Union College News & Events

May 13
Union to host WAMC's "The Media Project"
The show, an inside look at media coverage of current events, features Alan Chartock, president and CEO of WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Rex Smith, vice president and editor of the Times Union in Albany, and Rosemary Armao, a former newspaper reporter and editor who teaches journalism at the University at Albany.
May 13
Student Spotlight: Shayna Han '15
I don't want to stand by watching history, I want to make history.
May 13
Student Spotlight: Lucas Rivers '15
I'm excited to immerse myself in a culture unlike my own and become a contributing global citizen.
May 13
Student Spotlight: Cydnee Somera '15
I share Union's history and academics by giving tours to prospective students and their families.
May 13
Student Spotlight: Richard Harris '14
It's easy to be a big part of the campus
May 13
Student Spotlight: Maria Dreeszen '14
Even with so many groups, we remain as one student body.
May 11
Prize Day winners 2013
Students honored for achievement in academics, research, service and governance
May 11
Citation by President Stephen C. Ainlay for the Josephine Daggett Prize
Victoria Chee
May 11
Citation by President Stephen C. Ainlay for the Frank Bailey (1885) Prize
Najiba Keshwani
May 10
Union 365: Undergraduate research on display at Steinmetz Symposium
Top Prize Day honors go to Victoria Chee and Najiba Keshwani
May 9
Student Spotlight: Sheri Park '13
Why Union? The gorgeous campus, tight-knit community, liberal arts, Scholars Program, the Christian club, the high-quality student art work, seeing students play Frisbee outside and hearing the a capella group perform
May 9
New Wikoff exhibit focuses on LGBTQ issues
The exhibition, which runs until June 13, features work by students and alumni.
May 8
Volunteer of the Week: Tess Skoller '13
Tess Skoller '13 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week
May 8
Science and religion scholar to deliver annual Wold lecture
Wesley Wildman of Boston University is this year's featured speaker.
May 8
Community service internships awarded
Four juniors will spend the summer working in their local communities thanks to funding from College sources.
May 2
People in the news
This week's news from faculty, staff and students.
May 2
Union elects new Phi Beta Kappa members
28 seniors and five juniors join the distinguished academic honor society.
May 2
Taylor Time to highlight "Taps" and three centuries of American music
Butterfield Brass Band to perform at 5 p.m. Monday on Hull Plaza
May 1
Union hosts its first Adirondack Week
Events range from a hike up Prospect Mountain to panel discussions and talks in the future of the Adirondack Park.
May 1
Student Spotlight: Ben Rubin '13
My classmates are always there in case I need help or a laugh.
May 1
Student Spotlight: Chetna Prasad '15
I hope to attend medical school and am passionate about holistic health.
May 1
Steinmetz Symposium a staple of spring
The 23rd annual symposium to involve nearly 450 students in presentations, exhibits, dance performance and more.
April 29
Ramée design remains a plan for the ages
The genius of the French architect was on display as part of the annual Alumni and Friends Symposium
April 26
International Culture Week at Union
Union will celebrate its global diversity, April 29 – May 3, during the “World Around U International Culture Festival.”
April 25
Taking stock: Students manage to hold their own in market contest
Team of Union students finish fourth in Adirondack Cup competition
April 25
Noted Mideast negotiator and scholar to speak at the Nott
Aaron David Miller was an analyst for the Department of State under six secretaries of state.
April 25
Empty Bowls event brings awareness and funds to fight hunger
Sunday's fundraiser will go towards helping fight local hunger in the Schenectady area.
April 24
Caution: Construction season ahead on campus
With the spring term in full swing, the bevy of crews from Facilities and outside contractors reminds the campus community and visitors of the number of ongoing projects that will enhance Union.
April 22
Ramée's plan for Union focus of this year's alumni symposium
The idea is to help graduates re-engage in the intellectual life they enjoyed at Union.
April 18
Student Spotlight: Noah Joseph '13
I wanted to be a part of the LIM program and play football.
April 18
Earth Week at Union: A call for action
The College's events, from Saturday, April 20 to Saturday, April 27, touch on a variety of issues and topics, including environmental appreciation and education, the importance of buying and eating locally/organically produced goods, and proper disposal of waste.
April 18
IBM leader Steve Mills ’73 to speak on information technology
Mills’ talk is part of the Union College Alumni Speaker Series, launched last year by Noah Joseph ’13 to connect students with graduates who can offer significant professional insight and industry experiences.
April 16
Talk on tolerance slated for Thursday
Motivational speaker Marc Elliot will share his story of and discuss fundamental lessons on tolerance.
April 16
State Sen. Neil D. Breslin to discuss campaign finance reform Thursday
He was invited by Union’s student chapter of Democracy Matters, a non-partisan student activist group that advocates for campaign finance reform.
April 15
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eugene Robinson to speak at Union
His talk, "We're Someplace We've Never Been: Race, Diversity and the New World," is part of the Presidential Forum on Diversity series.
April 12
Students and allies rally for transgender rights
A community walk Saturday will advocate for more legal rights for the transgender community.
April 11
Student Spotlight: Alvin Andino '15
I'm a Posse Scholar, and I chose Union from among all the Posse schools because it was good for engineering, which was my original interest.
April 11
"The Drowsy Chaperone" offers all-student musical talent
The musical will be performed in the Actor's Studio at Yulman Theater through Saturday.
April 11
Attic treasures: Ramée drawings focus of new exhibit
"The Grand Design: Joseph Ramée’s Drawings for the Union College Campus," at Mandeville Gallery is part of the College's "The 200 Days of Ramée."
April 10
SAE Aero team ready to take flight
The flying competition features engineering students from around the countries.
April 10
Volunteer of the Week: Lauren Crupnick ’16 and Breana Derella ’16
Breana Derella '16 and Lauren Crupnick '16 are the Kenney Community Center's Volunteers of the Week
April 10
Student's love of galaxies leads to a Goldwater
Lucas Viani '14 joins a select group of Union students to earn a premiere undergraduate award.
April 4
Student Spotlight: Nicole Cirelli '13
The campus was beautiful, Union has a great reputation, and I was offered a great financial aid package.
April 3
Volunteer of the Week: Sarah Rand ’14
Sarah Rand '14 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week
April 3
Back to school: Davis "peace scholar" to help her village
Oema Rambharose '15 is the latest Union student to win a Davis Projects for Peace award.
April 2
Tuesday common hour programs announced
Programs include presentations from
April 2
Union offers admission to top students for Class of 2017
The 37 percent admit rate is the lowest in the school's history and includes more than 200 students accepted through early admission.
March 27
Student Spotlight: Alison Curley '16
When I saw the Nott Memorial, I lost my breath. I’d never seen a more striking building in my life.
March 19
Two Union seniors awarded prestigious Watson Fellowships
Joshua Anderson and Shilpa Darivemula are among 40 nationwide who will spend the next year pursuing their passion.
March 14
Seeing stars: Pair from Union attend astronomy workshop at Arecibo
Rachel Almodovar '15 and Rebecca Koopmann '89, associate professor of physics and astronomy, attend Undergraduate ALFALFA workshop
March 14
People in the News
Week of March 15
March 14
Volunteer of the Week: Kiana Miller ’16
Kiana Miller '16 is this week's Kenney Community Center Volunteer of the Week
March 7
Lights out: Ozone House wins "Do it in the Dark"
The winning house receives a plaque and two prizes that will be raffled off among residents at the first U-Sustain meeting of Spring Term at 12:50 p.m. April 10 in Old Chapel.
March 7
Engineering society hosts conference, conducts workshops for children
The New York Mu chapter of Tau Beta Pi, a National Engineering Honors Society, has had a busy winter, meeting with peer chapters and conducting a new volunteer initiative.
March 7
Student activists get close-up look at U.S.-Israel relations
Members of the Union community played an active role in “Shaping Tomorrow Together,” the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), March 3-5 in Washington, D.C.
March 7
Volunteer of the Week: Helena-Jasmine Sowah ’13
Helena-Jasmine Sowah '13 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week
March 7
Union again named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
This marks the fourth time in the past five years the College has earned this honor, the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service learning and civic engagement
February 28
A seasonal delight: Winter Dance Concert encircles the Yulman stage
Circling Beginnings: Dancing the Seasons at Yulman Theater, runs from Wednesday, March 6 through Saturday, March 9
February 28
The heat is on: Wireless thermostats to help conserve energy
Thanks to an idea by Samantha Muratori '14, students living in the College Park neighborhood soon will be able to control the thermostats from their smart phones and other Internet connections.
February 22
UNITAS nominations sought
Deadline is March 10, 2013
February 21
Seward's place: A Founders Day tribute
William Henry Seward, one of Union's most distinguished alumni, focus of celebration
February 21
Volunteer of the Week: Alvaro Peters ’14
Alvaro Peters '14 is the Kenney Community Center Volunteer of the Week
February 20
Mentoring program aims to support young men of color
Phenomenal Males hosts event Feb. 28
February 14
One Billion Rising: Union joins global campaign against violence
Thursday's scene in Reamer was part of a global campaign, One Billion Rising, staged as part of V-Day activities created by playwright Eve Ensler.
February 14
"Vagina Monologues" supports movement against domestic violence
It is entirely student-produced, with performances Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 2 and 6 p.m.
February 14
Volunteer of the Week: Nicholas Fleagle ’13
Nicholas Fleagle '13 is the Kenney Community Center Volunteer of the Week
February 14
Trash bash: RecycleManiacs out in force
In the past, the College has excelled at rallying support for its competitive recycling campaign, winning first place in the Corrugated Cardboard and Per Capita Classic categories of the competition the last two years in a row.
February 7
Civil rights hero John Lewis to deliver Commencement address
Approximately 483 students in the Class of 2013 will receive degrees during the ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, June 16, on Hull Plaza.
February 7
Kindly do your part, say students
2nd annual Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 7
Volunteer of the Week: Catherine Tjan ’14
Catherine Tjan '14 is the Kenney Community Center Volunteer of the Week
February 6
Heart of darkness: Student energy competition heats up
Union is competing in the New York Megawatt Challenge against the five other members of the New York Six Consortium – Colgate, Hamilton, Hobart and William Smith, Skidmore and St. Lawrence
February 5
Heavenly Voices to perform at annual concert Saturday
Concert is among series of events celebrating Black History Month
January 31
Can fungi replace plastics?
With the help of Union faculty and students, Ecovative Design is determined to supplant plastic packing material.
January 31
Volunteer of the Week: Destinee Laquer ’14
Destinee Laquer ’14 is the Kenney Community Center Volunteer of the Week
January 30
Victoria Chee ’13 honored for volunteerism by local group
Chee is among 10 winners of the group’s 2013 GOBY Awards (Get on Board Volunteer Awards), which recognizes companies, organizations and individuals who have provided exemplary volunteer services.
January 24
Volunteer of the Week: MaryKate Farber ’15
MaryKate Farber is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week
January 24
People in the News
Week of Jan. 25
January 24
Photography students shine lens on life at Wikoff Gallery
A new exhibit features works by six students who were enrolled in Professor Martin Benjamin’s fall term advanced photography class
January 23
Face off: Robots to take to ice during Union-RPI game
Four teams of mechanical engineering students who designed and built the wheeled robots about the size of a briefcase will compete in a four-minute period Saturday night in front of thousands of spectators.
January 15
Largest-ever Union group on Israeli immersion trip
30 students participated in a 10-day trip to Israel over winter break, 27 of them through Taglit-Birthright Israel
January 9
People in the news
This week's news from faculty, staff and students.
January 8
Volunteer of the Week: Aude Bechu ’16
Aude Beche '16 is the Kenney Community Center's Volunteer of the Week

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