UB reaches out to Haiti
By AMANDA WOODS | Jan. 22, 2010For many UB students and Buffalo residents, the devastation from last week's earthquake in Haiti may seem worlds away, but for others, the tragedy hits closer to home.
For many UB students and Buffalo residents, the devastation from last week's earthquake in Haiti may seem worlds away, but for others, the tragedy hits closer to home.
The UB community will reflect on the legacy and accomplishments of former president William R. Greiner at a memorial service that will be held at the Center for the Arts on Feb. 2 at 3 p.m.
The UB Council met on Monday morning to discuss how the recent budget cuts would affect the UB 2020 plan. UB officials are trying to remain optimistic despite further budget cuts and student protests.
Jacob Goldman found himself underwater this semester – in more ways than one.
UB helped to secure the future of prospective and current students at its fourth annual Scholarship Gala, where 400 business executives, faculty and administrators donated $148,000 towards student scholarships.
Students will vote in a special election this week to choose a new Student Association vice president.
Wednesday night will be devoted to homelessness awareness as Steve Lopez, author of this year's UB Reads book, The Soloist, takes the stage in Alumni Arena. Members of UB Community Outreach for Employees hope to draw more attention to this issue through a canned food drive that will take place during Lopez's speech.
UB is attempting to show the community that, in fact, it is easy being green.
The New York State budget crisis will hit home for UB students and employees in the wake of Gov. David Paterson's decision to cut SUNY's spending by $90 million.
The decision to lead a healthy lifestyle is a multi-faceted challenge. For faculty from over a dozen departments at UB, this challenge is one worth taking.
The National Medal of Technology, the nation's highest honor awarded for technological achievement, will soon be in the hands of Esther Takeuchi, Greenbatch professor in Power Sources Research in the school of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
It was all business on Monday as UB Council members gathered to discuss the long-term goals of the university and the steps they must take to reach them.
It's hard enough to be on time for class in the hassle-filled early days of the semester.
That kid in your dorms that never seems to leave his room might have a legitimate problem, according to three recent studies conducted by psychologists at UB.
With thousands of students commuting to campus every week, the UB community greatly contributes to traffic confusion and traces its carbon footprint throughout the Western New York region.
Constant circulation of warnings from the campus police and stories from students about crime on campus paint an image that has prompted mixed reactions. Many students who do not fear potential violence walk the same paths as those who question their personal safety every day.
Establishing a positive initial connection with a potential employer is essential. Polishing up first impressions should be at the top of every student's list of priorities, especially those who will be graduating in the near future.