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Engineering students from around the state recently showed off their technological chops at the state Capitol. Invention prototypes from eight colleges and 14 teams were on display at the fourth annual CREATE (Cultivating Resources for Employment with Assistive Technology) symposium, held at the Legislative Office Building.

An initiative sponsored by the nonprofit New York State Industries for the Disabled, CREATE partners engineering students with member agencies, encouraging them to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world experiences.

Union College's entry was featured in the Times Union.

Bradley Hays, associate professor of political science, was a recent guest on "Congressional Corner" on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio. He discussed who will replace Paul Ryan as House Republican leader.

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.

Mark Dallas, associate professor of political science, was a recent guest on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio. He discussed the situation with North Korea.

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.

Dr. Richard Lazzaro ’84, the chief of thoracic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and a respected specialist in minimally-invasive procedures, returned to campus to speak on “The Benefits of Robotic Surgery.” Coinciding with Lazzaro’s visit, students had a chance to “test drive” the Da Vinci Surgical System. The technology allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with small, precise movements of tiny instruments monitored through high-definition 3D imagery.

The Times Union and Gazette stopped by for the demonstration.

The college’s annual PRIDE Walk took place at noon Saturday, April 21. It began at Memorial Chapel and continued for two miles.

The Times Union visited campus to cover the event.

Journalist Scott Greenberger, author of “The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur,” delivered the keynote address at Founders Day Thursday, Feb. 22, in Memorial Chapel.

Arthur was a member of the Class of 1848. Greenberger said he was drawn to his story because little has been written about the man who rose to become the country’s 21st president. He was also interested in exploring his presidency amid the backdrop of the Gilded Age.

Prior to his talk, Greenberger sat down with Matt Ryan of New York Now, a program on WMHT, the local PBS station.

This year's Dutchmen Dip celebrated the life of Justin Lloyd, a baseball player who battled cancer during his time at Union. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit those in the Union community who are currently fighting cancer.

The Daily Gazette stopped by to cover this year's event.

An ongoing inventory of archival collections at Schaffer Library has uncovered a historic find: a rare lock of hair belonging to George Washington hidden inside a long-forgotten book.

“This is a very significant treasure,” said India Spartz, head of Special Collections and Archives. “It’s a tremendous testament to history and our connection to some of the most important historical figures.”

The discovery has been reported in hundreds of media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, CNN, USA Today, NBC News and NPR.

It was also featured on the CBS News Saturday Morning program.

David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, has been named the 19th president of Union College. His term begins July 1, 2018.

The Boston Globe reported on the announcement.

Journalist Scott Greenberger, author of “The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur,” was the keynote speaker at Founders Day. The event commemorates the 223rd anniversary of the College’s charter, the first granted to a college by the Board of Regents of the State of New York.

Greenberger was a guest on WAMC, Northeast Public Radio's The Roundtable.

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.