UB explores auditory links between politics, history in Baird Hall
By ABHI WAGH | Apr. 15, 2019Faculty from around the country discussed music, technology, history and politics in Baird Hall on Monday during a symposium.
Faculty from around the country discussed music, technology, history and politics in Baird Hall on Monday during a symposium.
UB community members gathered this past weekend to discuss influential moments in local LGBTQ and feminist history. On Friday and Saturday, UB’s Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies, the English department and history department, among others, hosted a symposium, street tour and archival tour of Buffalo’s queer, transgender and feminist milestones. The departments held the event on Friday and Saturday on South Campus, at Buffalo State College and throughout downtown Buffalo.
For soft-spoken sophomore Felicia Vanier, style is about showing off statement pieces in subtle ways. Vanier, an environmental engineering major, said she is both reserved in her attitude yet outspoken with her words. The Queensbury, New York native’s personality informs her laid-back and eclectic style, as well. She puts a feminine twist on casual staples like jeans and t-shirts by adding floral prints and delicate jewelry.
Damien Keane, director of graduate studies and professor in the English department, spoke at Monday’s Humanities to the Rescue symposium. Keane talked about Marlene Dietrich, the invention of the LP and war advertisements.
Damien Keane, director of graduate studies and professor in the English department, spoke at Monday’s Humanities to the Rescue symposium. Keane talked about Marlene Dietrich, the invention of the LP and war advertisements.
Dr. Derek Daniels sits at his desk in Hochstetter Hall. Daniels said the media plays an important role in how scientific work is perceived by the general public.