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The debate over affirmative action raged across America this week, from the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court to the classrooms of UB.On Wednesday, one day after the Court heard oral arguments on the issue, the UB Law College Republicans held a forum in conjunction with the Black Law Student Association to exchange opposing viewpoints on affirmative action practices.Langston Mcfadden, vice president of the Black Law SA, said he has been trying to organize the forum since last semester."I wanted us to get together and expose views," Mcfadden said.
A corporate grant given to Dr. Stephen Jacobson may help the Graduate School of Education lead the way in developing strong academic leaders.Jacobson, the associate dean for academic affairs, received $50,000 from the Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund - which, according to its Web site, is dedicated to creating "opportunities for people to enrich themselves through better schools, enhanced community activities and participation in the arts" - to study successful school leaders who work in high-poverty areas.In the study, which he expects to be completed by 2005, Jacobson is examining six principals from various schools in Buffalo and Rochester, who, despite the poor economic areas in which the schools are located, are successful leaders."Clearly this is something that has been long overdue," Jacobson said.
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University officials and local entrepreneurs got together in the muddy courtyard outside Jacobs on Thursday to break ground on the new Alfiero Center - the first UB building to be constructed mainly by support from private donors.The Alfiero Center will be a three-story addition to the School of Management in Jacobs Hall.
Student Association Vice President-elect Jocelyn Tejeda bustles into a meeting room in the Student Association office and apologizes for her 10-minute late entrance.It is this on-the-go, just-in-time-for-the-next-appointment buzz of activity that offers the best description of Tejeda's career as a student.Tejeda, a junior international business and communication major, has been involved in numerous activities and held many titles throughout her university experience, including Residence Hall Association representative, SA People of Color clubs coordinator and a member of Omega Phi Beta.Following a successful campaign during the SA elections and an emergency trip to Albany, Tejeda has been busy - to say the very least."I wake up in the morning, probably head to class right after that, office hours for POC, then I'd probably do some sorority work then I'd probably be in a senate meeting or an SA - there's always a meeting I have to be at!" Tejeda said, describing her typical day.
We join with over 70 percent of the American public in declaring our approval of the President's action, undertaken with the explicit approval of the U.S.
"A sperm bank is just like a regular bank, except after you make a deposit at a sperm bank, you lose interest," cracked Alan Zweibel, former "Saturday Night Live" comedy writer and producer in an interview prior to his April 1 performance at the CFA screening room.Zweibel came to UB as part of the Department of Media Study's "Visiting Celebrity Scholar Series." It's the kind of gag Zweibel made $7 for when he was starting out as a joke writer after graduating from UB in 1972.
I'm writing to offer my apologies and take personal responsibility for a photograph that appeared in the March 25 issue of Generation magazine.
As a loyal American supporter, I am irritated by the intense anti-American sentiment and protests, not just in other countries, but in the United States, as well.
When a team scores seven total runs in a four game series, and their opponent scores eight in the first game of that series, the outcome of the series becomes pretty obvious.Friday afternoon, UB's baseball team (4-15,1-5 Mid-American Conference) traveled to Akron, Ohio to open a four game series against the Zips at Lee Jackson Field.Akron (8-11,3-1 MAC) started off strong and dominated Buffalo 8-0 in the opener.In the first inning Akron batted around, scored four runs, and took complete control of the contest, led by a bases loaded double by Tom Lindhe that scored two runs.
The man on the other end of the phone didn't know me. His voice was as smooth as crushed concrete, his personality as comforting as a cold sore.
Students who make a habit of resigning from classes will have to pass a few roadblocks before taking an "R," if a proposal discussed at Tuesday's Faculty Senate meeting is passed.The Faculty Senate Grading Committee proposed a course resignation policy change, which, if passed, would require students to seek academic advisement for every resignation they make after their fifth.The Faculty Senate will vote on the proposal when they meet next month."We are not saying that you can only resign five courses, but that you need to talk to someone about it," said William Baumer, chairman of the Grading Committee.
The essence of artistic expression lies in the originality of the creator and most would agree art is a universal medium that crosses social, economic, racial, and cultural barriers.
Over 100 people gathered Thursday night at the Delaware Park Casino to celebrate strides Buffalo leaders have taken to expand the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.The 7th Annual Honorary Banquet, sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance and the UB Law School's Outlaw Committee of the Progressive Law Society, celebrated the passage of two amendments - one local and one statewide - aimed at extending discrimination protection for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.City Councilman Antoine Thompson, State Sen.
It is 8 p.m., Sunday night. George Pape lounges on a sofa in the Student Association office, fumbling with a remote while the VH1 rock star documentary show "Behind the Music" blares on the big screen TV.
After a decent showing in non-conference play, the women's tennis program has begun their quest in MAC play.As usual, things have gotten ugly at a rapid pace.On Friday, the Bulls fell 6-1 to the RedHawks (6-8, 1-1 MAC) and on the next day Buffalo (6-8, 0-4) fell again, this time getting blanked by Marshall (8-6, 3-0 MAC) in a 7-0 rout.Marshall placed first last year at the MAC Championship, and are undefeated in the MAC so far this year."Marshall is a powerhouse, they are very good competition," said UB head coach Kathy Twist.Marshall's No.
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