February 2014 NewsCenter Archive
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Ontario Lake-Effect Snows Create ‘Ideal Laboratory’ for Meteorologists
Atmospheric scientists Justin Minder of UAlbany and Scott Steiger of SUNY Oswego lead teams studying topography and boundary layer processes that influence where and how fast snow will fall.
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The Place that Gave Birth to Her Future - UAlbany Alum Cynthia Bernal, '05
Cynthia Bernal ’05 chose the University because she wanted to attend a school that was a “comfortable” distance from her New York City home. She found even greater comfort and confidence in the academic courses and guidance offered by UAlbany. They led her to challenges and decisions that fulfilled her dream of becoming a doctor.
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Center for Women in Government and Civil Society Names 2014 Fellows
Thirteen women beginning their leadership development journey through the University at Albany’s Center for Women in Government & Civil Society are recognized as the 2014 Fellows on Women & Public Policy on Feb. 19 in a welcome reception at Milne Hall.
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Study: One-Quarter of Diagnostic Catheterizations for Suspected Coronary Artery Disease are Unnecessary
One-quarter of patients undergoing diagnostic catheterizations (DC) for suspected coronary artery disease in New York were rated as inappropriate for the procedure primarily because they were relatively healthy, a recent study finds. -
Big Four Accounting Firm is Like a UAlbany 'Home Away from Home' for Business Alumna
Alexis Imprescia, B.S. '10, M.A. '11, came to college determined to work someday in the financial center of the world, New York City. Her game plan? Graduate from a top business school in New York State.
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John Levato, 70, Assistant Dean of the School of Business
The University at Albany fondly remembers John Levato, the assistant dean for Alumni Relations & Development and Career Services at the School of Business. -
Marvin and Company/UAlbany School of Business Business Climate Survey: Capital Region Firms Prospering Despite Concerns over Health Care Costs
More than 91 percent of Capital Region firms are expecting business to expand or remain stable in 2014 according to the 28th annual Marvin and Company/University at Albany School of Business Business Climate Survey. -
UAlbany Historian Takes a Fresh Look at Milk
The granddaughter of a Midwestern dairy farmer, Kendra Smith-Howard spent her summers scooping ice cream cones for Uncle Bob’s Homemade Ice Cream. But as a college student, she pursued greater adventures – working as a park ranger in Montana’s Glacier National Park, and teaching and studying in places as far away as Indonesia.
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UAlbany Symposium Showcases High School Science Student Research Statewide
More than 500 science research students and teachers from 36 schools across New York meet at the 29th Annual Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium on March 10-11 at UAlbany. The event is among the most prestigious fora in Upstate New York for students presenting original research in a symposium-style format.
