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College of the Empire State,
Mother of an army great,
Thou the molder of our fate,
Thee we sing today.
Thine the hand with clasp so strong,
Holding tho' the years be long,
Thou the burden of our song,
Thee we sing today. Ways of pleasantness are thine,
Leading where in wisdom's shrine,
Joy and cheer, and hope divine,
Ever dwell for aye.
Thine the voice whose call we hear,
Thine the hand which holds us near,
Thine the heart, so true, so dear,
Cherished, loved alway. Wisdom's duty heeds thy call,
Ever in Minerva's thrall,
Pass the torch from one to all,
Guide each destiny.
'Neath the Purple and the Gold,
Let thy history unfold,
Sons and daughters, young and old,
Long live the struggle strong
Hail to Albany.

UAlbany Traditions

• The school's colors are purple and gold.

• Fountain Day is UAlbany’s annual rite of spring when the main fountain on the Academic Podium is turned on for the season. This event draws a huge cross-section of the University Community, gathering students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of festivities. Fountain Day began in 1978 as Human Awareness Potential day. The University President is usually on hand to preside over the ceremony and countdown to the turning on of the fountains. In recent years, Fountain Day has been shaped into a carnival-esque atmosphere complete with beach balls, rubber ducks, free caricatures, free massages, fried dough vendors, music, contests, giveaways, and more fun!

• The Big Purple Growl is the annual winter homecoming. The Ferocious Feast kicks off the festivities with lots of great food and fun. The Growl usually features a doubleheader with both the women’s and men’s basketball teams playing home at the SEFCU Arena. Beginning in 1997, this annual event is an exciting fun-filled, spirited day for all members of the University community.

• On the University seal is Minerva, the Roman goddess of crafts and wisdom. But because Minerva was also identified with the Greek goddess Athena, she was known as the goddess of war and victory as well. This famous statue was purchased in 1888 and rescued by Charles Wurtham (a custodian) from a devastating fire in the Normal College’s administrative offices. This seven-foot, white plaster landmark of the University at Albany is on display in the Science Library foyer on the Uptown Campus. While there is no official record of where the statue of Minerva came from, it is reported that it was purchased with funds from a $1 student fee collected for make-up exams.

• UAlbany is home to one of the oldest independent college newspapers in the nation, the Albany Student Press, commonly know as “The ASP.” Born as the State College News and published continuously since 1916, the newspaper has a circulation of more than 10,000 and serves student body and the surrounding community.

• The University has hosted the Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society Benefit, the last four years. In April 2008, more than 1,400 students, faculty, and community members participated raising $100,000. In 2007, UAlbany student John Lowery raised more money online -- more than $25,000 -- for Relay than any other college student in the country. Lowery, who won a national award from the American Cancer Society, lost a cousin to bone cancer.

Notes

1. ^ "Educating small tech’s revolutionaries". Small Times (May 2007). Retrieved on 2008-09-26.

The UAlbany Fund is UAlbany's primary fund raiser.

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