Students interested in studying abroad in China should start brushing up on their knowledge of Chinese culture.
It's growing season. The men of Buffalo Whiskerino have begun their fourth annual month-long mustache-growing contest and beauty pageant that aims to raise money for Compass House.
Queer youths are out there and ready to be heard. Last Monday, "Reteaching Gender and Sexuality," a national educational campaign that promotes the discussion of issues that queer youths face in today's society, came to the Center for the Arts. The event, which was organized by Wellness Education Services and the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, intended to spread awareness of LGBTQ issues to as many people as possible. Organizers of the event also wanted to include members of the Buffalo community, like high school teachers and social workers, who wanted to learn and participate in conversations dealing with gender and sexuality issues. "We wanted to offer new conversation around the issues of gender sexuality," said Jon Hurst, a first-year master's student in the higher education administration program.
The Mel Brooks classic Young Frankenstein and his monster were alive and kicking, singing, dancing, and terrorizing the citizens of Transylvania last week at Shea's Performing Arts Center. The musical, written by Brooks and Thomas Meehan, was originally adapted from the story-turned-screenplay written by Brooks and Gene Wilder back in 1974.
While no promises can be made for bikini weather and beach trips for those staying in Buffalo during the break, there will be an opportunity for members of the community who share a common love for books to come together. The Buffalo Small Press Book Fair is a one-day event that brings a variety of people including authors, poets, zine-sters, and bookmakers to the same place and encourages the sharing of creative ideas. The event, which is free to the public, will be held at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum on Porter Avenue in Downtown Buffalo on March 19, from noon to 6 p.m. "The book fair really is an egalitarian space that brings a diverse group of artists and authors together to share their ideas and what they're making," said Chris Fritton, the organizer of the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. The book fair offers a variety of activities that appeal to people of all ages.
The House of Representatives voted 240 to 185 on Feb. 18 in favor of the Pence Amendment, which is designed to slash any federal funding to organizations that provide abortion counseling or care, including Planned Parenthood.
Amid the numerous state budget cuts affecting UB, one student still gets to research a topic of his choice, invite other students to a presentation at a Celebration of Academic Excellence, and receive a $500 Undergraduate Research Prize. The prize is given out every year in the spring to honor .an undergraduate student who has shown exceptional proficiency with library resources, services, and collections to produce noteworthy academic investigations.
Beer. The mere thought of those beautiful flavors, the varying degree of amber colors, and the sound of the bottle cap as it hits the floor appeals to the senses of many.
For people who might have dropped the ball, or heart-shaped box of candy, on Valentine's Day this year: don't worry, Cupid is giving out second chances. Squeaky Wheel is presenting its fourth edition of PEEPSHOW: It's Complicated.
Most people have always associated hearts in February with boxes of chocolates and "Be Mine" phrases, but February is also the month to take a closer look at a different kind of heart ? your own. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in our nation.
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