Campus Pond Drained And New Pump Installed 2001 November Campus Pond drained and new pump being installed. This was a precautionary measure taken "to avoid any future flooding that may occur with a higher water level."
George Lobby Remodeled 2001 November The lobby of the Edward S. and Frances Gildea George Education Center on the East Campus (now known as the Health Sciences Campus) was remodeled. the lobby features a portrait of the Georges who were alumni of the University and subsequently benefactors.
President Hitchcock Launched $100 Million Life Sciences Research Initiative 2001 November 13 President Hitchcock launched a $100 million Life Sciences Research Initiative to "build world-class strength in University research capabilities in the life sciences" led by the University's new $78 million Life Sciences Research building which is under construction. As part of the initiative,...
Governor George Pataki Announced Plans To Redevelop The Harriman Campus State Office Complex 2002 April 3 Governor George Pataki announced plans to redevelop the Harriman Campus State Office complex into a world class research and technology park with UAlbany playing a key role in the redevelopment. Pataki specifically cited the University's Center for Environmental Sciences and Technology Management...
Formal Dedication Of Towers Perrin Human Resources Information Systems Classroom 2002 April 11 Formal dedication of Business Administration room 231 as the Towers Perrin Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Classroom. Present were former Towers Perrin CEO and UAlbany graduate '70, John T. Lynch. In the fall of 2000, Towers Perrin made a $330,000 commitment to the University at...
Official Dedication Of The Boor Sculpture Studio 2002 October 18 The Boor Sculpture Studio, which opened in early September, was officially dedicated. The Studio is named for Terri Cosmo Boor, a Capital District resident, a mentee of Professor of Art Edward Mayer, and a donor to the University. The 20,000 sq. ft. studio includes a modeling studio, a media...
Newly Rennovated Arts And Sciences Building Formally Dedicated 2002 October 25 The Arts and Sciences Building, which underwent substantial remodeling, was formally dedicated and officially opened. The building previously served as the University's Administration Building for over 30 years. The building now houses the departments of Anthropology, Sociology, and Geography and...
Official Opening Of The $78 Million 194,000 Sq. Ft. Life Sciences Research Building 2004 October 13 Official opening of the $78 million 194,000 square foot Life Sciences Research Building. Also opening is the D'Ambra Auditorium. Thomas D'Ambra is leading the Life Sciences Research Initiative Campaign, and donated $1 million to kick off that campaign. The Silverman Foundation also donate $1...
Ribbon Cutting Heald For The Newly Remodeled First And Second Floors Of The Milne Building, The Headquarters Of Rockefeller College 2004 October Ribbon cutting heald for the newly remodeled first and second floors of the Milne Building, the headquarters of Rockefeller College. Sculptress Terri Cosma Boor was on hand to present her sculpture "Reverence" which is located in the Dean Office Reception area.
University Renovated The Recreation & Convocation Center 2004 Fall The Recreation & Convocation Center (RACC) underwent a $1.5 million renovation including replacing the playing surfaces on the Arena level to Robbins biochannel flooring, putting in a new synthetic surface on the indoor track, installing a new sound system, and upgrading wiring and...