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"Nostaja Resigns, Reasons Unknown"

Senior Vice President for Operations Scott Nostaja, who was initially appointed interim president following John B.

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"Today In UB History: March 25, 1988"

About 400 students gathered Wednesday at Founders Plaza to protest Star Wars (SDI) research at UB. The protest, organized by the Student Coalition for a Free University, and co-sponsored by the College Democrats, attempted to persuade both passers-by and hundreds of students to lend their support in protesting the alleged classified research at UB. An open microphone was set up for all people to voice their opinions about the Strategic Defense Initiative and SDI research taking place on campus. Faculty members Jonathan Reichert and Charlie Haynie, along with several students, spoke out against SDI and SDI classified research. The organizers of the event hoped to bring awareness of the fact that, by engaging in SDI research, the university is engaging in the continued militarization of the national university system, and of society itself. Adam Hoffman, president of the College Democrats, said, "If President Sample had his way, this entire university would be held hostage by the military through this classified research." Engineering researches for SDI Aaron Lercher, a key organizer of the event, explained how William Sarjeant of the electrical engineering department is presently engaged in research that relates specifically to advancing SDI.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Welcomes UB Professor

It's easy to forget that everything we use, at one point, has been invented. The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.

March Madness

The annual Student Association executive board elections mark, for some students, the most obnoxious time of the year to attend UB. For three consecutive days at the end of March, students steer clear of the Student Union at all costs to escape being bombarded by candidates and campaign supporters.

Nuclear Disaster in Japan Sparks Research at UB

When an earthquake hit the area off the coast of northern Japan no one was ready for what was to occur next: the tsunami.

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China Predicted to Dominate Global Trade by 2030 In a report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers, China is predicted to overtake the U.S.

Police Blotter

3/15?An intrusion alarm was set off in Knox Hall 3/15?A suspicious vehicle was reported on Frontier Road 3/15?A disabled motor vehicle was reported on White Road 3/15?An intrusion alarm was set off in the Millard Fillmore Academic Center 3/16?Disorderly conduct was reported in Knox Hall 3/16?A noise complaint for loud music was made in South Lake Village 3/16?Marijuana use and possession and was reported in Hadley Village 3/16?A subject required first aid treatment at the Center for the Arts 3/16?An intrusion alarm was set off in the Millard Fillmore Academic Center 3/17?A suspicious vehicle was reported on Lee Entrance Street 3/17?A subject required first aid treatment at the Center for the Arts 3/17?A panic alarm was set off in Michael Hall 3/17?An intrusion alarm was set off in Hayes Annex A 3/18?A subject was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Bailey Avenue 3/18?An intrusion alarm was set off in the Natural Sciences Complex 3/18?An animal complaint was made in Roosevelt Hall 3/19?Larceny was reported in Knox Hall 3/19?A suspicious vehicle was reported on St.

CAS Dean Search Continues

Candidates for dean of the College of Arts and Sciences are in the process of conducting open meetings with faculty, staff and students at UB. The first round of open meetings with faculty and students began Tuesday with candidate Charles E.

"Today In UB History: March 23, 1981"

For some it's a ticket to euphoria, for others a ticket to jail, but in the future it could be the answer to an unsolved medical problem. The suggestion that marijuana could be used for medical purposes has faced heavy criticism.

SUNY Chancellor Endorses Tripathi's Candidacy

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher announced on March 17 that she has recommended Provost Satish K. Tripathi as UB's 15th president. The SUNY Board of Trustees must approve Tripathi's nomination, and Zimpher has asked to hold a special meeting with the board around April 1 to consider Tripathi's recommendation. The Presidential Search Committee "unanimously and enthusiastically" recommended Tripathi for the position, according to a letter from Jeremy M.

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Dalai Lama Relinquishes Political Power On Thursday, the Dalia Lama announced that he would give up his political role in the Tibetan exile government.

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"Today In UB History: March 11, 2002"

The biggest obstacle standing between underage students and alcohol is their age, a barrier many find easy to circumvent almost effortlessly with some careful smudging, a little computer savvy, or a trip to Canada. "Fake IDs are easy to get and nearly every [underage] student who drinks has one," said William B., a UB senior majoring in aerospace engineering. According to John Grela, director of University Police, approximately 30 to 40 fake IDs are confiscated on campus annually, mainly during routine stops for traffic violations.

Sources: UB Ignores SUNY Guidelines

The Presidential Search Committee may not be adhering to SUNY guidelines as it pursues UB's 15th president. It has been speculated that the final candidates have already been recommended to SUNY; however, if true, UB would have violated step 10 of "The Search Process" section listed in the SUNY Guidelines for Conducting [a] Presidential Search. The step states that once finalists are selected, schools are required to schedule campus visits for each of the remaining candidates and are to publically announce the names of those left in the running. UB has taken neither of those steps. The committee, chaired by Jeremy Jacobs, has been searching for President John B.

Buffalo Small Press Book Fair Connects Readers of All Ages and Genres

While no promises can be made for bikini weather and beach trips for those staying in Buffalo during the break, there will be an opportunity for members of the community who share a common love for books to come together. The Buffalo Small Press Book Fair is a one-day event that brings a variety of people including authors, poets, zine-sters, and bookmakers to the same place and encourages the sharing of creative ideas. The event, which is free to the public, will be held at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum on Porter Avenue in Downtown Buffalo on March 19, from noon to 6 p.m. "The book fair really is an egalitarian space that brings a diverse group of artists and authors together to share their ideas and what they're making," said Chris Fritton, the organizer of the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. The book fair offers a variety of activities that appeal to people of all ages.

The Future of Planned Parenthood

The House of Representatives voted 240 to 185 on Feb. 18 in favor of the Pence Amendment, which is designed to slash any federal funding to organizations that provide abortion counseling or care, including Planned Parenthood.

Fair Housing in Erie County is Not Quite Fair

Those in need of affordable housing in Western New York are consistently being locked out of the system designed to assist them. More than 40 years after the passage of the anti-discriminatory Fair Housing Act of 1968, a study completed through the UB School of Social Work has found that the right to fair housing remains one that only a privileged few are afforded. Fragmented policy implementation across municipalities, limited access to affordable living spaces, and fundamental discrimination based on race and socio-economic, familial, and disability statuses combine to become a backward force that many cannot overcome. "I see it as a social justice issue," said Kelly L.

"Today In UB History: March 9, 1984"

The audience packed into Woldman Theater in Norton Hall Tuesday night, when Art Clokey, the creator of the ancient children's television character "Gumby," gave a live presentation on the small clay cult figure. The rather odd presentation, sponsored by the University Union Activities Board, went over quite well.