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SOM receives $125,000 gift to develop entrepreneurship
Former Buffalonians Irene and Frank Jellinek, 1940 graduates of UB, have committed $125,000 to the School of Management to be used for the development of entrepreneurial studies.
The Jellineks, who reside in La Jolla, Calif., said that they received a great education at UB and have very fond memories of the university and of Buffalo.
Frank Jellinek joined his father-in-law's business, Erie Scientific Co., in 1961 and ran it with his brother-in-law for 18 years.
"My father-in-law, Max Rosenberg, was a natural entrepreneur, and his son, James Rosenberg, is his equal," Jellinek said. "James and I had a great partnership, extremely successful, and we are still the best of friends."
Jellinek's son, Frank Jr., now runs the business under the name Apogent Technologies and has built it, with acquisitions, into one of the best companies in the medical diagnostic health care field.
John M. Thomas, dean of the School of Management, said he hopes that the Jellineks' gift will provide opportunities for budding entrepreneurs in Western New York.
"It's because of generous contributions like this that we are able to provide highly specialized training for entrepreneurs," said Thomas. "We now have resources dedicated exclusively to this cause and the benefits will add value to the entire region."
The Jellineks' gift is part of a $16 million campaign for the School of Management, which centers on raising funds for the construction of new facilities and programs to support the students and constituents of the school. The school's campaign is a component of "The Campaign for UB: Generation to Generation," now in its final phase, having raised nearly $210 million of its $250 million goal.
ESI offers research funding
The Environment & Society Institute invites proposals for projects to be funded by its Environmental Management Alternatives Program (EMAP) and its Environmental Science Interdisciplinary Research Program (ESIRP).
The EMAP provides seed funding for interdisciplinary research and analysis on environmental problems relevant to the regional community and shares that work with groups and organizations capable of translating it into policy.
The ESIRP provides seed funding for interdisciplinary research and analysis in environmental science relevant to the regional, national and global environmental research and education priorities. Environmental science focuses on the components of the environment—air, water, soil and food. Research in the natural and social sciences that has relevance to, and overlaps with, environmental science would be eligible, including ecology, environmental chemistry, engineering, psychology, anthropology, environmental toxicology and environmental health.
All UB faculty members are eligible to conduct EMAP projects; faculty members conducting research in environmental science are eligible to apply for ESIRP funds. Applicants for both programs should become faculty affiliates of the institute if they have not already done so. Interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged to apply. Proposals for both programs must be received no later than 5 p.m. April 11.
For further information, contact ESI at 829-2975, ext. 602, or visit http://wings.buffalo.edu/provost/esi.
ESI seeks applicants for fellowships
The Environment and Society Institute is seeking applicants for its Graduate Student Fellowships for the 2003-04 academic year.
These "top-off" fellowships of $5,000 are designed to augment departmental or other support and attract students to UB who might otherwise join graduate programs at other universities. During the past four years, fellowships have been awarded to students in the departments of Architecture; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering; Geology; Geography; Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Social and Preventive Medicine.
Fellowship recipients are expected to enroll in at least one interdisciplinary environmental seminar per year and to participate in appropriate activities of the institute. Fellowships may be renewed for a second year, contingent upon availability of funding and the demonstration of satisfactory progress in interdisciplinary environmental research.
Applications must be submitted to the Environment and Society Institute, 272 Farber Hall, South Campus. For further information, call the institute at 829-2975, ext. 637.
Final round of entrepreneurial contest set for Monday
Six teams of UB students and alumni will compete for $40,000 in prizes in the final round of the Panasci Entrepreneurial Competition, to be held from 3-6:15 p.m. on Tuesday in the Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
The first- and second-place teams that devise and present the best plan for a viable business will win cash prizes of $25,000 and $15,000, respectively, to launch their enterprise in Western New York. The winning team will go on to compete in the Southwest Business Competition at Rice University in Houston.
The Panasci Competition, now in its third year, was created to encourage the entrepreneurial interests of UB students and recent alumni. The competition is organized by the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership in the School of Management and funded with a $1 million endowment from School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences alumnus Henry A. Panasci, Jr., chairman of Cygnus Management Group and past chairman and CEO of Fay's Inc.
This year's finalists, chosen from among 16 entrants, are drawn from a variety of academic disciplines, including business administration, biochemistry, geographic information systems and electrical engineering. The six final teams were chosen based on the content of their written business plans.
The finalists will deliver 10-minute presentations and will be evaluated on how well they describe the feasibility and marketability of their venture, prove the need for their product or service and present potential sources of capital.
The competition will be judged by representatives from Strategic Investment & Holdings, Inc.; Harris Beach, LLP; M & T Investment Group; Rand Capital Corp., and Seed Capital Partners. Winners will be announced following the last presentation.
Those interested in attending the presentations should register with the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at 645-3000 or mgt-cel@buffalo.edu.
Applications sought for Brody scholarship
The UB Women's Club is accepting applications until March 31 for the Anne P. Brody Scholarship, which assists UB students, including international students, who demonstrate outstanding achievement and/or exceptional promise.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have completed one academic year of study prior to receipt of the award; be enrolled in the university, both at the time of selection and during the period covered by the scholarship (2003-2004); be students pursing an undergraduate degree in any course of study at UB, and submit an essay on the importance of service to the university and the community.
For applications, call Julia Cohen at 645-3286.
The Anne P. Brody Scholarship is funded by an endowment established by friends, colleagues and family members of Anne and Harold Brody. Anne came to Buffalo in 1954 with her husband, Harold, who served as chair of the UB Department of Anatomy from 1971-92.
Anne Brody was instrumental in the creation of the UB Women's Club's International and University Service committees.
Theatrical design to be subject of student exhibit
The Department of Theatre & Dance will present "Empty Space 2003: Students Design for Theatre," March 18-27 in the Art Department Gallery, located in the lower level (Room B45) of the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
"Empty Space 2003: Students Design for Theatre" will feature costume, scenic and lighting designs by UB students. Student theatre designs are used for Mainstage and workshop productions, as well as course projects. The exhibit will consist of actual costumes, costume renderings, set models, lighting design renderings, props and crafts.
Theatrical design is the conception and planning of the technical aspects of a production to achieve spectacle. Theatre spectacle commonly refers to performance, space, scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes and makeup.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
For more information call 645-6878, ext. 1350.
Craft center sets spring workshops
The Creative Craft Center, located in 29 Harriman Hall, South Campus, will offer spring workshops, beginning the week of March 17.
Workshops are scheduled in beginning water color, techniques in fabric design, basic photography, nature photography, flash photography, black and white photography, camera use and operation, architectural photography, beginning and advanced stained glass, and multimedia for children (ages 7-10).
Workshops will run from 7-10 p.m. one night a week for six weeks. Fees are $30 for UB students and $60 for others. Early sign-up is advised.
Classes in nature and architectural photography will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, while multimedia for children ($65) is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The fee covers six weeks of classes.
For more information, a schedule and a map, call 829-3536 from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or 7-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.