As you know, the School of Management recently made a painful decision to suspend business minor programs as our major continues to experience unprecedented growth.
The global campaign against climate change and the devastating results of global warming are not being fought hard enough in the eyes of Denis Hayes, Earth Day Founder and environmental activist.Hayes spoke Tuesday in Lippes Concert Hall, warning about the consequences of ignoring drastic climate change as well as the benefits of current alternative energy sources.A luncheon and discussion on climate neutrality led up to the evening lecture, where Hayes spoke as a featured guest for the "Greener Shade of Blue" campaign, sponsored by UB Green.Hayes started the lecture by sharing his appreciation for being in Buffalo, a city where fellow environmentalist Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as president.
I have something to get off my mind before I start my column about the NHL playoffs: I hate being an English major!
Masamichi Ikeda created the UB chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in fall 2006 after visiting Tanzania and witnessing the living conditions of its children.The senior civil and structural engineering major described the organization's first undertaking, called the Tanzania School Project.
In an attempt to encourage students to save energy and think a little more environmentally friendly, the UB Green offices are promoting their light bulb exchange program.This opportunity to "think green" was introduced in the Fall semester of 2006, allowing students at the Ellicott Complex to trade in their usual incandescent light bulbs for brand-new compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's). This program is provided free of charge.
Rain, sleet or snow couldn't stop the Bulls men's baseball team from playing this weekend. While unseasonable weather has cancelled baseball games throughout the northeast, Mother Nature provided just enough relief for the Bulls to travel to Toledo, Ohio for a three game series with the Toledo Rockets.
In the next few weeks, UB will begin converting the entire academic campus to the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone system.
Losing is not something that the women's tennis team is accustomed to. The Bulls (12-2, 4-1 Mid American Conference) went into their match against the Akron Zips determined to put their loss against Western Michigan behind them.Buffalo accomplished this feat by winning 7-0, sweeping all three doubles matches and defeating the Zips in singles matches as well."I think it showed that we have some really good resiliency, and the team really got focused," said head coach Kathy Twist.
I thoroughly enjoy being president of UB. But I do regret that I don't have more time simply to wander campus during the bustle of a typical day.
Joe Rogan is one of those people that is either loved or hated. Some find his unabashed look at life refreshing and humorous, while others find his half-hearted motivational mutterings borderline obnoxious.
Certain members of the racial equality movement seem to be stifling freedoms preserved for all Americans.
In pain, a man clutches his chest and falls to the ground because his narrowed arteries restrict the flow of blood to the heart.
SUNY Distinguished Professor of Physics Bruce McCombe has been appointed as the new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) following a search that began last May.Formerly associate dean of the college, vice provost, dean of the graduate school, and most recently interim dean, McCombe has served UB in many capacities over the last 25 years."I think I have a very good perspective on how this place works, in particular how the College of Arts and Sciences works," McCombe said.
In just five years a personal life recorder that can store a lifetime of events on an Ipod sized device could be a fact of the near future according to the Physicist Stuart Parkin.
As the HBO mobster drama gears up for its last hurrah, here's a greatest hits collection of the songs featured in the groundbreaking series that always held a reputation for having creative soundtrack selections.1.)"Glad Tidings"-Van Morrison2.)"It Was a Very Good Year"-Frank Sinatra3.)"Bell Bottom Blues"-Eric Clapton4.)"Funk 49"-James Gang5.)"I Wonder Why"-Dion & The Belmonts6.)"Con Te Partiro"-Andrea Bocelli7.)"Dirty Work"-Steely Dan8.)"I'll Remember April"-Bobby Darin9.)"Takin' Care of Business"-Bachman Turner Overdrive10.) "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One mix)"-A3
Mr. Earth Day is trying to save the planet, but he needs help. By taking a walk over to Slee Hall on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Away from home and the comfort of mom's cooking, many collegians are tempted by the urge to splurge on the deserts and the high-carbohydrate meal options that Campus Dining and Shops (CDS) offers, thus leaving little room in their diets for healthier alternatives.When pants get tighter, sweaters get smaller, and students notice a bit of a bulge that wasn't there before, many blame the dining halls for their sudden weight gain.Finding healthy meal options in the dining halls is easier than one may think, however.
Outside of the Florida Gators' national championship basketball team, it's not often you hear about student-athletes turning down the chance to play their respective sports professionally over continuing their education.But this is precisely the case for Andrae Clarke, who after finishing his final season as a forward for the Buffalo Bulls men's soccer team, received a try out with Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.
Joe Rogan is one of those people that is either loved or hated. Some find his unabashed look at life refreshing and humorous, while others find his half-hearted motivational mutterings borderline obnoxious.
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