Up Close and Personal With UB's Dr. Stuart Shapiro
By AMIL SARFRAZ | Oct. 21, 2002Throughout his years in school, Dr. Stuart Shapiro, professor of computer science and engineering, excelled in his classes, especially science and mathematics.
Throughout his years in school, Dr. Stuart Shapiro, professor of computer science and engineering, excelled in his classes, especially science and mathematics.
Forty UB students packed their bags and kissed their loved ones goodbye before heading off to an all-expenses paid trip to the Lee Loop, just outside of the Commons on UB's North Campus, last week.The students were participating in UB's third annual Survivor contest, which was held as part of Spirit Week.
A brand new, life-changing opportunity awaits UB students living in University Heights. Instead of simply attending their classes, students residing on such avenues as Winspear, Lisbon and Northrup can actually eat, sleep and live less than 10 feet away from their professors and TAs.Or, at least, that is the proposal President William R.
Remember those die-cast metal Transformers action figures? Friday night TGIF? How about how great Star Wars was before those horrid prequels?
As part of this year's homecoming weekend celebrations, best-selling author of "Tuesdays with Morrie," Mitch Albom, addressed the audience of Alumni Arena Friday evening, sharing many life lessons given to him by his professor and mentor, Morrie Schwartz.Dennis Black, vice president of student affairs, introduced Albom, 44, as the best-selling author of seven books, a multiple-award winning sports journalist, a host of two radio shows and a TV commentator.
Buffalo Common Council President James W. Pitts is grasping at straws as the referendum that could eliminate his position nears.
I'd like to tell you all a little story. I'll preface my tale with this: Previously, I thought of myself as a tough girl.
Running GameTailbacks Aaron Leeper and Dave Dawson had little room to run as the Miami defensive line dominated the Bulls on the line of scrimmage.
A $1 million dollar donation from Buffalo personal injury lawyer Francis M. Letro, a 1979 graduate of UB's law school, has led the School of Law to name the new moot courtroom in his honor.
Ask any NHL goaltender, and he will tell you that the ability to put mistakes behind you is just as important as reflexes.New York Rangers' goaltender Daniel Blackburn provided a firsthand example Thursday night when his team rallied to tie the Buffalo Sabres 4-4 before 12,357 fans at the HSBC Arena.Blackburn surrendered four goals on 11 shots during the second period, allowing the Sabres to come out of a 2-0 hole to take a 4-3 lead into the dressing room for the second intermission.
A rupture in a steam line in South Campus' Crosby Hall on Wednesday afternoon left one employee dead and classes in the hall suspended until further notice.According to the UB News Bureau, the employee has been identified as 48-year-old David L.
The loft is dark, the audience curiously silent. The sounds of African tribal music slowly resonate louder and louder, and then she appears - a humble-looking black woman scrubbing the floor.
It is not news to anyone that smoking cigarettes is deadly. Back in August, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg put forth legislation to ban smoking in all public areas and workplaces.
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"Nobody can reach the top without the unrelenting efforts of all." - Michael Useem.The UB men's soccer team has seen the reality of this quote over the past two weekends.