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Volunteers build a campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity
Students lay foundation for first Union Habitat chapter  More...


Fraternity lauds president’s diversity efforts
President Stephen C. Ainlay was recently given Alpha Phi Alpha’s Sphinx Award for leading campus diversity initiatives.  More...


With a little help from his friends: Student building library in Ghana
Mike Clarke '11 is working to build a library in Ghana with support from friends and family  More...


U-Care Day Carnival Sunday
The 13th annual U-Care Day Carnival will be held Sunday in Memorial Field House.  More...


Students awarded at Prize Day
Vincent Chau receives Bailey Prize; Thomas Perry takes home Daggett Prize  More...


Interns to provide hands-on care this summer
Four selected for community service internship awards  More...


Union to help face AIDS issues through new student group
Chapter of AIDS awareness group formed  More...


Elizabeth Ackley '11 named outstanding volunteer of the year
Ackley and other students recognized at first Volunteer Appreciation Banquet  More...


High school students explore science at Union
Union science clubs share with Schenectady students  More...


Students to be honored at Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Students who helped the College earn a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll will be recognized  More...


SCENE ON CAMPUS
Scene this week  More...


SCENE ON CAMPUS
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Union STEP mentoring teams win state awards
College faculty, students, staff offer support to high school and middle school students  More...


Student organizes fundraiser to build library in Ghana
Mike Clarke '12 collecting books, glasses, money on March 5-6  More...


"The Vagina Monologues" on campus this week
For the fourth year, students support the global V-Day campaign to stop violence against women with their performance of the play.  More...


Union named to President's Honor Roll for community service
The Corporation for National and Community Service honors College for range of projects in the community  More...


Student project awarded for innovative campus-community collaboration
Cybil Tribié '11 wins $1,000 grant to restore a local park  More...


Students present lessons learned in Louisiana
Community service mini term presentations offered at the Nott Tuesday  More...


College again brings holiday cheer to local families
Union faculty and staff have helped area families in need during the holiday season for the last 12 years  More...


Giving through tough times
Union employees donate to the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program despite struggling economy  More...


Union group to lend another helping hand in Louisiana
For fourth straight year, Union community helps to rebuild in New Orleans  More...


Fun with physics: Union students inspire local youngsters during school visit
Physics students visit Blodgett Elementary School  More...


Hurricane aftermath: Student documents recovery efforts
Alex Handin photo documentary opens at Wikoff Student Gallery  More...


Changing lives: Campus gathers supplies for Ugandan children
Coins for Kids beginning of other efforts, to support work of two Minerva Fellows  More...


Volunteers to take part in Toll Day Saturday
Annual community service program helps spruce up the city  More...


Lecture, films open up dialogue about death
Programs focus on issues of death and dying  More...


Student remnants become charitable contributions
Donations to benefit Habit for Humanity, Weed and Seed and the YWCA  More...


Yates students: This is UC
Schenectady sixth graders get a taste of Union -- and Union food -- in a visit to campus  More...


College raises more than $70K for charity
Small college packs a big punch when campus groups unite for charity  More...


Four students awarded non-profit summer internships
To perform diverse duties for varied groups  More...


Home sweet home: Habitat house now a reality for local family
College donates home and labor to help the Harris family of Schenectady  More...


Habitat house complete; dedication set for Sunday
Campus community helped renovate Barrett Street house donated by College to Habitat  More...


Derby Days: Greek fundraiser's friendly competition to aid local charity
Sigma Chi brothers set up events, from car wash to karaoke  More...


U-Care Day to celebrate with local families Sunday
Annual carnival hosted by Kenney Community Center  More...


Kara Lightman '09: 'Peace scholar' aims to help women in Cambodia
Lightman to focus on schooling for women  More...


Catwalk for a Cause to help with New Orleans recovery
SAFER to benefit from Union donations  More...


Let it seed: Union community comes together to grow Octopus's Garden
Groundbreaking part of Saturday's Earth Day events  More...


Stepping up: Blair promoted to Kenney Center director
Comes full circle  More...


Needed: Books for SAIL and America Reads
Help Kenney Center collect books  More...


Students team up with Schenectady High to discuss "The Kite Runner"
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Be a Hospice volunteer: Meetings, training set for March
Help care for others  More...


Union-coached students win Science Bowl award
Team captures "Spirit Award" at regional STEP competition  More...


Winter Ball to support hospice care through Diana Legacy Fund
Get out your dancing shoes this weekend  More...


'Vagina Monologues' honors 10th anniversary of V-Day
Two campus performances scheduled  More...


SCENE ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK
Scene on campus  More...


Momentum building for Habitat house makeover
Barrett Street house project going strong  More...


Campus, community unite to give thanks
Multifaith service and community potluck dinner planned  More...


Union teams up again with Salvation Army for "Angel Tree Program"
Program provides toys to children for the holidays  More...


Annual Monopoly tournament set for Sunday
Tourney benefits Family and Child Services of Schenectady  More...


Obenzinger Scholars to receive honor for anti-smoking efforts
Ceremony to be at Proctor's Nov. 7  More...