Having to stand in the rain and snow for a shuttle is reason enough for many UB commuters to wish for a better mode of transportation.
October's "surprise" blizzard left thousands of people in the Buffalo area without power for days, but UB scientists say that with the implication of wireless, storm-sensing transistors, future power outages do not have to be nearly as costly or frustrating.One of the many implications for the developing nanotech sensors is their ability to pinpoint the exact location of a power outage, according to researchers at UB's Energy Systems Institute.In the recent storm, electrical crews had to go street-by-street looking for the location of the several problems causing power outages - such as a downed line or damaged power box, while many lived without electricity for days.Sending out crews for repair is costly in both time and money, and researchers say that with the new sensors they would be able to pinpoint the problem and isolate it much faster than before.According to W.
The Student Union will be serving up free apple cider, doughnuts, caramel apples and hot chocolate this Monday and Tuesday for the 7th Annual Haunted Union, sponsored by Student Life and the Student Programming Board.Pumpkin carving and cookie decorating, along with a costume contest and trick-or-treating are also on the agenda.
At the age of 32, film director Ian Olds is older than the majority of the soldiers featured in his documentary "Occupation: Dreamland." But after spending six weeks capturing them in combat and at rest, he is truly able to appreciate their experience.This past Wednesday, the audience was transported from room 112 in the Center for the Arts to the war in Iraq with the Army's 82nd airborne unit.
For one hour and 21 minutes, UB students, faculty and alumni were given the chance to look into the lives of several children dwelling in the red light district of Calcutta.As part of Gender Week, a free screening of Oscar-winning documentary "Born into Brothels" was held in 684 Baldy Hall on Monday.
The weather was welcoming this past Sunday for the 17th annual Linda Yalem Safety Run, which had a turnout of about 1000 runners.
From banners hung on buildings to flyers strewn about campus, it seems as though life at UB has completely changed focus.Although the usual fraternity party flyer or Chinese food menu still makes its way to students, the big event next week will be the Dalai Lama's visit, and it seems like all of campus is preparing - including the University Bookstore.According to Nadine Manzella, customer service manager, UB has been working for ten years to get him here, and the bookstore has been preparing since the announcement in May that he would be coming to campus."It's nuts over here," Manzella said.
There are currently 27,000 students enrolled at UB this fall according to the Office of Institutional Analysis.
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