Learning in Albany

Upcoming learning events around Albany.

Tuesday, October 20

Visiting Scholar Sarah Rivett: Raven’s Flight through American Literature

Tue, Oct 20 · 6 PM–7 PM · Science Library, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222

Please join us for the 2026 University at Albany Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar lecture "Raven's Flight through American Literature” with Dr.

Price: see link

Thursday, October 22

Build A Better Budget Presented By Broadview Federal Credit Union

Thu, Oct 22 · 3 PM–4:20 PM · Thrive Hub - Campus Center West, Campus Center West 1st Floor Lobby

Your budget is a key that opens doors, guiding you to your money goals.

Free

Tuesday, October 27

2026 Annual Jewish Colonie Lecture

Tue, Oct 27 · 6 PM · Science Library, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222

2026 Annual Jewish Colonie Lecture featuring Dr. Hannah Zaves-Greene, who will present "Welcoming the Stranger?

Free

Monday, November 2

Beyoncé’s Lemonade Lessons: Pop Culture, Politics and Pedagogy

Mon, Nov 2 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Humanities Building HU, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222

This lecture by Janell Hobson is a continuation of the WGSS series on "Teaching Gender, Race, and Feminism in Troubled Times." Dr.

Price: see link

NANOvember Lecture Series: Robert L. Brainard

Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–7 PM · ETEC 149/151, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203

All are welcome to join us for Robert L.

Free

Wednesday, November 4

The Burian Lecture Series: UAlbany alumnus D.B. Woodside

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Performing Arts Center PAC Recital Hall, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222

Join the NYS Writers Institute for a conversation with D.B. Woodside, star of television, film, and stage and a 1991 graduate of the University at Albany.

Free

Sunday, November 8

Stockadeathon 15k

Sun, Nov 8 · 8 AM–11:59 PM · - Schenectady NY 12305

The Stockadeathon is a USATF certified course starting in downtown, moving through the Stockade, Central Park and Vale Cemetery ending back in downtown.

Price: see link

Monday, November 16

NANOvember Lecture Series: Angelique Raley

Mon, Nov 16 · 6 PM–7 PM · ETEC 149/151, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203

All are welcome to join us for Angélique Raley from Tokyo Electron (TEL) America speaking about "How Wafer Fab Equipment Enables High-Performance Computing and AI." Learn how advanced wafer fabrication equipment…

Free

Monday, November 30

NANOvember Lecture Series: J. Andrés Melendez

Mon, Nov 30 · 6 PM–7 PM · ETEC 149/151, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12203

All are welcome to join us for a talk from J.

Free