UB students have come together to aid victims of the April 15 bombing in Boston. Jessica Tomasello, a sophomore exercise science major, and Valerie Wellenc, a freshman social science major, set up Herding for the Hurting on April 17 after feeling affected by images of the bombing victims on television.
Students in the UB Environmental Network (UBEN) are already planning their outfits for a fashion show this week.
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) proposed holding classes on the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and maintaining no classes on Labor Day. The Faculty Senate was unable to vote on the decision during its meeting on March 5 because there were not enough voting members present.
University Police Department (UPD) has achieved the "gold standard" of law enforcement and public service. On March 23, the department was the first in Erie County and one of five in New York State to receive accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Law Enforcement Authorities (CALEA). The goal of the accreditation program is to improve the services of public safety organizations through setting high standards for crime prevention, emergency response and management practices. Twenty-four law enforcement agencies have been accredited by CALEA from different universities in the United States and were judged based on their ability to perform under established policies. "There are 18,000 law enforcement agencies in this country and only about 5 percent of them are able reach CALEA accreditation status," said Craig Hartley, deputy director and chief of staff for CALEA. From Nov.
For the first time in over 40 years, the SUNY Buffalo Law School won first place the Niagara International Moot Court Competition. Since 1968, the competition has brought American and Canadian schools together to compete in mock court trials and practice addressing issues in front of the International Court of Justice.
For the first time in over 40 years, the SUNY Buffalo Law School won first place the Niagara International Moot Court Competition. Since 1968, the competition has brought American and Canadian schools together to compete in mock court trials and practice addressing issues in front of the International Court of Justice.
Through a 10-year study, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences has proved a new method of treating post-concussion patients. In January, UB released evidence that proved the effectiveness of an aerobic exercise program in treating athletic and non-athletic patients and restoring normal cognitive function after a concussion. Research in post-concussion patients began in response to the traditional protocol of dealing with injured athletes, according to Barry Willer, director of research for the UB Concussion Management Clinic and professor of psychiatry.
Two departments at UB submitted winning proposals in the first inaugural Small Grant Sustainability Competition, bringing a combined $10,144 in winnings back to UB.
In this year's Jessup Regional moot court competition in Chicago, Ill., SUNY Buffalo Law School's team made history by advancing to the semifinal round.
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