Vitale-Bulls twin bill planned for Tuesday

The Office of Special Events and the Division of Athletics will team up on Tuesday to offer a one-of-a-kind twin bill featuring a talk by basketball guru Dick Vitale, followed by a game between the UB Bulls and the Duquesne Dukes.

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Vitale's talk, part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, will begin at 7 p.m. in Alumni Arena. The Bulls' game will follow at 8:15 p.m.

As a leading college basketball analyst for ESPN since 1979 and for ABC since 1990, Vitale's knowledge of the game comes forth in an enthusiastic, sometimes controversial-but never boring-style.

Vitale began his coaching career on the high-school level, earning five state sectional championships, two consecutive state championships and 35 consecutive victories during his tenure at East Rutherford, N.J., High School from 1964-70. He joined Rutgers University as an assistant coach from 1970-72, and served as head coach for the University of Detroit from 1973-77, compiling a winning percentage of .722. He was a coach with the NBA's Detroit Pistons before signing with ESPN.

The Distinguished Speakers Series is presented by UB and the Don Davis Auto World Lectureship Fund. Series sponsor is the Student Association. The Division of Athletics is sponsoring the Vitale lecture.

For information on tickets, which cover both the lecture and the game, contact the Alumni Arena ticket office at 645-6666.

School of Nursing names assistant deans

Elaine R. Cusker and Rachel C. Moran have been appointed assistant deans in the School of Nursing.

Cusker, formerly associate director of the Academic Advisement Center and coordinator of Prehealth Advisement Programs, has been named assistant dean for student affairs.

Moran, a former development officer in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been named assistant dean and director of development for the nursing school.

Correction

The caption for front-page photo in the Nov. 16 edition of the Reporter incorrectly reported the title of Richard W. Nowak, staff scientist for the Surface and Thin Films Lab.

AIDS Coalition to host World AIDS Day

The AIDS Coalition at UB will host World AIDS Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Student Union Lobby.

The theme this year for the international event will be "Men! Make a Difference." Members of the university community are encouraged to wear red to support the event.

Those attending will have the opportunity to make T-shirts and ornaments, as well as view displays from a variety of community organizations, including Hispanics United of Buffalo, AIDS Community Services, Talking Leaves Bookstore and Benedict House.

The UB French Club and Art History Club also will have displays.

For further information, contact Health Education and Human Services at 829-2584.

Book sale set

Lockwood Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 in the Friend’s Room on the second floor of the library near the cybrary.

Buyers should enter the room through the door facing the corridor leading to Clemens Hall.

Hardcovers will be sold for $2; paperbacks will go for $1. Cash only will be accepted. All sales are final.

"Soup’s On" luncheon planned for Dec. 7

The UB Women’s Club will present its annual "Soup’s On" luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7 in the Center for Tomorrow on the North Campus.

Holiday punch, three soups, assorted breads and biscuits will be served at a cost of $12 per person. Reservations will be accepted until Saturday and can be made by calling Maria Coburn at 688-6772.

Poinsettia plant and holiday wreath orders will be distributed at the luncheon. Orders also will be available for pickup from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Proceeds from the luncheon and poinsettia and wreath sales will benefit the Grace Capen Academic Awards.

UB to offer first doctoral degree in physical therapy in SUNY

UB in 2001 will join an elite group of universities in the United States offering a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT).

The UB doctoral program will be the first within the SUNY system. There is only one other DPT program in New York State and only 12 in the nation, although others are pending.

UB will phase out its bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.

"This doctoral program fits with the university’s vision," said Frank Cerny, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (PTENS) in the School of Health Related Professions, through which the degree will be offered.

"It places UB in the vanguard of curriculum development in physical therapy at the highest level."

Susan Bennett, clinical associate professor of PTENS, clinical assistant professor of neurology and director of the new program, said the doctoral degree is definitely the path the physical-therapy profession is taking.

"Ours is an extremely rigorous and innovative curriculum, designed to prepare graduates to practice and diagnose autonomously, without referral from a physician," Bennett said. "This type of practice is permitted in 32 states, although not in New York." She added that several universities have expressed interest in using UB’s program as a model.

Structured as a "3 + 3" program, it comprises three academic years—two of general undergraduate prerequisites and one of exercise-science education—followed by three calendar years of doctoral-level study, including a total of 58 weeks of clinical internships in various settings. The program is accepting applications for an August 2001 startup.

Students interested in transferring into the doctoral program must have completed the equivalent of UB’s 31-credit exercise-science curriculum before being considered for the three-year doctoral program.

PSUA to present teleconference

The second in a four-part series of live, national teleconferences on faculty issues in online learning will held from 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 7 in 120 Clemens Hall on the North Campus.

The session, entitled "With a Little Help from my Friends: Implementing Information Technology into the Curriculum," will address such issues as the kinds of support faculty members need to integrate IT into their teaching; how faculty can use IT to support, rather than dictate, the educational process; the influence of early adopters on colleagues, and assessment of the benefits relative to the costs.

Limited seating is available. Reservations may be made by calling 645-2097. Those attending should plan to arrive by 2:15 p.m.

The series is presented by the PBS Adult Learning Service. It is sponsored at UB by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer and the Faculty Senate.

Hillel to honor Jewish professors

Eighteen Jewish SUNY Distinguished Professors and a Nobel laureate will be honored by Hillel of Buffalo at a ceremony and reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Center for the Arts.

The faculty members will be presented with the Akiva Award, named for the second-century rabbi, sage, Talmudic scholar, patriot, philosopher and master teacher.

Honorees are Harvey Breverman, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Art; Harold Brody, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anatomical Sciences; Philip Coppens, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry; Saul Elkin, Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance; Murray Ettinger, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, and Leon Farhi, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics.

Also, Raymond Federman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of English; Irving Feldman, Distinguished Professor in the Department of English; Leslie Fiedler, Distinguished Professor in the Department of English; Herbert Hauptman, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry and UB research professor of biophysical sciences; Georg Iggers, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of History; Murray Levine, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology, and Gerhard Levy, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pharmaceutics.

Also, Felix Milgrom, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Microbiology; Norman Mohl, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences; Russell Nisengard, Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Periodontology; Eli Ruckenstein, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering; Irving Shames, Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Norman Solkoff, Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology.

Poko Puppets to star in Jack Frost Revue

Performances of The Jack Frost Holiday Revue will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 9 in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts on the North Campus.

The Jack Frost Review will feature the world-renown Poko Puppets in a musical extravaganza of the black-light, space-age adventures of "Little Red Rocket Hood" and a country-western "Three Little Pigs." A larger-than-life "Frosty the Snowman" and full company in a spectacular "March of the Toy Soldiers" will celebrate the holiday season.

The show, recommended for ages 10 and under, is part of the Center for the Arts’ Family Adventure Series sponsored by Target.

Tickets for The Jack Frost Holiday Revue are $12 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to the performance.

Tickets are available at the Center for the Arts box office from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and at all Ticketmaster locations. For more information, call 645-ARTS.

UB offers study-abroad program in Singapore

UB now offers all students the opportunity to study at Nanyang Technological University in Sing-apore through a new exchange agreement with the school.

The exchange, formerly a School of Management program, now is open to all UB students for one semester or for the academic year.

NTU offers academic programs in accountancy and business, arts, communication studies, and education and science, as well as engineering programs in civil and structural, computer, electrical and electronic, mechanical and production, and materials. All courses are taught in English.

For more information or to obtain an application, contact the Office of Study Abroad Programs at 645-3912, via email at studyabroad@buffalo.edu or visit the Web site at http://www.buffalo.edu/studyabroad.

ESI to award fellowships

The Environment and Society Institute will award several fellowships to outstanding applicants to UB graduate programs for the 2001-2002 academic year.

Recipients of the fellowships, which "top off" at $5,000, are expected to enroll in at least one interdisciplinary environmental seminar per year and participate in the life of the institute.

Applications submitted by Feb. 1 will receive fullest consideration, and students who have done no previous graduate work at UB likely will receive preference, as the program is designed to attract students who otherwise might enroll in other university graduate programs.

Emeritus Center seeks award nominations

The Emeritus Center is seeking nominations for its Rose Weinstein Award recognizing the achievement of an undergraduate or graduate student in disciplinary research or artistic activity related to the topic of human aging in a context of social and cultural change.

Nominations for the $500 award may be made by the student, or by a department chair or program director. They must include:

- A brief letter of support from the departmental chair or director of graduate or undergraduate studies
- Material evidence of the student’s accomplishments involving human aging, such as—but not limited to—a term paper, a dissertation abstract, a completed dissertation, an artwork portfolio, a musical score or recording, a video of a film or dance performance
- A brief letter from the candidate that describes the scope of his or her project, as well as defines what has been achieved within the parameters and through the methods involved

Nominations should be sent by Feb. 12, 2001 to Michael M. Metzger, Emeritus Center, South Lounge, Goodyear Hall, South Campus. They will be evaluated based on the project’s significance and quality of execution. The winner will be announced May 1.

For more information, email Metzger at mmetzger@acsu.buffalo.edu.