News
Briefs
-
Research partnerships topic of talk
Cary Nelson, professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and past president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), will discuss academic-industry partnerships at research universities at 3 p.m. Nov. 5 in 108 O’Brian Hall, North Campus.
Nelson’s lecture, “What to Do When the Devil Offers You a Deal,” is sponsored by the UB Coalition for Leading Ethically in Academic Research (UB CLEAR); the Joint Committee on Research and Scholarship chaired by Alexander Cartwright, vice president for research and economic development, and Ezra Zubrow, professor of anthropology and chair of the Faculty Senate; the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy; United University Professions, Buffalo Center Chapter; and the Shale Resources and Society Institute.
Nelson is a co-author of Recommended Principles & Practices to Guide Academic-Industry Relationships, the AAUP’s recent report on conflict of interest, public-private partnerships and transparency.
-
SPHHP names associate dean
Jeffrey Miecznikowski, associate professor in the Department of Biostatistics, has been named associate dean for faculty affairs and diversity in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP).
The position will broaden the responsibilities of the dean of faculty affairs by fortifying diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the school, according to SPHHP Dean Lynn Kozlowski.
“Over the past few years, the School of Public Health and Health Professions has been working to clarify and advance the important role of diversity in our strategic plan,” says Kozlowski. “By assigning an associate dean for faculty affairs and diversity, the school is taking an important step toward achieving those goals.”
In his new position, Miecznikowski will lead efforts to facilitate the professional growth of faculty, support the academic mission of the school and foster an academic environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
“Dr. Miecznikowski has significant accomplishments as a teacher, researcher and member of the academic community,” says Kozlowski. “His thoughtfulness, commitment and attention to detail will help move the School of Public Health and Health Professions forward.”
Miecznikowski joined the UB faculty in 2005 after earning a BS in physics and mathematics from Canisius College, and an MA and PhD in statistics from Carnegie Mellon University. His work focuses on methodological research in statistics, collaborative biostatistical research, image analysis, high-dimension biomarker discovery and software development.
-
UB Police schedule accreditation visit
An accreditation assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA®) will examine all aspects of the UB Police Department as part of the university’s program to achieve recognition by verifying it meets professional standards.
During its visit to UB on Nov. 18-20, the team will examine the department’s policy and procedures, management, operations and support services, according to Chief Gerald W. Schoenle Jr. University Police, which already is accredited through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, embarked on this accreditation process to ensure the department meets the highest standards set for police agencies.
Verification by the assessors that the UB’s Police Department meets the commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain recognition—a highly prized acknowledgement of professional excellence, Schoenle explains.
“Acquiring national accreditation through CALEA is one more step in our agency’s pursuit of professional excellence,” he says.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency personnel and members of the UB community are invited to offer comments during a public call-in session from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at 645-2229. Comments will be taken by the on-site assessor.
These telephone comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. A copy of the standards is available in Bissell Hall, North Campus. The local contact is Lt. Scott Marciszewski at 645-2228.
Those wishing to submit written comments about UB’s ability to comply with standards for recognition may send them to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Va., 22030-2215, or to http://www.calea.org
-
Scholarships for study in Germany offered
Graduate and senior undergraduate scholarships for study and research in Germany in the humanities and social sciences are available from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for the academic year 2013-14.
Patricia Mazon, professor of history, says that at least one UB applicant is usually funded, often two. Between one and six students apply every year.
All fellowships carry a monthly stipend of 750 to 1,000 Euros ($973-$1,300) and include tuition, travel and health insurance, Mazon says.
Applicants in the humanities and social sciences should have a good command of the German language. Applicants in the sciences, music and the arts may have less German. U.S. and Canadian citizens are eligible, as well as foreign students affiliated with any American university.
There are two categories of scholarship, Mazon explains.
Graduating seniors and graduate students from all disciplines can apply for a study scholarship to study at the German university of their choice for a 10-month period from Oct. 10, 2013, to July 31, 2015.
Research grants also are available to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in all fields for stays of from one to 10 months. Ten-month visits must occur between Oct. 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014.
Those wishing to apply should contact Mazon immediately at 645-8429, or mazon@buffalo.edu.
The campus application deadline is Nov. 7.
-
CEL celebrates Global Entrepreneurship
Aspiring entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to network, listen and learn as the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) in the School of Management celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 12-18.
“As one of Western New York’s leading providers of entrepreneurial guidance, we are looking forward to this chance to sync with entrepreneurs all over the world in providing practical, valuable insights and advice to UB students and the public,” says Thomas Ulbrich, CEL executive director.
The week’s events will be held on UB’s North Campus and include:
- Speed Networking: noon to 2 p.m., Nov. 12, Student Union. Participants can meet local entrepreneurs and build professional contacts.
- Entrepreneurs Unplugged: 6-8 p.m., Nov. 12, Clemens Hall. A roundtable discussion on what it’s like to run a business, featuring CEL graduates Robert Anstey, CEO, Graphene Devices; Joel Colombo, president and managing partner, 360 PSG; Laurie Irish-Jones, CEO, Irish Cos.; and J.P. Midgely, CEO, Avalon Document Services.
- Art & Entrepreneurship: 6-8 p.m., Nov. 13, Center for the Arts. A showcase of artistic responses to entrepreneurship.
- The Innovation Challenge: 4-6 p.m., Nov. 14, Student Union. Creative problem-solving exercises and competition
In addition, the CEL and UB Student Affairs are co-sponsoring a visit by noted entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie on Nov. 15 as part of the UB Distinguished Speakers Series. Mycoskie is founder of TOMS shoes and author of the 2012 UB Reads selection “Start Something that Matters.”
The CEL also is participating in Buffalo Startup Weekend Nov. 16-18 at Medaille College, a forum for aspiring entrepreneurs to share ideas and receive feedback from local entrepreneurs, including a number of CEL graduates.
Registration is required for all events. For more information, contact Alex Cleary at 885-5715, ext. 30, or mgt-cel@buffalo.edu.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. The initiative kicked off in 2008, launched by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Carl Schramm, the president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Since then, it has grown to 115 countries, with nearly 24,000 partner organizations planning more than 37,000 activities that directly engage more than 7 million people.
-
Flags at half-mast honor fallen soldier
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings—including those at UB—be flown at half-mast on Nov. 6 in honor of a Richfield Springs Marine who died in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Oct. 31.
Cpl. Alex F. Domion died as a result of a non-combat-related incident. Domion was assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. The battalion is based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cuomo has ordered that flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-mast in honor of and tribute to New York service members who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.
Reader Comments