Katie Ziemba
Phi Delta Theta update
[media-credit id=31 align="alignleft" width="315"][/media-credit]The Phi Delta fraternity house has long been a staple of Union’s campus. When the Phi Delta fraternity was forced to leave the house last year, many questioned what would happen to the house. The rumor circulating …→
TV to replace Reamer calendar
The Reamer Campus Center will soon have a new addition: a 90-inch television screen. This television will replace the monthly paper calendar that currently hangs in Reamer, which lists the upcoming events for that month. Though the paper calendar has …→
Garnet goes yellow for Kristen
[media-credit name="Courtesy of Shelly Shinebarger " align="alignleft" width="270"][/media-credit]Union’s Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) organization has taken on raising awareness and funds for cancer patients. Colleges Against Cancer president Maria Dreeszen ‘14 said that this year, “one of our main focuses is …→
‘Minerva Mentors’ program to become a fixture
Union is now offering a new academic resource for students: the Minerva Mentors program. Minerva Mentor Sammi Tyler ‘14, defined the program as “a modified, new and improved version of the past PALS program.” Like the PALS program, mentors still …→
New Library Director joins Schaffer Library
On August 6th, Schaffer Library welcomed Frances Maloy as the new Library Director. Maloy previously worked at Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, and as the Director of Public Services at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. She has “been in …→
217th Founder’s Day celebration
Thursday, Feb. 23 marks the 217th anniversary of Union’s charter. Founder’s Day is packed with various events that celebrate the strides Union and remind community of the history behind such our institution. Founder’s Day begins with a lunch with faculty …→
In Memoriam: Deborah A. Cianfarani 1955-2012
[media-credit name="Courtesy of the Times Union" align="alignleft" width="175"][/media-credit] Deborah A. Cianfarani, an administrative assistant in Financial Aid, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29. Cianfarani had battled cancer and was only 57 when she passed away. As a beloved member of …→
Union hosts annual STEP science bowl
On Saturday, Feb. 11, Union hosted the STEP Regional Science Bowl for the third year. This regional competition is one of many that are held across the country as stepping-stones for the National Science Bowl. STEP, which stands for the …→
First-year open house orientations
The winter term has marked the beginning of a new program to help freshman students get acclimated to life at Union. Since first-years are sometimes suddenly overwhelmed with a larger workload along with new social and living experiences, the college …→
Winter concert update
The students of Union College recently learned about the cancellation of the winter concert that was due to be held on Jan. 20. Both The Cataracs and New Boyz were scheduled to perform, but their decision to cancel the show …→