UB News 09/02 (Part 2 of 3: Local print placements)

A report on major stories in the news media during the month of September 2002 involving the University at Buffalo, its faculty, staff and students. If you are interested in receiving a copy of a story in this log, please contact Connie Rieck in the Office of News Services at 645-5000, ext. 1420, and she will gladly fill your request.

For a report on major stories that appeared in the national media during the month of September 2002, click here.

For a report on major stories that appeared in the local broadcast media during the month of September 2002, click here.

LOCAL PRINT MEDIA

NEWSPAPERS

The Buffalo News, Sept. 30, Inside UB,

- article reports that UB spent $53,500 to entertain visitors to the UB Bulls' games first two games. Paul Vecchio said that it was necessary to spend the money in order to get more people to attend events.

- The co-presidents of UB's National Organization for Women protested Wal-Mart's labor practices in Syracuse.

- UB scientists will receive a $2 million grant from the federal government in order to research ways to use new technologies in protein-structure determination.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 30, article reports that a two-day conference aimed at helping people who work to prevent domestic violence will take place in Depew. It is sponsored in part by the Family Violence Clinic at UB's Law School.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 30, article reports on "Buffalo Nite in Washington," an annual party held in the capital, where politicians, the press, and other assorted celebrities rub elbows for several hours, while celebrating Buffalo. Exhibits by Buffalo institutions included one by UB.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, article reports on The Bi-National Region Economic Roundtable, an 18-month project sponsored to find ways for more industry and academic collaboration. UB and the University of Toronto and other schools are trying to design programs to better help regional industries develop new technologies. This is not a new idea, said Bruce Holm, but one that hasn't been implement in the State of New York.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, article reports that a man was shot on UB's South Campus after an altercation, which began in an area neighborhood, and involved several people and vehicles. Dennis Black stated that neither the victim nor any of the other individuals involved have any connection with the university.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, opinion piece advocates a more positive attitude by residents of Buffalo toward their city. On the list of institutions to be proud of: the University at Buffalo.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, article reports on the Bulls' game against Ohio, where the final score was 34-32. The loss overshadowed some great individual performances by Randall Secky and Andre Forde.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, article reports on injuries suffered by Bull's players Bryan Cummings and Jason Coley, and on the performances of Randall Secky and Andre Forde, at the Bull's game against Ohio.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, article reports on new technologies for early discovery of breast cancer and discusses hormone replacement therapy, which became controversial when a large national study showed that the therapy could increase the incidence of breast cancer. Jean Wactawski-Wende said that the risks of hormone treatment seem to outweigh the benefits.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 29, article written by Alan Mallach, the lead planner of RUDAT, reports that progress has been made toward a downtown revival, but that the city needs to maintain the momentum, including the expansion of ECC and the creation of the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 28, pre-game article reports that both the Ohio Bobcats and the UB Bulls are in dire need of a win.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 27, article reports on the UB Bulls' quarterback, Randall Secky, who says that quarterbacks in general need consistency, but who has, himself, shown little consistency. Jim Hofher says Secky is a young guy trying to do everything right.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 27, article reports on Henry Louis Taylor's address at a meeting of opponents of the proposed downsizing of the Buffalo Common Council. Taylor said that the objective of the downsizing is not based on racism; it is a desire for power by the business community.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 27, article reports that UB will be holding a Mini-Vet School, which will include topics such as "Top 10 Household Poisonings."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 27, article reports on flutist Cheryl Gobbetti Hoffman, who will perform Slee Hall. She will be accompanied by two UB colleagues, Susan Fancher and Anthony Miranda.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 26, article reports on the lawsuit filed by three current and former UB disabled students that demands improved accessibility on both campuses.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 26, article interviews environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill, who will speak on campus on Oct. 3 as part of a three-day "Ecofest."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 26, Life & Arts article reports the DaPonte String Quartet will play at Slee Concert Hall on Friday.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 25, Inside UB, article focuses on Steve Sample's visit to UB. Sample was president of UB for nearly 10 years and is now president of the University of Southern California. He came to UB today to promote his new book, "The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 25, article reports on the restoration of Frederick Law Olmsted's "vision" for Buffalo, in which Robert Shibley of the School of Architecture and Planning is quoted.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 25, article reports on a new TV series, "MDs," where the lead character is played be Cheektowaga native William Fichnter. The lead character is supposed to be a graduate of UB's medical school.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 25, article reports on Buffalo's new memorial dedicated to the 155th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Sculptor Henry J. Schmidt created the memorial. The clay model was cast in UB's Department of Art.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 24, article reports that Sylvia Nasar, author of "A Beautiful Mind," will speak to a full house on Wednesday evening at Slee Hall.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 24, article reports on Monday's groundbreaking for the Buffalo Life Sciences Complex, site of Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 23, Inside UB:

- UB's Graduate Student Association held new elections last week -- five months after charges of voting fraud upended the first election.

- The first Gender Week at UB began today. The keynote address for the week with be given by Katha Pollitt.

- Former UB President Steven B. Sample is returning to discuss his book, "The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 23, article reports on UB students who are illegally downloading movies from the Internet. Harvey Axelrod said that the recent violations were mostly by first-year students who didn't know any better. Richard Lesniak said many college students have little sympathy for the giant media conglomerates because they feel they are being bilked every time they pay $16 for a CD.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 23, "Viewpoints" opinion piece is written by Jerome Slater, emeritus professor of political science, on the risks of the U.S. going to war with Iraq.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 23, opinion piece titled "Don't let terrorists destroy our trust in one another," is written by Mohsin R. Khalique, a fellow in the Department of Psychiatry.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 23, article reports on a symposium on grain elevators to be held at Erie Community College. The grain elevator was invented in Buffalo in 1842. Experts from UB will be at the Oct. 12 symposium.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 22, article reports of the results of the UB Bulls 41-17 loss to the University of Minnesota. Both Chad Bartoszek and Randall Secky had relatively good games.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 21, pre-game article discusses the UB Bulls recent performance. UB is about to play against a Big Ten opponent, the Minnesota Gophers. UB last played against such an opponent 101 years ago, and that games remains the biggest loss in the school's history. Jim Hofher said he hopes the team won't eclipse that.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 21, opinion piece is written by UB's Joseph A Gardella, Jr., on the dangers that chemical pesticides pose to local communities. He argues that the legislature should adopt mandatory notification laws, rather than voluntary registries.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 20, article reports that the UB Bulls stand in the way of a 4-0 start for the Minnesota Gophers. The two teams will play on Saturday.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 20, article reports that Dennis Miller, late of ABC's Monday Night Football, has gone back to doing stand-up comedy and will be at UB Center for the Arts tonight.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 20, article reports Jim Carrey will not be coming to Buffalo to shoot his upcoming film "Bruce Almighty." Instead, filmmakers will shoot scenes here and then put the movie together in Hollywood. Nevertheless, Buffalo will get some exposure; some residents have a change to be "extras" and area scenery, such as HSBC Arena, will be part of the movie. Additionally, Buffalo has been getting a lot of attention with MTV's new reality show, showcasing UB fraternity and sorority students.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 20, article reports that the five Yemeni-Americans arrested in Lackawanna are charged under the 1996 Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act; however, Lee Albert says that real proof is what counts, and the charges are not easy to prove.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 20, article reports on the contemporary music group, Eighth Blackbird, which will perform in Slee Hall on Sept. 28.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 19, article reports that the sixth North American Indigenous Games may be held in Buffalo in the summer of 2005. UB has the sports venues and the housing facilities to accommodate the games.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 19, article reports that the School Board has ended a ban on overseas trips, which has been in place since 9-11. A group of French students will visit Pioneer School in October and will spend time at UB's engineering school.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 18, article reports on probability expert Christopher Rump's calculation of the odds that the numbers 9-1-1 will be the winning numbers in the New York State lottery on Sept. 11.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 18, article reports on the need to bring researchers together with entrepreneurs and sources of capital. UB has been successful in making things happen in the bioinformatics field, Ted Grasela of Cognigen Corp. said at a panel discussion at Roswell Park, but it is important to capitalize on UB's accomplishments.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 18, Inside UB:

- UB got mixed reviews from U.S. News and World Report and Kiplinger's. UB was ranked as a second-tier national university, but was not on U.S. News' list of Top 50 public universities, nor was it on Kiplinger's list of Top 100 public schools for academic excellence and affordability. Binghamton was on all three lists. Elizabeth D. Capaldi said UB likely didn't make Kiplinger's because its student fees were too high, but "you get what you pay for."

- Ja Rule and LL Cool J will perform at Friday's FallFest concert.

- UB police were busy this weekend with alcohol-related calls. Five underage students overdosed on alcohol and were sent to area hospitals. John Grela said that the level of incidents was unusual.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 17, article reports on the U.S. News and World Report rankings of colleges and universities, which was released recently. Generally, officials are skeptical regarding the value of the rankings, but most realize that they are taken seriously by the public. Western New York area schools generally did well in the rankings.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 17, article reports on the help that the Town of Porter is receiving from students in UB's Department of Urban and Regional Planning to revamp and update the town's master plan. Ute Lehrer heads up the program.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 17, opinion piece written by Susan V. Mangold, criticizing the lack of editing by the News which used the word "lover" to describe a 13-year-old boy's relationship with a 40-year-old convicted child molester. The relationship has nothing to do with love and everything with predation, Mangold writes.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 17, article reports that Jim Carrey will not set foot in Buffalo, even though his upcoming movie takes place here. Buffalo is receiving exposure through the media with projects such as MTV's filming of "Sorority Life" and "Fraternity Life."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 17, article reports that Tops Markets and the Buffalo Alliance for Education teamed up to create the Field Trip Transportation Fund. Over 10,000 schoolchildren signed up for visits to area cultural institutions, including UB's Center for the Arts.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 16, article reports on the new "Fair Labor Conditions and Procurement Act," which permits schools to decline to buy apparel from factories that use child labor, even if those bids are the lowest. UB is awaiting regulations from SUNY central administration before implementing the new law.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 16, article announces that Cathleen Wright, adjunct professor at UB, has been chosen to fill Olean General Hospital's newly created patient-care services vice presidency.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 16, editorial advocates putting in the hands of city voters the issue of a Common Council reorganization. John Sheffer has been asked to chair a public forum on the issue.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 16, Inside UB; article recounts the meaningful ceremony held on the anniversary of Sept.11 in the Center for the Arts.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article reports on critics of Judge Curtin, who believe that the judge was wrong to rule that he has jurisdiction to hear the Buffalo Common Council case. Richard Griffin disagrees, and notes that it is not unusual for judges to push for mediation and that Curtin is known for his fairness and integrity.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article reports on the gross excesses of Corporate America's CEOs. Jerry M. Newman said that there is a competition going on among CEOs, a "mine-is-bigger-than-yours" mentality.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article reports on UB's loss against UConn, 24-3. Jim Hofher said he isn't sure what's worse; being thoroughly beaten or losing a very close game -- as against Lehigh two weeks previously.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article looks at the Bulls game against UConn, which joined the Division I-A in 2000 and, as late as last year, was no match for UB. Article comments on the performance of UB's team members, many of whom are as inexperienced this year, as UConn's players were last year.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, UB Notebook:

- article comments on the excessive penalties received by the Bulls during their game against UConn.

- Article reports on Tony Hawk's show given pre-game and at halftime in UB Stadium. Many visitors seemed more interested in the show than in the game.

- UB football trading cards, featuring several Bulls' players are on the market.

- During Jim Hofher's 13-game tenure, time of possession was usually the determining factor on whether the Bulls won or lost.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article reports on the arrest of five Lackawanna men accused of attending a terrorist training camp in Afghanistan. Christopher Conroy, a UB student, said that he is left with conflicting emotions.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article reports on the Clarence-based chain G&G Fitness, which has become a leading fitness equipment dealer. Most customers are retail, but 30 percent of the company's business comes from commercial accounts, including UB.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 15, article reports on the Town of Porter's Master Plan Committee. The Committee has recruited Ute Lehrer and UB School of Architecture and Planning students to assist in drawing up a master plan that will outline a vision of what the town will look like in the future.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 14, article comments on the Bulls' upcoming game against UConn. A win would put UB over .500 for the first time in five years.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 14, article reports on Jane Goodall's visit to Clarence High School; she also visited the Buffalo Forge plant to endorse efforts aimed at redeveloping the site. The visit was coordinated by Donald J. Jacobs at UB.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 14, article reports that Buffalo will be eligible for an additional $225 million for its bioinformatics project. Much of the funding will go to attract, train and retain faculty and researchers, said Kenneth M. Tramposch.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 13, article reports that John Sheffer, director of the Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth, will moderate a forum on the proposed downsizing of Buffalo's Common Council.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 13, article focuses on tomorrow's UB/Connecticut football game.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 13, article discusses the Center for the Arts, which has become one of the area's top arts venues. Thomas Burrows says that Buffalo has an "embarrassment of riches" where its amazing theater community is concerned.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 13, Gusto article profiles pianist Susan Yondt, a graduate of UB who will be giving a concert on Sunday in the Unity Church.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 12, article reports on the ceremonies commemorating the first anniversary of 9-11, including UB's Center for the Arts ceremony where participants gathered to hear words of prayer, healing and understanding from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Bahai, Buddhist and humanist members of the campus. William Greiner challenged the "9-11 generation" to used what they learned in college to help make the world a place of peace and tolerance.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 12, article previews X Games star Tony Hawk's appearances at UB on Saturday. Hawk will give a pre-game performance before the Bulls game against Connecticut. John Lambert felt Hawk was a good role model for kids.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 12, article reports on the controversy in local towns near the highway, like Orchard Park, where companies are challenging ordinances banning billboards. Lucinda Finley comments on the right of towns to control land usage and billboards.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 12, article reviews Slee Sinfonietta's performance on the anniversary of Sept. 11, and comments on the care taken in the choosing of the music, and the wonderful, joyful, quirky nature of the performance.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 12, article reports that Invitrogen is planning to build a 70,000-square-foot addition at its Grand Island facility. The company fits in very well with the bioinformatics niche that UB is developing, the Grand Island supervisor said.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 12, article reports on the proposed transformation of the Buffalo Forge site into an environmental industrial park. World renowned environmentalist Jane Goodall has been collaborating with Donald J. Jacobs at UB, and will visit Buffalo to discuss the project.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 11, Inside UB article focuses on 9/11 commemoration activities at UB, including the unveiling of a stone engraved with the names of the 11 UB alumni who died in the 9-11 attacks.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 11, article reports that a main character on "MDs," a new series this fall on ABC-TV, will be portrayed as a graduate of UB's medical school.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 10, article reports on the UB School of Management's improved standing in The Wall Street Journal rankings of top business schools in the world, which is based on surveys filled out by corporate recruiters.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 10, article reports that two members of the UB Bulls football team, Andre Ford and Dahnel Singfield, were named MAC East Division "Players of the Week."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 10, article reports on doubtful likelihood that a compromise can be reached among Buffalo Common Council members regarding the body's downsizing. The article quotes UB Law Professor James Gardner.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, editorial looks at the Dell cluster and what it means to the Buffalo Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Western New York.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, article reports on Therex, a UB spin-off company that involves Robert Genco, among others. The company has patented an anti-bacterial compound and licensed it to a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, article reports on how President Bush has changed since 9/11. Political science professor James Campbell said he thinks Bush is more serious than he was and that the diversity of opinions coming out of the administration shows the president's patience and maturity, not his weakness.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, article reports on Amherst's tax base, which continues to grow and further surpass that of the City of Buffalo. John B. Sheffer II, director of the Institute on Local Governance and Regional Growth, said that Amherst's growth is a good thing and should spur some questions regarding the reasons for the growth.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, opinion piece suggests that the city lacks leadership, and laments past plans that never were carried through, such as locating a UB campus in the downtown area, a waterfront development and a rapid-rail transit line.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, article announces that Crystal Seiling, who is entering UB on a full academic and athletic scholarship, has been crowned peach queen in Lewiston.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, article reports that several musical events were held in Slee Concert Hall performed by the Slee/Beethoven String Quartet Cycle and by bluegrass performers J.D. Crowe, Ronnie Reo and Jimmy Martin.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 9, Inside UB:

- Dennis R. Black and Michael F. Dupre met last week to review construction plans that will better connect the university to the Town of Amherst. Dupre responded to criticism that the UB doesn't do enough for the South Campus. He said that there has been a lot of investment, mostly in renovation work, so it is not as visible.

- Amherst Town Justice Farrell is discussing holding court sessions in the school's new court room with UB officials.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 8, article reports on the Bulls' game against Rutgers at Rutgers Stadium, where they won 34-11. Coach Hofher said it was a terrific team victory.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 8, sports article dissects and examines the Bulls' win against Rutgers.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 8, article reports that a Women's Health Award will be presented to Ellen Christensen, director of health education and human services of Sub Board I at UB.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 8, article reports that Julia Butterfly Hill, an environmental activist, will speak at UB's three-day Ecofest in October.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 8, article announces that Patricia M. Brown, has received the New York State Library Association Outstanding Librarian Award. She has also recently published a book titled "Collaborating to Meet Standards: Teacher/Librarian Partnership for K-6."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 8, article lists the various activities that will be ongoing on September 11, including the convocation at UB, and the unveiling of a memorial stone engraved with the names of UB alumni killed in the attacks.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 7, Saturday pre-game article discusses the UB vs. Rutgers football game; both teams are coming off losses and looking for a way to redeem themselves in the upcoming game against each other. Coach Hofher is interviewed.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 7, editorial written in defense of the City of Buffalo's decision to invest in the historic Sidway Building on Main Street. Robert Shibley said that downtown Buffalo needs an eclectic mix, including housing that will draw professionals who will spend needed dollars.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 6, article announces that Jeffrey Skolnick will be one of several speakers at the Buffalo/Niagara Integrative Medicine Conference, which will bring together people from a number of fields whose paths do not usually cross.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 6, article announces that a brand new season is about to start for Slee Sinfonietta, and that it promises to be an exciting one. The UB ensemble will give a concert on Tuesday to commemorate last year's terrorist attacks.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 6, article reports on the Town Casino, which has been restored and will open on Friday. It was formerly UB's Pfeifer Theatre.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 6, article reports on Buffalo State College's special budget meeting, called to explain its drastic cuts in part-time faculty and classes. Other universities such as UB also were faced with tight budgets, but managed to balance them without layoffs or course cancellations. Buff State has come under considerable criticism, especially since the cuts came the same week as classes started.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 5, article mentions that UB's Slee Sinfonietta will give its first concert of the season on Tuesday.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 5, article mentions UB in connection with a block club meeting, held because MTV will be filming pledges of a UB fraternity living in a home on Lafayette near Elmwood Avenue. Area residents are concerned about the upheaval, the late-night parties and the reduced parking MTV and city officials said film crews would be no more intrusive than "a news team."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 5, article reports that MTV has issued a news release identifying the UB sorority and fraternity that will be the subject of the next installment of "Sorority Life" and the first installment of "Fraternity Life," both to debut in February.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 5, article reports that Frontier Central School District has grown significantly in the past years, and has hired Peter A. Rogerson to conduct a demographic study of the district, projecting changes over the next five years.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 5, article reports that the UB Women's Club will open its 57th year with a reception and guided tour of John Lord O'Brian Hall.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 4, article reports on Dell's Tuesday press conference, where it was announced that the Dell cluster makes UB the No. 6 supercomputing site in the world. The article quotes the director of Cornell University's supercomputing theory center, which now has only half the computing power of UB, as saying that "some people here are envious" of UB.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 4, article reports on an interview conducted with Michael Dell last week, exploring the pros and cons of server clusters. The Dell cluster "is an example of a seismic shift in high-end computing" and marks a milestone for Dell. Michael Dell says, "We think we're at the beginning of a new age of supercomputing."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 4, Inside UB:

- segment notes that Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Computer Corporation, visited UB to tout the $13 million computer cluster installed at UB.

- MTV has identified the UB sorority and fraternity that its cameras will follow this semester.

- Four students were caught smoking marijuana on Kanazawa Island. The Student Wide Judiciary will decide their punishment; there was not enough drug to warrant any arrests.

- UB has dedicated its newest student apartments, Creekside Village.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 3, article reports on Michael Dell's presence on campus today to help UB unveil a powerful new computer cluster provided by Dell.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 3, article reports on the UB Bulls' need for a star player to be the team's "poster boy" and bring it recognition. Chad Bartoszek might, but is not yet, that person.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 3, article reports that Buffalo State College has cut more than two dozen part-time instructors and134 classes, due to budget constraints. UB, Alfred, Fredonia and Geneseo all balanced their budgets without laying off faculty or canceling classes.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 3, article mentions that the Cattaraugus County Planning board has approved $5,000 of funds to extend the contract of planning consultant Randall Arendt, whose designs would be completed by UB's School of Architecture and Planning.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 1, opinion piece criticizes Tom Golisano's offer to give millions to the football program. The writer says that this sends the wrong message to students: that sports are more important than education.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 1, article reports on two new music recordings, one by UB's trumpet professor Jon Nelson, and the other by faculty member Susan Francher. Francher's CD is entitled "Ponder Nothing" and Nelson's is "Gran Calavera Electrica."

The Buffalo News, Sept. 1, entertainment article discussing "method acting" especially as it relates to Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire." Method acting permitted a deeper, more emotionally intense performance; Elayne Rapping discusses its impact. Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian will be introducing the film at the Market Arcade Film and Arts Centre on Sept. 16.

The Buffalo News, Sept. 1, article reports that 148 faculty and staff will be leaving UB to take advantage of an early retirement incentive offered by the state. Elizabeth Capaldi said this is a normal evolution, that UB will replace some, but not all, of the staff and instructors.