When University Communications photographer Meredith Forrest Kulwicki visits a class to document its activities, it's always interesting, but not quite as exciting as a combat choreography session! Recently, theatre and dance students gathered to hone their combat skills for their production of "Macbeth," which ran March 5-8. Set in spring 2026, this bold adaptation follows three college students — outsiders facing political and social pressures — who escape into Dungeons & Dragons.
Published March 13, 2026
Designed as a "clinical sim gym," the center provides realistic space, modern equipment and expert facilitation so individuals and teams can repeatedly practice, refine and strengthen their craft in a safe learning environment.
The entry of Hayes Hall was transformed last month by "Net-Works: Dark Matter and the Periphery," a collective project experiment co-designed with School of Architecture and Planning students. The installation explored the periphery in Buffalo — buildings, spaces and communities that are part of the everyday and hold significance, history and less-told narratives — as a space that holds power and demands study. Here, adjuct instructor Albert Chao (right) chats with a visitor at the opening reception. Photo: Douglas Levere
Published March 19, 2026