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  • UB Humanities Institute to Showcase Work of SUNY Distinguished Professor Jorge Gracia
    9/21/12
    The University at Buffalo Humanities Institute will honor Jorge J.E. Gracia, PhD, Samuel P. Capen Chair and SUNY Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literature, on Sept. 28 at its Annual Scholar Session.
  • Techne Institute Promotes Research at Intersections of Arts and New Technologies
    9/21/12
    The realms in which creativity and information technologies meet are dynamic areas of research. They depend, however, on new kinds of creative collaboration to provoke a greater understanding of our world, generate jobs, produce revenue and improve quality of life. To encourage the development of the creative economy of this region and to establish the University at Buffalo as a leader in this field, the university has established the Techne Institute for Arts and Emerging Technologies.
  • Media Advisory: Filmmaker, Composer and UB to Honor Bruce Jackson
    9/20/12
    The life's work and accomplishments of University at Buffalo scholar Bruce Jackson will be honored in a special tribute titled "A Celebration of the Arts to Honor Bruce Jackson: Working in Time" on Friday, Sept. 21, from 1-5 p.m. in Slee Hall on the North Campus. A reception in the Center for the Arts Atrium will follow from 5-6 p.m.
  • UB's Confucius Institute to Celebrate Chinese Moon Festival Sept. 30
    9/14/12
    The University at Buffalo Asian Studies Program and its Confucius Institute will celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in Slee Hall on UB's North Campus.
  • Batman Saves the Day -- and Men's Body Image!
    9/14/12
    Batman's awesome power may come not only from his ability to defeat the likes of Mr. Freeze and the Joker, but from the fact that his mere presence makes his devoted fans feel strong and physically fit.
  • UB Program to Honor the Scholarly and Artistic Achievements of Bruce Jackson
    9/13/12
    The life's work and accomplishments of University at Buffalo scholar Bruce Jackson will be honored during a special tribute titled "A Celebration of the Arts to Honor Bruce Jackson: Working in Time" hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Slee Hall on the North Campus.
  • Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi to Perform Oct. 13 in Center for the Arts
    9/13/12
    The Center for the Arts at University at Buffalo will present Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts, UB North Campus.
  • Cellist and Composer Stephen Katz to be in Residence at UB in October
    9/13/12
    The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo will present Stephen Katz on Friday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts, UB North Campus.
  • UB Historian Erik Seeman to Speak on "The Feast of the Dead"
    9/11/12
    A free public talk by Erik Seeman, professor of history at the University at Buffalo, will focus on The Feast of the Dead, a fascinating and ancient Huron ritual, detailed in its preparation, loving in its performance, but often troubling for non-Indian witnesses to behold.
  • UB Researchers to Develop Scientific Approach to Assess Return to Play After Concussion
    9/11/12
    University at Buffalo sports medicine researchers have been awarded $100,000 from NFL Charities to develop the most objective, scientific method of determining when an athlete who has had a concussion can safely return to play.