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8 SUNY Campuses Named for Top “Green Ratings”

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SUNY campuses named for top green ratings

As the nation gears up to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, SUNY is once again recognized for its outstanding commitment to environmental conservation.  The Princeton Review, in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this week salutes eight SUNY campuses among the 230 most environmentally responsible “green colleges” in the United States and Canada.

“SUNY’s commitment to an energy-smart New York and to sustainability throughout our system is a critical component of our strategic plan, one that our campuses have widely embraced and consistently shown leadership on,” said SUNY Chancellor Zimpher. “Congratulations to the eight SUNY campuses listed in the 2013 Guide to Green Colleges. This recognition is much deserved and highly commendable.”

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Alumni Roundup: April 2, 2013

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See What SUNY Alumni are Accomplishing This Week!

The Power of SUNY

In addition to our regular Alumni Profile series, we hear about great things our graduates are doing around the country. Why not share them?

SUNY Potsdam graduate Joseph Leroux curated “Unconventional Narrative: The Triumph of the Witch”, a contemporary art exhibit open though April 6.

Upstate Medical University has received a $1.54 million gift from the estate of alumnus Dr. Stanley A. August of Brooklyn, who passed away in 2011.

The Food Bank of Western New York named Buffalo State College alumna Jennifer Kurzdorfer as its new marketing and development manager.

Brandon Scharf, a SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Canton alumnus, has been chosen as the assistant editor of the film Trigger.

Michael Castellana, CEO of SEFCU and University at Albany alumnus, is named Chairman of the University Council at the University at Albany.

Merryll Lynch recently appointed Buffalo State College alumnus John Bryon to assistant vice president of its Williamsville office.

The University at Buffalo this month will present the world premiere of British music critic Hans-Theodor Wohlfahrt’s “Les Quatres Temps Cardinaux,” which includes alumna Laura Aikin.

SUNY Potsdam is hosting the 2013 SUNY Potsdam Academic Festival this month, which includes presentations from guest scientists including several accomplished alumni.

Maritime College will salute honorable alumnus Edward Pfleging, P.E. at its Admiral’s Scholarship Dinner in May.

6 Impressive Winter Sports Achievements of 2013

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winter sports equipmentSUNY athletics play a significant part to each of our campuses. Whether it’s Division I, II, III, or intramural, each sports team is a valued addition to the SUNY community by building school pride through community interaction and student participation. Although some sports overshadow others, successes and accomplishments do not go unrecognized.

We found some big stories from the recent winter sports seasons to share with you. These are great achievements by some SUNY athletic programs that created all new stories of success and recognition. Read below to learn about some of the many accomplishments of the season.
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Student Athletes Create Great Memories from NCAA Tournament

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UAlbany men's basketball team with America East conference championship trophyIt’s no secret that the men’s and women’s basketball teams of SUNY Albany had monumental seasons. The Danes made history as both the men and women each won America East Conference titles earning their “Chance to Dance”, the first time both teams qualified for the NCAA tournament in the same season.

The men’s team earned their spot after they defeated Vermont 53-49; the women’s team after their 61-52 victory against Hartford at Albany’s SEFCU Arena. Both teams created great stories and memories from their post-season runs.

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Alumni Profile: Christopher Macchia & Roger Noyes

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Alumni Profiles is an ongoing series highlighting successful graduates who, with a SUNY education, achieved interesting and influential careers.

Arch Stanton Quartet's Christopher Macchia and Roger Noyes

 

This week’s alumni profiles takes a look at a pair of alumni who are bandmates playing abroad this month.  The Arch Stanton Quartet, a quartet including Christopher Macchia (SUNY New Paltz ’00) and Roger Noyes (University at Albany ’03), is currently touring Egypt in conjunction with AMIDEAST, an organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa.

While overseas, the Arch Stanton Quartet will perform at the Fifth Cairo International Jazz Festival, the American University in Cairo (AUC), and in Alexandria as part of a jazz diplomacy program.  In addition to AMIDEAST, the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research at AUC are promoting the Arch Stanton Quartet in its jazz diplomacy.

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