Posted on May 11, 1999

Schenectady, N.Y. (May 11, 1999) – Phi Iota Alpha, the Latino fraternity at Union College, is “taking it to the street” with a Latino Festival on Saturday, May 22, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Emmet and Craig streets in Schenectady's Hamilton Hill.

The event – which is free and open to the public — will feature Latin American music, food, games, prizes and education. There will be face painting, a dominoes contest, dance contest, a clown, and the opportunity for children to have their picture taken with Simba from Disney's The Lion King. For adults, Phi Iota Alpha has engaged representatives of a number of College and community organizations to offer information ranging from health care to employment networking to Army and Navy recruiting.

The theme of the festival is Siempre Se Puede Más (You Can Always Do More).

Last year's inaugural event drew about 100 residents and 50 Union students. Latin music, which could be heard from a block away, drew a number of residents to the area, organizers said.

Members of the fraternity said they decided to host the event on Hamilton Hill rather than on Union's campus to “show residents that they can host safe and fun events in their own community,” said David Torres, vice president of Phi Iota Alpha.

“We want to motivate people to realize that things can change as they continue to work hard,” said Erik España, president of Phi Iota Alpha. “Perhaps, for example, this will motivate a group of people to organize a similar event. We have only 10 brothers in our fraternity, but with a lot of work, we were able to make it happen. We want to promote this work ethic.”

For more information, call 388-6846.

Posted on May 7, 1999

Weekend events listed

“Steinmetz is a way for the faculty to say to the students, 'We take you seriously as an academic,'” says Bradley Lewis, associate dean for undergraduate education.

This Friday and Saturday, the College recognizes student creative scholarly and research achievement through the Steinmetz Symposium and Prize Day. For the first time, the celebration is part of a special Parents' Weekend.

Following is a schedule of events. Further details are available in the Steinmetz Symposium program, available throughout campus.

Friday, May 7

Session I: 9:20 to 10:40 a.m. – Concurrent oral sessions in Olin and Social Sciences;

Session II: 10:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. – Oral sessions in Olin, Social Sciences and Steinmetz Hall;

Session III: 12:20 to 1:50 p.m. – Sessions in Performing Arts Studio;

Session IV: 2 to 3:20 p.m. – Oral sessions in Olin, Social Sciences, Steinmetz Hall, Science and Engineering and Arts Building;

Session V: 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. – Oral sessions in Olin, Social Sciences and Steinmetz Hall, and a performance (at 3:30) by the Union College Choir in the Arts Building;

Session VI: 5 to 6 p.m. – Oral sessions in Olin and Social Sciences;

6:30 p.m., Upperclass Dining – Steinmetz Symposium banquet;

8 p.m., Yulman Theater – Theater production of “Jack and Jill.”

8:30 p.m., Memorial Chapel – Union College Orchestra performs “Romantic Favorites.”

Saturday, May 8

10 a.m., Nott Memorial – Welcome by President Roger Hull;

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nott Memorial – Poster sessions;

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reamer Campus Center – Union Jazz Ensemble;

1:30 to 2:45 p.m., Memorial Chapel – Prize Day ceremony (reception to follow in Hale House);

8:30 p.m., Yulman Theater – Theater production of “Jack and Jill.”

Posted on May 7, 1999

April 19, 1999

1. The minutes of April 12 were approved.

2. The courses brought forward by Courses and Programs were approved as well as the
changes in the Computer Science Minor and the Political Science major. In addition, the
changed requirements for the honors program in Political Science were approved.

3. A timetable for the calendar proposal was discussed. Meetings will be held with the
Divisions and the Student Forum in September in order to discuss the “Calendar
Discussion” document distributed during the Winter Term to students and faculty. The
“Calendar Discussion” document is available in the Library, the Mail Room and on
the web at: http://www.union.edu/Academics/AcademicAffairs/Committees/AAC/Calendar

A memo will be sent to the faculty and students prior to this meeting to request
suggestions for issues to be addressed in a final proposal. Points raised during these
discussions will then be used to shape the proposal that will be drafted during the Fall
Term and submitted to faculty and students. A second round of discussions will be held to
consider the proposal itself. A vote will be taken following this. A subcouncil which will
include members of the current AAC will be appointed to formulate the proposal.

4. Discussion of GMI 200 was reopened. Linda Cool pointed out that this is the kind of
course that can benefit liberal arts students in their future careers. Other members
expressed concerns about weakening a liberal arts curriculum with “professional”
courses. The course proposal was again tabled.

April 30, 1999

1. Minutes of April 19 approved.

2. The discussion of GMI 200 was renewed. It was suggested that the course be limited
to just seniors rather than juniors and seniors or to just five undergraduates. The motion
to approve GMI 200 for juniors and seniors but not for sophomores was approved.

3. TAB 126A and B, “Water Resources of Sao Paulo, Brazil,” was discussed. It
was pointed out that the B version might be listed as an engineering course. A suggestion
was made to call it “International Water Resources” and the name of the
designated country, for example, “International Water Resources: Brazil.” The
TAB 126A was approved with a title change. It was moved to send TAB 126B back to
engineering for approval as an engineering course.

4. A Psychology seminar that would continue throughout the year for one course credit
was approved. The AAC asked that the course number be changed to one under 200.

Posted on May 7, 1999

Health Services is offering meningitis immunizations for students on Wednesday, May
12, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Hale House. Cost is $75. For information, call Health
Services at ext. 6120.

Posted on May 7, 1999

From weekend joggers to seasoned racers, employees are sought for the
College's entry in the 1999 Corporate Challenge, a fun, 3.5-mile road race on
Thursday, May 27, at 6:25 p.m. at Albany's Empire State Plaza.

Union's 1998 co-ed entry finished seventh of 155 teams.

Entries, at $14, are due May 12. Call Charlie Casey, ext. 6090.