Sam Salamone '00

Sam Salamone '00

Regions: Alaska, Hawaii, Long Island (NY), Mid-Hudson region (NY), Oregon, Washington, Western New York
Academic Credentials: Union College Class of 2000 (B.S.); Union Graduate College Class of 2001 (M.A.T.)

Why I chose Union...
I returned to Union after 11 years of teaching because after all that time Union still feels like home. After so many field trips here with prospective students, I simply could not stay away.

College Major:
Chemistry

Favorite sports team:
The New York Yankees and the Little Falls Mounties Boys Volleyball team

Favorite books:
"Empire Falls" by Richard Russo, "Strangers on a Train" by Patricia Highsmith

Favorite movie:
"Magnolia"

Favorite musicians:
Leslie Kubica (my wife), Coldplay, Muse, Damien Rice

Favorite Schenectady restaurant:
Pizza King! I remember when it was "The Pizza Place." I've never found a rigatoni alfredo or chicken marsala pizza anyplace else.

Favorite campus spot:
The chemistry labs

Hobbies and interests:
Reading, acting, singing, strategy games, volleyball, tennis