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Weidensaul is next "author"
Scott Weidensaul, author of "Return to Wild America: A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul," will read from his work at 7 p.m. Monday in Musicalfare Theatre at Daemen College.
The reading is part of the Meet the Author series presented by WBFO 88.7 FM, UB's National Public Radio affiliate. It will be broadcast live on WBFO.
The reading, which is free and open to the public, will be hosted by Bert Gambini, executive producer of the Meet the Author series. A book signing will take place immediately following the reading and light refreshments will be served.
As a child, Weidensaul fell in love with the best-selling classic "Wild America," written by birding expert Roger Tory Peterson and British naturalist James Fisher. Published in 1955, "Wild America" is the vivid account of Peterson and Fisher's 100-day trek through some of the most wildlife-rich parts of North America.
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of its publication, Weidensaul, a naturalist himself, set out to retrace Peterson and Fisher's journey. He documents the extraordinary quest in "Return to Wild America."
Blood drives set
The Red Cross will hold several blood drives on the North and South campuses during the month of February.
The drives will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 in 105 Harriman Hall, South Campus, and from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2, 20 and 23 in 210 Student Union, North Campus.
Anyone interested in giving blood can call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment.
Women's Club to hold wine tasting
The UB Women's Club will celebrate Valentine's Day with its annual wine tasting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Center for Tomorrow, North Campus.
Portuguese wines will be featured, along with delicious food and the chance to win prizes in a sweepstakes drawing.
The cost of the event is $55 per person, with proceeds going to the Grace Capen Academic Awards.
Co-chairs for the event are RoseMary Madejski and Luella Kenny.
For further information on membership in the club or reservations for the wine tasting, contact Joan Ryan at 626-9332.
Music to present free events
Budget-conscious music lovers at UB can find much to keep them busy in February.
The Brown Bag Concert for February will take place at noon on Feb. 7 in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, North Campus.
Now in its seventh year, the Brown Bag Concert Series is designed to showcase the talents of UB music students and faculty. Coordinated by faculty member Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman, the series of free, informal concerts presented over the lunch hour allows patrons to catch a glimpse of the kind of programming offered on a regular basis by the Department of Music. Participants are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy complimentary Starbucks coffee. Each attendee will receive a pair of complimentary tickets for a more formal concert within the following month.
On Feb. 8, Magnus Mårtensson, conductor of the Slee Sinfonietta and the UB Symphony, will give a free, encore presentation of his one-man show, "Musical Mayhem Revisited." The concert will be held at 8 p.m. in Baird Recital Hall, 250 Baird Hall, North Campus.
Rounding out the free music events during February will be several student recitals. All will be open to the public. The schedule:
Feb. 1: Jonathan Rogers, flute, 8 p.m., Baird Recital Hall.
Feb. 5: Sarah Stanistreet, soprano, 3 p.m., Baird Recital Hall.
Feb. 19: Heather Megill Reba, soprano, 3 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall.
Feb. 27: Chih-Yin Chang, soprano, 8 p.m., Lippes Concert Hall.
Applicants sought for DOD scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees and employment in information assurance disciplines may apply for scholarship support from the U.S. Department of Defense.
UB students are eligible to apply for the scholarships because the university has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Information Systems Assurance Research and Education (CEISARE) by the National Security Agency.
UB students have been very successful in obtaining the scholarships the past few years, says Shambhu J. Upadhyaya, associate professor of computer science and engineering. UB received two scholarships each in 2002 and 2003, and one last year, Upadhyaya says.
Information assurance encompasses the scientific, technical and management disciplines required to ensure computer and network security. These disciplines include, but are not limited to, mathematics, biometrics, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, computer programming, computer support, database administration, computer systems analysis, operations research, information security (assurance) and business management or administration.
The scholarship pays the full cost of tuition, fees, books, lab expenses and supplies and equipment. Undergraduate scholarship winners also will receive a stipend of $10,000, while graduate students will receive $15,000 stipends.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
The full application package can be downloaded at http://www.cse.buffalo .edu/caeiae/. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15. Awards will be announced in late May or early June.
For further information, contact Upadhyaya at 645-3180, ext. 133, or shambhu@cse.buffalo.edu.
CIT Help Desk office moves to Lockwood
The CIT Help Desk office has moved to the cybrary on the second floor of Lockwood Library, a location deemed to be more convenient for CIT customers.
The Help Desk's current office in 255 Fronczak will remain open until Feb. 10 while customers become familiar with the new location.
"We are excited about bringing Help Desk services to a location that is more convenient to students and faculty," said Rick Lesniak, director, Academic Services, CIT. "This move is part of our continuous service-improvement efforts shared with University Libraries. Moving the Help Desk is the second phase of improvements within the Lockwood cybrary that started with new, faster printers and the iprint system."
The new Help Desk office address is 214 Lockwood, second floor cybrary. The phone number (645-3542), email address (cit-helpdesk@buffalo.edu), and Web site (http://helpdesk.buffalo.edu) remain the same.
Craft center sets spring workshops
The Creative Craft Center, located in 102 Harriman Hall, South Campus, will offer spring workshops, beginning the week of Jan. 30.
Workshops are scheduled in knitting and crocheting, art of collage and assemblage, drawing for beginners, beginning and advanced stained glass, jewelry construction, embroidery around the world, shibori (textile dying), basic photography, black and white darkroom, stage photography, winter photography, maple syrup photography and "Creative Kids" (mixed media for children).
Workshops will run from 7-10 p.m. one night a week for six weeks. Fees are $40 for UB students and $70 for others. "Creative Kids" will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Early sign-up is advised.
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.