Greiner on WBFO call-in show tonight

President William R. Greiner will host a "Talk of the University" segment from 7-8 p.m. today on WBFO 88.7 FM, UB's National Public Radio affiliate.

Members of the university community can speak with Greiner and ask questions by calling 829-6000.

Y2K session to address "personal impact"

"Y2K and You: The Personal Impact of Y2K" will be the topic of a presentation to be held from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday in 120 Clemens Hall on the North Campus.

Sponsored by the Y2K Event Subgroup of the university's Y2K Steering Committee, the presentation will be free of charge and open to all members of the UB community. No reservations are required.

Speakers will include Lewis Mandell, dean of the School of Management, who will discuss the financial impact of Y2K, focusing on the readiness of banks, brokerage firms and overseas investments, and how individuals can protect themselves financially. In addition, Ken Turner, director of the Buffalo chapter of the Red Cross, will address Y2K emergency preparedness and how individuals can protect their homes and families against potential problems.

Handouts with information on avoiding Y2K scams and disaster preparation, as well as some frequently asked questions and answers about Y2K, will be available at the presentation. Additional information, as well as links to personal preparation sites, is available on UB's Y2K Web site at http://wings.buffalo.edu/year2000.

Pataki's chief economist to speak

"Cutting Taxes, Creating Jobs: The Decline and Revival of Upstate New York" will be the topic of a presentation by Stephen Kagann, chief economist to Gov. George Pataki, to be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 10 in 280 Park Hall on the North Campus.

Kagann's lecture will focus on his analysis of the causes of Western New York's prolonged economic stagnation and his recommendation to Pataki about what should be done to turn around the local economy.

It is free and open to the public.

The lecture is part of the second annual Invited Speakers Series, hosted by the Master's Degree and Advanced Certificate in Applied Economics programs in the Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences.

O'Donnell to speak at Emeritus meeting

Denise O'Donnell, United States attorney for Western New York, will address the November meeting of the Emeritus Center, to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the South Lounge, 102 Goodyear Hall on the South Campus.

O'Donnell, an instructor in the School of Law and a faculty representative on the National Institute of Trial Attorneys, will discuss "Fraud Against Seniors: How to Protect Yourself and Your Money."

The program will be free of charge and open to the public, as well as members of the UB community.

For further information, call the Emeritus Center at 829-2271.

Hearing research to be topic of "Sunrise"

UB research that may help pave the way to restoring hearing to millions around the world will be discussed at a "UB at Sunrise" community breakfast program, to be held from 7:30-9 a.m. Nov. 16 in the Sheraton Four Points Hotel on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga.

Richard J. Salvi, co-director of the Center for Hearing and Deafness, will speak at the program, which will include a full breakfast.

Widely known for his research in the field of hearing disorders, Salvi is a professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Registration deadline for the program is Nov. 12. Call 829-2608 to register or for more information.

The "UB at Sunrise" series is presented by the Alumni Association in partnership with the Office of News Services, Office of Publications, Office of Conferences and Special Events, Office of Development and Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Urban Affairs.

CORRECTION

A story in the Oct. 28 issue of the Reporter incorrectly stated the university policy on grade replacement. Under the current policy, students have one chance to repeat a given course, regardless of the letter grade received the first time.

Armed robberies reported in Ellicott Complex

University Police have warned members of the university community to take precautions in the wake of four armed robberies in the Ellicott Complex within the past several weeks.

The robberies occurred between 5-10 p.m. Oct. 15, 17, 23 and 28. Two took place in Fargo, one in Red Jacket and one outside on the terrace-level of the complex.

Inspector Daniel Jay said that it appears that the same individuals are responsible for all four robberies.

The suspects are described as three black males, 18-25 years of age. One is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium build, and the other two are about 6 feet tall with medium builds. All were wearing dark clothing and masks.

Jay advised residents of Ellicott, as well as the other residence halls, to keep their rooms and the outside doors to the building locked and to report any suspicious persons to University Police at 645-2222.

Campus Parking to enforce overnight parking regulations

Campus Parking and Transportation Services reminds members of the university community that winter parking rules will be enforced Nov. 15-April 15.

There is no overnight parking-from midnight to 6:30 a.m.-except in designated spaces or lots. These include Baird B, Alumni, Governors E, Governors B, Cooke A, Spaulding, Richmond and Fargo, and in designated areas in Hochstetter B, Jacobs B, Furnas, Jarvis B, Ketter and Fronczak A, all on the North Campus.

On the South Campus, overnight parking is restricted to Abbott (student lot only) and designated areas in Townsend, Parker, Diefendorf, Sherman, Michael and Main/Bailey.

Nominations are sought for Chancellor's Awards

Candidate nominations are being sought for the 2000 SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching recognize superior teaching at the undergraduate, graduate or professional level. All full-time instructors with at least three years of full-time teaching at UB prior to this fall semester, regardless of academic rank, are eligible.

The primary criterion for the award is an extensive record of consistently superior teaching. In addition, consideration also is given to sound scholarship and service to the university and the community.

Completed nominations, including a summary presentation statement, up-to-date vita and letters of support, must be received in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, 255 Capen Hall, by the close of business Dec. 10.

For further information, contact Undergraduate Education at 645-2991.

Sheffer heads mission to Zambia

John B. Sheffer, II, director of the Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth, is leading a SUNY team that is conducting a needs assessment for the National Assembly of the Republic of Zambia.

The SUNY delegation, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is assisting the Zambian Parliament in a comprehensive reform effort. In addition to Sheffer, the team includes James P. Ketterer of the University at Albany, Sister Auxilia Ponga of the government of Zambia and Henry C. Ngaba of Grant Thornton Consultants of Lusaka, Zambia.

"Zambia is a relatively new multiparty democracy-until the beginning of the 1990s, it was a one-party state," said Sheffer. "Its elected national legislature has only existed in its current form for eight years. The Zambian National Assembly is working with USAID to become a more effective and representative partner in Zambia's continued economic and political development.

"Our team is privileged to be a part of this initiative. We are here in a supporting role to assist the Zambian Parliament in the hard task of making democracy work."

A nation of 9.7 million in south-central Africa, Zambia adopted its constitution in 1991 and first elected its president and 150-member National Assembly that same year.

The delegation will meet with the National Assembly and other stakeholders during a two-week visit, and will draft its findings and recommendations shortly after its return to the United States early this month.

Holiday Print Sale scheduled for Nov. 12

Avoid the hustle and bustle of holiday mall crowds and find truly unique gifts at the annual Holiday Print Sale Benefit, to be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Center for the Arts Atrium on the North Campus.

Artistic print work by talented students, alumni and ePIC (experimental Print Imaging Center) program participants will be on display for purchase.

The sale, sponsored by the Printmaking Program in the Department of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences, will include an array of original print designs, including lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, monographs and collagraphs. Part of the proceeds from the event will be used to support ePIC.

Payment by cash or personal check will be accepted. The works are known to sell quickly, so prospective buyers should come early.

For more information, call Jeff Sherven at 645-6878, ext. 1369.

Coping with stress through humor to be topic of talk

"She/He Who Laughs, Lasts: Coping with Stress through Humor," a free presentation for UB employees sponsored by the Employee Assistance Committee, will be held Nov. 12 in Room 330 of the Student Union on the North Campus.

Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30­3:30.

The presentation will be given by humorist R. Bruce Baum, a member of the Buffalo State College faculty, who will help his audiences relieve stress through laughter and creativity.

Pre-registration is required to accommodate limited seating. To reserve a seat, contact Virginia Majewski at 645-6019 or vmajewsk@buffalo.edu.

Student groups to hold food-drive race

The men's lacrosse team and the undergraduate Student Association will hold the first-ever Thanksgiving food-drive competition, "Race Against Hunger," from 2-6 p.m. Nov. 13 to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York.

Clubs and organizations that sign up to participate will compete in a three-hour "race" to collect the most non-perishable food items. Teams will be designated randomly to collect either on campus or in the University Heights neighborhood. The winning team will receive $300 for its organization.

For more information or to register for the event, contact Steve Federico at 837-5787.