Release Date: December 7, 1999 This content is archived.
A report for the month of October 1999 on major stories in the news media involving the University at Buffalo, its faculty, staff and students, prepared by UB News Services. If you are interested in receiving a copy of a specific story or stories, please contact Connie Rieck in the Office of News Services at 645-5000 ext. 1420 and she will gladly fill your request.
LOCAL PRINT MEDIA
NEWSPAPERS
The Buffalo News, Oct. 29, Page One, article notes that student-athletes in Western New York's four NCAA Division I colleges are graduating at a rate well above the national average, cites UB's special and unique student-athlete programs and quotes Paula Listrani, a member of the UB women's soccer team.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 29, article offers wrap-up of the third annual Industry-University Day forum presented by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 27, Page One, article on growing tensions between Gov. George Pataki and Erie County Executive Dennis Gorski makes note of the governor's recent visit to UB for the grand opening of the Center for Computational Research, which receives state financial assistance.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 26, article on Gov. Pataki's visit to UB for the Center for Computational Research opening notes that during his visit, students protested the governor's funding policies and quotes senior Michael Schade and graduate student Jana Vourgourakis.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 26, article previews Gov. Pataki's visit to the Center for Computational Research, and cites work done by Thenkurussi "Kesh" Kesavadas, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and director of UB's Virtual Reality Laboratory.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 24, article on a program initiated by UB student Bill Minniefield to increase organ donations in minority communities quotes Judith Tamburlin, research assistant professor of clinical laboratory sciences and anatomy and cell biology.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 24, Front Page, Lifestyles, article on Buffalo's famous culinary specialties and the region's No. 1 ranking in the nation in death by heart disease quotes Maurizio Trevisan, professor and chair of social and preventive medicine.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 21, Front Page, Local News, article comments on UB buying and rehabbing homes in the University District, and quotes President William R. Greiner.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 20, article reports UB Stadium will be the site of the 2000 Junior Olympics.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 20, article reports that Victor A. Rice has been named to the UB Council by Gov. Pataki.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 20, "My View" column by Ellen J. Christensen, director of the Sexuality Education Center at UB, encourages young women to be aware of the dangers of rape drugs.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 17, article profiles journalist Bill Moyers prior to his Nov. 3 lecture at UB.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 17, article on the continuing development of housing on the North Campus and the impact that is having on its green space and Buffalo quotes President Greiner; Dennis Black, vice president for student affairs; Linda Schneekloth, professor of architecture; Walter Simpson, coordinator of UB's Energy Conservation Program, and seniors Randi Mail and Erin Cala.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 13, article names six alumni who will be honored as part of the annual Athletic Hall of Fame dinner.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 13, article reports the Law School will hold a centennial conference honoring women's contributions to the Law School community and legal profession, and quotes Mary Ann Rogers, associate dean and co-chair of the conference.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 12, Front Page, Local News, article reports that Peter H. Hare, professor of philosophy, has given $1 million in gifts to benefit the philosophy department, and quotes Hare and President Greiner.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 12, photo shows portrait of the Dalai Lama floating on Lake LaSalle on the North Campus as part of an exhibit called "Rafts of the Archetypes."
The Buffalo News, Oct. 11, photo shows a runner receiving a t-shirt as part of the 5K Running, Blading and Walking Against Domestic Violence event sponsored by the UB chapter of the American Medical Student Association.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 9, column cites the advances women have experienced in the legal profession as UB celebrates 100 years of women in its Law School.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 8, editorial noting the vital scientific research being conducted in the area cites two UB studies, and quotes Moon-Il Cho, professor of oral biology; Jerome A. Roth, professor of pharmacology and toxicology, and Paras Prasad, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the departments of Chemistry and Physics and director of the Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 6, article reports that UB is under investigation by the Mid-American Conference for alleged rules violations by the men's basketball program.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 4, article profiles Jennifer Roth, general manager of WBFO-FM 88.7, who is leaving the station after nine years, and notes Carole Smith Petro will serve as acting general manager until a new one is appointed; Roth and Mark Scott, WBFO news director, are quoted.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 3, article reports that a new photonic material developed at UB allows scientists to watch the path of a chemotherapeutic agent as it is taken up by a human breast-cancer cell, and quotes Paras Prasad.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 3, article reports that three UB faculty members -- George C. Lee, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Engineering and director of the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research; Michael Bruneau, MCEER deputy director, and Tsu Tse Soong, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Engineering Science -- are in Taiwan to survey the earthquake damage there, and quotes Lee.
The Buffalo News, Oct. 2, column praises techARTS, an extracurricular program created by Mary Flanagan, assistant professor of media studies, to teach disadvantaged adolescent girls how to use computers, and quotes Flanagan. The column also notes UB's Institute for Education on Women and Gender will sponsor the fourth annual International Women's Film Festival.
Business First, Oct. 25, article on the increasing number of non-traditional college students quotes Dennis Black.
Business First, Oct. 25, article reports that Peter Hare has given the Department of Philosophy two gifts totaling $1 million.
Business First, Oct. 25, editorial criticizes UB for upgrading its football program too quickly.
Business First, Oct. 25, article reports the School of Engineering and Applies Sciences will honor its first woman graduate with the first Vital Partners award for individual achievement, and quotes the award recipient, Dorothy Price.
Business First, Oct. 25, article on UB's two-year project to design a course in information technology quotes Deborah Walters, associate professor of computer science and engineering.
Business First, Oct. 25, article on distance learning at local colleges quotes George Lopos, dean of Millard Fillmore College, and Karen Adam, a student who has taken a number of distance-learning courses through UB.
Business First, Oct. 25, article on the many skills that students need to get a plum internship or job quotes Dan Ryan, director of career planning and placement.
Business First, Oct. 25, article profiles Albert Pautler, professor of educational leadership and policy.
Business First, Oct. 25, article reports that UB has exceeded its enrollment targets for full-time undergraduate and graduate students and has increased its number of graduate students by more than 15 percent since last fall, and quotes Sean Sullivan, vice provost for academic information and planning.
Business First, Oct. 25, article on a decision by Trocaire College to accept Canadian money at par for tuition in an effort to attract Canadian students quotes Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research and chair of the Department of Marketing.
Business First, Oct. 11, article on research conducted at UB that could lead to significant advances in printing technology quotes Surajit Sen, assistant professor of physics.
Business First, Oct. 11, article reports that UB has postponed the start of its Family Business Center and quotes Marianne Sullivan, director of the center, and notes the role of Lewis Mandell, management dean, in development of the center.
Business First, Oct. 4, column notes that the W.M. Keck Foundation has given UB a $1 million grant for single-molecule and biomedical research and that an endowment gift for a student study center in the School of Dental Medicine has been donated in the memory of the late professor Alan Gross by his brother Gordon Gross; the article quotes the donor and Gross' widow, Nancy.
Amherst Bee, Oct. 13, article reports the Amherst Chamber of Commerce will present its Quality of Life Commitment to Excellence Award to the UB Division of Athletics.
Amherst Bee, Oct. 6, article profiles Ronald F. Gentile, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology.
NATIONAL PRINT MEDIA
A full listing will appear in "In the News."
The New York Times, Oct. 13, article cites research conducted at UB that shows that baby walkers may interfere with infants' development.
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 12, article on insurance companies' efforts to recruit Indian Americans to join their workforces quotes Arun Jain.
Child magazine, October 1999, article on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder quotes William E. Pelham, professor of psychology.
Penthouse, October 1999, article on runners and the role of fat in their diet cites a study conducted at UB and quotes Jaya T. Venkataman, associate professor of nutrition.
Health & You, October-December 1999, article on the effects of second-hand smoke on gum disease quotes Sara Grossi, senior research scientist in the Department of Oral Biology.
LOCAL BROADCAST MEDIA
RADIO
WBFO RADIO
Jim Twombly, assistant dean for educational technology in the College of Arts and Sciences, says Erie County Executive Dennis Gorski's proposed 2000 budget, which includes a tax cut and funding for several popular local projects, should provide a small boost to his lagging re-election campaign.
UB hosts the Washington-based Council on Competitiveness at its third annual Industry-University Day.
Governor Pataki makes his first-ever visit to UB to participate in the official opening of the university's Center for Computational Research.
Mark Dias, assistant professor of neurosurgery, explores shaken baby syndrome and how it can be prevented.
Jim Twombly says Pat Buchanon's defection from the Republican Party to the Reform Party could end up helping the GOP by making it appear less reactionary.
Ira Glass talks about his radio show, "This American Life," and what he enjoys listening to on the radio as he prepares for his upcoming appearance at UB's Center for the Arts.
A group of students rallied on the North Campus to protest the UB administration's construction of new housing along the south shore of Lake LaSalle.
UB is hosting its annual "Brown Bag Pharmacy Day" to help consumers learn more about the prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and vitamins they may be taking.
Listener/commentator Ray Bissonnette, associate professor emeritus of family medicine, reflects on attending his first Bulls football game ever.
Peter Hare, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Philosophy, has made gifts totaling $1 million to the department.
UB will host a workshop for art teachers in the area to help them learn more about new standards for art curricula.
Pediatric researchers at UB want to know if vitamin "A" can strengthen the immune system of premature babies.
UBeat Report interviews Louis Schmitt, director of facilities operations, on the logistics of the SEFA campaign.
UB will serve as the site of a kick-off walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Jim Twombly says Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush has a chance to capture New York State in next year's election.
UBeat Report interviews Ruth Bryant, assistant dean for development in the School of Architecture and Planning, on the university's SEFA campaign.
WBEN RADIO
Interview with Steve Rosenthal of the Amherst Saxophone Quartet, UB's quartet-in-residence, on the group's upcoming appearance on CBS This Morning.
Interview with Stephen Wear, associate professor of clinical medicine, on the ethics of models selling their eggs to the highest bidder over the Internet.
Interview with Claude Welch, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Political Science, on the history of Daylight Savings Time.
Coverage of Take Back the Night candlelight vigil.
Interview with Peter Hare on his donation to the philosophy department of two gifts worth a total of $1 million.
Interview with Dennis Black on new law that would allow colleges to call parents about students' drug or alcohol problems.
WGR RADIO
Interview with Satish Mohan, associate professor of civil engineering, on the crash of an Egyptian airliner over Nantucket.
Interview the Bruce Jackson, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of English and Samuel P. Capen Professor of American Culture, on the controversy over the exhibit in the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Interview with Charles Ewing, professor of law, on reports that Colt plans to cease manufacturing handguns.
Interview with Charles Carr, clinical associate professor of law, on hit-and-run and drinking laws.
Interview with Joyce Sirianni, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Anthropology, on teaching creation vs. evolution in the schools.
TELEVISION
WGRZ-TV, CHANNEL 2
Stuart Chen, associate professor of civil engineering, and some of his students monitor the vibrations felt at two nearby homes following the demolition of a building on Delaware Ave.
Highlights of a masquerade ball held in the Center for the Arts.
Students from the School of Architecture and Planning plant tulip bulbs on Eagle Street at what is hoped will become a site commemorating the work of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
Coverage of Gov. Pataki's first-ever visit to UB as part of the grand opening of the Center for Computational Research.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western New York presents an award to President Greiner at the organization's benefit dinner.
Interview with Claes Lundgren, professor of physiology, on the crash in South Dakota of a Lear jet carrying pro golfer Payne Stewart.
Highlights of the Bulls' football game against Marshall.
Preview of the UB/Marshall football game.
Interview with Craig Cirbus, head football coach, on the upcoming game against Marshall.
Students learn about the creation of craters by dropping pumpkins off the roof of the Natural Sciences Complex.
Coverage of the kids voting forum held in the Center for the Arts.
Interview with Jean Brown, assistant professor of nursing, on a study that will look at women and lung cancer.
The U.S. Junior Track and Field Olympics could be held in UB Stadium.
Interview with Charles Carr on the decision to retire the Jonbenet Ramsey grand jury.
Study conducted at UB shows that baby walkers with trays can hinder children from walking.
Coverage of Native American student protest of Columbus Day.
Results of the Bulls football game against Central Michigan.
Coverage of a performance by the Alvin Ailey dance ensemble in the Center for the Arts.
Interview with Craig Cirbus about the upcoming football game against Central Michigan.
Segment interviews students who have returned from Turkey to inspect the earthquake damage.
The Bulls respond to allegations that the men's basketball team has committed NCAA violations.
Coverage of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk held on the North Campus.
Highlights of the Bulls' football game against Northern Illinois.
Segment highlights event held on the North Campus to benefit the homeless.
WIVB-TV, CHANNEL 4
Interview with Stuart Chen, who monitored with his students the vibrations felt in a nearby neighborhood as a result of the demolition of the old Ford Hotel on Delaware Ave.
Interview with Michael Gaus during the building demolition.
Stuart Chen talks about the final preparations for the implosion of the old Ford Hotel.
President Greiner is honored at a fundraising dinner to benefit Multiple Sclerosis.
Interview with David Ballard, associate director of student unions, who is on the weekend pitcrew of NASCAR driver Jeff Burton.
President Greiner receives an award at benefit dinner held for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western New York.
Gov. Pataki visits UB for the first time as part of the grand opening of the Center for Computational Research; coverage includes footage of President Greiner.
Segment makes note of Karen Allen's companion-animal research as part of piece filmed at the SPCA.
Interview with Jack Freer, associate professor of clinical medicine, on troubling aspects of human egg auctions.
Segment on door-to-door survey of parents of children in the Buffalo Public Schools includes interviews with Patrick Finn, associate professor of learning and instruction, and student Rhonda Pilgrom.
Results of the UB/Marshall football game.
Coverage of Take Back the Night event includes interviews with several UB students.
Interview with Craig Cirbus on the upcoming football game against Marshall.
Tracy Gregg, assistant professor of geology, teaches students about the impact of falling objects by dropping pumpkins off the roof of the Natural Sciences Complex.
Segment warning about online medical advice includes interview with Martin Brecher, associate professor of pediatrics.
Coverage of the first-ever Voting Students Leadership Forum held at UB.
Study conducted at UB looks at baby walkers and their impact on children learning to walk.
Interview with Michael Gaus on plans to demolish the old Ford Hotel on Delaware Avenue at the end of the month.
Coverage of a protest by the Graduate Student Employees Union.
Coverage of Coming Out Day and the drag show in the Student Union.
Highlights of the Bulls' football game against Central Michigan.
Interview with Wayne Anderson, dean of the School of Pharmacy, about concerns over the new Blue Cross prescription plan.
Results of the Bulls' football game against Northern Illinois.
WKBW-TV, CHANNEL 7
Coverage of the demolition of the old Ford Hotel. building includes interview with Stuart Chen, who with some of his students, monitored the vibrations felt in an adjacent neighborhood.
Stuart Chen previews tomorrow's implosion of the old Ford Hotel on Delaware Ave.
Gov. Pataki visits UB for the opening of the Center for Computational Research; segment includes interviews with President Greiner, Michael Sheridan, professor and chair of geology, and Herbert Hauptman, research professor of biophysical sciences. Segment also includes footage of and interviews with students protesting Pataki's visit.
Highlights of the Bulls' football game against Marshall.
Coverage of the alcohol-free Millennium Madness event held in Alumni Arena.
UB students take part in an antiviolence demonstration as part of the annual Take Back the Night event.
Interview with Uriel Halbreich, professor of psychiatry, on alternative therapies for people who do not respond to the drug Prozac.
The Buffalo Chips perform on the weather segment to promote their upcoming concert.
Coverage of the Pharmacy Fair held on the North Campus.
Interview with UB student Bart Williams, who receives a grant from the Ebony Fashion Show fundraising effort that he uses to offset the costs of his education.
Interview with a couple who is spending six months driving through all 50 states during their stop on the North Campus.
Students protest the Columbus Day holiday; segment includes interview with Erik Seeman, assistant professor of history, as well as several UB students.
Results of the Bulls' football game against Central Michigan.
Interview with Sharon Ziegler, assistant professor of clinical family medicine, on what's important about the mid-life population in terms of keeping healthy.
Coverage of a debate on whether to build a Peace Bridge twin span or superspan includes comments by John Mander, associate professor of civil engineering.
Preview of Independent Living Center fundraiser to be held at UB.
Coverage of a performance by the Moscow Chamber Orchestra in the Center for the Arts.
Segment highlights a walk to benefit breast cancer that was held on the North Campus.
Results of the Bulls' football games against Northern Illinois.
Interview with Mark Shechner, professor of English, on poetry-contest scams.
REGIONAL RADIO
WSYR RADIO (SYRACUSE)
Interview with Lee Albert, professor of law, on partial birth abortion legislation.
Interview with Bruce Jackson on a recent story concerning two 14-year-olds who allegedly had sex on a fully loaded school bus.
Interview with Jim Twombly on Donald Trumps' prospective run for president.
Interview with Dennis Black on programs aimed to prevent binge drinking.
NATIONAL RADIO
KPCC RADIO (PASADENA, CALIF.)
Interview with Claude Welch on how the fall of the Berlin Wall has affected the "new" Germany.
NATIONAL TELEVISION
ABC-TV
20/20 newsmagazine interviews with Cedric Smith, professor of pharmacology and toxicology, on alcoholic blackouts.
CBS-TV
CBS Sunday Morning features the Amherst Saxophone Quartet, UB's quartet-in-residence.
WEB MEDIA
The Chronicle of Higher Education
An anonymous artist 'frees' celebrity images used in Apple's ads
Health Scout
Walkers may slow baby's motor skills
The Nando Times
Baby walkers may slow development
Unisci
The University at Buffalo School of Nursing is one of five nursing schools conducting the first national large-scale study of quality-of-life issues affecting women with lung cancer.
Yahoo! News
Studying quality of life of women with lung cancer
