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11.
Anna E. Pierce Appointed First Dean Of Women

1913 September

Anna E. Pierce, class of 1884, appointed first Dean of Women. Prior to this academic year, Pierce is listed in the annual circular as teaching elementary education.

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College Closes For Spanish Flu Pandemic

1918 October 8 - November 12

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The State College for Teachers closed for just over a month from October 8th to November 12th because of "epidemic of influenza." The State College News noted that the college calendar was "radically changed," due to the closure, but the event was not well documented in the college's records....

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Board Of Trustees Holds Last Meeting Under That Name.

1928 December 7

Board of Trustees holds last meeting under that name.

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The Renamed Board Of Trustees Holds First Meeting As Board Of Visitors.

1929 May 20

The renamed Board of Trustees holds first meeting as Board of Visitors.

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John M. Sayles Recognized As President

1941

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Acting President John M. Sayles recognized as president by Chairman of Board of Visitors Judge Newton B. Vanderzee. The Regents still take no action on the appointment apparently because they made it a practice not to hire presidents from the faculty of a teachers college.

16.
Suny Established

1948 January 1

The State University of New York created by the legislature.

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State University Of New York At Albany

1962 August - 1986 Fall

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SUNYA made University Center. State University College at Albany renamed State University of New York at Albany.

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Position Of Director Of The Computing Center Created And E. D. Reilly, Jr. Is Hired From Ge To Direct The New Computing Center

1965 September

Position of Director of the Computing Center created and E. D. Reilly, Jr. is hired from GE to direct the new Computing Center. Reilly is also tasked with developing courses in computer science leading to the BA and/or graduate degrees in Computer Science.

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Announcement That The Current Position Of Dean Of Women Will Be Abolished

1965 May

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Announcement that the current position of Dean of Women will be abolished when Ellen C. Stokes, the current dean, retires. The job responsibilities will be transferred to Lois H. Gregg, associate dean of students.

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President Collins Creates Two Vice Presidential Offices

1965 September 09

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President Collins creates two vice presidential offices. Dr. Webb S. Fiser is appointed the first Vice President for Academic Affairs. Office of Vice President for Student Affairs was also created by Collins. Dr. Clifton H. Thorne, named Dean of Students on July 1, is appointed Vice Presid- ency....

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