Release Date: August 8, 2002 This content is archived.
A report on major stories in the news media during the month of May 2002 involving the University at Buffalo, its faculty, staff and students. If you are interested in receiving a copy of a story in this log, please contact Connie Rieck in the Office of News Services at 645-5000, ext. 1420 and she will gladly fill your request.
NATIONAL PRINT MEDIA
Newspapers
The New York Times, May 31, article on the National Library of Ireland's acquisition of an extensive collection of manuscripts by James Joyce notes that UB also houses an important collection of his manuscripts.
The New York Times, May 26, article reports on a new computer-based study funded by the Justice Department to restore the credibility of handwriting analysis as an investigative tool, and quotes Sargur Srihari, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and director of the Center of Excellence for Document Analysis and Recognition.
The New York Times, May 7, article that follows three New York City students through the college application process reports one of the students was accepted at UB.
The New York Times, May 2, article on computer modeling methods being used to examine archaeological assumptions about architectural masterpieces such as the Roman Coliseum quotes Samuel Paley, professor of classics.
The Washington Post, May 30, article reports students from Canada and Mexico will not be allowed to study part-time in the U.S. under a federal policy change that has taken schools and student by surprise, and quotes Elizabeth White, assistant director of international admissions.
The Washington Post, May 28, column reports that drinking moderate amounts of white wine can have a positive impact on pulmonary function and quotes Holger Schunemann, assistant professor of social and preventive medicine.
The Baltimore Sun, May 29, article reports Canadian and Mexican students will no longer be allowed to enroll part-time in U.S. colleges under a government policy change, and quotes Elizabeth White, assistant director of international admissions.
The Baltimore Sun, May 23, article reports New York State has awarded big grants to promote high-tech academic research at 13 centers, including the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
The Baltimore Sun, May 19, article looks at the work of Carl Dennis, artist-in-residence in the Department of English.
USA Today, May 27, article reports a new study suggests that roughly 2,000 people in the U.S. die each year simply because they were treated in for-profit hospitals, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
USA Today, May 20, article reports people who drink wine, especially white wine, have greater lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
USA Today, May 2, article on the retirement of CBS photographer Isadore Bleckman notes he has said he'd like to spend time teaching UB students what he learned from 39 years of shooting "On the Road" stories and other pieces.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 29, article reports that under a new federal policy, Canadians and Mexicans no longer will be able to enroll part time at colleges in the United States, and quotes Elizabeth White.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 17, article on the impact of Vietnamese students coming to the U.S. to study is written by Mark Ashwill, director of the World Languages Institute.
Detroit Free Press, May 16, article reports Kmart posted its biggest loss in its history in 2001, and quotes Arun Jain, Samuel P. Capen Professor of Marketing Research and chair of the Department of Marketing.
Los Angeles Times, May 18, article on the impact budget cuts are having on class-size reductions quotes Jeremy Finn, professor of counseling, school and educational psychology.
San Diego Tribune, May 26, article looks at three-dimensional computer modeling and other virtual-reality projects that are turning once-established truths about archaeology on their heads and quotes Samuel Paley.
Newsday, May 5, article on the financial illiteracy of teens quotes Lewis Mandell, professor of finance and managerial economics.
The New York Post, May 21, article reports UB researchers have found that people who drink white wine have better lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The (Syracuse) Post-Standard, May 3, article reports UB and four other medical research centers are teaming up to create a partnership called the Upstate New York Coalition for Biomedical Research.
(Rochester) Democrat and Chronicle, May 12, article on women firefighters and the dangers of their occupation quotes one firefighter's daughter, UB student Crystal Sanders.
(Rochester) Democrat and Chronicle, May 7, article on efforts to bring boxer Baby Joe Mesi to Rochester's Blue Cross Arena notes his last match was in Alumni Arena.
(Rochester) Democrat and Chronicle, May 5, article reports some college professors and Native Americans claim their rights are under attack by a Governor's Office directive that tries to limit state employees' communications with Native Americans, and quotes Oren Lyons, professor in the Center for the Americas.
The Washington Times, May 31, article on plans by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to offer a course next year on Bill Clinton's presidency notes that UB already has offered a course titled "Clinton: A Philosophical Exploration."
The Augusta Chronicle, May 14, article on students' financial illiteracy quotes Lewis Mandell.
Cincinnati Enquirer, May 27, fitness column reports the whole family has to be involved in preventing childhood obesity, and quotes Leonard Epstein, professor of pediatrics.
Cincinnati Enquirer, May 13, fitness column reports exercise appears to bolster multiple sclerosis patients' immune systems and ease inflammation, and quotes Jaya Venkatraman, associate professor of nutrition.
Wire Services
Knight-Ridder Tribune Business News, May 31, article on popular sentiment making some beliefs appear to be "true" is written by John Mohawk, associate professor in the Center for the Americas.
Associated Press, May 31, article reports the National Library of Ireland has purchased a large collection of previously unknown James Joyce manuscripts, and notes UB also has a substantial collection of the author's materials.
Associated Press Newswires, May 30, article reports Canadian and Mexican students no longer will be allowed to enroll in U.S. colleges under a policy change by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and quotes Elizabeth White.
Ascribe Newswire, May 27, article reports on a UB study that showed that for-profit hospitals have a higher death rate than not-for-profit hospitals.
United Press International, May 27, article reports that Medicare patients treated in private for-profit hospitals in the U.S. have a greater risk of dying than those cared for in private not-for-profit hospitals, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
New York Times News Service, May 26, article quotes Samuel Paley on three-dimensional computer modeling and other virtual-reality projects that are changing some previous beliefs about archaeology.
Ascribe Newswire, article reports that a UB study has shown that drinking white wine has a beneficial effect on the lungs and quotes Holger Schunemann.
Associated Press Newswires, May 17, article reports that UB scientists have found that people who prefer white wine to other alcoholic beverages have healthier lungs, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
United Press International, May 17, article reports UB physicists have created semiconducting properties that are essential to the development of spintronic devices.
Associated Press, May 16, article on the FBI review of Kmart Corp. documents as part of an investigation into possible criminal violations at the bankrupt company quotes Arun Jain.
Associated Press Newswires, May 9, article reports Gov. George Pataki received the Igniting Ideas award from UB for his support of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
Internet Wire, May 8, article on the link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease cites a UB study that suggested that periodontal disease may cause oral bacteria components to enter the bloodstream and trigger the production of C-reactive proteins.
PR Newswire, May 8, article on a study of heart transplant patients that showed a link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease reports the study was in line with a UB study that suggested that periodontal disease may cause oral bacterial components to enter the bloodstream.
United Press International, May 5, article reports UB researchers have taken a major step forward in the creation of spintronic devices.
Associated Press, May 6, article about the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics refers to it as "one of Buffalo's best hopes for the future," and quotes President William R. Greiner and Provost Elizabeth D. Capaldi.
Business Wire, May 2, article on an inhaleable insulin product quotes Teresa Quattrin, associate professor of pediatrics.
Magazines
New Scientist, May 30, article reports a new study using handwriting recognition software claims to show that everyone's handwriting is unique and that using such evidence in court is therefore scientifically justifiable, and quotes Sargur Srihari.
Immunotherapy Weekly, May 29, article reports researchers at UB have shown that an exercise program appears to have a positive effect on multiple sclerosis by bolstering the immune system and reducing inflammation, and quotes Jaya Venkatraman and Nadine Fisher, assistant professor of occupational therapy and rehabilitation sciences.
Business Week, May 27, article reports a study by G. Lawrence Sanders, professor of management science and systems, has found that music sharing over the Internet is diminishing the "superstar phenomenon" in the music industry.
Information Week, May 27, article on Sun Microsystem's new UNIX operating system quotes Matthew Stock, director of information technology in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Computer World, May 27, article on the unveiling of Sun Microsystem's latest version of its UNIX operating system quotes Matthew Stock.
Pain & Central Nervous System Week, May 27, article reports a UB study has shown that an exercise program appears to have a positive effect on multiple sclerosis by bolstering the immune system and reducing inflammation, and quotes Jaya Venkatraman and Nadine Fisher.
Diabetes Week, May 27, article reports that infants who consume a milk formula high in carbohydrates cause changes to the pancreas that could lead to obesity in adulthood, and quotes Mulchand Patel, professor and chair of biochemistry.
Virus Weekly, May 21, article reports the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has launched the nation's first program to certify practicing pharmacists in the management of antiviral treatment for patients with HIV, and quotes Gene Morse, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
AIDS Weekly, May 20, article reports the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has launched the nation's first program to certify practicing pharmacists in the management of antiviral treatment for patients with HIV, and quotes Gene Morse.
Blood Weekly, May 16, article reports insulin may prevent thrombosis leading to heart attack and stroke, and quotes Paresh Dandona, professor of medicine.
TB & Outbreaks Week, May 14, article reports a UB study has shown no relationship between respiratory illness and frequent exposure to mists from dental aerosols, and quotes Frank Scannapieco, associate professor of oral biology.
Diabetes Week, May 13, article reports insulin may help prevent clot formation and plaque development in people at risk of heart attack and stroke, and quotes Paresh Dandona.
Proteomics Weekly, May 13, article reports UB researchers have found no connection between dental mists and respiratory infections, and quotes Frank Scannapieco.
Proteomics Weekly, May 13, article reports UB research has found that a small piece of protein in human saliva has been shown to have potent antimicrobial activity against several types of bacteria and fungi, and quotes Libuse Bobek, associate professor of oral biology.
Heart Disease Weekly, May 5, article reports that a UB study has shown that as education level goes up, risk of death from stroke and brain hemorrhage goes down, and quotes Adnan Qureshi, associate professor of neurosurgery.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, May 1, article on a study to assess the dietary costs of a family-based pediatric-obesity intervention is written by Hollie Raynor, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology, Colleen Kinanowski, project coordinator in the Department of Pediatrics, and Leonard Epstein.
Vibrant Life, May 1, article on the role dehydration plays in common health complaints cites a UB study that found that asthmatics have poorer lung function when they are dehydrated and are more likely to suffer an attack.
Mathematics Teacher, May 1, article on the importance of using mathematics to solve complex problems in the outside world describes a project that originally was developed by UB's Gifted Math program.
NATIONAL RADIO
CBS Radio Network
Researchers at the University at Buffalo say white wine improves lung function.
National Public Radio
Marketplace Morning Report: New research shows there's a difference in the death rates at for-profit hospitals compared to non-profit hospitals.
WGYM-AM (Southern New Jersey)
Family involvement key to helping children lose weight and keep it off.
WJR-AM (Detroit)
People who drink a moderate amount of white wine each day have significantly better lung function, according to researchers at the University at Buffalo.
WOND-AM (Atlantic City)
Family involvement key to helping children lose weight and keep it off.
NATIONAL TELEVISION
CNN
A UB study has found that drinking white wine may improve lung function.
Fox News Channel Cable Programming
UB researchers say white wine could help in better lung functioning.
PRI Network
The chance of dying at for-profit hospitals is higher than at not-for-profit hospitals.
KABC-TV (Los Angeles)
The wine you drink in moderation could benefit your health, according to a new study by the University at Buffalo.
KEYE-TV (Austin)
UB researchers say there could be a link between lung function and consumption of the antioxidants found in white wine.
KMAX-TV (Sacramento)
UB research says drinking a little white wine may help lung function.
KMGH-TV (Denver)
Researchers at UB say there may be a connection between lung function and the antioxidants found in white wine.
KNBC-TV (Los Angeles)
A few sips of white wine can help people breathe a little easier, according to a study at the University at Buffalo.
KOAT-TV (Albuquerque)
New health benefits found for white wine at the University at Buffalo.
KPHO-TV (Phoenix)
Employees who consume alcohol one day are nearly twice as likely to call in sick the next day, according to a study at the University at Buffalo.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
A University at Buffalo study suggests that white wine could be good for the lungs.
KUSA-TV (Denver)
A new UB study of more than 1,500 people finds that white wine drinkers have the highest levels of protective antioxidants linked to lung health and function.
WBBM-TV (Chicago)
A study by researchers at the University at Buffalo shows that people who drink white wine have improved lung function compared to non-wine drinkers.
WBRC-TV (Birmingham)
A study by the University at Buffalo shows that wine drinking is associated with better lung function.
WCAU-TV (Philadelphia)
Researcher at the University at Buffalo say white wine helps with lung function.
WCNC-TV (Charlotte)
New research from the University at Buffalo shows that white wine drinkers have the highest levels of protective antioxidants in their blood, which are linked to lung health and function.
WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
A study at the UB School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences suggests antioxidants in white wine may improve lung function.
WFLD-TV (Chicago)
Researchers at the University at Buffalo find that white wine may help keep lungs healthy.
WFXT-TV (Boston)
A study from the University at Buffalo says that drinking white wine, not red wine, may be good for your lungs.
WHBQ-TV (Memphis)
According to a study from the University at Buffalo, drinking white wine may help improve lung function.
WHDH-TV (Boston)
New research conducted by the University at Buffalo shows that white wine can be good for the lungs.
WHNS-TV (Greenville, S.C.)
New research from the University at Buffalo finds drinking white wine may keep lungs in good shape.
WIAT-TV (Birmingham)
Researchers at the University at Buffalo say giving your baby too much milk formula high in carbohydrates may lead to obesity.
WKBN-TV (Youngstown, Ohio)
A study done at the University at Buffalo shows white wine drinking is associated with better lung function.
WKRN-TV (Nashville)
A study from the University at Buffalo has found that drinking white wine benefits the lungs.
WLNE-TV (Providence)
Researchers at UB say drinking white wine may help improve lung function.
WMAR-TV (Baltimore)
Scientists at UB now say that a little white wine may be good for your lungs, with a possible link between lung function and the antioxidants found in wines.
WOKR-TV (Rochester)
UB researchers say there might be a link between lung health and white wine.
WPMT-TV (York, Pa.)
New research from the University at Buffalo shows that drinking wine in moderation may help keep lungs in top form.
WRAL-TV (Raleigh)
Red wine is good for your heart, and now scientists at the University at Buffalo are saying your lungs can benefit from the white variety.
WRAZ-TV (Raleigh-Durham)
Researchers at the University at Buffalo say they have found that white wine increases lung capacity.
WSOC-TV (Charlotte)
UB researchers have found that too much milk formula high in carbohydrates may put babies on the road to obesity.
WTTG-TV (Washington, D.C.)
A study from the University at Buffalo found nutrients in white wine that are associated with better lung function.
WTVT-TV (Tampa Bay)
A study at the University at Buffalo has found that white wine has nutrients that benefit the lungs.
WWMT-TV (Kalamazoo)
White wine has been found to help with your lung function, according to researchers at UB.
WXIN-TV (Indianapolis)
A study at the University at Buffalo shows that drinking white wine leads to better lung function.
XETV-TV (San Diego)
A study at the University at Buffalo reveals drinking white wine in moderation is beneficial to the lungs.
INTERNATIONAL PRINT MEDIA
Newspapers
Le Monde (France), May 31, article reports UB computer scientists are using computers to verify that each person's handwriting is unique, and quotes Sargur Srihari.
The Toronto Star, May 30, article reports students no longer will be allowed to enroll in U.S. colleges under a policy change by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and quotes Elizabeth White.
(Canada) National Post, May 30, article reports students no longer will be allowed to enroll in U.S. colleges under a federal policy change, and quotes Elizabeth White.
The St. Catherine's Standard, May 29, article reports the U.S. government no longer is allowing Canadian and Mexican students to study part time at American universities, forcing hundreds of Niagara students to rethink their education plans, and quotes Elizabeth White.
The Globe and Mail (Canada), May 28, column on the role of vacation in reducing stress is written by Miriam Shuchman, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry.
The Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator, May 28, article reports on a UB study that shows that for-profit hospitals have a higher death rate than not-for-profit hospitals.
Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald, May 27, article reports UB researchers have found a link between drinking white wine and improved lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The Scotsman, May 21, article reports the largest gathering of lung specialists in the world heard of the work by UB scientists and believe the beneficial effect of white wine on the lungs may be due to the presence of antioxidants; article quotes Holger Schunemann.
The Western Daily Press (United Kingdom), May 21, article reports that UB researchers have found that drinking white wine may help improve lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The (London) Evening Standard, May 21, article reports UB research has shown that people who drink white wine have better lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
Daily Mail (United Kingdom), May 21, article quotes Holger Schunemann on a study at UB that has shown that drinking white wine in moderation is beneficial to the lungs.
The Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom), May 21, article reports UB research has shown that drinking white wine helps lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The Times of London, May 21, article reports that new UB research has shown that drinking white wine may help keep lungs healthy, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The Express (United Kingdom), May 21, article quotes Holger Schunemann on a UB study that shows that drinking white wine improves lung function.
The Independent (London), May 21, article reports UB research has shown that drinking white wine is linked with improved lung function, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The Mirror (United Kingdom), May 21, article reports drinking white wine can help the lungs work better, and quotes Holger Schunemann.
The Globe and Mail (Canada), May 14, column on the importance of doctors discussing death with patients and their families is written by Miriam Shuchman.
The Globe and Mail (Canada), May 7, article on FDA approval of botox for treating facial wrinkles is written by Miriam Shuchman.
Wire Services
Agence France-Presse, May 29, article reports UB researchers have developed software that can be used to identify individual people's handwriting, and quotes Sargur Srihari.
The Canadian Press, May 29, article reports Canadian and Mexican students no longer will be allowed to enroll in U.S. colleges under a policy change by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and quotes Elizabeth White.
The Canadian Press, May 24, article on one part-time Canadian student's frustration at trying to come to the U.S. to complete a class she's enrolled in notes that UB is among the schools impacted by stricter immigration regulations.
WEB MEDIA
Artigen Science News
Research shows the court that everyone's handwriting is different (quotes Sargur Srihari).
Drinking white wine appears to be good for the lungs.
Associated Press Online
Students no longer will be allowed to enroll in U.S. colleges thanks to a policy change by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
The National Library of Ireland has purchased a large collection of previously unknown James Joyce manuscripts; UB also has a substantial collection of the author's materials.
Baltimore Sun Online
New York State has awarded big grants to promote high-tech academic research at 13 centers, including the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
For more than three decades, UB's Carl Dennis has been writing quiet, intelligent and accessible poems about what it really means to live in our faith-challenged age.
Canadian and Mexican students will no longer be allowed to enroll part-time in U.S. colleges under a government policy change (quotes Elizabeth White).
Business Week Online
Music sharing over the Internet is diminishing the "superstar phenomenon' in the music industry.
The Chronicle of Higher Education Online
Under a new federal policy, Canadians and Mexicans will no longer be able to enroll part time at colleges in the United States (quotes Elizabeth White).
"Colloquy Live" on whether organized labor is overstating the demand by graduate students for unions quotes Monica Parikh, a graduate student in educational administration and treasurer of the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students.
Vietnamese students in America: A force for renewal (written by Mark Ashwill).
Cincinnati Enquirer Online
The whole family has to be involved in preventing childhood obesity (quotes Leonard Epstein).
Exercise appears to bolster multiple sclerosis patients' immune systems and ease inflammation (quotes Jaya Venkatraman).
CNN.com
A UB study has found that drinking white wine may improve lung function.
Detroit Free Press Online
Kmart Corp. posted its biggest loss in its history in 2001 (quotes Arun Jain).
E-Dental.com
Study of heart transplant patients further demonstrates periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart disease.
Environmental News Network Online
The Colorado Association for Recycling has named UB alumnus Brian L. A. Wess America Recycles Day Colorado State Coordinator for 2002.
Health Central.com
Good news for the Chardonnay crowd: wine boosts lung health, and white does it better.
Health-News.co.uk
"Slow foods" keep you skinny, clean out your arteries, level your blood sugar and leave your teeth alone: UB professor, staff member coordinate Iroquois white corn project.
Drinking wine, particularly white wine, may help keep lungs healthy, UB study finds.
Study to consider alcohol's role in date rape.
University at Buffalo neuroimaging researchers studying multiple sclerosis from inside human brain: Work is first to show brain's gray matter is affected by MS
Study by UB's research institute on addictions confirms link between alcohol consumption, work absence.
Exercise "may boost MS patients' immune system."
Health News Digest.com
Drinking wine, particularly white wine, may help keep lungs healthy, UB study finds (quotes Holger Schunemann).
"Slow foods" keep you skinny, clean out your arteries, level your blood sugar and leave your teeth alone (quotes John Mohawk).
Drinking and dating may be a dangerous mix (quotes Maria Testa, senior research scientist at RIA and adjunct associate professor in the UB School of Social Work.
Family involvement key to keeping children's weight loss (quotes Leonard Epstein).
Study of heart transplant patients further demonstrates periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart disease.
HealthScout.com
White wine can help lungs stay healthy: study.
Workers who drink are two times more likely than normal to call in sick the next day (quotes William Fals-Stewart, RIA investigator and research associate professor of psychology).
Hospital Network.com
Medicare patients treated in private for-profit hospitals in the U.S. have a greater risk of dying than those cared for in private not-for-profit hospitals (quotes Holger Schunemann).
Le Monde Online
UB computer scientists are using computers to verify that each person's handwriting is unique (quotes Sargur Srihari).
Los Angeles Times Online
Class-size reduction initiatives faltering (quotes Jeremy Finn).
New Scientist Online
Software shows uniqueness of handwriting: UB study already is making an impact in U.S. courts, where handwriting evidence is challenged.
NewsFactorNetwork.com
UB researchers have created new semiconducting materials that advance the field of spintronics (quotes Hong Luo, associate professor of physics).
NewsRx.com
Infants who consume a milk formula high in carbohydrates cause changes to the pancreas that could lead to obesity in adulthood.
A UB study has shown that an exercise program appears to have a positive effect on multiple sclerosis by bolstering the immune system and reducing inflammation.
UB has launched the nation's first program to certify practicing pharmacists in the management of antiviral treatment for patients with HIV.
Insulin may help prevent clot formation and plaque development in people at risk of heart attack and stroke.
A UB study has shown no relationship between respiratory illness and frequent exposure to mists from dental aerosols.
A UB study has shown that as education level goes up, risk of death from stroke and brain hemorrhage goes down.
UB research has found that a small piece of protein in human saliva has been shown to have potent antimicrobial activity against several types of bacteria and fungi (quotes Libuse Bobek).
NewsRx.net
Infants who consume a milk formula high in carbohydrates cause changes to the pancreas that could lead to obesity in adulthood.
A UB study has shown that an exercise program appears to have a positive effect on multiple sclerosis by bolstering the immune system and reducing inflammation.
UB has launched the nation's first program to certify practicing pharmacists in the management of antiviral treatment for patients with HIV.
Insulin may help prevent clot formation and plaque development in people at risk of heart attack and stroke.
A UB study has shown no relationship between respiratory illness and frequent exposure to mists from dental aerosols.
A UB study has shown that as education level goes up, risk of death from stroke and brain hemorrhage goes down.
UB research has found that a small piece of protein in human saliva has been shown to have potent antimicrobial activity against several types of bacteria and fungi (quotes Libuse Bobek).
New Scientist Online
A new study using handwriting recognition software claims to show that everyone's handwriting is unique and that using such evidence in court is therefore scientifically justifiable (quotes Sargur Srihari).
The New York Times Online
The National Library of Ireland has acquired of an extensive collection of manuscripts by James Joyce; UB also houses an important collection of Joyce's manuscripts.
A new computer-based study funded by the Justice Department may restore the credibility of handwriting analysis as an investigative tool. (quotes Sargur Srihari).
Virtually rebuilt, a ruin yields secrets (quotes Samuel Paley).
Reuters Health Online
For-profit hospitals have higher death rates (quotes Holger Schunemann).
(Rochester) Democrat and Chronicle Online
Article on women firefighters and the dangers of their occupation quotes one firefighter's daughter, UB student Crystal Sanders.
Article on efforts to bring boxer Baby Joe Mesi to Rochester's Blue Cross Arena notes his last match was in Alumni Arena.
Article reports some college professors and Native Americans claim their rights are under attack by a Governor's Office directive that tries to limit state employees' communications with Native Americans (quotes Oren Lyons).
ScienceDaily.com
UB research provides the first scientific proof that handwriting is unique to each of us (quotes Sargur Srihari).
Drinking wine, particularly white wine, may help keep lungs healthy, UB study finds.
Semi-conducting material may have the right stuff to develop spintronic devices (quotes Hong Luo).
St. Catherine's Standard Online
The U.S. government no longer is allowing Canadian and Mexican students to study part time at American universities (quotes Elizabeth White).
Stp-gateway.com
Researchers at UB have developed a type of sensor that detects chemicals with light.
SubstanceAbuse.About.com
Drinking and dating may be a dangerous mix for women, according to a study by UB's Research Institute on Addictions (quotes Maria Testa, RIA senior research scientist).
Tech Review.com
Red wine may be best for your heart, but UB researchers have found that white wine beats red at preserving aging lungs.
A UB-based research consortium has demonstrated the viability of "spintronics" working at room temperature (quotes Hong Luo).
The Times of London.com
New UB research has shown that drinking white wine may help keep lungs healthy (quotes Holger Schunemann).
UniSci.com
Research shows the court that everyone's handwriting is different (quotes Sargur Srihari).
For-profit hospitals present greatest risk of dying (quotes Holger Schunemann).
Drinking white wine appears to be good for the lungs.
UB researchers are using the power of biotechnology to unravel the mysteries of multiple sclerosis (quotes Rohit Bakshi, associate professor of neurology).
USA Today Online
A new study suggests that roughly 2,000 people in the U.S. die each year simply because they were treated in for-profit hospitals (quotes Holger Schunemann).
People who drink wine, especially white wine, have greater lung function (quotes Holger Schunemann).
The Washington Post Online
Columnist Abigail Trafford hosts an online chat with Holger Shunemann on a UB study showing that white wine may be good for the lungs.
Drinking moderate amounts of white wine can have a positive impact on pulmonary function (quotes Holger Schunemann).
WebMD.com
The lungs favor white wine: massive antioxidants in beverage have positive effects on overall health.
Yahoo! News
For-profit hospitals have higher death rates (quotes Holger Schunemann).
LOCAL PRINT MEDIA
NEWSPAPERS
The Buffalo News, May 29, article reports faculty in the Graduate School of Education are working with the Buffalo Public Schools to implement administrative and teaching changes.
The Buffalo News, May 25, article about how UB will deal with no additional funding in this year's state budget quotes Elizabeth Capaldi and Robert Wagner, senior vice president.
The Buffalo News, May 27, article looks at a retired pharmacist who at age 69 is the UB Law School's oldest student.
The Buffalo News, May 27, article reports 22 UB researchers were honored last week as outstanding inventors by SUNY.
The Buffalo News, May 28, article reports Mary-Alice Coffroth, associate professor of biological sciences, and graduate student Tonya Shearer recently spent 10 days in an underwater research station off the coast of Florida studying coral.
The Buffalo News, May 23, letter written by Dennis Black takes issue with an editorial in The News that said UB had been lax in seeking input on a master plan to improve the quality of life on the North Campus, and details UB's commitment to a process of public involvement on the master plan.
The Buffalo News, May 23, Front Page, Business, article outlines Jeffrey Skolnick's plans for the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics, including his plan to recruit a team of at least 17 scientists, to be composed of four "world class" scientists, three mid-level scientists, three junior researchers and others. Skolnick made his comments as the keynote speaker at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Awards luncheon.
The Buffalo News, May 22, box corrects an editorial that said UB did not consult with enough stakeholders about a building project involving housing, retail and service buildings on the North Campus; correction says the editorial should have stated that earlier meetings on the concept of the project were held and were open to faculty, students and the community.
The Buffalo News, May 22, article looks at a report by the Urban Design Project in the School of Architecture and Planning that says a properly planned casino could benefit downtown Buffalo. The report is based on a September 2001 casino forum and quotes panelists who participated in the forum.
The Buffalo News, May 21, article reports on research conducted by the medical school that was presented at a meeting of the American Thoracic Society and shows that drinking wine appears to be good for the lungs.
The Buffalo News, May 21, article reports that Edmund Egan, professor of pediatrics and physiology, and Bruce Holm, senior vice provost and professor of gynecology/obstetrics and pediatrics, were honored by SUNY for their role in developing a drug that is a surfactant replacement; several other UB researchers also were honored at the same event.
The Buffalo News, May 20, letter from the president of the Erie County Medical Society praises the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics, the selection of Jeffrey Skolnick as its executive director and plans to locate the center's facility in the downtown medical campus.
The Buffalo News, May 17, Front Page, Business, article reports on a significant advance by UB researchers in the field of spintronics that will have implications for electronic and semiconductor technology.
The Buffalo News, May 17, Page One, article about the new state budget mentions allocations to UB of $309,000 for women's sports and $448,000 for a program involving engineering design.
The Buffalo News, May 17, Front Page, Sports, article reports UB student Sarah Fletcher won the hammer throw at the MAC track and field championships and qualified for the NCAA championships.
The Buffalo News, May 16, Page One, article reports the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics could receive $100 million in state funding, double what had been projected for the facility.
The Buffalo News, May 15, article discusses the new owners' plans for the former Pfeifer Theatre on Main Street. The only mentions of UB are in regards to the sale and in the final paragraph.
The Buffalo News, May 15, article from Albany reports that the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics is in line to get $100 million in this year's state budget.
The Buffalo News, May 15, article reports on a presentation made to local businessmen by Jeffrey Skolnick, Bruce Holm and a representative of Stryker Communications. This article reports that construction on the center's facility in downtown Buffalo will begin early next year and be completed with three years and that IBM, 3M, General Electric, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and other companies have contacted UB officials about joining the list of corporate partners that are backing the project.
The Buffalo News, May 14, editorial praises the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and its director Jeffrey Skolnick for the boost it promises to bring to the region.
The Buffalo News, May 10, Page One, article reports on the "Igniting Ideas" luncheon and includes an interview with Jeffrey Skolnick
The Buffalo News, May 10, Front Page, Business, article focuses on firms interested in investing in the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
The Buffalo News, May 10, UB leads off an article focusing on local university and college commencement ceremonies.
The Buffalo News, May 9, article previews the "Igniting Ideas" luncheon and reports that Jeffrey Skolnick will be introduced as director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
The Buffalo News, May 8, article reports on reaction to the Lee Road construction proposal at the May 7 Faculty Senate meeting.
The Buffalo News, May 8, "Inside UB" column reports engineering students are building catapult-like devices as part of a class project, and UB Students Against Sweatshops spoke at the Faculty Senate meeting.
The Buffalo News, May 7, article reports two recent student elections at UB are being nullified.
The Buffalo News, May 6, editorial praises the appointment of Jeffrey Skolnick as director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and stresses the need for continued efforts to push for support of the center.
The Buffalo News, May 6, article about how the job market is boosting interest in attending graduate school among this year's college graduates quotes Jack Cox, associate dean of the Law School.
The Buffalo News, May 6, "Inside UB" column focuses on the fact that on May 5, for the first time in recent memory, UB held final exams on a Sunday.
The Buffalo News, May 6, editorial criticizes legislation proposed by Gov. Pataki that would give illegal immigrants a break on SUNY tuition.
The Buffalo News, May 5, letter clarifies that there is no UB investment in the Urban Discovery project.
The Buffalo News, May 3, "Inside UB" column focuses on the upcoming trip to China by President Greiner and other UB representatives.
The Buffalo News, May 2, article profiles Dick Barry, who is retiring after 17 years as head coach of UB's track and field program.
The Buffalo News, May 1, "Inside UB" column reports on statistics presented by President Greiner at the April 30 meeting of the UB Council.
Business First, May 27, article on colleges that allow high school students to take honors-level courses quotes a student who participated in UB's Gifted Math Program, reports UB hosts a summer program for high school students in scientific visualization and virtual reality, and quotes Bruce Pitman, vice provost for educational technology.
Business First, May 27, article reports Michael Frisch, professor of history and American studies and senior research scholar, has developed a software application that records archived oral materials directly into a computer and allows the material to be searched, indexed and retrieved.
Business First, May 20, article profiles Venu Govindaraju, associate professor of computer science and engineering, and his work in CEDAR.
Business First, May 20, article reports UB researchers have announced the creation of materials that exhibit properties essential to the development of semiconductor spintronic devices and quotes Bruce McComb, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics, and Hong Luo.
Business First, May 13, article on the City of Buffalo Youth Court quotes Buffalo City Court Judge Timothy Franczyk and notes he teaches criminal procedure and trial technique at the UB Law School.
Business First, May 13, article on a group of medical and research centers that have formed a partnership to collaborate on and promote biomedical projects reports UB is tentatively scheduled to join the group.
Business First, May 13, article on a proposal by Literacy Volunteers to add fee-based services notes UB already charges a fee for teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Business First, May 13, article reports UB has been selected to prepare students to protect the nation's information technology systems from cyberterrorism and security breaches on the Internet and quotes Shambhu Upadhyaya, associate professor of computer science and engineering.
Business First, May 13, article reports the School of Management has received a gift of $250,000 to name a lecture hall in the school's new Alfiero Center.
Business First, May 13, article reports UB will host a conference on genomics.
Business First, May 13, article on efforts by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Studio Arena theatre and Shea's Performing Arts Center to reach wider audiences and expand their demographic base quotes Arun Jain.
Business First, May 13, article about a Native American professor who has devoted her academic and professional career to educating others about Native American culture notes she has nearly completed a doctorate from the Graduate School of Education.
Business First, May 6, article on OxyChem, a company involved in chemical research and development, analysis and manufacturing, reports it is launching a joint summer program with UB to provide facilities, mentors and stipends for students in the graduate chemical engineering program.
Business First, May 6, profile of Joseph Giambra notes he is an adjunct lecturer at UB.
Business First, May 6, profile of Scott Geise, a dentist who has set up a practice in his hometown of Newfane, reports he is a graduate of the School of Dental Medicine.
Business First, May 6, profile of Frank Messiah reports he is a graduate of UB.
Business First, May 6, article on a doctoral level program in physical therapy being offered at a local college reports UB is in the first year of a DPT program and quotes Dale Fish, associate dean of the School of Health Related Professions.
Business First, May 6, article on the "Frozen Four" NCAA men's hockey championship to be held in Buffalo reports that UB hosted the NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships in 1998.
Amherst Bee, May 15, article reports Lawrence Shulman, dean of the School of Social Work, will receive the 2002 Hyman L. Levin Award for Outstanding Professional Service from the Mental Health Association of Erie County Inc.
Amherst Bee, May 1, article on UB's economic impact on Western New York quotes President Greiner and Provost Capaldi.
The Jewish Review, May 3, article reports on an appearance by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia that was co-sponsored by the Law School.
LOCAL BROADCAST MEDIA
RADIO
WBFO Radio
Interview with Lewis Mandell on the chances Adelphia stocks will be delisted.
Interview with Lawrence Southwick, associate professor of finance and managerial economics, on the new city budget.
Interview with Bruce McComb and Hong Luo on the development of materials that could lead to spintronics devices.
Lewis Mandell discusses John Rigas' decision to step down as head of Adelphia.
Interview with Dan Ryan, director of career planning and placement, on issues facing college graduates.
Gov. Pataki has introduced Jeffrey Skolnick as the director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
UB honors Gov. Pataki with the Inventing Ideas award.
WBEN Radio
UB students used solar energy to power their boats as part of Solar Splash 2002.
Interview with Michael Teheri, clinical associate professor of law, on sentencing in a case where three teens died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Transit Road.
Gov. Pataki visited UB to introduce Jeffrey Skolnick as director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
WNED-AM Radio
Interview with UB student Mary Morgan on women and soccer and the progress that has been made in women's athletics.
Interview with Lewis Mandell on financial problems at Adelphia and what it means for the company and the Buffalo Sabres.
The state budget has been approved and it includes funding for the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
Gov. Pataki has received the Igniting Ideas award from UB.
Gov. Pataki visited UB to introduce Jeffrey Skolnick as director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
Story on UB research that shows the rate of diabetes is high among Native Americans includes interview with Sara Grossi, senior research scientist in oral biology.
TELEVISION
WGRZ-TV, Channel 2
Interview with Harold Star, visiting assistant professor of management science and systems, on a lawsuit filed by Adelphia shareholders.
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly will hold a flag football tournament for charity in July at UB.
UB physicists show off the university's spintronics program.
Interview with UB alumnus Jeffrey Denman on his Broadway career.
Coverage of Western New York college commencement ceremonies includes footage of UB commencement.
Gov. Pataki welcomes Jeffrey Skolnick, the new director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
Upstate New York Transplant Services honors people who have donated organs by planting a tree at the Center for the Arts.
UB's head track and field coach Dick Barry is retiring; segment includes interview with Barry and students Christine Couvutsakis and Pete Otovic.
Results of a UB track meet held on the North Campus.
Students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have built robots that rely on sensors to complete tasks.
National Charter Schools Week celebration is held in the Center for the Arts.
WIVB-TV, Channel 4
Segment on the Solar Splash boat races held in Hoyt Lake quotes UB student Jeremiah Rauch.
UB research has found that a glass of white wine may be good for your lungs.
Interview with Lewis Mandell on the release of a report by Adelphia.
Interview with Michael Taheri on sentencing in a case where three teens were killed when they were hit by a car when crossing a road.
Segment looks at the use of radiation to keep arteries open; includes interview with Neil Dashkoff, associate professor of clinical medicine.
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performs pieces written by area college music majors, including students from UB.
Interview with Lewis Mandell on Adelphia's continuing problems.
UB scientists are developing semi-conducting materials that could lead to the development of spintronic devices; includes interview with Bruce McComb.
Segment looks at Science Exploration Day held at UB.
Interview with Neil McGillicuddy, research scientists at the Research Institute on Addictions, on problem gambling.
UB alumnus and Broadway actor Jeffrey Denman performed a concert to benefit St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute.
Coverage of UB's general commencement ceremony.
Story on the best and worst jobs includes interview with Clyde Herreid, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences.
Gov. Pataki has announced that Jeffrey Skolnick will be the director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
The owner of Club Marcella has plans for UB's Pfeifer Theatre.
Catapult-like devices were put into action as part of a final project by UB students.
Story on a deteriorating highway entrance ramp in Tonawanda includes interview with Stuart Chen, associate professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering.
Segment on an archaeological dig in Belmont includes interview with Roderick Salisbury, a research technician in anthropology.
Segment on laser heart surgery includes interview with Hratch Karamanoukian, clinical assistant professor of surgery.
Upstate New York Transplant Services honors organ donors by planting a tree on the North Campus.
A walk to benefit multiple sclerosis was held at UB.
Results of the UB track meet held on the North Campus.
UB students hold a robot competition; segment includes interviews with Venkat Krovi, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and students Chin Pei Tang and Dan Gott.
Segment on drug side effects includes interview with John Sellick, associate professor of clinical medicine.
Pillars in Leadership awards are presented on the North Campus.
National Charter Schools Week celebration is held in the Center for the Arts.
The owner of Club Marcella now owns Pfeifer Theatre.
WKBW-TV, Channel 7
UB engineering students show off new solar power technology as part of the Solar Splash 2002 boat race.
Segment looks at graduation ceremonies held at the Educational Opportunity Center.
Segment reports that drinking white wine may help to keep lungs healthy.
A deer wandered into a lab on the South Campus; includes interview with Barbara McGarrigle, a research technician in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Jim Kelly has announces plans for a charity flag football game to be held in July at UB.
UB scientists are taking computers to the next level with semi-conducting materials that could lead to the development of spintronic devices.
UB alumnus Jeffrey Denton has written a book and is performing in the Broadway play "The Producers."
Interview with Lionel Sifontes, clinical associate professor of medicine, on heart disease and Syndrome X.
Coverage of UB's general commencement ceremony.
UB is working on computer security as a Center of Excellence in Information Systems Assurance Research and Education.
Gov. Pataki received UB's Igniting Ideas award and introduced Jeffrey Skolnick as the director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.
Members of the Greater Buffalo Youth Ballet will perform in the Center for the Arts.
UB's head track and field coach Dick Barry is retiring; segment includes interviews with Barry and students Eric Czubaj and Chrissie Matthews.
Coverage of an African-American Health Fair includes interview with Henry Louis Taylor, Jr., director of the Center for Urban Studies.
Segment on pole vault safety includes interview with Jack Hartman, assistant men's track and field coach, and vaulter Ginelle Michael.
WNLO-TV, Channel 23
Interview with Lewis Mandell on problems at Adelphia and what it means to the Rigas family.
Interview with Michael Taheri on sentencing in a case where three teens died after being struck by a car while crossing Transit Road.
Coverage of UB's general commencement ceremony.
Segment on a deteriorating highway ramp includes interview with Stuart Chen.
A tree planted on the North Campus honors those who have donated organs for transplantation.
A walk to benefit multiple sclerosis was held at UB.
Pillars of Leadership awards are handed out in the Center for Tomorrow.
UB's Pfeifer Theatre is under new ownership.
WPXJ-TV, Channel 19
Jim Kelly will hold a charity flag football game in July in UB's University Stadium.
Jeffrey Skolnick, director of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics, was introduced to Western New York at UB today.
Upstate New York Transplant Services planted a tree on the North Campus in honor of those who have donated organs.
National Charter Schools Week celebration is held in the Center for the Arts.
