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Read MoreUnion shows its giving spirit
Kim Puorto was a bit nervous when she called on her fellow Union employees to support the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, but as it turns out, she didn’t need to be. The effort was a huge success, just as it has been every year for the last two decades.
“With the economy the way it is, I was a little uncertain what the response would be,” said Puorto, an administrative assistant in the Dean of Students Office. “But the Union community always pulls through.”
The purpose of Angel Tree is to bring toys to area children in need. As a participant in the program, the College asks Salvation Army for “Angel tags” bearing the names of deserving youngsters – and the toy they’d like to receive – each year.
Puorto ordered 100 tags, just like she usually does, and was pleased to see them all end up on the gifts that are festively heaped around her desk.
“I’m so happy this worked out and I appreciate everyone’s generosity,” she said, smiling. “I had people come back for more tags, and I even had one woman who gave a toy who said her family once benefited from this program.”
“It makes me, and everyone else, I think, feel so good to give,” Puorto added. “And that’s what this season is all about – giving.”
Read MoreCampus Fires: Prevent to Protect
University Business, a publication for presidents and other senior officers at two- and four-year colleges and universities, features an article on what schools are doing to improve fire safety measures on campus. The article highlights some of the steps taken by Union.
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Read MoreNominations sought for engineering awards
The Engineering Department faculty present Alumni Awards each year during ReUnion weekend to celebrate the accomplishments of engineering graduates.
Two awards are given in each engineering program, including electrical, mechanical, civil and computer engineering. Gold Awards are given to alumni who graduated more than 10 years ago, and Silver Awards to alumni who graduated less than 10 years ago.
A Dean’s Award is also presented to an engineering graduate of any field with outstanding accomplishments in the profession, as well as, contributions to the College.
“We would like your help in identifying alumni who are successful in their field, effective leaders, and who show a commitment to their profession and community. If you know of a classmate who fits this description, we would love to hear from you,” said Cherrice Traver, dean of Engineering.
To submit a nomination or learn more, contact Traver at traverc@union.edu or (518) 388-6530. Or visit the awards Web page here.
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College to host career fair
The Becker Career Center will host a career fair in early February on campus and is opening the doors to alumni employers.
The fair will be held in College Park Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair is expected to draw in hundreds of Union’s best students as they prepare to enter the job market.
“For the strategic employer, this is a great way to connect with very bright students who can become a valuable source of future talent,” said Lyndsay Ferguson, Union’s assistant director of employer relations.
To join other companies at the fair, contact Ferguson at fergusol@union.edu or at (518) 388-8781.
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