University at Buffalo - The State University of New York

PHOTOS: PAUL HOKANSON

Valient Effort

Despite the rain and blustery winds, UB fans turned out Saturday for the Bulls’ Homecoming Game against the Miami RedHawks.

Running back Dave Dawson tries to gain some yardage against the defending Mid American Conference-East Division champion RedHawks. Although the Bulls led at the half, 7-6, they couldn’t eke out any more points and lost the game, 25-7.

An enthusiastic Victor E. Bull greets a fan.

PHOTOS: NANCY J. PARISI

Investiture Images

John B. Simpson was invested as UB’s 14th president on Oct. 15 in a ceremony that featured an academic procession and numerous speakers offering their insights about UB’s new president.

Students carry flags representing UB's international exchange partners.

Simpson's father, Barclay, speaks on behalf of his family.

Peter Nickerson carries the university mace.

The Alumni Pillars, graduates from the classes of 1954 or earlier, take part in the procession.

Simpson’s stepmother, Sharon; partner, Katherine Gower; daughter-in-law, Wendy, and son, Matthew, watch the ceremony.

SUNY Trustee Gordon Gross (left) adjusts the silver presidential medallion that he helped to place around Simpson's neck.