As part of a three-day visit to UB, world-renowned figure His Holiness the Dalai Lama will set into motion the 2006-07 Distinguished Speakers Series.
In response to front-runner Eliot Spitzer's no-show at Monday's gubernatorial debate, governor rivals brought mudslinging to the foreground in an off-the-wall display of political stupidity.
It's the first day of the new semester with ten minutes to class, and there's not a parking spot in sight.
The candidate picked as the next UB Chief of Police, one of over 75 qualified applicants reviewed by a board including university officials, student leaders and community representatives, is hitting the ground running.It's a good thing he already knows his way around.Gerard Schoenle, a born-and-raised Buffalonian, was recently chosen to replace former chief John Grela, who is retiring after 33 years of working for the university - 15 of those years as the leader of the on-campus police force.Schoenle's r?
When His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his anticipated visit to UB this fall, university officials will do their best to make sure every student will have a chance to hear him speak at what will be the first installment of next year's Distinguished Speakers Series.The exiled Tibetan leader's lecture, "Promoting Peace Across Borders Through Education," will be held at the UB Stadium as the highlight of his three-day visit in September.
I was disheartened to see Wednesday's article about a proposed dorm/apartment complex near the Ellicott Complex ("A new dorm where?
The recent Student Association award dinner at one of the swankiest restaurants in town, Salvatore's Italian Gardens, is a misappropriation of the mandatory activity fees that every UB student pays.
Theme: GraduationCurrent: "Ghost World" (2001)Upon graduating, Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlet Johansson) don't know what to do with their lives.
Some people say it's too early for a film about 9/11. The emotional gauntlet that director Paul Greengrass puts us through in "United 93" may verify concerns about the film's timing.
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With classes coming to a halt this week and students starting to plan their summer vacations, those staying near campus won't have to go far for free summer fun, as the Gateway Harbor in North Tonawanda will once again be a place for concerts, food, and, well, more food.Summer, of course, is a time for relaxation, parties, cookouts, and the beach.
In an event dedicated to Hillsdale College's former track star, Gina Van Laar, three Buffalo runners took away first-place finishes in the Gina Relays.Sophomore Vanessa Roelofsen set a new personal best with a 51.71-meter javelin throw, which also earned her a first-place finish on Saturday.
Whether it's nostalgia or insanity, that dusty toy riding horse calls to be played with despite how much you've outgrown it.David Mitchell's exhibit "A Boy Named Noname" is a one-channel video installation with sound accompanied by matching charcoal sketches.
For my last column, I want to look optimistically at Buffalo through the lens of its vibrant artistic culture.
Right a wrong, and in turn good will befall on you. Karma, right?Not entirely."Human beings are meaning-making machines," Jeannette Ludwig, associate professor of romance languages and literatures, said.
This year, UB's men's and women's basketball teams had extremely successful seasons. UB students are integral to the winning spirit and Student Affairs continually encourages students to support our teams.
If someone told you to duct tape your ankles this weekend, don't be alarmed - they were only trying to help.The advice might sound intended for someone trekking through the wild, but at UB this time of year, it's advice that more than a few students wish they'd heeded going into one of the world's biggest mud-volleyball tournaments.At the 22nd annual Oozfest on Saturday, some people went as far as to cover their shoes in duct tape entirely, and for good reason: the field-turned-mud pit on St.
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