LIKE AN ALLIGATOR. Pediatric dentist Theron Main (left) tells Treasure McDuffie, 3, to "open wide, like an alligator," during "Give Kids a Smile Day" Friday at the School of Dental Medicine. UB faculty, alumni and students provided free dental treatment to 650 children ages 1-18 who do not have access to dental care. (Photo: Nancy J. Parisi)
UB job search goes online
UB Jobs, the new Web-based position-description and employment-application system, is up and running, and should improve greatly the experience for hiring managers, as well as applicants. » Full Story
Grant expands science, math program
A UB program that exemplifies the university's commitment to creating a pipeline to public higher education for kindergarten through high school students has expanded from one to two Buffalo schools, thanks to a $485,000 grant from the John R. Oishei Foundation. » Full Story
Humanities Institute presents lectures. Award-winning filmmaker Elliot B. Caplan will open the spring 2007 Humanities Institute Lecture Series with his new feature-length documentary film, "Hidden Things: A Children's Story."
Helping others through research. New social work faculty member Adjoa Robinson says that UB's commitment to local schools and neighborhoods is right up her alley.
Remaking the "real man." Law school faculty member Athena Mutua has edited a collection of essays that explores new visions for black masculinity.
The Cutting Edge. Top UB faculty members will make presentations aimed at increasing public awareness of rapidly advancing fields during the 2007 Cutting Edge Lecture Series.
The power of environmentalism. Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai talked to a UB audience last week about the power of environmentalism to bring about peace, improve public health and empower poor Africans.
Addressing harmful behaviors. The Student Wellness Team is actively recruiting UB faculty and staff to participate in a series of suicide-prevention events and programs.
Spanish architects to open lecture series. Two of Spain's brightest architectural talents will open the School of Architecture and Planning's 2007 Spring Lecture Series.