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Office of Special Events projects break-even Dalai Lama budget

Although the Dalai Lama himself isn't taking any kind of pay or honorarium for speaking at UB, expenses for coordinating the three-day-long visit -- including everything from turning the stadium field into a stage to producing signage for the events -- adds up to nearly $800,000.Balancing the cost of the visit making headlines for its length and number of events is revenue from ticket sales to the Tuesday Distinguished Speakers Series address at UB Stadium and to the Interfaith Service on Monday as well as corporate and student organization sponsorships.Although final budget numbers can't be determined until everything is done and accounted for, William Regan, director of special events, expects his event budget to break even."I'm counting on a bottom line tally that (sees) revenues covering costs," Regan stated in an e-mail.

From influential to inspiring: a UB speakers retrospective

As one of the world's foremost leaders and philosophers, the Dalai Lama's three-day visit to UB brings new meaning to the title "distinguished speaker," and is a highlight among the influential individuals that have come to speak to the UB community since its inception.

Past Speakers Timeline

1963 to 1975March 1963 - Harrison Salisbury, Pulitzer prize winner. Returned Sept. of 1971 as an assistant editor of The New York Times.March 1963 - Norman Mailer, American novelist and journalist.

Scoreboard

VolleyballFriday:St. John

"Map?PI and Clarke, off the court"

From the dangerous mountain passes of West Virginia to overnights in haunted hotel-rooms, the Canadian tandem of Jenna Map?

Schedule

VolleyballCornell InvitationalFriday: vs. St. John

iSpent

Well, I did it. I finally got an iPod. It's a nano, which is a scientific prefix that describes absolutely nothing about how big it is.

Walking to end hunger

This Saturday, volunteer walkers will be trading miles for grain as part of an annual fight against world hunger.From 1 to 4 p.m., UB Crop Walk will kick off its sixth straight year at the UB Clock Tower.

Responding to crime and noise in the Heights

In response to increased violent and party-related crime in University Heights, UB Chief of Police Gerald Schoenle has announced plans to work with Buffalo law enforcement to crack down in the neighborhoods around South Campus.According to Schoenle, city police are increasing presence in the Heights starting this weekend and will be enforcing a zero tolerance policy on underage drinking and other public disturbance offenses."Since I've been here, I'm re-experiencing some of the issues that when I used to be a police officer at Precinct 16, which is now E-district around the South Campus, with the loud parties and such and some of the issues we used to deal with, they're still there," Schoenle said Wednesday while addressing the Faculty Senate Executive Committee for the first time this year.

Bulls chew-up the Big Red

After over an hour and a half of scoreless soccer with the Big Red of Cornell senior forward Andrae Clarke, Mid-American Conference player of the week, made sure the Bulls came home with a 1-0 win.

Many activities planned for His Holiness' visit

For some students, the coming of the 14th Dalai Lama will be a time of great reconciliation and learning from a beloved teacher.

Bracing for the impact of His Holiness

Having his face pasted on every billboard, poster and magazine cover throughout campus is just the beginning of the Dalai Lama rush.

This Weekend in Buffalo

Scoundrels earn a passing grade

B-While most students are busy working towards a degree this fall, the students in "School for Scoundrels" are struggling to earn B.S.

Student art encourages suicide awareness

Every 17 minutes, someone in the United States commits suicide. Every 43 seconds, a suicide is attempted.Such statistics resonate on a very personal level with Chris Barr, a graduate student who experienced the suicide of his late brother in 2003.

More naked fun - A -

Returning from "One Week" ago, the Barenaked Ladies fix their sights on entertaining listeners once again with their newest album, "The Barenaked Ladies Are Me." The disc contributes to the group's lighthearted and humorous style by continuing the fun.

Tuning in to WRUB

The small WRUB studio in Fillmore of the Ellicott Complex is surrounded by a swirl of vinyl records and a multicolored wall bursting with CDs.

Buffalo to beware of Huskies

With thoughts of last week's triple-overtime loss still fresh, the Bulls football team will continue its quest to secure its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season when it travels to Huskie Stadium on Saturday to play Northern Illinois.

Volleyball team continues streak

With the pressure of improving its winning streak to a school record 10 matches, the Bulls' volleyball team took the court to face local rival Canisius.

Pavlov's cats and dogs - B -

Seeing as how TV on the Radio is notorious for their soprano meowing, it wouldn't be surprising to find a slew of alley cats loitering outside of one of their concerts.