4 Napa Valley college students die in crash Nov 17, 2008
"It's a real hard time," said Doug Wilson, director of student activities at Pacific Union College, a Christian liberal arts school in Angwin, a town built around the college ... The Pacific Union College community "mourns the loss of four wonderful young men who were already giving service back to the community," said college President Richard Osborn ... The accident took place about 5 miles from the 150-acre Pacific Union College campus at the bottom of Deer Park Road, the winding, two-lane... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Abercrombie 'thinking hard' about isles' top job Nov 16, 2008
D., American studies, University of Hawaii, 1974; M.A., sociology, University of Hawaii, 1964; B.A., sociology, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., 1959 ... D., American studies, University of Hawaii, 1974; M.A., sociology, University of Hawaii, 1964; B.A., sociology, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., 1959. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Seniors in the spotlight Nov 13, 2008
At 7 tonight at Union College's Frank Bailey Field, the 20th edition of the Section II Exceptional Seniors Football game will feature standouts representing the North and South ... Where: Frank Bailey Field, Union College, Schenectady. (Albany Times Union)
School spreads bioethics Nov 11, 2008
Union College program trains nations to improve medical standards. By , Staff writer First published in print: Monday, November 10, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
Hiking labor of love now open to public Oct 31, 2008
That's the brainchild of our guide, Driscoll, who is also a retired electronic engineer who once taught a course on instrument acoustics at Union College. Driscoll used that knowledge to build a bridge with planks cut like xylophone keys. (Albany Times Union)
Darryl Richard Named To National Football Foundation 50th Scholar-Athlete Class Oct 31, 2008
GREG MICHELI - QB - Mount Union College (Ohio). - DT - Georgia Tech. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Daniel Wins National Scholar-Athlete Award Oct 30, 2008
Mount Union College (Ohio). Darryl Richard. (Mutigers.com)
With a heavy heart, he'll honor father at XTERRA Oct 25, 2008
He ran cross country and track in high school and later at Mt. Union College in Ohio. He also swam competitively for local master's clubs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
DA Candidates Make Cases Oct 22, 2008
Berk graduated from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and earned his law degree at New York University Law School. Krueger grew up in Cincinnati, finished college at Northern Kentucky University and law school at the University of Cincinnati. (The Pilot Newspaper)
UW Badgers, UM Golden Gophers Sweep...Set Up Early Season Showdown in WCHA this Weekend Oct 22, 2008
Non-conference series have Union College at North Dakota and Brown at St. Cloud State. Following the series with the Gophers, Wisconsin will then host the defending national champions Minnesota Duluth in Madison on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. (Wcha.com)
Temple time? Oct 18, 2008
" RABBI MOSHE Silberschein, a professor of rabbinic literature at the Hebrew Union College, affirms the educational efforts of the Temple Institute. "I think the institute has educational value, helping children to see with their own eyes what they read about in the Bible and Mishna. It has value in helping them to visualize what the sacred service was like during the Second Temple period of Jewish history. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
COLUMN: Charity a bit close to home Oct 16, 2008
Taxes keep going up, fall brings gorgeous colors to the trees in New England, and phone calls and emails from my daughter at Union College in Nebraska continue to keep me supplied with plenty of fodder for columns. I was recently informed that my daughter was being auctioned off as a most eligible bachelorette at a charity auction to raise money for a hospital/training center in Malawi that may have to close. (Easton Journal, MA)
Full Slate of Four WCHA Series Set for Oct. 17-18 Feature UMD at SCSU, UW at BSU, OSU at UM, MSU at UND Oct 15, 2008
On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, Bemidji State is at Ohio State, Minnesota State visits Minnesota Duluth in league play while in non-conference series, St. Cloud State entertains Brown and North Dakota hosts Union College. The Minnesota at Wisconsin series that weekend will be contested on Friday (Oct. (Wcha.com)
Active Napa County brush fire consumes 200 acres Oct 11, 2008
An evacuation center had been set up at Pacific Union College in the nearby town of Angwin. About 400 firefighters battled the blaze, which burned in the Deer Park area between St. Helena and Angwin, and more resources were being requested. (Lompoc Record, CA)
William Franklin Phelps (1822-1907): Winona Normal School principal, 1864-1876 Oct 11, 2008
He then attended Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and married Caroline M. Livingston. While he taught at the Albany Normal School, educators were developing the model school concept, in which student teachers gain practical experience in a classroom environment. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Young voters eager, wanting Oct 10, 2008
45 of the 50 Union College students claimed they were signed up. The number was nearly as high at the University at Albany: 44 of 50. (Albany Times Union)
Irish Icers Get Set To Start The 2008-09 Campaign Oct 10, 2008
The Irish will face Union College in one semifinal with Minnesota-Duluth squaring off against UMass-Lowell in the other game. The third-place and championship games will be played the second day of the tournament. (Und.com)
Weather professional to speak locally this weekend Oct 4, 2008
Peterson will speak at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Greenwich Free Library, 148 Main St., Greenwich, and at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Old Chapel on the campus of Union College in Schenectady. . (Albany Times Union)
Two-Day Ticket Packages For The Shillelagh Hockey Tournament On Sale Saturday At The Sears Centre Oct 4, 2008
The Shillelagh Tournament is hosted by the University of Notre Dame and will feature Minnesota-Duluth, UMass-Lowell and Union College. On Friday, Jan. 2, Minnesota-Duluth will face UMass-Lowell at 5:05 p.m. (CT) with Notre Dame playing Union in the nightcap at 8:05 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 3, Union will play in the first game at 4:05 (CT) versus either Minnesota-Duluth or UMass-Lowell while Notre Dame will play at 7:05 p.m. against one of those two teams. (Und.com)
Around Town -- Forecasting weather doesn't seem like science Oct 3, 2008
Brittany Miller made the dean s list at Union College last semester ... Congratulations to Adeler Kerner formaking the dean s list atUnion College. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Union students get hands-on rescue and relief experience Sep 20, 2008
As Hurricane Ike was approaching the Texas coastline last week, upper-level students in Union College s International Rescue & Relief program gathered for a vote. The students had two choices, Michael Duehrssen, associate director of the program, told them. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Ned Harkness; coached hockey, lacrosse champs Sep 20, 2008
Mr. Harkness coached at RPI from 1949-63, at Cornell from 1963-70, and at RPI rival Union College from 1975-77. In his national championship year at Cornell in 1970, his team was undefeated. (Boston Globe)
Ex-Red Wings coach/GM Harkness dies at 89 Sep 20, 2008
Harkness coached at RPI from 1949-63, at Cornell from 1963-70, and at RPI rival Union College from 1975-77. In his national championship year at Cornell in 1970, his team was undefeated. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Metroplex backs Schenectady condo plan Sep 18, 2008
The four-story building, which would have retail space on the first floor, would be located at Union and Barrett streets, a few blocks from Union College and the Stockade district. The buildings currently there, from the Union Inn to Barrett Street, would be demolished. (Albany Times Union)
Stanford to Renew Longtime Rivalry with San Jose State Sep 16, 2008
His collegiate experience includes stops at Toledo (1966), Mount Union College (1967-73), Kent State (1974-76), San Jose State (1977-78), Pacific (1979) and California (1980-82). Preseason Watch Lists Four Stanford players are included on various preseason watch lists heading into the 2008 season. (Gostanford.com)
Power outages still linger from morning thunderstorms Sep 10, 2008
Matt Milless, director of Student Activities at Union College, photographed this lightning bolt at the Schenectady campus Tuesday morning. (Times Union). (Albany Times Union)
High school volleyball preview Sep 10, 2008
Gloria Kemp, Bartram Trail, Sr., middle blocker: The Embry-Riddle signee, who helped the Bears go 25-3 last season, returns, along with Union College signee Gabby Berini, to lead another solid squad looking for a deep playoff run after back-to-back first-round losses. Taylor Martin, Orange Park, Sr., outside hitter: The standout passer, who contributed 230 kills and 55 aces last season for the Raiders, returns to help lead Orange Park in a tough district that features reigning Class 6A state... (Florida Times-Union)
Stanford Looks to Get Back on Winning Track at TCU Sep 9, 2008
His collegiate experience includes stops at Toledo (1966), Mount Union College (1967-73), Kent State (1974-76), San Jose State (1977-78), Pacific (1979) and California (1980-82). Improvement In addition to the win column, Stanford showed marked improvement in several notable categories last season compared to 2006, when the Cardinal finished with a 1-11 overall record (1-8 Pac-10 conference). (Gostanford.com)
Flynn Scholars Sep 8, 2008
Those receiving awards were: Lindsay Baldini (University of New England), Jillian Bannister (Union College), Abigail Bowes (University of South Carolina), Jacqui Bowes (University of Delaware), Gene Carey (Cambridge College Masters Program), Kassie Carlson (Simmons College), Margaret Cobb (University of New Hampshire), Jennifer D Olimpio (St. Michael s College), Brendan Erhard (Boston College), Sarah Finn (UMass Amherst), Lauren Friel (Quinnipac University), Hayden Kuhn (University of Miami),... (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Notre Dame Hockey Announces 2008-09 Schedule Sep 4, 2008
Notre Dame will now host the tournament that will feature Minnesota-Duluth, UMass-Lowell and Union College. The Irish will face Union in the opening round with Minnesota-Duluth and UMass-Lowell playing in the other semifinal. (Und.com)
Barnes & Noble college bookstore sought as tenant for Center City Sep 3, 2008
Union College, which operates its campus bookstore, is planning to build a new graduate school on Nott Terrace that would be relatively close to Center City. Phil Wajda, a college spokesman, didn t respond to requests for comment. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Monday with Mike Sep 1, 2008
All the Way to Friday. com College Football Editor. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Schenectady courts bookseller Aug 31, 2008
Downtown is abutted by two colleges, Schenectady County Community College to the west and Union College to the north ... Union College spokesman Phil Wajda would not say whether the college had been approached by Barnes s.. (Albany Times Union)
Notre Dame To Host Shillelagh Tournament At Sears Centre Aug 30, 2008
will feature the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, the Union College Dutchmen and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks. The tournament that was hosted by the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning the past two years moves from the Florida city due to the change in ownership of the Lightning who decided not to sponsor the tournament. (Und.com)
Stanford Ready to Open 2008 Season Thursday Night vs. Oregon State Aug 29, 2008
His collegiate experience includes stops at Toledo (1966), Mount Union College (1967-73), Kent State (1974-76), San Jose State (1977-78), Pacific (1979) and California (1980-82). Position Changes Here's a look at some position players who have changed positions since the beginning of spring practice. (Gostanford.com)
Kieron Achara Signs with UPIM Bologna Aug 28, 2008
Southern Union College) and (Brooklyn, N.Y./Notre Dame Prep) who have also signed contracts with overseas professional teams this summer. Achara, who had been playing for the British National Team since early August, was forced to give up his spot on that squad to join UPIM Bologna which opens camp on Friday. (Goduquesne.com)
Academic Honors (Aug. 28) Aug 27, 2008
David S. Shulman, Union College Class of 2008, has been named to the 2007-08 dean s list ... To be named to the dean s list at Union College, a student must have attended classes for the entire academic year and completed three courses during each of the three terms with no fewer than eight courses in the index. (Needham Tab, MA)
The elephant in this campaign is race Aug 27, 2008
Mark Sottile is a 2008 graduate of Union College and a student at Villanova Law School. . (Albany Times Union)
Breaking down the schedule Aug 26, 2008
126 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the Fork Union College Coaches Combine his senior year in high school. Heismanpundit. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
College officials criticize rankings; 4 in area make list Aug 23, 2008
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was ranked 41st of 130 national universities, while Union College placed 42nd, Skidmore College 47th and Siena College 118th among 124 liberal arts colleges ... Officials at Union College in Schenectady could not be reached to comment. (Schenectady Gazette)
Around Town -- No need to get worked up on the train Aug 22, 2008
Scott Carroll earned a spot on the Union College dean s list for the spring semester. Congratulations to these outstanding students. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Battle of the binge Aug 21, 2008
In one fraternity at Union College, for instance, students meet Friday afternoons with a different professor every week and engaging in an intellectual debate. Other schools are breaking up fraternities and sororities that encourage drinking. (Christian Science Monitor)
Lynn brings Bay Area football pedigree to Stanford Aug 17, 2008
" Ron Lynn Age: 63 Position: Stanford assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator Hometown: Struthers, Ohio (Mount Union College, 1966) Current home: Pleasanton Local flavor: Has coached for San Jose State (1977-78), Cal (1980-82), Oakland Invaders (1983-85), Raiders (2000-2003) and 49ers (2004) E-mail Michelle Smith at . This article appeared on page C - 7 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: Most Recommended Comments Young music fan; circus in town. Images of the week:... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
sports briefs. Aug 16, 2008
Girls swimming: 7:30 a.m. meet for bus to Union College in front of High School East, return at approximately 11 a.m. Girls varsity tennis: 10 a.m. Aug. 18 High School East tennis courts Girls JV tennis: 8 a.m. Aug. 18 High School East tennis courts Boys varsity and JV volleyball: 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18 to 22 Girls varsity and JV volleyball: 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 18. 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 19 to 21. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Managing the Conch Fishery Aug 15, 2008
Ilene Kaplan and Barbara Boyer, both professors at Union College in Schenectady, New York, are continuing their research this summer by interviewing fishermen, government regulators, and seafood dealers to understand how marine policies develop over time. This allows for a snapshot view of the relationship between fishermen and government staff and the development and implementation of marine regulations of a commercial fishery that has both economic and scientific significance, Kaplan says. (Science Daily)
City, Union College work well together Aug 13, 2008
The recent report by the Princeton Review that declared Union College at the top of the list in the category of "Town-Gown Relations Are Strained" (Times Union, July 29) proves the point. Through the intense efforts of students, faculty and staff, downtown businesses and public officials, Schenectady and Union College have successfully created programs at Proctors, the BowTie Cinema and along Jay Street that work to tie the college and downtown together ... Union College and Schenectady are... (Albany Times Union)
Academic Achievements Aug 12, 2008
Nathan E. Seder, Union College Class of 2008, has been named to the 2007-08 Dean s List. Douglas Connor McMurtry '10 achieved High Honors for the fourth quarter at Boston College High School. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
State missing portraits of 15 governors, including Throop Aug 11, 2008
He also was mayor of Schenectady beginning in 1798 and helped found Union College there in 1790. His portrait is on loan from the Schenectady County Historical Society, said state OGS Commissioner John Egan. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Community leaders part of region's riches Aug 4, 2008
At no other time than in the past few weeks has my sense of these benefits been amplified more than during board of trustees meetings at my alma mater, Union College. Stephen C. Ainlay, president of Union College and chancellor of Union University, is one of the incredible, dynamic, smart and effective leaders from whom I have had the chance to learn something about leadership. (Albany Times Union)
Washington Sunday: Colborn stays on as coach at Beth-Center (Today) Aug 3, 2008
" Froehlich, a 1988 graduate of Seton-LaSalle and a 1993 graduate of Mount Union College, compiled a 130-74 record at Plum and retires as the school's all-time wins leader. "I've stepped down as a wrestling coach, but I don't ever think I'll get coaching out of my blood," Froehlich said. "I'm currently helping with my son's baseball team and my daughter's softball team. I really enjoy working with kids. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Laurel coach appears headed to HamptonCoutreyer led Spartans to Final Four Aug 1, 2008
Coutreyer has known Nickelberry since the early 1990s at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, where "Nickelberry was a young coach and I was an old player," said Coutreyer, with a laugh. Two of Coutreyer's former Laurel High players, Milade Lola-Charles and Chris Tolson, will be redshirt freshmen this coming season at Hampton. (Laurel Leader, MD)
Hazmat crews called to Union College after fluid spill Jul 31, 2008
SCHENECTADY -- Hazardous materials crews responded to Union College Wednesday night after a spill of hydraulic fluid, a college spokesman said. Firefighters were dispatched around 9:55 p.m. to the second floor of the Engineering Building, where they found a puddle of fluid that had leaked from a hydraulic press, Union Spokesman Phil Wajda said. (Albany Times Union)
Haz-Mat Incident at Union College Jul 31, 2008
Five gallons of hyrdaulic fluid leaked at a Union College building on Wednesday night, prompting emergency crews to respond with hazardous material gear. College spokesman Phillip Wajda says campus security officers were conducting routine patrols on Wednesday when they smelled something at the Science and Engineering Building at approximately 9:30 p.m.. (FOX23 News, NY)
Ricker transfers to Providence Jul 31, 2008
Union field hockey gets 3 locals back Westborough High alum Allie Ryan and Algonquin Regional High graduates Mallory Mason and Lauren Vulcano are returning to the Union College women's field hockey team that finished 12-6 last fall and advanced to the Liberty League tournament semifinals. Ryan was a key back for the Dutchwomen in her sophomore season, starting in all of her team's games and earning Liberty League second-team honors. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Another courtroom victory for religious colleges Jul 26, 2008
sided with Columbia Union College in Maryland, a school affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church that that had been denied access to a state bond finance program. The Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati upheld bonds issued on behalf of David Lipscomb University, a school in Tennessee affiliated with the Churches of Christ where students attend daily Bible classes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
North American Ghanaian Adventists Ends Campmeeting; Select New Leaders Jul 25, 2008
00 bore-hole water project funded by the North American Ghanaian Adventist organization, Dr Jacob Nortey, former President of the Africa-Indian Ocean Division of SDA Church who is now a tenured professor at Atlantic Union College, Dr. Luis Metallus, Vice President of Atlantic Union of SDA Churches and several other Ghanaian professionals domiciled in North America. On Sabbath worship campers pledged over $100,000. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
City man charged with firing shots near Union College Jul 24, 2008
SCHENECTADY - An eighteen year-old city man has been arrested and charged after shots were fired on Union Avenue near Union College Wednesday morning, city police said ... The intended victim was found by Union College police on Seward Place and South Avenue unharmed. (Albany Times Union)
Man Arrested in Shooting Outside Union College Jul 24, 2008
Last Update: 7/23 10:33 pm. An 18-year-old man from Schenectady is now charged with attempted murder, in connection with a shooting on Union Street Wednesday. (FOX23 News, NY)
College choice is twin dilemma Jul 21, 2008
That's because her twin, Elana, will be three hours away at Union College. The 18-year-old fraternal twins have never been separated. (USA Today -- News)
Euclid-Massillon melee draws police Jul 19, 2008
Football players from Euclid and Massillon engaged in an off-the-field scuffle Thursday afternoon during a team camp at Mount Union College. About six Euclid players and several more from Massillon fought near Massillon's dormitory, Euclid Athletic Director Tom Banc said, during the camp in Alliance that featured several area teams. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, July 17 edition Jul 19, 2008
She will attend Union College in New York this fall. Braden Harvey, of Winchester, received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
A new way for downtown Jul 17, 2008
Salengo's presentation reflected the many improvements that have taken place in the downtown area, from new facades at local restaurants to the success of such events as Show Me Schenectady Day, where Union College students came downtown to see the city outside the campus. Schenectady has also seen a 40 percent increase in daytime visitor parking and a successful Restaurant Week in late January, he said. (Albany Times Union)
Cut by Havasu, Dominican baseball player Pimentel lands in Bisbee Jul 17, 2008
Pimentel left his parents, older sister and younger brother to attend college in the U.S. and spent two seasons at a junior college in North Carolina before transferring to Union College in Kentucky where he was redshirted the first half of the season and played the last half. While playing with the Havasu Heat this season, Pimentel played two of the four games against Bisbee on the last weekend of June and went 3-for-4 with a home run the first day and 2-for-4 with a three-run home run the next... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Civetti joins Tufts staff Jul 17, 2008
His younger brother, Ted, who played at Wellesley High and Deerfield Academy, will be a junior quarterback at Union College. "I'm really excited to come back to the NESCAC and to come back home. It's nice to get back to your roots," said Civetti, who played football and basketball and was on the wrestling and track teams at Belmont Hill School, where he was an All-Independent School League and All-New England football selection and a Shriners' Classic participant. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Neighbors (July 17) Jul 16, 2008
Stephanie L. Greenfield is a 2008 graduate of Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., with a bachelor of science in psychology. Greenfield is a resident of Needham and a graduate of Needham High School. (Needham Tab, MA)
