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October 7, 2026

Elsie Paxton ’27 goes to Washington: Student’s efforts to help Ukrainian children leads to special invite

Elsie Paxton '27, whose passion for helping Ukrainian children affected by the ongoing war with Russia, traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to continue her advocacy. Paxton was invited to a panel discussion, “Ukraine's Humanitarian Response: Local Voices, Shared Perspectives," hosted by People in Need Ukraine at the US-Asia Institute. The event brought together Ukrainian civil society and local organizations, U.S. policymakers, donors and international partners for a conversation about humanitarian needs

October 1, 2026

Bird savers: Students lead effort to prevent deadly bird-window collisions on campus

Union’s campus, with its alluring mix of shrubs, trees and vegetation, is an attractive spot for mourning doves, dark-eyed juncos, American goldfinch and other bird species. Yet it can be a perilous journey for some as they navigate between buildings, especially those with large, expansive windows. The glass often tricks birds into seeing reflections of the sky and trees instead of a solid barrier. The result? Birds slamming into the glass. The problem is particularly acute during fall migration season. A s

September 30, 2026

For the record: Week of Oct. 2, 2026

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September 24, 2026

For the record: Week of Sept. 25

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September 24, 2026

Electric City Maker Faire to bring inventors, designers and tinkerers to Union

The Electric City Maker Faire returns to Union’s campus Sunday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at College Park Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Making encourages inventors, designers and tinkerers to use higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills for individual and collaborative project-based learning. This is typically done in shared spaces such as Union's Maker Web using technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters and desktop machine tools.

September 24, 2026

Union and The Egg to present Compagnie Hervé KOUBI as part of annual dance residency

Compagnie Hervé KOUBI, a mesmerizing French dance company which offers a mix of contemporary and urban dance, capoeira and martial arts, comes to Union this fall as part of the Department of Theater and Dance’s annual Stephanie C. Davis Dance Residency. Union is partnering with The Egg for a two-day residency that will include a master class, a lecture/demonstration and a public performance. This will be Compagnie Hervé KOUBI’s first appearance in the Capital Region.

September 24, 2026

Catching up with...Patrick Gwamna

Patrick Gwamna recently joined Union as a major gift officer, bringing with him a passion for building personal relationships with donors and connecting their interests with the College’s priorities. His work includes securing major contributions to support everything from everyday activities to long-term strategic goals. The move to Union also brought Gwamna to a new part of the country. An Iowa native, he and Perci, his Frenchton, arrived in Schenectady a little over a year ago after Gwamna spent several

September 21, 2026

College receives national grant to advance character education at Union

Union has received a $50,000 Capacity-Building Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The College is among 68 institutions that will be impacted by these grants, which are dedicated to advancing character development in higher education. The grant will support themes over this academic year surrounding the College’s vision of “developing every student to lead with wisdom, empathy and courage” in a more intentional appr

September 17, 2026

Meet the new faculty

A view of the campus, including the Nott Memorial, as seen from an aerial drone

September 17, 2026

For the record: Week of September 18, 2026

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