BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo faculty experts are available to discuss holiday driving and shopping, Sarah Palin's book and the prevalence of "fringe groups," among other news topics.

A listing of the faculty experts is available at http://newstips.buffalo.edu.

Members of the media are invited to regularly check this new UB "NewsTips" Web site. A listing of faculty sources will be updated weekly.

The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB's more than 28,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities.