded goals at the midway point of the second stanza. UAlbany struck first in the 68th minute when Konner McNamara collected the rebound of a blast taken by Bo Jelovac, which was initially saved by Bearcat goalkeeper Jason Stenta.

Binghamton (6-4-1, AE 1-0-0), which made its conference-record sixth consecutive appearance in the America East championship match last year, answered right back with the equalizer just 3:25 later. Matt Kristek took a cross from Tounkara Santigi and fired a shot past Great Dane goalkeeper Adrian Foncette from 12 yards out. Nothing was decided the rest of the way, and the teams headed to an extra session for the second straight meeting.

UAlbany (0-9-2, AE 0-2-0), which was looking to avenge last season's 1-0 double overtime loss in the semifinal round of the league tournament to the Bearcats, had a golden opportunity to win the match when it was awarded a penalty kick in the 93rd minute of play. However, Ian Peach's shot was saved by Stenta. Binghamton carried that wave of momentum the other way and scored the golden goal just over a minute later when Kyle Kucharski found Whitehead downfield.

UAlbany's Foncette made seven saves on 17 opportunities in the losing effort. Binghamton's Stenta turned away six of the 14 shots he faced to earn the victory and keep his team unbeaten in the regular season at the Bearcats Sports Complex since the facility opened two years ago.

The Great Danes return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 14 when they travel to Vermont for a 3 p.m. match at Centennial Field.

UAlbany (0-9-2, AE 0-2-0) 0 1 0 - 1
Binghamton (6-4-1, AE 1-0-0) 0 1 1 - 2

UAlbany: Scoring - Konner McNamara (1-0). Goalkeeping: Adrian Foncette (94:30, 2 GA, 7 saves).

Binghamton: Scoring - Adam Whitehead (1-0), Matt Kristek (1-0), Tounkara Santigi (0-1), Ryan Walter (0-1), Kyle Kucharski (0-1). Goalkeeping: Jason Stenta (94:30, 1 GA, 6 saves).

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

University of Albany Field Hockey Ranked #19 In Latest NFHCA Poll - UAlbany Sports 2009

University of Albany Field Hockey Ranked #19 In Latest NFHCA Poll.

University of Albany's Ada Lauterbach Named America East Women's Cross Country Performer of the Week - UAlbany Sports 2009

Cambridge, Mass. - UAlbany's Ada Lauterbach has been named the America East Conference Women's Cross Country Performer of the Week, as announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6 by the conference office. The sophomore is being honored by the league for the first time in her career.

Lauterbach placed 21st among 86 runners in 22:44 to lead the Great Danes to a fifth-place finish among nine schools at the George Mason Invitational on Oct. 3. The sophomore, who was running a 6,000-meter course for the second time in her career, improved her mark by almost two minutes (1:55) since competing at Princeton last season. As a track and field competitor, Lauterbach was a 2009 ECAC championship qualifier in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

The competitive field at George Mason featured two national top-20 schools and another institution which was regionally ranked by the USTFCCCA. Virginia, tabbed 19th in the country, edged out Georgetown, ranked 11th nationally, by one point to win the meet. Columbia, an Ivy League power which was fifth in the Northeast Region, placed third.

The Great Dane harriers return to action on Saturday, Oct. 17 to host the 43rd Annual UAlbany Invitational. The Bobbi Palma Women's Championship Race, held on a 5,000-meter campus course, begins at 10:05 a.m. The R.K. Munsey Men's Championship Race, an 8,000-meter circuit, commences at 10:40 a.m.


Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

University of Albany Hosts Former Members of Congress for Education, Motivation

On Oct. 7 and 8, political science students at the University at Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy will welcome two former U.S. Congressmen, the Honorable John Glen Browder (D-AL,1989-1997) and the Honorable Steven T. Kuykendall (R-CA, 1999-2001), into their classrooms as part of the Congress to Campus program.

Founded by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (USAFMC) in 1976 as a means to improve students' understanding of American government and encourage careers in public service, the Congress to Campus program sends bipartisan pairs of former U.S. Congressmen -- one Democrat and one Republican -- to colleges and universities to share their real-life experiences as candidates and office holders in a representative democracy. Over two days, the former representatives conduct classes, hold forums, and meet informally with students and faculty.

"The Congress to Campus program provides our students with an exciting opportunity to engage our civic leaders in a direct and personal way. The visit will allow our students to see firsthand how what they learn in the classroom applies to some of the most important public policy questions of the day, " said David Rousseau, chair of the Department of Political Science at Rockefeller College.

John Glen Browder, a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd Congressional District.

John Glen Browder is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd Congressional District. He was elected as a Democrat to the 101st Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative William F. Nichols, and reelected to the three succeeding Congresses. Browder served on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Budget Committee.

Steven T. Kuykendall served in the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001, representing California's 36th Congressional District. Kuykendall served on the Armed Services, the Science and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees of the House.

In 1996, the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership partnered with the USAFMC to manage the Congress to Campus program. Since that time, more than 170 visits have been planned to campuses throughout the United States.

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University of Albany FCS Football's David McCarty Selected Northeast Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week - UAlbany Sports 2009

Somerset, N.J. -- University at Albany's David McCarty been selected Northeast Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week in football, as announced on Monday, Oct. 5 by the conference office. McCarty, a 2009 Walter Payton Award candidate, has won or shared the weekly award eleven times during his career.

A senior tailback from Gansevoort, N.Y., McCarty rushed for a season-high 170 yards and two touchdowns in last Saturday's 27-6 conference victory over Saint Francis, Pa. He reached the end zone on a 5-yard run in the first quarter and added a 14-yard dash around left in the third period. McCarty, who left the game early in the fourth quarter, posted his third consecutive 100-yard rushing effort and 22nd of his career. He has run for 170-plus on eight occasions during his career.

McCarty, who earned All-America recognition as a junior, moved to second on UAlbany's career list with 32 rushing touchdowns. He is now fourth among the NEC's all-time leaders in rushing yards (3,842) and is tied for sixth in scoring with 228 points.

Paw Prints: The Great Danes recorded season-highs in rushing yards (257) and total yards (389) against Saint Francis ... UAlbany has reached the win column 15 straight times against conference opponents, the nation's longest Division I FCS streak ... outside linebacker Dave Nicomini moved above the 200-career plateau in tackles (203) ... tailback Justin Gannon rushed for a career-high 72 yards at Saint Francis ... Gannon had a season-best 135 all-purpose yards, the sixth time he has toppled the 100-mark as a collegian ... FS Dave Casale climbed into a tie for sixth in career interceptions (11) ... UAlbany entertains NEC-rival Duquesne on Oct. 10 as part of Homecoming & Family Weekend ... Time Warner Cable (TW3) will televise the contest, with kickoff set for 1:07 p.m. ... J.T. Herfurth, a consensus first-team All-America offensive tackle who played in the 2001 Hula Bowl, will be inducted into UAlbany's Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 9 ...

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University of Albany Golf Finishes Second at ECAC Division I Women's Championship - UAlbany Sports 2009

Williamsburg, Va. - Jessica Signorelli finished tied for seventh individually to lead the UAlbany golf team to a second-place team finish at the ECAC Division I Women's Golf Championship, held at the par-72 Kiskiack Golf Course.

Signorelli carded a two-round score of 156 (80-76) to tie with Penn's Catherine Elliot. Amanda McPhee (83-75) and Corrin Conroy (78-80) both shot a two-day total of 158 to tie for 10th individually. Sophomore Annemarie Kissane recorded a first-round score of 79, followed by a second-round score of 84 to finish in a four-way tie for 19th place, while Stephanie Klein rounded out the UAlbany golfers with a total score of 171 (88-83).

The Great Danes, whose two-day total score of 634 set a new school record, tied with Lehigh for second place in the team scoring. Penn took the team title with a score of 616, while Hartford's Sarah Sideranko was the individual medalist, carding a two-round score of 151 (80-71).

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Team Scoring: 1. Penn 310-306-616; t2. UAlbany 320-314, Lehigh 312-322-634; 4. Hartford 327-309-636; 5. Sacred Heart 325-318-643; 6. St. Francis (Pa.) 336-340-676; 7. Hofstra 3480329-677; 8. Mount St. Mary's 352-334-686; 9. Wagner 373-377-750; 10. St. Francis (N.Y.) 370-381-751; 11. Towson 417-413-830.

UAlbany Scoring: t7. Jessica Signorelli 80-76-156; t10. Amanda McPhee 83-75, Corrin Conroy 78-80-158; t19. Annemarie Kissane 79-84-163; t31. Stephanie Klein 88-83-171.

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University of Albany's Brooke Stanley Earns America East Conference Volleyball Setter of the Week Award - UAlbany Sports 2009

Cambridge, Mass. - UAlbany's Brooke Stanley was named the America East Conference Volleyball Setter of the Week after leading the Great Danes to a pair of wins, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. It is Stanley's second weekly honor this season.

Stanley, the reigning America East setter of the year, continued her strong quarterbacking of the UAlbany offense, guiding the Great Danes to a 3-1 win over Colgate on Sept. 30 and Sunday's 3-0 victory over New Hampshire to open up the America East slate. She averaged a league-best 12.14 assist per set as well as 3.14 digs and 1.00 kills. She recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 34 assists and 13 digs in the sweep of New Hampshire and recorded 51 assists, nine digs and one kill against Colgate.

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University of Albany's Inge Baijens Named America East Conference Field Hockey Rookie of the Week - UAlbany Sports 2009

Cambridge, Mass. - UAlbany freshman Inge Baijens was named the America East Conference Field Hockey Rookie of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon.

Baijens earned her first weekly honor after helping the 20th-ranked Great Danes to a 7-1 victory over Fairfield in the America East opener on Oct. 3. She scored two goals, including the game-winning tally, in the victory. The forward scored the first goal of the game just 2:45 into play and netted her second goal in the late stages of the first half with an unassisted reverse-stick shot that sailed past the Fairfield goalkeeper to find the back of the cage. Baijens recorded three shots, all on goal, in two games against the Stags and No. 6 Syracuse.

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University of Albany Volleyball Defeats UNH In Straight Sets In America East Conference Opener - UAlbany Sports 2009

Durham, N.H. - Brooke Stanley recorded her sixth double-double of the season with 34 assists and 13 digs to lead UAlbany to a 3-0 win over New Hampshire in America East Conference volleyball action at Lundholm Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon. The Great Danes took the win in their conference opener with scores of 25-23, 25-23 and 25-14.

UAlbany jumped out to a quick 5-2 lead in the first set, getting two kills from Casey Wright and a service ace from Laura Livergood, while also taking advantage of several New Hampshire hitting errors. The Great Danes continued to build their lead, getting up 10-4 on back-to-back kills by Hillary White. Valerie Sourbeer recorded consecutive kills to put UAlbany up 14-6, before New Hampshire's Lindsey Fogarty ended the rally with a kill for the Wildcats. Later in the set, New Hampshire got timely blocks by Fogerty and Justine Elliot, pulling the Wildcats within 22-10. Wright recorded a kill to give the Great Danes control, but back-to-back kills by Kate Uitti and Fogerty kept New Hampshire within striking distance. A ball handling error by UAlbany tied the set at 23-23, but the Great Danes too advantage of two Wildcat hitting errors to take the set.

The second set was back and forth from the beginning, with both teams making several hitting errors in the early going. Despite a UAlbany service error, the Great Danes got consecutive kills from Sourbeer and Wright to take a 17-14 lead. The Wildcats then took advantage of a UAlbany handling error and an attack error to pull within 17-16, forcing the Great Danes to take a timeout. Brooke Stanley helped the Great Danes regroup, and set up a kill for Teresa Coppiellie to put UAlbany back in control. Despite back-to-back kills by Kirsten Bates, the Wildcats continued to struggle with their hitting, and UAlbany went up 21-19 on another UNH error. The Great Danes were at set point at 24-21 on a kill by White, but Fogerty and Bates kept the Wildcats alive with a kills. Sourbeer sealed the set win for the Great Danes, taking an assist by Stanley.

UAlbany built up an early 9-4 lead in the third set with a kill from Kalyn Mostert. New Hampshire battled back, getting three kills from Fogerty and taking advantage of several UAlbany hitting errors, putting the Wildcats up 12-11. The Great Danes used a hitting error by UNH and a kill by Wright to get back ahead by a point before Wright and Mostert combined for a block on Fogerty. After calling a timeout, UAlbany rolled to the end of the set, getting multiple kills and blocks by Wright, along with block assists by Mostert and White. The Wildcats took a timeout on UAlbany's match point at 24-14, but Stanley converted a kill to seal the win for UAlbany.

Wright finished with a team-high 10 kills for UAlbany to go along with four total blocks and a .500 hitting percentage. Coppiellie and White both recorded eight kills apiece, while Coppiellie was strong defensively with 11 digs. Mostert and Laurie Gonzalez also finished with double-digit dig totals, with 10 and 13, respectively.

Bates recorded a team-high 14 kills for New Hampshire, while Fogerty finished with 12 kills. The Wildcats had six total blocks, despite being held to a .152 team hitting percentage. Sara Heldmen had a match-high 22 digs while Jayde Huxtable recorded 12 digs defensively for New Hampshire (8-11, AE 0-2).

UAlbany (10-8, AE 1-0) will return to action on Friday, Oct. 9, visiting Hartford in America East Conference play at 6 p.m.

UAlbany (10-8, AE 1-0) def. New Hampshire (8-11, AE 0-2), 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-14)

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#20 UAlbany Drops 1-0 Decision to #6 Syracuse in Non-Conference Field Hockey Action

Syracuse, N.Y. - Maggie Befort scored the only goal needed to lead #6 Syracuse to a 1-0 win over #20 UAlbany in non-conference field hockey action at Coyne Field on Sunday afternoon.

After a scoreless first half, Syracuse broke the 0-0 tie in the 47th minute with a goal from Befort. Lindsey Conrad made a crossing pass which Befort collected and slipped in the cage past UAlbany goalkeeper Kristi Troch.

Syracuse (11-1) outshot UAlbany, 10-3, and held a 10-3 advantage in penalty corners. Christine Hoffman and Kristi Troch split time in the cage for the Great Danes. Hoffman made one save in the first half of play, while Troch made two stops in the second stanza. Goalkeeper Leann Stiver made two saves for the Orange.

UAlbany (8-3) will return to action on Saturday, Oct. 10, visiting Maine for an America East Conference match up at 1:00 p.m.


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University of Albany FCS Football Uses Strong Defense and Healthy Rushing Attack to Record 27-3 NEC Victory - UAlbany Sports 2009

Loretto, Pa. - Senior tailback David McCarty rushed for a season-high 170 yards and two touchdowns in leading UAlbany to a 27-6 Northeast Conference victory over Saint Francis, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at DeGol Field. The Great Danes extended their conference win streak to 15 in a row, the nation's longest at the Division I FCS level.

UAlbany (3-2, NEC 2-0) played a dominating style of defense for the third consecutive game by holding Saint Francis (1-4, NEC 0-2) to 255 total yards, including 79 on the ground, and forcing three turnovers. The Great Danes have held their opponents without a touchdown for 10 straight quarters.

"I thought we came into the game focused," said UAlbany coach Bob Ford, whose defense has limited NEC opposition to less than 100 rushing yards in six of its last seven outings. "The defense played superb and ran aggressively to the football. I thought this was the first time (this season) that the offensive line was dominant at the line of scrimmage."

The Great Danes scored on their opening three possessions and stopped Saint Francis inside their own 5-yard line en route to a 17-6 halftime advantage. UAlbany marched 74 yards in 11 plays with the opening kickoff. Quarterback Vinny Esposito completed a three-down pass to wide receiver Tim Bush to set up a first-and-goal situation. McCarty then blasted through the middle on a 5-yard touchdown run.

After the teams traded field goals, the Red Flash drove from their own 28 deep into UAlbany territory. Freshman quarterback John Kelly, a Penn State transfer, hooked up with Omar Winston on a third-down, 23-yard completion to keep the series alive. But on fourth-and-one at the five-yard line, Kelly's quarterback sneak was stopped short by outside linebacker Rich Duff and defensive end Tony Sparano.

"We saw on flim that they liked to sneak in that situation," explained Duff, who had a team-high nine tackles. "I read it and dove for him. The goal-line stand against Maine has motivated our defense. We are always trying to slow down the run game and not give up big plays."

The Great Danes then put together a 14-play, 95-yard scoring drive that featured McCarty's running and Esposito's passing. The senior quarterback finished off the sequence when he tossed a 9-yard scoring pass to Bush, who was wide open in the left flat, for a 17-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Saint Francis' Josh Thiel added his second field goal of the game when he connected on a 18-yarder with 3:30 to play before the intermission.

UAlbany's defense helped extend its team's margin late in the third quarter when outside linebacker Dave Nicomini forced a fumble after a complete pass and defensive end Marc Wargo fell on the ball at the Saint Francis' 22. The Great Danes staying on the ground to push out to a 24-6 lead. On third-and-two, McCarty bounced around left end and sprinted to the end zone untouched on a 14-yard score. Herb Glass added his second field goal, a 27-yarder, with 10:50 to play in the final period.

"We were a little worried about Saint Francis coming into the game," offered McCarty, who reached the 100-yard rushing mark for the third straight contest and 22nd time as a collegian. "Their defense and team are certainly better than they have been. Everyone was focused and didn't take them lightly."


UAlbany's Justin Gannon, a senior tailback, added a career-high 72 rushing yards on 11 attempts. Esposito completed 13 of 25 passes for 132 yards, while free safety Dave Casale recorded his 11th career interception. Saint Francis' Kelly threw for 176 yards, but had two passes picked off.. The Red Flash, who has respectable showings against nationally-ranked opponents in non-league play, was coming off a triple-overtime loss last week.

UAlbany 27, St. Francis 6 (10/03/2009 at Loretto, Pa.)

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
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Albany.............. 10 7 7 3 - 27 Record: (3-2,2-0)
St. Francis......... 3 3 0 0 - 6 Record: (1-4,0-2)



Scoring Summary:
1st 11:43 ALBANY - David McCarty 5 yd run (Herb Glass kick), 11-74 3:17, ALBANY 7 - SFU 0
07:31 SFU - THIEL, Josh 30 yd field goal, 8-31 4:12, ALBANY 7 - SFU 3
05:11 ALBANY - Herb Glass 38 yd field goal, 8-59 2:20, ALBANY 10 - SFU 3
2nd 09:16 ALBANY - Tim Bush 9 yd pass from Vinny Esposito (Herb Glass kick), 14-95 6:08, ALBANY 17 - SFU 3
03:30 SFU - THIEL, Josh 18 yd field goal, 6-19 2:48, ALBANY 17 - SFU 6
3rd 01:04 ALBANY - David McCarty 14 yd run (Herb Glass kick), 3-22 1:20, ALBANY 24 - SFU 6
4th 10:50 ALBANY - Herb Glass 27 yd field goal, 10-41 3:57, ALBANY 27 - SFU 6


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Savage Records Hat Trick to Lead #20 University of Albany Field Hockey Over Fairfield, 7-1 - UAlbany Sports 2009

Albany, N.Y. - Nicole Savage recorded three goals and two assists to lead #20 UAlbany to a 7-1 win over Fairfield in the America East Conference field hockey opener on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Turf Field. The Great Danes improve to 8-2 overall and stand at 1-0 in conference action.

Freshman Inge Baijens got the Great Danes on the board just 2:45 into the contest, taking an assist from Savage, who passed the ball in front of the cage past Fairfield's goalkeeper. Savage added two scores in the span of two minutes, scoring an unassisted goal at 11:15 with a hard shot from the right side of the circle, and then capitalizing on a penalty corner opportunity at 13:12.

Baijens scored her second goal of the game at 13:49 to give UAlbany a 4-0 advantage, smashing a reverse stick shot from the left side of the circle into the back of the cage. Suzy Clephane added one more goal for the Great Danes before the half on a penalty corner, taking assists from Jess Lindsey and Tegan Brown.

Savage wrapped up her hat trick with a second unassisted goal in the 52nd minute with a hard shot from the top of the circle into the left side of the cage. Clephane finished out the scoring for the Great Danes with her second goal of the day, getting assists from Lindsey and Savage on a penalty corner in the 60th minute.

Fairfield (3-7, AE 0-1) broke the scoreless drought with less than two minutes to play in the game, as Marit Westenberg collected the ball on a breakaway and scored on a one-on-one with UAlbany goalkeeper Kristi Troch.

UAlbany outshot Fairfield, 18-7, and held a 12-2 advantage in penalty corners. Christine Hoffman was the starting goalkeeper for the Great Danes, making two saves in the first half, while Troch stopped three shots in the cage in the second stanza. Fairfield's Caitlin O'Donnell and Megan Ambrose split time in the cage for the Stags. O'Donnell got the starting nod, making two saves, while Ambrose made three stops in the second half.

UAlbany (8-2, AE 1-0) will return to action on Sunday, visiting sixth-ranked Syracuse at 2:30 p.m.


Fairfield (3-7, AE 0-1) 0 1 - 1

UAlbany (8-2, AE 1-0) 5 2 - 7

Fairfield: Scoring - Marit Westenberg (1-0). Goalkeepers - Caitlin O'Donnell (35:00, 5 GA, 2 saves), Megan Ambrose (35:00, 2 GA, 3 saves).

UAlbany: Scoring - Nicole Savage (3-2), Inge Baijens (2-0), Suzy Clephane (2-0), Jess Lindsey (0-3), Tegan Brown (0-2). Goalkeepers: Christine Hoffman (35:00, 0 GA, 2 saves), Kristi Troch (35:00, 1 GA, 3 saves


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University of Albany's Leuchanka and Lauterbach Lead Cross Country Teams to Top-Five Finishes at George Mason Invite - UAlbany Sports 2009

Centreville, Va. - Freshman Alex Leuchanka and sophomore Ada Lauterbach led the UAlbany cross country teams to top-five finishes at the George Mason Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Bull Run Park. The men's team placed fourth among 10 teams, while the women were fifth among nine schools. Virginia's nationally-ranked programs swept the team titles for the second straight year.

The Cavalier men, tabbed 14th in the country by the USTFCCCA earlier in the week, claimed the team championship by 13 points over Columbia, an Ivy League power which was among the schools receiving votes in the organization's national poll. George Mason, which has been ranked as high as 14th in the Southeast Region this fall, placed third in the competitive field. Emil Heineking of Virginia won the individual title for navigating the 8,000-meter course in 24:37.

Leuchanka, the 2008 New York State Cross Country Federation champion on the scholastic level, finished 13th among 109 runners in a time of 25:26 to lead UAlbany. The mark was a 17-second improvement from his time at the America East Conference Pre-Championship three weeks ago. Redshirt freshman Paul Lagno placed second on the squad and 27th in the field in 26:10. He was followed by freshman Craig Weiss, who was 37th in 26:42. Rounding out the top five for the Great Danes, who only finished behind schools which were regionally or nationally ranked at some point this season, were junior David Rothman (40th, 26:57) and sophomore Jack Kelley (42nd, 26:59).

The Virginia women, ranked 19th nationally, completed the sweep of the team titles by edging No. 11 Georgetown by one point. Columbia, which was tabbed fifth in the Northeast Region by the USTFCCCA, placed third. Virginia's Catherine White, who completed the course in 20:41, won the individual title.

Lauterbach, who was running a 6,000-meter circuit for only the second time of her career, finished 21st in 22:44 to pace the UAlbany women. Freshman Miranda McConnell finished second on the squad for the second straight meet in 23:11, which was good for 29th overall in the field of 86 competitors. Junior Jenn Pierson (35th, 23:31), freshman Mikala Anson (39th, 23:40) and classmate Melissa Del Rosario (43rd, 23:46) completed the team's top five.

The Great Dane harriers return to action on Saturday, Oct. 17 to host the 43rd UAlbany Invitational on the University Campus Course. The Bobbi Palma Women's Championship Race, a 5,000-meter event, begins at 10:05 a.m. The R.K. Munsey Men's Championship Race, an 8,000-meter circuit, starts at 10:40 a.m.


George Mason Invitational Men's Team Standings (8k)
1. Virginia 21 points; 2. Columbia 34 points; 3. George Mason 85 points; 4. UAlbany 119 points; 5. UNC-Wilmington 151 points; 6. American 190 points; 7. Howard 216 points; 8. Washington & Lee 233 points; 9. Christopher Newport 247 points; 10. Virginia Commonwealth 283 points.

Individual Champion: Emil Heineking, Virginia, 24:37.
UAlbany Finishers: 13. Alex Leuchanka 25:26; 27. Paul Lagno 26:10; 37. Craig Weiss 26:42; 40. David Rothman 26:57; 42. Jack Kelley 26:59; 46. Chris Manico 27:13; 50. Sean Halpin 27:18.

George Mason Invitational Women's Team Standings (6k)
1. Virginia 30 points; 2. Georgetown 31 points; 3. Columbia 72 points; 4. UNC-Wilmington 139 points; 5. UAlbany 145 points; 6. George Mason 178 points; T-7. Christopher Newport 206 points; T-7. American 206 points; 9. Howard 258 points.
Individual Champion: Catherine White, Virginia, 20:41.
UAlbany Finishers: 21. Ada Lauterbach 22:44; 29. Miranda McConnell 23:11; 35. Jenn Pierson 23:31; 39. Mikala Anson 23:40; 43. Melissa Del Rosario 23:46; 52. Ally Panos 24:38; 61. Emily Finnegan 25:28.


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University of Albany Tennis Continues Play at Virginia Tech's Hokie Fall Invitational - UAlbany Sports 2009

Blacksburg, Va. - Aubrey Brooks and Caitlin Crowley defeated Kelby Marston and Jessica Ratcliff, 8-2, in a consolation doubles match as the Great Danes continued play at Virginia Tech's 16th Annual Hokie Fall Invitational, held at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center on Saturday.

Brooks and Crowley later dropped a 8-2 decision to Emerald Lauzon and Sarah Tegner of Radford in a later round of Flight B doubles. Livia Gherman was victorious over Radford's Mirna Matic in the consolation round of Flight B singles, posting a 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (6) win. In the next round, Gherman fell to Winthrop's Sara Abutovic, 6-3, 6-2.

Brooks will wrap up play in Flight C singles on Sunday at 11:30 a.m.

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Flight B Singles

Livia Gherman (UA) def. Mirna Matic (RU), 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 (6)

Sara Abutovic (WU) def. Gherman (UA), 6-3, 6-2

Flight B Doubles

Aubrey Brooks/Caitlin Crowley (UA) def. Kelby Marston/Jessica Ratcliff (ETSU), 8-2

Emerald Lauzon/Sarah Tegner (RU) def. Brooks/Crowley (UA), 8-2



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UAlbany FCS Football Gameday: UAlbany vs Duquesne

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UAlbany FCS Football Makes Trip to Improving Saint Francis for Saturday's Northeast Conference Game - UAlbany Sports 2009

Loretto, Pa. - UAlbany travels to Northeast Conference opponent Saint Francis, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 3. Kickoff is 1:00 p.m. Fans can listen to the game on Fox Sports 980, WOFX-AM.

The Red Flash, who went winless one year ago, have shown tremendous improvement and may be the surprise team in the conference. Saint Francis (1-3, NEC 0-1) fell to Wagner, 56-48, in triple overtime to begin the league schedule. Head coach Dave Ofpar's squad also had respectable efforts against nationally-ranked teams in New Hampshire and Northern Iowa and a solid 31-0 victory over Morehead State.

John Kelly, a Penn State walk-on last season, has taken over at quarterback. He has thrown for 679 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception. Wide receiver Antoine Rivera is rewriting the SFU record book. Rivera, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, has 23 receptions for 366 yards and four TDs. He has more the 2,000 career receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. Jude Yearwood ran for 118 yards and two scores against Wagner.

The Red Flash are ranked fourth among the NCAA Division I FCS leaders in turnover margin at plus-2.3 per game. Scott Lewis, a first-team all-conference outside linebacker, has 302 career tackles. Matthew Parker, who is currently averaging 11.2 tackles per game from his inside linebacker position, was a second-team All-NEC selection last year. Defensive end Russel Fisher (6-2, 260) is a veteran of 32 games as a collegian.

UAlbany (2-2, NEC 1-0) held Sacred Heart to 267 total yards and forced three turnovers en route to a 22-9 triumph last Saturday. The Great Danes set a school mark with their 10th consecutive home win. David McCarty, who rushed for 105 yards, sealed the verdict by scoring on a 4-yard run with 3:58 remaining. Herb Glass tied a single-game record with three field goals, all in the first half.

Outside linebacker Dave Nicomini was named the NEC defensive player of the week after making five tackles and break-up a career-high three passes against Sacred Heart. The Great Danes twice held the SHU to field goals in first-and-goal situations. Inside linebacker Justin Brancaccio (7 tackles) and free safety Dave Casale (5 tackles, 2 PBUs) also contributed to the defensive effort. Brancaccio moved past the 200-career tackles mark (204).

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UAlbany Tennis Competes at Virginia Tech's Hokie Fall Invitational

Blacksburg, Va. - Caitlin Crowley and Aubrey Brooks competed in singles play, then teamed up for doubles action on the first day of the 16th Annual Hokie Fall Invitational, hosted by Virginia Tech at the Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center on Friday. Teammate Livia Gherman also competed in singles action at the tournament.

Gherman dropped a three-set match to Diana Navrostskaya from East Tennessee State, falling 6-4 in the first set before posting a 6-3 win in the second. Navrostskaya responded with a 6-3 third set to take the match in the first round of competition in Flight B. Gherman will play Radford's Mirna Matic in the second round of play.

In Flight C singles, Brooks lost a 6-4, 6-4 match to Appalachian State's Amanda Cash. In the second round, Brooks lost to Virginia Tech's Katie Blow, 6-4, 6-0. She will play in the Flight C consolation round on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Senior Caitlin Crowley dropped a 6-0, 6-0 decision to Thaddea Lock of Marshall. Earning a bye in the second round, Crowley will await her opponent in the Flight D consolation round on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Brooks and Crowley teamed up to take on Shannon Betts and Courtney Rauscher of Virginia Tech in Flight B doubles competition. The Great Danes dropped an 8-3 decision and will face Kelby Marston and Jessica Ratcliff of East Tennessee State on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

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Flight B Singles

Diana Navrostskaya (ETSU) def. Livia Gherman (UAlbany), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3

Flight C Singles

Amanda Cash (ASU) def. Aubrey Brooks (UAlbany), 6-4, 6-4

Katie Blow (VT) def. Brooks (UA), 6-4, 6-0

Flight D Singles

Thaddea Lock (MU) def. Caitlin Crowley (UA), 6-0, 6-0

Flight B Doubles

Shannon Betts/Courtney Rauscher (VT) def. Crowley/Brooks (UA), 8-3

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

UAlbany/Homecoming/Family and Reunion Weekend - October 9-11, 2009

We’re giving you many reasons to come back to Albany this fall ... UAlbany Football vs. Duquesne Dukes, Touchdown Tailgate, Campus Tours, Academic Presentations, Sorority Coffee Hours, Farmer's Market, Milestone Reunions and many more.
Registration closes Friday, October 2nd.

Schedule of Activities: Friday, October 9

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Registration
Alumni House
Here’s a good place to start the reunion weekend. Pick up your registration materials, meet your classmates and enjoy a nice cup of coffee on us.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Veterans Wall of Honor Viewing
University Library, 2nd Floor
View UAlbany's nine-panel Veterans Wall of Honor, which includes photos, illustrations and the names of more than 4,000 alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. military. Free.

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Electronics Recycling
State Quad Parking Lot

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
School of Social Welfare 3rd Annual Luncheon for Scholarship and Awardees and Donors
First Unitarian Universalist Society, Western Avenue (across from the UAlbany downtown campus).
School of Social Welfare alumni and friends are invited to the third annual Scholarship Awardees and Donors Luncheon. Guests will have an opportunity to socialize with alumni, representatives of community agencies and organizations, corporate and foundation sponsors, government officials, and current and former faculty and staff. Please RSVP by emailing or calling Cathie Gifford at (518) 591-8795.
There is no charge for this event.

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Reaching Higher, Achieving More Luncheon
Campus Center Ballroom
Reaching Higher, Achieving More is an alumni campaign designed to showcase the remarkable career paths of University at Albany graduates. They are entrepreneurs, educators, lawyers, corporate leaders, entertainers, doctors, social workers, authors, policymakers and more, and their impact is truly global. The alumni inducted into this campaign are points of pride for the entire UAlbany community. This year’s luncheon will pay tribute to Harvey Milk ’51, Champion of America's gay rights movement. More details. Registration required Free.

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Moot Court Demonstration
Alumni House
See students in action in a courtroom-like setting as they prepare for the National Moot Court Competition. Sponsored by the nationally ranked School of Criminal Justice and the UAlbany Lawyers Alumni Association. Registration required. Free.

3:00 p.m.
"The Singer's Life with Julie Norman
Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center
In an “Inside the Actors Studio” format, UAlbany’s voice coach Frances Wittmann interviews up and coming soprano Julie Norman discussing the young singer’s life, achievements and career demands. Free.

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wine Tasting and Courtyard Dedication
Science Library
Please join us for a wine-tasting experience and discover a fine selection of wines while you “un-wine-d” with fellow alumni, friends and guests. Celebrate with us as we dedicate the courtyard in memory of board member and lifelong supporter, Hedy Schwartz Bagatelle ’60.
Registration Required. Free. (Limit 1 guest)

4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
SLS Gathering
Washington Tavern
250 Western Avenue, Albany
Join SLS brothers for a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

6:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Dinner
SEFCU Arena, Hall of Fame Room
2009 honorees, Bob Conklin ’84 (men’s baseball), JT Herfurth ’00 (men’s football), Tovah Atwell Lisky ’00 (women's field hockey), Janna Johnston ’99 (women’s track and field) and Jack Koelmel (athletic training-1971-2006) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Registration required. Cost: $50.00 adults/ $20.00 for children under 12.

6:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Class of 1954 Reunion
The Restaurant at the Italian-American Community Center
257 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12205 (518) 456-0292
Join your fellow alumni, swap stories and recapture those wonderful memories of your college years while you enjoy dinner and entertainment. Registration required. Cost: $35/person.

7:00 p.m.
Shabbat Prayer Services
Chapel House (Conservative and Reform)
Shabbos House (Orthodox) - 320 Fuller Road

7:30 p.m.
Plays in Process
Studio Theatre, Performing Art Center
This play development lab provides student playwrights the opportunity to develop their works with actors and directors, culminating in a staged reading. In an ongoing commitment to showcase emerging student voices, several exciting and diverse plays are chosen to be part of the series each year. Director: David Lane; Literary Consultant: James Farrell. Cost: $3.00.

8:00 p.m.
GOLD Goes to Jillian’s
Drop in and kick off your reunion weekend at Jillian’s. We’ve got Jillian’s spacious game room all to ourselves, so come enjoy drink specials, free hors d’oeuvres, free billiards and great music at Jillian’s, voted Albany’s best sports bar. Registration required.

8:00 p.m.
Reading Discussion with Paul Krugman
Page Hall, 135 Western Avenue, Downtown Campus
Paul Krugman, winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics and columnist for the Op-Ed Page of the New York Times, has been called “the most important political columnist in America” (Washington Monthly), and “the most celebrated economist of his generation” (The Economist). Recent bestsellers include The Return of Depression Economics and The Crisis of 2008 (2008), The Conscience of a Liberal (2007), and The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century (2003). Sponsored by the NYS Writers Institute and UAlbany’s Center for Institutional Investment Management. Free Event.

8:00 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner
Shabbos House - 320 Fuller Road
Shabbos House Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center will be hosting prayer services, lunches and dinners during homecoming weekend, which this year is also the Jewish holidays of Shmini-Atzeret and Simchat Torah. For details, visit http://www.shabboshouse.com/ or call 438-4227.

Saturday, October 10

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Registration
Alumni House
Here’s a good place to start the reunion weekend. Pick up your registration materials, meet your classmates and enjoy a nice cup of coffee on us.

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
UAlbany Welcome and Half-Century Club Breakfast
Campus Center
Join fellow alumni, parents, students and guests and celebrate with the Class of 1959 as they are inducted into the Half-Century Club. Hear President George Philip ’69, ’73 provide an update on the University. Registration required. Cost: $5.00/person; free for children under six.

9:00 a.m.
Homecoming 5K Fun Run/3K Walk and Little Dane Dash
Start/Finish behind the Science Library
Join alumni, students, staff and visitors during our Homecoming Fun Run/Walk/Little Dane Dash. The new course includes the athletic fields, Indian Pond, Purple Path, shade and open spaces. Click here for course map. To register, download a PDF registration form and mail it in or register online. Online registrants must still download registration form and present form on race day. Free T-shirts for the first 200 runners who register. Cost Non-students: $15 for 5K Fun Run/3K Walk until 10/2, $20 after 10/2; Students: $10 until 10/2, $15 after 10/2; Little Dane Dash (11 and under) – Free until 10/2, $5 after 10/2.

9:00 a.m.
Check-in Registration for UAlbany Day and Fall Open House
Collins Circle

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Open House – UAlbany Strength and Conditioning Facility
PE 218
Stop in and see the renovations to the UAlbany Strength and Conditioning Facility. Major improvements include new MONDO Sport Impact and RAMFLEX flooring in the weight areas, 2500 square feet of multi purpose turf for agility and speed development as well as over 4500 lbs. of new custom logo dumbbells from UMAX.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Veterans Wall of Honor Viewing
University Library, 2nd Floor
View UAlbany's nine-panel Veterans Wall of Honor, which includes photos, illustrations and the names of more than 4,000 alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. military. Free.

9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Farmer's Market
Podium
Visit the farmer’s market and sample products from several local farms around the Capital Region. Fresh baked goods, vegetables, fruits, cider, cider doughnuts and homemade jams are among the items offered.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Art Museum Tour
(UAlbany Art Museum)
Join Museum Director Janet Riker for an informal gallery tour of the exhibition "Uncharted." Set against the larger context of travel and discovery, this exhibition features the work of contemporary artists who consider the perils of navigating unfamiliar waters. Transcending geographic exploration, they explore an imagined world of discovery and adventure in a wide range of media including painting, installation, sculpture, and video. The work included is filled with possibility, fraught with anxiety, and ultimately, tempered by absurdity. Such are the results of beginning any new venture without a map.
"Uncharted" has been designated part of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain quadricentennial celebration and is part of UAlbany’s theme semester, The Hudson River Mount Marcy to Manhattan, which commemorates the 400th anniversary of the European exploration of the Hudson-Champlain region. Registration Required. Free.

10:00 a.m. - Noon
Sorority Coffee Hours
Alumni House
Please join your sorority, Beta Zeta, Chi Sigma Theta, Gamma Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta for coffee. Registration required. Free.

10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Admissions Open House for Prospective Students
Lecture Center Concourse
Program includes campus tours every fifteen minutes.

10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Academic Presentations

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Weather Watch Tour
NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office, CESTM
Get a guided tour of the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) National Weather Service Forecast Office at UAlbany and learn about weather forecasts and the technology that gives forecasters the ability to provide accurate weather information. Bus transportation will be available. The bus stop is located at the Dutch Quad parking lot directly across from the Alumni House. Bus departs at 10:10 a.m. The tour will begin in the CESTM Rotunda. Registration required. Free.

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Albany Nanotech Complex Tour
NanoFab North Rotunda
Learn about the latest developments in nanotechnology as you tour the Albany NanoTech complex at UAlbany's College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering. The tour will begin in the NanoFab North Rotunda. Bus transportation will be available. The bus stop is located at the Dutch Quad parking lot directly across from the Alumni House. Bus departs at 10:10 a.m. The tour will begin in the CESTM Rotunda. Registration required. Free.

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Aqua Ducks Tour
Dutch Quad Parking Lot
Join other alumni, students, parents and guests for an exciting time aboard the amphibious Aqua Ducks. Tour downtown Albany, see the historic sites and then view the city skyline as the “Ducks” splashes into the Hudson River. The bus stop is located at Dutch Quad parking lot across from the Alumni House. Registration required. Cost: 20.00/person

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
State College News and Albany Student Press Reunion
Standish Room, Science Library
The University Libraries invites past and current members of the State College News and Albany Student Press for a demonstration of the online historical student newspaper database and hear about recent developments in the University’s Journalism program. With support from the Friends of the Libraries, the Libraries’ M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives has scanned and indexed the State College News, 1916 - 1963, and the Albany Student Press, 1964 - 1985. Come learn how to search online and print specific articles from your class years. Current members of the student newspaper staff will also be on hand. Coffee and refreshments will be available. Visit the online student newspaper. Registration required.

10:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony for Homecomng 5K Fun Run/3K Walk
and Little Dane Dash
SEFCU Parking Lot

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Touchdown Tailgate
SEFCU Parking Lot
Get into the spirit, enjoy food, fellowship and fun with other Great Danes fans under the big top. Enjoy live music provided by the band, What-Ever! UAlbany alumni receive free food, drink vouchers and a gift when they preregister. Food and drink available for purchase for non alumni. Free parking in the Dutch Quad lot; $5.00 in the SEFCU lot. Preregistration required for alumni to receive free food and drink.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Presentations
Podium

11:00 a.m.
UAlbany Men's Rugby vs. St. Bonaventure University
Intramural Field

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Protestant Ministry Chapel House Cookout
Chapel House Interfaith Center
Free.

Noon
NSCS (National Society of Collegiate Scholars) Induction
Campus Center Ballroom

1:00 p.m.
UAlbany Women's Rugby vs. Potsdam University
Intramural Field

1:00 p.m.
Football Game - UAlbany Great Danes vs. Duquesne Dukes
University Field
Show your true colors! Wear your purple and gold proudly and cheer on the UAlbany Great Danes as they score a touchdown against the Duquesne Dukes. Registration required. Cost: $12 reserved seating, $10 general admission seating, $ 3 kids 2-12.

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
UAlbany Uptown & Downtown Campses Bus Tour
Pick-up will be in the Dutch Quad Lot across from the Alumni House
See some of your old haunts and reminisce with alumni during this tour of the various buildings on both campuses. Bus transportation will be available. Bus departs at 1:00 p.m. Registration required. Free

1:30 p.m.
Class of 1954 Open House
Zongrone’s Residence
36 Scotch Pine Drive
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-4084
Join your hosts, Rose Mary and John Zongrone, in an informal reception at their home for fellow alumni and guests. Registration required. Free.

2:00 p.m.
Plays in Process
Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center
This play development lab provides student playwrights the opportunity to develop their works with actors and directors, culminating in a staged reading. In an ongoing commitment to showcase emerging student voices, several exciting and diverse plays are chosen to be part of the series each year. Director: David Lane; Literary Consultant: James Farrell. Cost: $3.00

2:00 p.m.
NYS Writers Institute: The First 25 Years
Fine Arts Building 126
Writers Institute Executive Director William Kennedy and Director Donald Faulkner present an overview of the Institute’s 25 year history—its formation, memorable guests, and future direction—with video clip highlights of past events. Sponsored by the NYS Writers Institute in conjunction with UAlbany’s Community Day.

3:30 p.m.
Film Screening of MILK
Performing Arts Center
"MILK" (United States, 2008, 128 minutes, color, directed by Gus Van Sant), Nominated for eight Academy Awards, "MILK" tells the epic story of Harvey Milk, the civil rights activist and UAlbany alumnus who became America’s first openly gay elected official. Sponsored by the NYS Writers Institute in conjunction with UAlbany’s Community Day.

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Presidents' Legacy Reception
Standish Room, Science Library
Legacy families -- families with more than one generation of alumni or a current student whose parent or grandparent is an alum -- are invited to this informal reception hosted by University President George Philip '69, '73 and Alumni Association President Bill McCann '86, '87. Registration required. Free.

5:00 p.m.
HENS Reunion
Phi Delta Room, Alumni House
1984 MBA graduates will celebrate their 25th anniversary. By invitation only.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Class of 1969 Reunion
President's Residence
5 Englewood Place, Albany
Join President George M. Philip ’69, ’73 and Mrs. Sandy Philip '68, '72 as they host a reception in celebration of the Class of 1969. Here’s your chance to meet the president, reconnect with your fellow alumni, swap stories, and relive your college days. Registration required. Cost: $50.00/person (Goods and services are being provided in the amount of $17.00. Your tax deductible gift, which will be forwarded to The University at Albany Foundation in support of the Class of 1969 Scholarship, is the amount which exceeds the good and services provided.)

6:00 p.m.
Class of 1959 50th Reunion Dinner
Milne 200, Downtown Campus
Details to follow.

7:00 p.m.
Great Danes Great Bash
Washington Tavern
250 Western Avenue
Alumni are invited to mingle and reminisce at this popular UAlbany watering hole. Event is free to all preregistered alumni and their guests only (Limit 1 guest). Enjoy munchies and beverages. Free.

7:30 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Chapel House Interfaith Center
Sponsored by the UAlbany Newman Association
We invite students, alumni and parents to join us for a celebration of Catholic mass at Chapel House, our interfaith center on campus. All are welcome.


8:00 p.m.
The World Within Reach Speaker Series Presented by the
UAlbany Student Association
Featuring General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
SEFCU Arena
An intimate conversation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) on current affairs. One of the 21st century's most fervent purveyors of democratic values, General Colin Powell understands the power of diplomacy and the universal human ideal of democracy to build trust and transform once-unstable regions into areas where societies and cultures prosper. As well, he understands that the power of persuasion, reason and building trust are immeasurably effective in getting governments to cooperate for the overall common good of their people and the rest of the world. In a compelling presentation filled with humor and anecdotes from years of service at the highest levels of international affairs, Powell, former U.S. secretary of state, describes the delicate process of forging alliances, bringing people and countries together, and promoting universal human ideals of democracy and peace around the world. Registration required.

Sunday, October 11

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
Alumni House

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Home-Coming OUT Brunch
Campus Center Ballroom
The UAlbany Alumni LGBTQQIA Association would like to invite you to join them for brunch as part of Homecoming Weekend and in celebration of National Coming Out Day. This event is free and open to all alumni, their guests, faculty, staff, and students. Registration required.

10:30 a.m. - Noon
Omicron Delta Kappa Induction Ceremony
Campus Center Assembly Hall
Join faculty, staff and students as they are inducted into the UAlbany Chapter of the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Jazz Brunch
All Quads

2:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Boston University
Varsity Field

2:00 p.m.
Play in Process
Studio Theatre, Performing Art Center
This play development lab provides student playwrights the opportunity to develop their works with actors and directors, culminating in a staged reading. In an ongoing commitment to showcase emerging student voices, several exciting and diverse plays are chosen to be part of the series each year. Director: David Lane; Literary Consultant: James Farrell. Cost: $3.00.

5:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Protestant Ministry Worship and Sunday Supper
Chapel House Interfaith Center

6:45 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Campus Center Assembly Hall
Sponsored by the UAlbany Newman Association
Registration closes Friday, October 2nd.


University at Albany
Alumni Association
Alumni House
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
PHONE (518) 442-3080