Union in the Media

Men's insecurities may bring seesaw sexism to romance

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:00:00 -0500

A new study led by Joshua Hart, assistant professor of psychology, suggests that men’s insecurities about relationships and conflicted views of women as romantic partners and rivals could lead some to adopt sexist attitudes about women.

The study was recently published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, a peer-reviewed journal.

A number of media outlets reported on the study, including Everyday Health.

To read the story, click here.

Union worth $274M to region

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Union College has an estimated annual economic impact of $274 million on the Capital Region, a report released by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities shows.

This includes $19.5 million contributed to the economy by its 2,200 students and thousands of visitors annually to the College, according to the analysis done by the Center for Governmental Research, which conducted the statewide study for the CICU.

To read more in the Daily Gazette, click here.

To read an item in the Business Review, click here.

Using Just 10% of Your Brain? Think Again

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Assistant Psychology Professor Christopher Chabris and Daniel J. Simons, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois, wrote a piece for the Wall Street Journal about neuromyths such as humans only use 10 percent of their brain.

Chabris and Simons are co-authors of The Invisible Gorilla, And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us.

To read the article, click here (subscription may be required).

Chabris joined Union in 2007. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard, where he was a research associate and lecturer. His book reviews have appeared in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Top chef chops it up at Union College

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Chef Ernest Servantes, who won the Food Network’s recent Chopped Grill Masters competition, was a recent guest chef on campus. He helped prepare lunch in Upper Class Dining Thursday and dinner Friday in West Dining Hall.

A photographer from the Times Union stopped by to watch Servantes in action. To see photos, click here.

10 minutes with Stephen Ainlay

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

President Ainlay was profiled as part of The Business Review's popular feature, 10 Minutes With, in which key decision makers and leaders share leadership philosophy, motivation and turning points in their lives.

To read the article, click here (subscription may be required).

Local relief efforts for those impacted by Sandy

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

The campus community collected supplies for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The items filled two College vans, which were driven to Monmouth County, N.J. and Staten Island, N.Y., two of the hardest hit areas.

To view a clip on Fox23 news, click here.

To read about Union's effort in the Times Union and to view a photo gallery, click here.

Union College tops $250M fundraising goal

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

With seven weeks until the official close of the “You are Union” campaign, Union has topped its goal of $250 million in the largest and most comprehensive fundraising campaign in its history. The campaign, publicly launched in 2004 and expanded by $50 million in 2008, has been transformative for the College, bolstering student scholarships and financial aid, faculty support, research programs, campus facilities and other priority needs outlined in the school’s strategic plan.

To read about the campaign in The Business Review, click here.

To view an article in the Daily Gazette, click here.

Experts: Romney could win popular vote, lose election

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

The day before the presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Brad Hays and Cliff Brown of the Political Science Department offered their thoughts on Fox23 News.

To see a clip, click here.

Youngest voters less excited but no less engaged

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Days before the presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the focus was on young voters.

Among those who have been following the election closely are Charlotte Lehman '14, president of the College Democrats and Nick D'Angelo '14, president of the College Republicans.

The two were interviewed for the Daily Gazette. To read the story, click here.

Founder of ESPN shares keys to network’s success

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, spoke recently in the Nott Memorial.

A lifelong entrepreneur and sports fan, Rasmussen discussed how he and his son, Scott, founded the world's first 24-hour TV network.

To read a story in the Daily Gazette, click here.

Minerals are the message in Union’s new Castrucci Gallery

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0400

One of the features of the Peter Irving Wold Center is the Castrucci Gallery. The gallery and ground floor display areas were provided through the generosity of Margaret and Paul Castrucci '56.

The Daily Gazette recently featured the first exhibit, which focuses on minerals in their natural form and as used in fabrication.

To read the Gazette piece, click here.

To learn more about the Castrucci Galery, click here.

ESPN founder, former Springfield newsman visits Union

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, will speak Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. in the Nott Memorial.

A lifelong entrepreneur and sports fan, Rasmussen will discuss how he and his son, Scott, founded the world's first 24-hour TV network. He will also sign copies of his 2010 book, Sports Junkies Rejoice! The Birth of ESPN. The talk is free and open to the public.

Prior to his talk at Union, Rasmussen spoke with Ian Pickus of WAMC's The Roundtable.

To listen, click here.

WAMC, Northeast Public Radio is a member of National Public Radio serving parts of seven northeastern states. These include New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.

Greeks make Halloween a treat

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0400

The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life hosted "Trick-Or-Treat with Union Greeks." The community was invited to bring their children to visit the fraternity men and sorority women of Union, where each Greek house was decorated for the holiday and welcomed trick-or-treaters.

To read a story from the front page of The Daily Gazette, click here.

We love to hate our politicians, study suggests

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Negatively framed political attitudes (“I don’t like Obama”) are stronger than positively framed attitudes (“I like Romney”), and that effect is most pronounced when people have the motivation and ability to think carefully.

That's according to a study published in the latest issue of the British Journal of Social Psychology by Psychology Professor George Bizer.

The study has been picked up by a number of media outlets across the world.

To read a report in The Daily Telegraph, click here.

To read a report in the Daily Gazette, click here.

Navigating Need-Blind and Need-Aware Admissions

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Matt Malatesta ’91, vice president for Admissions, Financial Aid and Enrollment, was a panelist at the College Board Forum in Miami recently. During a discussion on need-blind and need-aware admissions, Malatesta explained how it works at a place like Union.

To read more in the Chronicle of Higher Education, click here (subscription may be required).

Expert: No winner in final presidential debate

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Brad Hays, assistant professor of political science, was the in-studio guest on Fox23 News following the third and final presidential debate between Miitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

To see a clip, click here.

Nick D'Angelo: "Mr. Conservative" of Stormville

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Nick D'Angelo '14, president of the College Republicans, is featured in Hudson Valley Magazine.

D'Angelo is pursuing a double major in economics and history.

To read the story, click here.

Union to build new wellness center

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Union will build a new health and wellness center that will greatly enhance students' educational experience by offering expanded services to keep them physically and mentally healthy.

Plans for the Wicker Wellness Center were announced Saturday during Homecoming Weekend. Construction of the $2.3 million facility, to be built adjacent to the Alumni Gym, is scheduled to begin early next year.

The announcement was covered by a number of local media outlets, including the Daily Gazette. To read the clip, click here.

On exhibit: Ties between painter and poet

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

How does a writer choose words for a poem? How does a painter select color and form? What, in effect, informs a work of art?

These are among the questions raised in the new Mandeville Gallery exhibit, “Connections: Exploring the Ties Between Poet Jim McCord and Painter Bruce McColl,” which runs through Oct. 28.

The two men – McCord is professor emeritus of English, and McColl, director of the Currier Museum Art Center in Manchester, N.H. – met more than a decade ago at the Vermont Studio Center. They spent hours discussing each other’s work, sparking a friendship that would influence both the form and content of their respective artistic endeavors.

To read more about the exhibit in the Times Union, click here.

Expert: Obama wins second debate

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0400

Brad Hays, assistant professor of political science, was the in-studio guest on Fox23 News following the second presidential debate between Miitt Romney and President Barack Obama.

To see a clip, click here.