UAlbany Alumni Association
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Today, we’re here to blow your diet! To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, the UAlbany Magazine team headed to Curry Freeze in Rotterdam, NY, to catch up with chemistry alum Bob Draiss ‘87, owner of one of the Capital Region’s most popular ice cream stands for over 20 years. If you weren’t planning to celebrate the day with a frosty treat before, you most certainly will be after watching this! (And if you’re in the Capital Region, we highly recommend the Curry Freeze original — an orange dreamsicle-ish icy cold creamy treat — naturally.)
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It’s hard to top a summer day at the track with the UAlbany family! On Friday, we hosted alumni and friends at our annual gathering under the Festival Tent. We always have a great time in Saratoga Springs!
Coming up:
UAlbany Night at the Yankees, Aug. 20
UAlbany Homecoming: Great Dane Pregame, Oct. 19
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On the eve of our annual Day at the Races event, 1844 Society donors gathered at SUNY Empire in Saratoga Springs to connect with University administration and advancement team members and celebrate all of the great things happening at in its 180th year.
Did you know? This fall we’ll welcome the largest incoming class yet!
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UAlbany Night at the Yankees is Tuesday, Aug. 20! Game ticket purchase through the Yankees includes exclusive UA x NYY hat (new colorway for 2024) plus access to pre-game food and Pepsi products on the Mastercard Batters Eye Deck. Get your tickets here: https://offer.fevo.com/yankees-vs-guardians-3mgu6k9-b50f6c2?fevoUri=yankees-vs-guardians-3mgu6k9-b50f6c2%2F
Interested in a round-trip bus ride from Albany to the Bronx? Visit https://www.alumni.albany.edu/events
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A very bittersweet moment, captured at tonight’s alumni reception at Hearst Tower in NYC. A big “thank you” to all the former Purple and Gold Student Ambassadors who attended the event and took the time to wish Melissa Samuels a happy retirement before she bids farewell to the University as director of alumni programs. Melissa’s last day is tomorrow, so please join us in congratulating her for all of her accomplishments in the last 26 years!
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The Juneteenth Scholarship was established in 2020 by Bria McKiver ’18, MA ’20, and current GOLD committee member Jorge Chacon ’19. It is awarded to UAlbany students through the President’s Leadership Awards.
Learn more: https://www.albany.edu/giving/juneteenth-scholarship
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The Garden of Remembrance, located outside of Draper Hall, includes three Veterans Memorial Plaques dedicated to the UAlbany community members who served in the Civil War, WWI and WW2. Today we remember all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving this great country. 🇺🇸
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Welcome to the alumni family, Class of 2024!
Best of UAlbany Commencement 2024 The University at Albany proudly hosted its 180th Commencement from May 9-12, 2024 — an event highlighted by a series of individual stage crossings and the U...
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An absolutely beautiful day for Commencement. CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2024!🎉🎓
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The East Garden is showing off! Isn’t she lovely?
To date, more than 150,000 K-12 students in 45 states have learned and practiced the power of empathy through Blankets of Hope, a non-profit founded by this year's Irvis Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient Nick Fio ’14 and his brother Mike.
Read more: https://www.alumni.albany.edu/s/1642/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=1642&gid=2&pgid=4242
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We've got an exciting weekend ahead! We look forward to celebrating the service and achievements of 11 UAlbany alumni at the annual Excellence Awards Gala, Saturday, April 20. Join us in congratulating these tremendous Great Danes.
Learn more about the awards: https://www.alumni.albany.edu/awards
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It's a great day to be a Great Dane! President Havidán Rodríguez
and the University will be honored with the Humanitarian Spirit Award at the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region's 25th Fire and Ice Gala, tonight at the Albany Capital Center.
Red Cross to Honor President Havidán Rodríguez and the University at Albany at 25th Fire and Ice Gala The American Red Cross Eastern New York Region will hold their 25th Fire and Ice Gala at the Capital Center on Friday, April 12. This year the Red Cross is honoring President Havidán Rodrígue…
Celestial-themed music is emanating from the Carillon! 🎶
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Ericka Vacaflores ’22, disaster preparedness specialist for American Red Cross Eastern New York, will share her expertise in saving lives and building resilient communities Monday, April 8 at noon in the Campus Center. Ericka, who grew up in South America and also serves on the Red Cross’ Latino Engagement Team, holds a degree in Emergency Preparedness from the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity. Monday's program is sponsored by UAlbany's Red Cross Club, which helps support monthly blood drives on campus and helps recruit students for Red Cross community volunteer opportunities. All are welcome to attend.
Later this week, University President Havidán Rodríguez will be honored with the Humanitarian Spirit Award at the annual Fire & Ice Gala on April 12 at the Albany Capital Center. The award recognizes an individual, group or organization that embodies the spirit of humanitarianism personified by American Red Cross founder, Clara Barton, in her mission to put others before herself. Welcome back to campus, Ericka, and congratulations, President Rodríguez!
Gala info and tickets: https://e.givesmart.com/events/zjm/
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The 4th Annual Albany Film Festival is this weekend!
4th Annual Albany Film Festival to Bring Film Lovers to Campus The New York State Writers Institute will host the 4th annual Albany Film Festival at UAlbany this Saturday, giving film lovers a chance to see screenings by aspiring student filmmakers and acclaimed directors, as well as panel discussions with industry professionals.
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The does it again!
For this year’s we had a record number of gifts with more than $625,000 raised in support of UAlbany students.
Sound up!
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Support what matters to you most as a UAlbany Alum – give during March Matchness, March 20-28 and watch the impact of your gift multiply 3X! Learn more → www.albany.edu/marchmatchness
UAlbany March Matchness From March 20 through March 28, we invite you to invest in the areas that mean the most to you and make an impact on the students who share that same passion.
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Several members of the UAlbany community connected at tonight’s reception in Albany, including alumni who work in state government, serve as elected officials, and more. We hope you all enjoy the remainder of the conference this weekend!
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Let's go, Great Danes!
IT'S PLAYOFF SEASON ‼️
Quarterfinals. Friday. 7 pm. Broadview Center.
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The UAlbany Mag team does it again... this time, it's all about the Tunnels! Thanks to all the alumni who contributed to this story. Read: https://magazine.albany.edu/evergreen/the-tunnels
Are you the tunnels? Because I could get lost in your eyes!
The UAlbany Magazine delved deep into the tunnels to uncover some fun and interesting facts! ➡️ https://magazine.albany.edu/evergreen/the-tunnels
Happy Valentine's Day!
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We’re in love.
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It’s Super Bowl Sunday, so let’s talk food! Jessica Hirsch ’07, a former math teacher-turned-food influencer and creator of popular Instagram account and lifestyle brand , loved a late night slice of chicken bacon ranch from Paesan’s on Ontario Street when she was a UAlbany student. What was your favorite late night spot?
Jessica Hirsch Wants You to Cheat Behind the Scenes of an Instagram Food Star
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We are excited to welcome New York state judge and UAlbany alumnus Seth Marnin '92, '94, to campus on February 13 as a featured guest in our Leading Questions discussion series!
Marnin became the first out transgender judge in New York and the first transgender man on the bench anywhere in the U.S. when he was appointed to the Court of Claims last summer by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The event is open to all and will run from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Campus Center West Auditorium.
Registration now ➡ https://lnkd.in/ebDB3AH2
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Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy's Center for Women in Government & Civil Society cordially invites you to A Celebration of Women's Leadership Reception, Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Milne Hall 200 (Downtown Campus). The 2024 Fellows on Women & Public Policy will be recognized, and the Honorable Dorcey Applyrs, DrPH, MPH (UAlbany Classes of 2005 and 2014) will deliver the keynote address.
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About the UAlbany Alumni Association
For more than 150 years, the University at Albany Alumni Association has been keeping alumni connected to each other and to their alma mater. The UAlbany community extends well beyond the campus, with alumni in every state and more than 115 countries, many of whom continue to be engaged in the life of the University and contribute to its successes.
Yes, You’re a Member!
All graduates of the University are automatically considered members of the UAlbany Alumni Association. We invite you to explore the many services and programs offered to you. But, remember, membership is much more than a list of benefits. It’s a life-long connection to a world-wide community. It’s an opportunity to meet new friends, uphold old traditions and give back to the institution that helped shape your life!
Membership in the Alumni Association doesn't just keep you connected – it also helps build a stronger University. Alumni Association-sponsored programs, such as student scholarships, UAlbany Career Advisory Network (UCAN) and the Alumni Admissions Ambassador Program, help to advance UAlbany’s priorities and reputation.
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