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A taste from around the world

By TAYLOR BRUNDAGE | Feb. 14, 2013

In 2008, Piyush Bareria, a UB graduate student, proposed UB should provide a different kind of cooking class - specifically one in which students can express their individual cultures and personalities through their cooking. The Wellness Education Services agreed, funded the idea and the cultural cooking workshop was born. The workshop, held at South Lake Village community center, allows any participating student to lead a class and cook food that represents his or her background.

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Bands-a make him dance

By SARA DINATALE | Feb. 12, 2013

For most 18-year-old students, a fake ID is just a license to party. For one UB student, it was a license to work the pole.

UB's School of Social Work has incorporated a new trauma-informed and human rights perspective into its curriculum. This human rights perspective extends to students' field work, which can be completed in places like Thailand and Seoul, where displaced and refugee populations need help advocating for their rights.

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The human rights perspective

By ALYSSA MCCLURE | Feb. 5, 2013

After adding a new trauma-informed and human rights perspective, UB School of Social Work has become one of the best social work programs in the country.

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Comida del alma

By ELVA AGUILAR | Jan. 29, 2013

On any given day, a group of young Latinos can be seen walking down Lisbon or Minnesota Avenue. It would be easy to assume they're on their way to cause trouble.

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Gasp!

By ALYSSA MCCLURE | Jan. 27, 2013

Dr. Francis Gasparini, a physics professor whose research is focused in the field of quantum fluids, was in the fifth grade when he decided he wanted to become a physicist. He is one of three professors at UB who has recently been named a SUNY Distinguished Professor for notable contributions to their respective professions.

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De Veaux runs home

By Rebecca Bratek | Jan. 22, 2013

The world changed when Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid movement leader, walked to freedom on Feb.

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Exceeding expectations in higher education

By ADAM LEIDIG | Nov. 27, 2012

Its requirements are rigorous, but the lifetime benefits of joining this society are more than worth it. The National Society of College Scholars (NSCS) University at Buffalo chapter has been in existence since 2004 and encourages its members to achieve and promote growth of scholastic achievement in the Buffalo community.

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The truth hurts

By MAX CRINNIN | Nov. 15, 2012

Guantanamo Bay: home to some of the fiercest enemies of the United States and one 16-year-old boy.

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Finding a voice

By RACHEL KRAMER | Nov. 15, 2012

He and Sarah were best friends; they were always together. She never thought he would take it to the next level.

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Team mom knows best

By NATHANIEL SMITH | Nov. 13, 2012

There's an old African proverb: "It takes a whole village to raise a them." Nash has a special touch in terms of her culinary prowess, according to the players.

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Sending smiles to children in need

By AMI DIALLO | Nov. 13, 2012

This holiday season, malls will be crowded with people running around buying gifts for friends, family and significant others.

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An expanding mind

By ADAM LEIDIG | Nov. 8, 2012

Dr. Kah Kyung Cho can speak four languages and has scholastic experience in three countries across three continents, and he wants to change the nature of philosophical study at UB. Cho, a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of philosophy, started teaching at UB in 1970 and has been teaching undergraduate students ever since.

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Great Scott

By MARKUS MCCAINE | Nov. 1, 2012

At 6-feet tall, she owns the court, spiking home winners, fighting off blocks and encouraging her teammates. She's had to scrap for everything in life.

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"Coach Bo: Oliver takes setback in stride, mentors young Campbell"

By AARON MANSFIELD | Oct. 25, 2012

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Kicking cancer's butt

By ADAM LEIDIG | Oct. 7, 2012

It was a brisk Saturday morning as hundreds of students stood in anticipation - teams formed and were ready for a full day of kickball. This was the start of the fourth-annual Save Second Base kickball tournament, sponsored by the organization UB Colleges Against Cancer.