KATRINA RELIEF. Corey Mohr (right), a junior political science major, buys some Mardi Gras beads at the Alpha Phi Omega booth on Monday in the Student Union. The money raised from the sale of the beads will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Staffing the booth are MacKenzie Bailey, a junior psychology/political science major, and Tim Burrows, a senior psychology major. (Photo: Sue Wuetcher)
Engineers assess Katrina's damage
After spending five days on the Gulf Coast assessing structural damage to buildings in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, engineers from UB's Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research have returned home to start doing the scientific work that they hope one day will help curb structural damage from future severe events. » Full Story
UB to offer jobs to displaced workers
In addition to enrolling at least 12 students from schools in the area affected by Hurricane Katrina, UB is offering jobs to displaced student affairs personnel, and will continue a variety of fund-raising efforts through October and beyond. » Full Story
Focusing on artistic expression. Faculty members from UB departments that focus on the visual, performing and literary arts met Tuesday for the second retreat devoted to discussion of artistic expression and the performing arts, a strategic strength identified by the UB 2020 strategic-planning process.
Faculty recognized for international efforts. Two UB faculty members will receive 2005 Chancellor's Awards for Internationalization to support new UB study abroad programs they are developing for summer 2006.
Code of conduct reviewed. The Faculty Senate Executive Committee yesterday discussed a first draft of a new code of conduct for faculty members.
Gender Week planned. A keynote speech by Winona LaDuke, a former U.S. vice presidential candidate, will kick off the fourth-annual UB "Gender Matters/Gender Week," to be held Monday through Sept. 23.
On the road. Law school faculty member Suzanne Tomkins spent her summer vacation cycling cross country for fun and a good cause.
Chemistry 101 meets "Millionaire." A high-tech device that may make students feel like they're on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" is making large lecture-hall classes less impersonal and more effective.
Research update. UB's new vice president for research told the UB Council on Monday that his office will work to increase the number of proposals for multidisciplinary grants coming from the university.
Muir to open anniversary "cycle." The golden anniversary season of the landmark Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle will open on Sept. 23 with the first of two concerts by the Muir String Quartet.
Archives acquires Noles papers. The UB Archives will hold a reception and accompanying exhibition to mark the acquisition of the papers of nursing pioneer Eva Noles.
"Tip-off" held for SEFA. Hurricane Katrina held center stage at the Sept. 8 opening of the 2005 SEFA campaign.