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Lessons Learned From Flight 3407

Dr. Gregory G. Homish, assistant professor of community health and health behavior at UB, is the first author of an article in the current issue of Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness; the article deals with disaster response in the wake of the recent Flight 3407 tragedy. "Immediate intervention [after a disaster] usually reduces tension, which can mitigate the negative impact on individual, family, and work life and improve health," Homish said. Emergency mental health is a field of practice designed to help survivors, their significant others, emergency responders, disaster workers, and the community at large to effectively cope with the extreme stresses they may face in the aftermath of a disaster.

UB Professors Awarded Grants to Improve Early Learning

Many children who live in poor economic areas are unable to count past 10 and cannot perform simple mathematics by the time they arrive to preschool.

"Today In UB History: March 7, 2003 'Books, Not Bombs'"

Students and faculty members gathered outside Capen Hall on Wednesday afternoon in a vocal display of opposition to a preemptive war with Iraq. The student strike rally, called "Books, Not Bombs," was organized by the UB for Peace organization.

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Political Poll Shocks France In a recent survey by the French Le Parisien newspaper, far-right leader Marine Le Pen emerged as the frontrunner in next year's presidential election.

Second Annual Poverty Workshop Draws a Large Crowd

On Friday afternoon, the basement of the St. Stanislaus Church Social Center was crowded with over 150 members of the Buffalo community for the second annual Poverty Research Workshop, which focused on the issue of women and homelessness. Buffalo is the third-highest region of poverty in the country, with 30 percent of the city's population living under the poverty level.

Presidential Search Speculations Arise

Satish K. Tripathi, provost for seven years, is reported to be one of two finalists under consideration for the position of UB's 15th president, according to The Buffalo News. The Buffalo News ran an article on Thursday, which stated that Tripathi's name had surfaced in recent days as a leading candidate.

Women and Homelessness Seminar

The UB 2020 Civic Engagement and Public Policy Initiative will be sponsoring the Buffalo Poverty Research Workshop II: Women and Homelessness on Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Mexican President Calderon Set to Meet with Obama President Barack Obama is to meet with Mexican President Felipe Calderon to calm tensions between the two countries on Thursday at the White House. The meeting comes two weeks after the death of a U.S.

"Today In UB History: March 4, 1974"

"I call myself a survivor." With this flat statement, Sharon Krebs introduced her story of life in prison to a group of law students assembled in O'Brian Hall.

Five Announced as Distinguished Professors

This past month, five professors have been appointed as UB Distinguished Professors for the 2011 school year.

UB 2020 Progress

The University at Buffalo is one step closer to making UB 2020 a reality. On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Republican North Buffalo State Senator Mark Grisanti, entitled the "UB 2020 Flexibility and Economic Growth Act," passed through the New York State Senate and was sent on to the Assembly.

"Today In UB History: March 2, 1968"

Apparently, many more than just students violate campus regulations against drinking. Alcoholic beverages were served at a meeting Monday evening to seven members of the faculty, a Buffalo city councilman, and a visiting high State official from Albany. The meeting was called by Dr. John E.

Update on University Honors College Relocation

The construction of the new University Honors College within Capen Library is expected to be finished by June 1, and the modern addition will bring an update to Capen Library. The Honors College, formerly in 214 Talbert Hall, will bring an abundance versatile space for its members and other students alike, according to Krista Hanypsiak, administrative director of the University Honors College. Representatives from the Honors College would make no comment on the cost of either the expansion or the grant that is said to have funded a lounge within the new facility. "It is important for students to have an area to meet together," Hanypsiak said.

UB Prizes Student Research

Amid the numerous state budget cuts affecting UB, one student still gets to research a topic of his choice, invite other students to a presentation at a Celebration of Academic Excellence, and receive a $500 Undergraduate Research Prize. The prize is given out every year in the spring to honor .an undergraduate student who has shown exceptional proficiency with library resources, services, and collections to produce noteworthy academic investigations.

Study: Girls Not as Sensitive to Caffeine as Boys

Sorry, ladies; it appears that gulping down all that caffeine during high school might not have been as effective as once thought. Boys are more sensitive than girls to the effects of caffeine, according to results of a study conducted by Jennifer L.

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Galliano Fired from Dior Fashion Label British fashion designer John Galliano was released by the Dior fashion label following the anti-Semitic remarks he made last week. The decision was made after a video surfaced that showed Galliano speaking to two women at a Paris caf

"Today In UB History: Feb. 28, 2005"

About a week after Sept. 11, while studying for an exam at night, Matt Cascarino received a phone call from the United States Air Force. It wasn't until two years later, after serving emergency active duty, that he was finally able to take his exam. Cascarino is one of an increasing number of UB students who have been called overseas to serve in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Search for New CAS Dean Continues

President Simpson isn't the only UB administrator who will be replaced in the near future. At the end of this semester, the current dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Bruce McCombe, will step down from his position. The College of Arts and Science (CAS) has already begun the process of searching for a new dean within the current faculty at UB.

Bertram Encourages Changing Mental Health Stigmas

Among all the issues facing college students, mental health issues are some of the most prevalent and, also, some of the least discussed. Active Minds speaker Margaret Bertram came to UB last Wednesday to discuss and dispel the stigmas, and answer the questions, surrounding mental health issues.