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1/25 ? A lockout was reported on 13 Rotary Rd. 1/25 ? An intrusion alarm went off at 2 Coventry Loop. 1/25 ? A panic alarm went off at 520 Lee Entrance. 1/25 ? A person's welfare was checked at 240 Putnam Way. 1/25 ? An intrusion alarm went off at 3 Webster Rd. 1/25 ? A hit-and-run accident was reported at 9 White Rd. 1/25 ? A disabled motor vehicle was reported at 2 Winridge Rd. 1/25 ?Harassment was reported at 510 Core Rd. 1/25 ? An animal complaint was reported at 150 Putnam Way. 1/26 ? A person needed first aid at 550 Core Rd. 1/26 ? A suspicious person and vehicle was reported at 1 Martha Jackson Place. 1/26 ? Grand larceny was reported at 440 Core Road. 1/26 ? A student conduct violation was reported at 530 Core Rd. 1/26

UB and Town of Clarence Partner To Create Initiatives For Students

In light of two initiatives created through the partnership of UB and the Town of Clarence, local students will be given the opportunity to learn about and contribute to local government.

"Today in UB History: Feb. 1, 1980"

An honors program designed for the "intellectually elite" is generally favored by UB administrators, but its direction and focus are questionable as a concrete proposal by two deans may give way to another plan not yet complete. During the fall semester, Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) Dean John J.

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After Congress overturned the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that banned gays from the military, the Pentagon has announced its preparations for training gay troops.

Personal Brand Week Offers Students Career Opportunities

Starting on Feb. 7, students will learn what it takes to stand out in the intensely competitive job market after graduation.

News Briefs

Nelson Mandela Hospitalized in South Africa Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 92, remains in the hospital for a second day after having a routine check-up in Johannesburg.

Obama Nominates UB Graduate to Head Office of Legal Counsel

Virginia Seitz, a 1985 graduate of the UB Law School, has been nominated by President Obama to lead the U.S.

"""Schwarzen-Schnitzel"" Speaks to UB"

Nobody ever said you needed a speech to be a Distinguished Speaker. Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't have one on Thursday night, and he did just fine. A receptive audience that nearly filled the capacity of Alumni Arena greeted the former governor of California, who, improvising from the heart, explained the importance of hard work, public service, and chasing goals, as he balanced serious topics with light humor. The evening started with a video, put together by UB, that depicted students, cheerleaders, and the school's head football coach, Jeff Quinn, doing their best "I'll be back" impersonations.

Professor Presents Students With New Style

Leaps onto benches in lecture halls, quirky and inspirational catchphrases, imitations, jokes, and references to pop culture.

"Today in UB History: Friday, Jan. 29, 1971"

After an ineffective appeal to President Ketter Monday, Al Rosenbaum and Terrance Keegan were expelled from the State University of Buffalo Tuesday. A letter from President Ketter notified the two graduate students of Philosophy that they would "henceforth be denied all privileges as a student or visitor at this University including entry upon, or use of any campus facilities." In the letter, President Ketter stated that he had reached his decision "after considering all the facts in this case and (after) hearing the arguments on both sides." When contacted by The Spectrum, Dr. Ketter said that he had no further comments since the cases were "personal matters." Expulsion of the two students followed a hearing last Friday of the Campus Commission on Student Disorder.

News Briefs

Moscow Airport Blast: Suicide Bomb Kills 35 MOSCOW?The suicide bombing Monday at Domodedovo Airport marked one of the most damaging attacks here in years, striking at a crucial link between Russia and the rest of the world. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which killed 35 people and injured 86, 40 of them critically.

"Today in UB History: Jan. 27, 1967"

The State University at Buffalo will launch its first study abroad program this summer in Barcelona, Spain, the University's Office of International Education announced today. Students from throughout the United States and Canada who have completed the second year level of college Spanish prior to June, 1967, and have a record of "creditable achievement" are eligible for consideration in the "Program de Estudios Hispanicos" (Program of Spanish Studies) which will be held June 28?August 16. It is hoped that between 25 and 40 students will participate this year, according to Miss Judith A.

Limited Course Seating Leaves Seniors Unable to Graduate

Some seniors in the School of Management face the possibility of not graduating on time this spring due to limited seating in MGO403, Fundamentals of Strategic Management, a course required for completion of their degree. "Typically, there are a few students who cannot get into a course and try to take it the following semester but the only thing is that with [MGO403] you need it to graduate," said Tony Roman, SA Treasurer and a senior in the School of Management. Roman said the course was full by the time his class registration window opened, but the School of Management office instructed him to fill out a form to be force-registered.

News Briefs

Moscow Airport Blast: Suicide Bomb Kills 35 MOSCOW?The suicide bombing Monday at Domodedovo Airport marked one of the most damaging attacks here in years, striking at a crucial link between Russia and the rest of the world. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which killed 35 people and injured 86, 40 of them critically.

Boarding School Proposal is Wasteful

Anyone who pays attention to the Buffalo Public Schools knows what rough condition they are in. While the schools for gifted students (City Honors, Hutch-Tech) are run very well, just about every other school in the area is suffering hardships right now.

Police Blotter

1/18?A residential fire was reported on Core Rd. 1/18?An intrusion alarm was set off at 210 Putnam Way. 1/18?A subject required first aid treatment on Core Rd. 1/18?Larceny was reported at 200 Lee Entrance. 1/18?An intrusion alarm was set off on Core Rd. 1/18?A subject required first aid treatment at Main Circle. 1/18?A noise complaint for loud music was reported on W.

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Academic Dishonesty Continues in the Management Department

As the spring semester begins, 30 students are facing failing grades on their transcripts for cheating in Professor Ray Orrange's MGQ 301: Statistical Decisions in Management class at the end of last semester. This incident of widespread academic dishonesty is especially concerning to faculty in the School of Management in light of what happened in David Murray's Introduction to Management Info Systems online-based class, MGS 351, last semester. "I have been here 19 years and I have had various episodes of academic dishonesty," said Orrange, adjunct associate professor in the organization and human resources department.

Heights Fire to Bring Lawsuit Against Landlords

Since the academic year commenced in September, there have been three fires in students' homes in the University Heights.

SUNY Chancellor Delivers First State Of The University Address

As Carl Hayden introduced SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher at Wednesday's SUNY Address, the chairman of the SUNY Board of Trustees stated that SUNY has faced $670 million in budget cuts over the last three years, a 30 percent decrease in funding. Zimpher took the stage to outline how SUNY schools can advance despite these cuts in the first-of-its kind address that took place at The Egg amphitheatre in Albany. SUNY is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation, with over 64 campuses, 468,000 students, a current workforce of 88,000, nearly 8,000 programs of study, and more than 2.5 million alumni around the globe.