GREEN SHEET
11.10.09
The Union Graduate
College Weekly Update
President’s
Message
I would like to congratulate Diana Hemm, MBA Class of 2009, on
recently accepting a position with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston effective
July 2010. Natalia heard of this opportunity through an alumnus at PwC and
together with Susan and the Union College Becker Career Center coordinated an
information session and on-campus interviews for students. Our alumni are happy
to help you as you progress through the MBA and begin your career path – please
stop in and see Natalia for more information.
Laura Schweitzer, PhD
President
Union Graduate College
80 Nott Terrace
Schenectady, NY 12308
518-631-9840
Schweitzer@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Meetings with Dr. Schweitzer
Our President
would like to meet with you on any concerns, issues or if you just want to
meet. The open forum will be held on the third floor in the Walter Robb Room on
Tuesday, November 17 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Participants in
the open forum do not need to be registered and are encouraged by President
Schweitzer to come and go as they please.
Attention Students!
Check out the Graduate Center
Atrium television for an electronic copy of the Green Sheet. A new slideshow
will go up every Wednesday morning. Contact Ross Marvin at Ross.Marvin@gmail.com
before 2 p.m. each Tuesday to have any messages you want included in the
display.
New Materials in Alumni &
Career Services Center!
Natalia and Susan invite you in
to check out our new career services reference materials! We now have several
books and handouts related to: Job searching/Career planning, Industries
(Consulting, Finance, Education, Human Resources, IT, Government, Marketing,
Sports Management, etc.), Interviewing Skills, Salary Negotiation, Resume/Cover
Letter Writing, Internships, Networking and more. We also have copies of the
Wall Street Journal, The Business Review and Business Week for your reading
pleasure. Please stop in and check out these resources anytime!
Looking for a Study Break:
Check Out Our New Vending Machine:
Located in the basement of the
new Graduate Center, UGC’s first ever vending machine is as state of the art as
the building’s architecture.
Containing cold drinks, candy,
snacks, and even heat ‘n eat meals, the all-in-one vending machine has
everything you could possibly want (with the exception of an endive salad or calamari,
perhaps).
Looking for Dinty Moore Beef Stew?
We’ve got it. Mac ‘n Cheese? Yes, sir, it’s all yours with for some spare
change. Along with other microwaveable meals like several Campbell’s Soup at
Hand selections, the vending machine also has staple snacks like peanut butter
crackers, Doritos, pretzels and Snickers bars (because if you’re hungry—why
wait?).
As for drinks, there’s a wide
selection of diet and regular sodas, Snapple, and caffeinated energy drinks for
those that need to cram for the big test. All items are reasonably priced
(nothing exceeds $1.50).
A microwave will soon be
available for student use in the basement. Public microwaves are also available
for use in the atrium on the first floor next to the coffee machine and in the
kitchen on the second floor.
Graduate Center hours through
end of 2009:
We have increased hours for
finals. Many of these hours will require ID card for access to the building and
get off the first floor.
If you still need an ID card,
stop by Student Services M-Th 8-6:15/Fri 8-4:15 to get your ID.
Here are the building hours for
the next two weeks:
Tuesday, 11/10: 7 am – midnight
Wednesday, 11/11: 7 am –
midnight
Thursday, 11/12: 7 am –
midnight
Friday, 11/13: 7 am – midnight
NOTE: Building will be open
late Friday 11/13 but there will be an event taking place in the 1st floor
atrium from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly. Sorry for any
inconvenience.
Saturday, 11/14: 8 am –
midnight
Sunday, 11/15: 8 am – midnight
Monday, 11/16: 7 am – midnight
Tuesday, 11/17: 7 am – midnight
Wednesday, 11/18: 7 am –
midnight
Thursday, 11/19: 7 am –
midnight
Friday, 11/20: 7 am – midnight
Saturday, 11/21: 8 am –
midnight
Sunday, 11/22: 8 am – midnight
Spread the word about
Prospective Students Night!
Do you know anyone interested
in pursuing a graduate degree at UGC?
If you do, be sure to spread
the word about Union Graduate College’s Open House for Prospective Students on
November 11, 2009.
Drop in between 4:30 pm and
6:30 pm at the NEW Graduate Center at 80 Nott Terrace.
Prospective students will have
the opportunities to meet faculty, career advisors, current students and alumni
in a relaxed environment. Refreshments will be provided.
Cookin' Up Success with John
Stage of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
When: Thursday,
November 12, 2009
Time: 11:30
a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Where: Italian
American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 11205
Cost: $25 for
members; $35 for non-members; $20 for students
What At its
November 12 luncheon, the New York Capital Region Chapter of the American
Marketing Association proudly
welcomes John Stage, founder, president and CEO of the wildly successful
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. With restaurants in Syracuse, Rochester and New York City's
Harlem, Stage is expanding his enterprise with a fourth restaurant in the
Capital Region. He plans to convert the former Fresno's restaurant in Troy in
time to open a Dinosaur by next spring.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que kicked into
gear in 1983 when Stage, a Harley-loving biker with a taste for barbecue, took
to the road cooking sandwiches on a sawed-in-half 55-gallon drum at "biker
gigs" up and down the East Coast. Stage sampled world-class barbecue in
Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, and Memphis, soaking up "the Southern
barbecue vibe" (and picking up Creole, Asian, and Cuban influences along
the way) before setting up shop in Syracuse, New York, in 1988.
Out in front of the
"genuine honky-tonk rib joint," a row of gleaming Harleys stand at
attention, and inside, a sassy, ready-to-bust-your-chops wait staff cuts
through the eclectic crowd of bikers, students, suits, and blues lovers
(there's live music almost nightly). The Dinosaur serves up nationally
acclaimed fare including racks of ribs, Texas Beef Brisket, and Honey Hush Corn
Bread. In addition to its restaurants, the Dinosaur boasts a busy catering
business. They also manufacture and distribute five of their own specialty
sauces throughout the U.S., England and Australia - as well as rubs, clothing
and apparel, books and other merchandise.
Come find out how John Stage
turned a love of barbecue, blues and bikes into a legend - and get a sneak peek
at his plans for the new Capital Region restaurant!
Register online, where you can
prepay by credit or debit card, at http://www.nymarketing.org/.
Indicate your name, company affiliation and member status. Cost is $25 for
members, $35 for non-members and $20 for students.
If not prepaid, payment is
expected in cash or check at the event. The deadline for reservations is
Monday, September 7 at 4:00 pm. Late reservations and walk-ins are subject to a
nominal $5 surcharge to cover the added cost of attendance. Cancellations must
be made at least 24 hours in advance or you will be charged the full amount.
Calling all MAT Students: Don’t
Miss The Second Urban Round Table
When:
Friday, November 13
Where: The
Graduate Center, Room 206 (on the second floor)
Time: 4:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Colleen Morris, an earth
science teacher from Schenectady High School, will be speaking about her
experience as a teacher in an urban school district. There will be plenty of
time for questions at the end. This is a great opportunity for all interns!
Attendance at the round table counts towards a professional day. Hope to see
you all there!
U-Start Lunch & Learn Set for Thursday,
November 19
When: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: ARC of Schenectady, parking in ARC lot off Erie Street. Erie
Street is across from Quiznos on Erie Blvd between the 890 interchange and
State Street (Route 5)
What: Come for a free lunch and learn something too as part
of U-Start’s Lunch & Learn series. Dave Weinstein, Director of Marketing at
Sunmark FCU will be the event’s guest speaker.
The event is sponsored by the Schenectady ARC with pizza and
soda provided by Sunmark FCU. The U-Start Lunch & Learn series is held on
the third Thursday of every month.
If you wish to attend the
lunch, please register by Tuesday, October 13 by calling 518-631-0472 or email execdir@ustartincubator.org
MAT Project Meeting is set for
Tuesday, December 1:
If you are doing a MAT project
there is a mandatory meeting on December 1st at 4:00pm room 301, in the new
building 80 Nott Terrace.
Any questions about the meeting
should be directed to Debbie Catharine at catharid@uniongraduatecollege.edu or
518-631-9901.
New Materials in Alumni & Career Services Center!
Natalia and Susan invite you in
to check out our new career services reference materials!
We now have several books and
handouts related to: Job searching/Career planning, Industries (Consulting,
Finance, Education, Human Resources, IT, Government, Marketing, Sports
Management, etc.), Interviewing Skills, Salary Negotiation, Resume/Cover Letter
Writing, Internships, Networking and more. We also have copies of the Wall
Street Journal, The Business Review and Business Week for your reading
pleasure. Please stop in and check out these resources anytime!
Looking for an apartment?
Two bedroom apartment on Upper
Union Street available for $750/ month. Security deposit of $750 required.
Utilities are not included. Off street parking is available. Above a dental
office. No pets. 466-5600 or 783-7929.
What Kinds of Events Would You
Like to See at Union Graduate College?
Have an idea for a social, community or
professional event. Email your ideas to Union Graduate College's new Special
Events Coordinator Ross Marvin at Ross.Marvin@gmail.com.
Ross is working to schedule 2-3 events per
month (including more TGITs and a Fall Formal) and could use some help from
volunteers. Any hints, tips, suggestions or advice is welcome!
Become a Fan of UGC on
Facebook!
Keep track of UGC events, people, news and
announcements by becoming a fan of the Graduate College on Facebook at the
following link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Schenectady-NY/Union-Graduate-College/25993275684
To become a fan you must have an active
Facebook account on www.facebook.com!
For Students: Don’t Forget to use the MyUGC
Portal for Vital Information
Your MyUGC Student Portal allows you to:
·
View your course schedule
·
View course grades
·
Pay bills online
·
Download UGC forms, obtain information about financial aid, and
browse local housing opportunities
If you are having any trouble logging into the Student Portal,
or need tech assistance, please email myugc@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Important UGC Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 631-9900
Main Reception: 631-9910
Main Fax: 631-9901
Admissions: 631-9831
Student Services: 631-9830
School of Education: 631-9870
School of Engineering: 631-9881
School of Management: 631-9890
Center for Bioethics/
Clinical Leadership: 631-9860
Where do I direct additional
questions about the building?
Direct additional questions and comments to
Joanne Fitzgerald at
fitzgerj@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Want to Post Something on the Green Sheet?
Please send all information to be posted on
the Green Sheet directly to Ross Marvin at Ross.Marvin@gmail.com by 2:00pm on Tuesdays for it to be included in that
week’s edition (each will be sent out at the end of the afternoon on Tuesday).
Any submissions received after 4:00pm on Tuesday will be included in the Green
Sheet for the following week. Please make “Green Sheet” the subject for all
emailed submissions. Thank you for your contributions.
