AboutU: Union College Alumni

Dear Alumnus,

Welcome to the latest edition of the Alumni newsletter. We are proud that we have been able to reach over 50% of our Alumni subscribers and hope to continue that success in the future. Let us know what you think; your feedback is welcome.


College News

New video features Posse Students
Watch a four-minute video about the Posse Foundation program at Union. The Posse Foundation recruits urban-area high school students of disparate backgrounds to be leaders at selective colleges and universities across the United States.


Take note: Alumni exhibit to feature Gould, Morgan, Robinson
New Notables go up in Schaffer Library Atrium.


Carly Aimi '08 first recipient of new Gibson scholarship
ABC anchor Charles Gibson creates scholarship to honor his father, Burdett Gibson '23.


Paul LeClerc gives keynote speech at Founders Day
President and chief executive officer of the New York Public Library receives inaugural John Bigelow medal.


Union research gets a boost from Merck/AAAS science award
Sponsored by the Merck Institute for Science Education and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the awards provide up to $60,000 to support research.


Union signs agreement with Berkskhire Community College
Eligible engineering, CS students can transfer to Union.


College mourns Gail George
Wife of Prof. Carl George gave creative energy to variety of campus arts and cultural events.


Alumni in the News

Mark Walsh '76, Peter Handy '79 and James Spanfeller '79 talk to students about finding the perfect job
Union College students got advice during a panel discussion featuring Spanfeller, CEO of Forbes.com; Walsh, managing partner of Ruxton Ventures LLC and founder of Air America Radio; and Handy, general partner of Star Media Group.


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Upcoming Events

March 4, 2008
Business Forum and Reception
New York City


March 6, 2008
Professor Stephen Berk
Alumni Club of Washington DC


March 13, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
Union College Club of Boston


March 13, 2008
St. Patrick's Day Celebration !
Union College Club of NYC


March 15, 2008
Reception and Brunch with President Stephen C. Ainlay
Alumni Club of Santa Fe


March 19, 2008
Reception with President Stephen C. Ainlay
Alumni Club of Seattle


March 20, 2008
Reception with President Stephen C. Ainlay
Alumni Club of Portland


March 27, 2008
Professor Andrew Feffer Alumni Club of Philadelphia


March 29, 2008
ReUnion Spring Volunteer Planning (RSVP) Day
Union College


April 12, 2008
Alumni Council Spring Meeting 2008
Alumni Council


May 29 - June 1, 2008
ReUnion Weekend
Union College