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"Campbell Discusses Cloning Research, Benefits"

Keith Campbell, professor of animal development at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom and one of the top researchers of animal cloning, spoke about his research, the future of cloning and its benefits at a lecture Tuesday night at Daemen College.


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Race for Governor

The gubernatorial elections are approaching and candidates are heading out on the campaign trail, beginning the cycle of promises and accusations.


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UBSAS Holds Open Forum

University at Buffalo Students Against Sweatshops held a panel discussion Thursday afternoon to discuss UB's relationship with New Era Cap Company with students and several members of the Western New York community.The panel included Monsignor Patrick Kelcher, Associate Professor of Women's Studies Ruth Meyerowitz, Charles Cobb from the Western New York Peace Center, Roger Cook from the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Hazards, and UBSAS member Rebecca Tow.UBSAS extended an open invitation before the discussion to President William R.


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Letter To The Editor

I rise today in full support of President Greiner. The President is correct in his statement that it is not the job of this institution to regulate or influence labor practices, anywhere.


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NBA Playoff Preview

The NBA regular season came to a close Wednesday night and the highly anticipated first round of the 2002 NBA post-season will begin on Saturday, starting every team over at 0-0.This year, however, things will be a little different.


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Teachers Honored With Milton Plesur Award

Each year, the Undergraduate Student Association sponsors the Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Awards, given to outstanding professors and nominated by the students who have benefited from their extraordinary efforts to enlighten and educate.This year's winners from the more than 20 nominated professors were: Associate Professor of English Barbara Bono, Professor Rosemary Feal of Modern Languages, Associate Professor Maria S.


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Defense Dominates Blue/White Game

Bill Lazor, offensive coordinator for the UB football team, may as well have been waving the white flag Wednesday night, but not in support of the White squad at the annual Blue vs.


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Upcoming Games

Upcoming GamesUBFridayBaseball at Miami (OH), 3 p.m.Women's Tennis vs. Bowling Green, 1 p.m.Men's Tennis at Bowling Green, 3 p.m.SaturdayBaseball at Miami (OH) (DH), 1 p.m.Softball vs.


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Architecture Students Take Top Prizes in NESEA

Five architecture students and their professor were well rewarded for their imagined revision of one of Buffalo's oldest neighborhoods, creating a more eco-friendly "fruit belt."The students, from UB's School of Architecture, took home first, second and third prizes in The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association's "Building Energy 2002 Conference" Saturday, March 23.Under the supervision of Professor Dennis Andrejko, architecture students Hwan Choi, Eric Dolph, Sandra Heiser, Sheng Lin and Ashish Maldikar were given three weeks to devise their models for a "green home."The team's project theme was close to home: create a housing prototype for Buffalo's "fruit belt" neighborhood - encompassing the downtown area's Grape, Peach, Orange and Lemon streets - that used energy in efficient and inventive ways."The project had a tripartite focus," said Dolph.


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Sidelines

Corey BlairThe UB baseball senior first baseman has been named as the MAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week.


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Scoreboard

UBBaseball4/17 Buffalo 7, Niagara 2Football4/17 "White" 19, "Blue" 17Local Pro TeamsBuffalo Bisons (IL Baseball)4/17 Buffalo 0, Ottawa 34/18 Buffalo at Rochester


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Resident Advisors Honored With Nancy Welch Awards

Five resident advisors were honored Tuesday for building a sense of community in their residence halls at the 2002 Nancy Welch Awards ceremony.The award, given each year in honor of the late Nancy Welch, resident coordinator of UB's Rachel Carson College, was presented to resident advisors Brian Clare, Adam Haney, Ivan Loh, Corinne Novak and Michael Bernhard.Clare, a resident advisor in the Spaulding Quad of the Ellicott complex, won first place for his "Spaulbados Beach Party" program."We wanted people in the hall to get a chance to know each other and have some fun," said Clare.


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Letter To the Editor

Wednesday's paper had an article entitled "Greiner Discusses New Era Contract, Role of UB President on WBFO." This article is an interview with President Greiner that explicitly avoids any comment from members of Local 14177, the Derby plant New Era employees on strike, or students.


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UB and the WNY Region

UB's place in the community is regularly the subject of scrutiny and debate. The Economic Impact Report, prepared last month by the Office of the Provost, highlights the significant financial contribution of the university to New York state and, more specifically, Western New York.


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Letter To The Editor

I was very disappointed with the way UB President William Greiner conducted himself at this year's Preview Day on April 13.


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Mercy Rule Used Twice As Bulls Drop Three At NIU

Just when things started to look like they were turning around for the softball team this season, the Northern Illinois University Huskies - ranked second in the Mid-American Conference - came in and handed the Buffalo Bulls their third demoralizing sweep of the season.The Bulls played two games Saturday and one Sunday in Dekalb Ill., losing 9-0, 9-1, and 6-1 respectively.


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