Susan Hanks

Title: Associate Dean of Admissions
Phone: (518) 388-6769
E-Mail: hankss@union.edu

Regions: Capital Region of New York, Eastern Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Southwestern states (AZ, NM, NV, UT)

Academic Credentials: Lehigh University (B.A.), (M.Ed.)

Why I chose to work at Union...

I love all that Union offers its students, both in and out of the classroom, and the tremendous sense of community.

College Major:
History and higher education administration

Favorite sports team:
Any team from Boston

Favorite Union sports team:
Any women sports team

Favorite vacation destination :
I love being near the water.

Favorite book:
Any book written by Jodi Picoult

Favorite movie:
I love classic movies, from "Sound of Music" to "12 Angry Men" but I could also watch "Miracle" over and over again.

Favorite musician:
James Taylor

Favorite Schenectady restaurant:
For lunch, Aperitivo Bistro has such interesting sandwiches and salads, and the ambience is modern, urban, airy, relaxing.

Favorite spot on campus:
Sitting on the hill overlooking Frank Bailey Athletic Field

Hobbies and interests:
Watching my daughters play sports, exercising, cooking, enjoying the outdoors