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Obesity Rates Increase Worldwide A study published in The Lancet has found that obesity affects one in 10 adults worldwide.

February is American Heart Month

Most people have always associated hearts in February with boxes of chocolates and "Be Mine" phrases, but February is also the month to take a closer look at a different kind of heart ? your own. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in our nation.

"Today in UB History - Feb. 7, 1972"

The Undercurrent staff has accused Campus Security of conducting an unauthorized search of their office in the early morning hours of Jan.

"Today in UB History: Feb. 5, 1990"

If a race has no history, if it has no worth-while tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.

Saving SUNY

Student leaders from across the 64 SUNY campuses sent a strong message to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in response to his budget for the upcoming year.

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Faculty Members Receive Prestigious CAREER Awards

The National Science Foundation's CAREER awards have been presented to three UB faculty members, which has generated nearly $1.5 million for new research projects in Buffalo. Peihong Zhang and Wenjun Zheng, assistant professors of physics, received the awards in 2010 and Sheldon Park, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, will begin receiving funding through the award beginning this month. The CAREER Program, also known as The Faculty Early Career Development Program, presents one of the NSF's most esteemed awards.

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Cyclone Yasi Batters Northeastern Australia Cyclone Yasi tore through the northeastern Australian state of Queensland on Wednesday.

Helping Teens With ADHD Become Better Drivers

A UB researcher has developed a behavioral treatment that will help teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) become better drivers. Dr. Gregory A.

UB Closes in Anticipation of Severe Snowstorm

The University at Buffalo announced that all day and evening classes are canceled Wednesday due to the impending snowstorm.

New Online Self-Assessment For Majors And Careers

The UB Career Services website has launched an undergraduate major and career exploration program, MyPlan.

Native American Leader at UB Passes Away

Barry White, a lecturer in the Department of American Studies and UB alumnus, passed away last Thursday.

Police Blotter

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.

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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.