EARLY SPRING? Ridge Lea Larry, the Department of Geology's stuffed groundhog mascot, and handler/friend Dave Borden, project support specialist for the Center for Advanced Photonic and Electronic Material (CAPEM), celebrate a cloudy Groundhog Day on Sunday during the annual festivities held by students, faculty and staff in the geology department. (Photo: Nancy J. Parisi)
UB forms school of Public Health
UB on Friday unveiled its School of Public Health and Health Professions, which will train public health and health professionals in an environment focused on wellness, disease prevention, and environmental and population issues. » Full Story
New drug lead fights bacteria
UB scientists have discovered a promising new drug lead that works by inhibiting the sophisticated bacterial communication system called quorum sensing. » Full Story
African Americans risk health by binge drinking. Binge drinking by African Americans appears to negate the protective health effects seen in most groups who consume moderate amounts of alcohol in general, UB researchers have found.
Cohen urges faculty to pursue community service. Former SAP Dean Harold Cohen spoke on the role and obligations of the university during a presentation to the Faculty Senate on Tuesday.
Addressing issues of identity and gender. Multimedia artist Caroline Koebel finds creative impetus in themes that are inherently political, sexual, often racial and almost always concerned with gender and identity.
Developing an online "Ulysses" archive. The Poetry/Rare Books Collection has received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support development of an online scholarly edition of James Joyce's novel "Ulysses."
Drinking linked to partner abuse. Men who drink alcohol and have a predisposition for violence toward their female partners are more likely to be violent on the days they drink alcohol, according to a study conducted at UB's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA).
Globalization of universal culture unlikely. A UB study suggests that the tendency toward Internet dominance by the U.S., Canada and Western Europe may be changing as other regions cluster into mutual-interest groups.
Faculty to be honored for teaching excellence. UB will honor faculty members who have made a notable contribution to excellence in teaching during a reception today.
"Eclectic" musicians headline February concerts. California EAR Unit and Kirk Nurock join UB faculty members Susan Fancher and David Fuller on the schedule.
Nicotine linked to infertility. UB researchers have shown that nicotine and cotinine, a substance produced by nicotine's breakdown, cause sperm to change in ways that could reduce fertility potential.