Tell me what you think when you hear the phrase "Parking at UB."It's miserable? It sucks? It makes you hate the world?Well, what if I told you that when you come to campus tomorrow morning, you will neither "battle" for a spot nor "trek" from the lots to the buildings?No.
UB's high-tech, high profile center for bioinformatics is on schedule for completion next semester as the new bioinformatics major also nears the end of its development, according to UB officials.The downtown New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences Complex, which has been under construction since 2002, has received over $200 million in funding.According to Bruce Holm, executive director of the center, all construction should be completed "sometime this fall." One of the three buildings that make up the complex, the newest Hauptmann-Woodward Medical Research Institute, is already completed and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for May 12."A whole lot of progress is being made, which I am really excited about," said James Willis, chief of staff to President John Simpson.
With the Spring Fest lineup set for good, many students say they are looking forward to Saturday night's concert featuring rappers Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss, Cassidy and reggae artist Elephant Man.Angela Knight, a senior psychology major, said her reason for attending Spring Fest is all about the performers."I'm going because it's people that I'm actually interested in seeing," she said.
Affirmative action was enacted to amend past injustices experienced by various groups. While the system may not be perfect, postmodern American society has hardly demonstrated its ability to be blind to differences such as race, ethnicity, age, gender and sexual orientation.
During last week's Earth Day celebration, we took time to examine our impact on the planet, and we made personal resolutions to help make the environment cleaner and improve the treatment of animals.
This weekend, the women's tennis team will be putting final exams, term papers and other end-of-semester activities to the side as the Bulls compete for the Mid-American Conference title.The Bulls (8-6 overall, 4-5 MAC) are set to face Miami (Ohio) on Friday in the opening round of this year's MAC tournament.
I have read both letters condemning affirmative action and the stance taken by George Zornick, and I believe that those letters are completely misguided.
Robert Zamsky, I owe you the world.About four and a half years ago, I stepped out of my car and onto the pavement in front of the Student Union, ready to take on the world for a chance at playing college baseball and hopefully one day owning a sporting goods store with my B.A.
Last weekend was one to remember. My brother's bachelor party. I would say "'nuff said," but I hate that phrase and I have a word-count quota to fill.So, from the beginning.A couple months ago, my brother, Brian Flatt, seven years my senior, informed me that I was to be the best man in his wedding this May.
The final Spring Fest lineup is set in stone for Saturday's concert.Student Association officials confirmed that Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss, Cassidy and Elephant Man will appear, and will perform at Alumni Arena.After some contract issues with rapper Jadakiss, SA Entertainment smoothed out the kinks.
Ending the season on the right note, the women's tennis team handed the Akron Zips a decisive 6-1 loss on Friday.The Bulls finished the 2005 season with a record of 8-6 overall and 4-5 in the MAC.
"Two to the Head" is described as a "modern Cain and Abel tale," and that is exactly what it is. It is a tale of two competing brothers that takes place in a modern auto garage in Buffalo.
Although I won't say a final farewell to the University at Buffalo until the fall of this year, with this semester's end will come the end of my time with The Spectrum.
When people cross back into the United States from a huge Toronto-area Christian conference called "Show Me Your Glory," it is a safe bet that some of them will be stopped.
Swing batter, batter!That was the cry heard from Studio Arena Theater Friday night at the opening of the two-man play "Rounding Third," a baseball comedy written by Richard Dresser and directed by Jane Page.
While spring weather has been fickle, spring fashion is in full bloom in stores and boutiques throughout Buffalo.Many popular clothiers have laid out their fashions for the season, revealing a clear transition from bulky materials to light, soft materials like linen and cotton.Rob Egan, who works for the Gap in the Boulevard Mall, said that cotton and linen are trendy during the spring season because they are breathable, comfortable materials.With a line of fashion that reflects natural surroundings, Gap has drawn its inspiration from the atmosphere of the beach, and offers many different shades of blue to choose from in the store.Gap also attempts to bring back the elegance of simple black-and-white patterns, while providing a variety of tops designed to be worn in layers."The idea of layering is making it work for you," said Egan.
Brightly colored ribbons, tassels and glitter adorned the Student Union Theatre stage on Saturday evening as the Bangladesh Student Association displayed a beautiful portrayal of Bangladeshi culture and tradition that included singing, dancing, and comedy.The show, titled "Boishakhi," which is the name for the Bangladeshi New Year, consisted of two parts.
With the spring semester winding down, UB will commemorate this year's achievements of its professors and students at the Celebration of Academic Excellence at the Center for the Arts on Friday.The ceremony is set to begin at 1 p.m.
At around 3 p.m. on Friday, the first pitch was thrown to start the game between the Bulls and the Bobcats.Four errors, 24 hits, 16 runs and 12 1/2 innings later, there was no final result.
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