When Student Association Treasurer Siddhant Chhabria came to UB from his native India, he was expecting a crazy experience like the one he saw in American Pie. He soon realized college in America is completely different from what he imagined. Throughout his college career, Chhabria has taken steps to transition from his wild perception to a matured approach.
10/29 8:57 p.m. - The Amherst Fire Department (AFD) was notified that a 19-year-old female in the basement dance studio of the Center For the Arts was complaining that "her heart hurts" and was crying and in pain.
As the United States continues healing from the 2008 financial crisis, the unemployment rate for those under the age of 25 remains near 15.6 percent, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Faculty Senator Kenneth Dauber wants the University at Buffalo Foundation (UBF), a private organization that manages the millions of dollars donated to the university, to make its budget public - and he's looking to the Faculty Senate for support. But he is going to have to wait to find out if he has it; the motion Dauber made was deferred to the next meeting.
As UB commences its annual celebration of International Education Week this Monday, the Student Union will transform into a hub of international activity, as student groups perform traditional dances, host fashion shows and demonstrate martial arts. The event, which is being held Nov.
On Tuesday night, Byron Brown was re-elected to his third straight term as mayor of Buffalo. In an election in which under 35,000 peoplevoted, Brown, who was the Democratic candidate, defeated the Republican candidate Sergio Rodriguez with 70 percent of the vote, according to an unofficial tally of 96 percent of ballots cast by time of press. In a packed Statler Hotel ballroom in downtown Buffalo, Brown and his supporters celebrated his victory. "The next four years, we'll continue to build and market Buffalo's strengths and successes," Brown said.
Liberal arts students who are worried about their job prospects after college can take a deep breath. On Wednesday at 4 p.m., the English Department is holding a special workshop on how to find a job for liberal arts students.
Each day in the United States, more than nine people are killed and 1,060 are injured in crashes that involve a distracted driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new law has increased fines and penalties for distracted driving in New York State.
Joshua Hays wants to make sure none of his fellow servicemen are left behind. UB military veterans are teaming up with the UB Office of Veteran Affairs to help guide those after returning from service. The UB Veterans Association (UBVA), a new club on campus, is a branch of Veteran Affairs.
Students will no longer need to brave Buffalo's winter to board a UB Stampede bus. UB Parking and Transportation Services expects construction on its first heated bus shelter to finish by the time students return to campus in the spring semester.
A small kinetic sculpture sits on the desk in Student Association President Sam McMahon's office. There's an electromagnet in the base that runs on a 9-volt battery.
Ira Glass spent the first 10 minutes of his show in darkness. The audience heard the radio personality as they were used to - without a face.
Volleyball (16-7, 4-6 Mid-American Conference) The Bulls' road trip against the two worst teams in the MAC West did not go as well as they would have liked.
Past the meringues and next to the cookie butter is a wealth of new choices now open to local residents. On Oct.
Years ago, when Hillary Clinton was a New York Senator, she visited Buffalo frequently and stayed at the same hotel every time.
Suspected drunk and drugged driver crashes into pumpkin cart On Wednesday, a woman was arrested after driving into a hay wagon full of pumpkins in the yard of a Boston, N.Y.
Students looking to have fun between classes this Halloween won't need to look further than the Student Union. For the 14th straight year, Student Life will organize its annual "Haunted Union" for any student looking for a thrill.
For a chance to win cash prizes for an outrageous costume, an opportunity to have a fun night on the town and the ability to celebrate Halloween for a good price, check out the events below. Nightmare on Allen Street Mulligan's Brick Bar is hosting "Nightmare on Allen Street" on Thursday, Oct.
On Friday at 10 p.m., a student was robbed outside of 108 Hadley Village. Two males with a knife and handgun demanded a student handover his bag, which contained electronic equipment, according to UPD in a UB alert.
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