Union’s social media channels were abuzz this year with news of the discovery of George Washington’s hair in Schaffer Library and the addition of a new president. Make sure to follow Union on Facebook for all the news from campus. Here’s a look back at the top Facebook posts for the 2017-18 academic year:
1. May 31, 2018: Minerva Fellows announcement
Union announced its next group of Minerva Fellows who will travel the world to work in developing countries while paired up with a social entrepreneurial organization.
2. Oct. 12, 2017: Memorial service for Alex Azkenazy ‘20
Hundreds of members of the Union community gathered in the Nott Memorial to honor the life of Alex Azkenazy.
3. Dec. 11, 2017: Happy Holidays from Union College
President and Mrs. Ainlay wished the Union community a happy holidays.
4. Dec. 18, 2017: Tucker West competes at the 2018 Winter Olympics
Union cheered on former student Tucket West in his quest for the gold medal in the men’s single luge competition.
5. Feb. 20, 2018: Introducing President David R. Harris
A video introduction to Union’s 19th president and his vision moving forward for the College.
6. Feb. 13, 2018: A lock of Washington’s hair found in Schaffer Library
During the winter, a lock of President George Washington’s hair was found in Schaffer Library, which drew national interest and curiosity to Union.
7. Oct. 11, 2017 – National Coming Out Day
8. Feb. 27, 2018 – Peaceful Protests Won’t Harm Admissions Decisions
Students in the Class of 2022 were assured that engaging in a peaceful protest in response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. and gun violence nationwide would not harm their Union College admissions decision.
9. June 1, 2018 – Inauguration of David R. Harris Announcement for Sept. 7 and 8
Inauguration for President David Harris will kick off on Friday, Sept. 7 with a weekend full of events.
10. Feb. 24, 2018 – Union College on CBS News Saturday Morning
Union made headlines across the country with the famous discovery, including a story on CBS News Saturday Morning, which highlighted the College and its numerous historical collections.