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NYS Assembly Member Sean Ryan, It Happened to Alexa Executive Director Kate Fowler and former Olympian Bridie Farrell discuss the Child Victims Act at UB.
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UB hosts panel discussion on Child Victims Act

By DONOVAN NEWKIRK | Oct. 9, 2019

UB held a panel discussion on Monday to raise awareness for child sex abuse and discuss New York State’s recent Child Victims Act. New York State Senator Brad Hoylman (D/WF-Manhattan) proposed the bill in January, but similar bills have been introduced as early as 2006 and continuously voted down. The New York State Assembly and Senate passed the bill early this year and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed it into law on Feb. 14.

Big Ditch Brewery is in the heart of downtown Buffalo and only a couple blocks from UB's Downtown Campus.
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Buffalo’s best brews

By BRITTANY GORNY | Oct. 6, 2019

There are over 7,000 breweries in the U.S. and 41 are right here in Western New York. And what’s a better combination than a cold beer and a Bills game in a fun, rustic location? Breweries are the perfect spot for a delicious drink and good conversation. Most customers can find a beer to enjoy in each brewery and most, if not all, offer the option to try a flight, allowing customers to get a taste of four or five different beers. Most breweries also have beer experts on-site to answer questions and give brewery tours.

UB President Satish Tripathi giving his eighth annual State of the University Address.
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UB President Satish Tripathi discusses UB 2020 in State of the University Address

By ALEXANDRA MOYEN and BRITTANY GORNY | Oct. 6, 2019

UB President Satish Tripathi delivered his eighth annual State of the University address in the Student Union Theater Friday. Tripathi discussed UB 2020, both retrospectively and looking into the future, UB’s carbon footprint, research advancements and UB’s increased ranking as the No. 31 best public research university in front of roughly 350 students, faculty and community members. Tripathi also spoke briefly about the Ph.D. Excellence Initiative after the address. 

Donald Trump speaking at Laconia Rally.
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UB community doesn’t think president's removal is likely

By DONOVAN NEWKIRK | Sep. 29, 2019

Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House of Representatives, announced on Tuesday the House began a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The inquiry came after Trump allegedly betrayed his oath of office by asking a foreign nation to provide information on a political opponent. Trump is accused of “pressuring” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate and release information on Democratic presidential front-runner and former Vice President Joe Biden. 

The College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s office on the eighth floor of Clemens Hall.
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Students and faculty upset about recruitment pause in College of Arts and Sciences departments

By BRITTANY GORNY | Sep. 26, 2019

Students and faculty are upset and confused by the College of Arts and Sciences’ announcement last week that it will halt funded Ph.D. recruitment in 23 of 29 departments for the 2020-21 academic year.  On Wednesday, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Robin Schulze responded to concerns the announcement caused by apologizing for “missteps” and seeking faculty input.

Pictured left to right: Connor Gow, Emily Tout and Zachary Dickman.
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Fifteen years after accessibility lawsuit, UB still not compliant

By BRITTANY GORNY | Sep. 18, 2019

“If there was an actual emergency I don’t know what I would do, because if someone were to carry me down the stairs in an emergency situation they would probably break every bone in my body.”  These students are frustrated and say UB is not doing enough to accommodate them on campus or assure their safety. 

UB’s Wellness Center task force is sending out a survey to students early next week to get input on a new health and recreation center on North Campus and integrating health and wellness on the other two campuses.
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UB looking for student input on North Campus health and recreation center

By BRITTANY GORNY | Sep. 15, 2019

UB’s Wellness Center Task Force is sending out a survey early next week and looking for students’ input on a new integrated health and recreation center on North Campus. UB introduced the Wellness Center Task Force steering committee, chaired by UB’s Associate Vice President of Student Life Administration and Planning Christina Hernandez, at the beginning of the 2018-19 academic year. The steering committee for the project consists of 18 faculty, students and professional staff who are coordinating the work of the project. But 54 people are on the Wellness Center task force including the financial, operation and stakeholder subcommittees. 

Left to right: Alexander German, Amari Fall, Daniel Deslippe, Dominic Musilli, Eric Weinman, Ezekiel Arubuike, Hayden Gise, Jacob Kobler, Joseph Hoefenkrieg, Mohammed Abedin Rafi, Simi Oduntan Not pictured: Brandon Hoolihan.
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Meet the Student Association Board of Directors candidates

By ALEXANDRA MOYEN and BRITTANY GORNY | Sep. 15, 2019

The Student Association Board of Directors –– previously the SA senate –– elections are taking place on Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Union lobby. Eighteen people are running for the 12 available seats. The board of directors oversees SA clubs, makes sure finances are in order for clubs and allocates the mandatory student activity fee.

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