Two annual Vermont Campus events, the Awakening Dance Show and the End of Year Celebration, were brought together last Saturday for one night of entertainment and fun for all students and faculty. The night included multicultural presentations and dances based on hip-hop, bhangra, and traditional styles. Awards were also presented to several students and faculty based on their involvement and dedication to campus life (Christopher Patterson is pictured at right receiving the SSHP President's Award from Assistant Professor Michael Biddle).

Vice Provost for Research Shaker Mousa represented the College last week at the 2nd Annual Capital Region Shared Biotech Research Resources Forum at Albany Medical College (AMC). The goal of the event is to make area researchers aware of the facilities and equipment available to them at other local institutions. Speakers included representatives from AMC, RPI, UAlbany, and the Dept. of Health's Wadsworth Center. In keeping with the collaborative spirit of the event, Dr. Mousa's talk told the story of a nanotechnology based discovery that stemmed from his partnership with different institutes and foundations in the Capital Region.

The ACPHS Biomedical Technology Club, in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement, held its 2nd annual Health Care Career Forum last Wednesday. The event is designed to provide bachelor's students with an opportunity to learn about different career paths in health care and research related fields. Panelists included faculty members and alumni ranging from graduate research and medical school students to clinical laboratory scientists and administrators. The College currently has six bachelor's degree programs: Biomedical Technology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Human Sciences, Microbiology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The ACPHS Athletics banquet was held on Sunday evening before a packed house of student athletes, coaches, alumni, family members, and others from the college community. The annual event honors individual and team achievements from the past season, a year which saw a remarkable 18 student-athletes earning USCAA Academic All-American honors. Among the highlights ... Gavin O'Brien (right) was the recipient of two awards: the Academic Achievement Award for highest GPA among student-athletes and the Cronin Award for desire, dedication, and teamwork. Ron Ta was this year's winner of the Panther Award for outstanding leadership, commitment, and dedication to ACPHS Athletics.