Michele Angrist, associate professor of political science, has a piece in the current issue of Foreign Affairs magazine about the uprising in Tunisia, "Morning in Tunisia."
Angrist is editor of "Politics and Society in the Contemporary Middle East" and co-editor of "Authoritarianism in the Middle East Regimes and Resistance."
To read the article, click here.
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The Chronicle has long been a staple of Union communications. Beginning in 1967 as a monthly four- to six-page newsprint tabloid for faculty, staff and alumni, this campus newsletter has taken many shapes and forms.
In 1974, with the advent of an expanded alumni magazine, the Chronicle became a news vehicle specifically for Union faculty, staff, administrators and faculty emeriti. The current online version dates to the 1995-96 academic year.
In keeping up with the times, the Chronicle is once more undergoing change. Soon, it will be an e-mail newsletter you’ll be able to read in your in-box. Simply sign-up here: http://bit.ly/iaK5Tm
“The Chronicle’s transition to a subscription format represents an effort to allow our community to decide what materials they wish to receive,” said Jill Hungsberg, senior director of Communications and Marketing. “Like any on-demand service today, this will give readers control of their subscription.”
Web Communications Director Ken George noted that in the new format, Chronicle readers will be able to forward it to others. They can also choose to receive it as a text message or on their mobile devices, and it will be easier to Tweet or post on Facebook.
The Chronicle will continue to bring you the latest news about faculty, staff and student accomplishments as well as College initiatives, special events and other key campus information every week during fall, winter and spring terms. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit announcements of their professional activities, including publications, grants, awards and conferences.
The Chronicle format change will take place in the next few weeks. Stay tuned.
Read MoreCounseling Center Director Marcus Hotaling was recently featured in "Room for Debate," in which The New York Times invites knowledgeable outside contributors to discuss news events and other timely issues.
Hotaling, the mental health chair of the American College Health Association, discussed how to deal with mental disorders on campus in the wake of the shootings in Tuscon, Ariz. Hotaling joined Union in fall 2007.
To read his piece, click here.
Read MoreUnion’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which helps local families prepare their tax returns free of charge, was recently honored at a ceremony in Albany.
CA$H, a coalition of organizations led by United Way of the Greater Capital Region, presented its Volunteer Service Award, known as the “Wally Award, ” to Mary O’Keeffe, who teaches economics at Union and oversees the VITA program. The award is named in memory of Wallace G. Donnelly, a tireless volunteer in the region who died in December 2009.
In the past six years, Union students have helped secure millions in state and federal refunds for hundreds of low-income working families and senior citizens. Union’s site at the Kenney Community Center partners with the IRS, Schenectady County Department of Social Services, United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
The program was launched by Therese McCarty, the Stephen J. and Diane K. Ciesinski Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Students in O’Keeffe’s service-learning class, “Income Tax Policy and Practice,” volunteer four nights a week for six weeks during prime tax season. They must complete IRS training and pass a certification exam before working with taxpayers. Students also help train volunteers at other sites in the city.
“The coalition truly appreciates the involvement in the training and providing of VITA tax prep services at Union College,” said Richard Zazycki, chair of the executive committee of CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope).
Last year, 16 students helped a record 200 families by volunteering more than 600 hours. Angela Tatem, director of the Kenney Community Center and her staff also participate.
This year, volunteers will be available Monday to Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kenney Center from Jan. 20 to March 3. To schedule an appointment, call (518) 388-6652.
“It’s a great honor for our VITA program to be recognized,” said O’Keeffe. “Many of our alumni say that VITA is what they remember most about their college education.”
Read MoreCheck out the central campus calendar at calendar.union.edu to learn about events and activities, and submit event requests to the Calendar if you want publicity.
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