Students were given the opportunity to honor five outstanding professors who they feel are dedicated to their profession and made a significant impact on their lives during the 2003 Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Awards ceremony on Monday afternoon.The awards, which are sponsored by the Student Association, are student-nominated.
Being born in the 1980s means you are probably familiar with the Disney films that were all undoubtedly a staple in the homes of families across America, as they are today.
If anyone thinks college students are too old to play in the mud, they should pay a visit to the mud pit on St.
A trip to Putnam's in the Student Union may lead some students to the Red Hat Deli, where a cheerful Ron Smith serves droves of UB students daily.To satisfied patrons, the tall, slim man with long salt and pepper hair tied back in a ponytail is known as simply "Ron the Sandwich Guy".Taking both of his breaks for his 8-hour shift together, Smith welcomed the chance to sit and talk about a place he loves to be - UB."I have worked at UB for nine years, and after working in Pistachio's, Goodyear and Governors, I have found my place here at the Red Hat Deli in Putnam's," Smith said.
As the spring semester begins to wind down at UB, the amount of work students must complete in order to pass their courses starts to accumulate.
In contrast to the student apathy that is a frequent complaint on UB's campus, students have been actively donating blood to the American Red Cross.
Many UB students may feel a bit irritated when trudging through snow and ice on days when other schools are closed for national holidays or snow days.However, the university should not bear all the weight of the blame.
National Mentoring Month, celebrated throughout January, has boosted awareness and the number of volunteers at mentoring programs across the country.
As Valentine's Day approaches, college students - notorious for being on a limited budget - continue looking for the perfect gift for that "special someone."For those seeking traditional gift items, Hallmark stores around the country have stuffed animals, sonnet-filled cards and heart-shaped candy boxes."I buy gifts, sometimes just a few things for friends," said Amy Jukam, a junior occupational therapy major.
With last Monday's announcement that the rents of on-campus apartments will again be increased, many residents and potential applicants are considering other housing options for the coming year.Although the increase was a hot topic around campus immediately following the list-serv announcement, many students voiced their opinion after Shereene McDermott, a junior health and human services major, responded to the e-mail and sent a heated response to the entire listserv.
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