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Casstevens named to STOR post
Martin K. Casstevens has been named business formation and commercialization manager for UB's Office of Science, Technology Transfer and Economic Outreach (STOR).
Casstevens, whose expertise is in business-plan development, mentoring, and development of funding resources, will assist in the commercialization of university technology through business formation.
"Having both broad technical knowledge and business-development experience, Martin brings a valuable perspective to the position," said Woody Maggard, associate vice provost and interim executive director of STOR. "He understands the diverse types of research being conducted at the university and also has experience in identifying potential market opportunities for the outcomes of such research."
Since 1990, Casstevens, a former UB graduate student, has been instrumental in the development of three companies. He has been a principal investigator on more than $3 million of federally funded research in the areas of lasers, optics, surface chemistry, polymers and biomedical instrumentation.
He also will manage STOR's outreach to UB faculty and assist in planning UB's annual Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition Panasci Competition.
Kids to "explore the arts" in summer program
Middle school children will get a chance to "explore the arts" during the Center for the Arts' annual theatrical arts summer program, to be held July 23-27 in the CFA, North Campus.
"Explore the Arts" is taught by a combination of UB professional staff, faculty and area professionals. The session aims to develop technical and performance skills in a nurturing and integrated environment where children can participate in a shared creative experience, ultimately expanding the participants' knowledge of and interest in the arts. Instruction will be at a level appropriate for participants; no previous theatrical instruction or experience is required.
The program consists of daily workshops covering both technical theater and performance, including such topics as scenery design and construction, creative lighting and sound operation, costume design, basic acting and dance.
The workshops are process-oriented and do not culminate in a dramatic production. Parents will be invited to a reception on the final day of the program.
The cost of the program is $275, and includes all classroom materials, morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and final reception. Registration deadline is tomorrow. Click here to download the registration form. Information can be typed into the form before printing.
Fax form to 645-6973 or email to ktrap@buffalo.edu. For more information, call 645-6754, ext. 1388.
EAP to offer meditation training sessions
The Employee Assistance Program is offering training sessions in the fundamentals of Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique (IAMT), a relaxation technique consisting of simple yoga postures, breathing, visualization and sound.
The sessions will be held from 9-11 a.m. July 17 and 1:30-4 p.m. Aug. 2 in 105 Harriman Hall, South Campus. Sessions to be held on July 11 and Aug. 9 are full.
Once learned, IAMT can be practiced in 20 minutes and, if used regularly, can lead to reduced stress and anxiety, as well as increased energy and productivity.
The sessions are free and open to all UB employees. To register, click here.