Office of Communications and Marketing, UAlbany TV and Web Video Production and Programming :

Author:

State University of New York at Albany. Office of Communications and Marketing.

Call Number:

MSS UA-770.05.01 local

Abstract:

While the University's television and Web video production and programming department annually films many other campus events, the commencement videos are the first to be included in this finding aid. Therefore the Office of Communications and Marketing, UAlbany TV and Web Video Production and Programming Records primarily include VHS, Mini-DV and DVD footage of May undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies and a smaller amount of footage from the joint winter commencement in December. Frequently there are multiple videos for the same ceremony, including footage taken from different angles. Some videos feature departmental commencements or other annual events, such as "Torch Night," which is held the day before graduation and inducts graduates into the Alumni Association.

Historical Note:

Founded in 1844 as the New York State Normal School, the University at Albany held its first commencement ceremony in 1845. The first graduating class of the Normal School consisted of 34 graduates; 29 men and 5 women. Currently the University at Albany holds two commencements during the year, one in May and the other in the December, with more than 3,000 students receiving degrees annually.

Physical Description:

5.0 cu ft.

Access Terms:

Access to this record group is unrestricted.

Notes:

Part of the University Archives Collection. local

Subjects:

Commencement ceremonies New York (State) Albany, Education, Higher New York (State), Commencement ceremonies, and Education, Higher

Genres/Forms:

DVDs. aat, VHS (TM) aat, and Videocassettes. aat

Corporate Names:

State University of New York at Albany, State University of New York at Albany. Office of Communications and Marketing, and State University of New York at Albany

Geographic Terms:

New York (State) and New York (State) Albany