Category Archives: history

Looking Ahead with Dr. Smith: Upstate’s historical foundation attracts doctors who will give back to the community

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Amber Smith

(This is a continuing series of conversations with David Smith, MD, the president of Upstate Medical University. Read the first conversation here.) One of our goals is to serve our region, both by recruiting and admitting students from New York state, and … Continue reading →

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More historical trivia about Upstate — five final answers

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Amber Smith

Here are the answers from today’s pop quiz on the history of Upstate: 1. This excerpt is from what year? “It was evident that if the College was to survive, even greater financial support was necessary.” Answer: 1949, when Syracuse … Continue reading →

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More historical trivia about Upstate — five final questions

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Amber Smith

This little trip down memory lane wraps up today with five final trivia questions having to do with the history of Upstate. I’ll post answers this afternoon. Thanks for playing along. 1. This excerpt is from what year? “It was … Continue reading →

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More historical trivia about Upstate – five new answers

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Amber Smith

1. In what year did the college adopt the metric system? Answer: 1879. (And judging from the use of three exclamation points in the narrative history, this was an especially exciting development!!!) 2. It would take four years to build, but … Continue reading →

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More historical trivia about Upstate — five new questions

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Amber Smith

Here’s part two of the pop quiz I’ve assembled regarding Upstate’s history, based on the research I’ve been conducting for a forthcoming Upstate Health magazine article. Later this afternoon, I’ll post the answers. 1. In what year did the college adopt … Continue reading →

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Time for historical trivia about Upstate — five answers

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Amber Smith

Here are the answers to the questions I posed this morning having to do with interesting tidbits in the history of Upstate. I’ll post five more trivia questions tomorrow. 1. This weekend, Upstate will graduate 477 students — 170 from … Continue reading →

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Time for historical trivia about Upstate — five questions

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Amber Smith

I’ve been delving into records about the history of Upstate Medical University lately. I spent some time in the Upstate Health Sciences Library archives, and I perused a scrapbook compiled by J. Howard Ferguson, MD in 1968 that is full … Continue reading →

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How did Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser address health disparities 150 years ago?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Amber Smith

Learn about “Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser’s Legacy: Gender, Race, Medical Education and Health Disparities” at a presentation from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, April 29 at Upstate’s Medical Alumni Auditorium. Speaking will be Sarah Berry, PhD, from the English Department … Continue reading →

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Much thought, artistry behind children’s hospital memorial tree

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Amber Smith

Anyone who visits the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital can see the red tree sculptures that frame its “treehouse” entrance. Last fall, a new sculpture — the memory tree — was added to a small courtyard near the main entrance. Colorful … Continue reading →

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Pastor Phil Turner honored with Community Leadership Award

Posted on February 5, 2013 by susankeeter

Every year, in honor of Black History month, Upstate’s Faculty and Staff Association for Diversity gives two awards: one to a member of the community for “leadership in our community ” and one to an employee who “lives Upstate’s mission of service to … Continue reading →

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