UB Education Week Features Expert on Afghanistan Buffalo, NY(2009-11-18)UB is partnering with the United States Departments of State and Education this week to foster greater awareness of global issues. Events are scheduled throughout the week as part of International Education Week. The keynote address will be delivered Wednesday night by Georgetown University professor Paula Newburg. She heads Georgetown's Institute for Diplomacy and is a special advisor to the United Nations on Afghanistan. The topic of her lecture is, "What Next for Afghanistan."
Experts Say Infusion of Public Health Professionals Needed Buffalo, NY(2009-11-16)The shortage of vaccine for the H1N1 virus is a growing concern for many who worry about catching the sometimes fatal disease. But public health officials say there's another shortage that also could be a threat. Experts say public health professionals could one day nbe in short supply.
River Run and UB Launch Scholars in the Schools Buffalo, NY(2009-11-09)For the past couple years, UB's Scholars at Muse series has given the public a chance to sit in on college lectures without having to attend college. Professors from UB offer lectures on the humanities throughout the semester at the Albright Knox Art Gallery. Now, the popular series is giving some high school students the same opportunity. WBFO's Joyce Kryszak tells us more about the new program, Scholars in the Schools.
SUNY Chancellor Gets Input from UB on State University Strategic PlanBuffalo, NY(2009-11-05)SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher is once again making the rounds to SUNY campuses across the state. Zimpher toured UB along with other SUNY campuses when she first became chancellor. But Wednesday, she paid a visit to UB looking for public feedback on SUNY's strategic plan.
UB Unveils Ambitious Capital Expansion PlanBuffalo, NY(2009-10-28)UB has a new master plan that officials say will grow the university, benefit the region and make UB a 21st century model university. Officials unveiled the long-awaited comprehensive physical plan Tuesday night. It calls for more than five billion dollars worth of capital expansion and improvements across all three campuses over the next 20 to 30 years.
Civil Rights Attorney John Payton on a "Post-Racial Society"Buffalo, NY(2009-10-22)Renowned civil rights attorney John Payton will discuss whether we're now a "post-racial" society following the election of the nation's first African-American president. Payton will be at UB's Law School Thursday afternoon.
China Scholar Visits WNY with Message on New ConfucianismBuffalo, NY(2009-10-15)UB's Asian Studies Program this week is hosting noted author and China scholar, Daniel Bell. He is professor of political philosophy at Tsinghua University in Beijing. And he is the author of the book China's New Confucianism: Politics and Everyday Life in a Changing Society. He will give a lecture at UB Thursday about confucianism as an alternative as China retreats from communism.
UB Distinguished Speakers Series - Tony BlairBuffalo, NY(2009-10-13)The first question of the night for Tony Blair at his Wednesday Distinguished Speakers Series lecture came from a young man who wanted to know: Protestors outside Alumni Arena were accusing the former British prime minister of atrocities, including backing a "war of aggression" against Iraq. How would he respond to those allegations and the people making them?
Kurtz Finds a Stronger Voice Championing Free Speech Buffalo, NY(2009-10-12)A four year Odyssey through the federal court system ended earlier this year when a federal Judge threw out all charges against UB Professor Steven Kurtz. Once accused of being a bio-terrorist, Kurtz is now settling back into normal routines. And he's back at work creating art and commentary that challenges government policies. Kurtz sat down with WBFO's Joyce Kryszak to talk about the aftermath of the case that sparked international outrage.
UB Physicians Partner with CTG on Kidney Patient InitiativeBuffalo, NY(2009-10-08)Kidney patients in Western New York will benefit from a new initiative being launched by UB physicians and Buffalo-based technology company, CTG. They're creating a new electronic records system that will track and manage the treatment of people in the area who are suffering from chronic kidney disease.
Takeuchi Optimistic about Obama's Support for ScienceWashington, D.C.(2009-10-08)A renowned scientist from Western New York was in the national spotlight Wednesday. UB scientist Esther Takeuchi was presented the National Medal for Technology and Innovation by President Barack Obama. WBFO's Joyce Kryszak talked with Takeuchi by cell phone shortly before she received her award.
UB Web Site Promotes Careers in Life Sciences Buffalo, NY(2009-10-06)UB rolled out a new program Tuesday that will give career seekers a better idea of what jobs are available locally in the life sciences industry. It's an industry some say is not growing as fast as it could be.
