CROFTS CRAZIES. Crofts Hall residents love dressing up for Halloween. Among those attending a lunchtime party in the basement last Thursday were (left to right) Bob Palmer, Amanda Maines and Sean O'Brian, all from Human Resource Services. (Photo: Donna Longenecker)
Campaign surpasses 80 percent of its goal
UB's fifth and largest campaign, "Generation to Generation," is nearing its final stages, having surpassed 80 percent of its $250 million goal with $200 million raised thus far. » Full Story
Astin urges attention to spirituality
Education scholar and theorist Alexander Astin shared his views on the connection between higher education and the spiritual life during the keynote address of a day-long conference sponsored by the Newman Center.» Full Story
Reluctance to shop online: Despite the high volume of shopping done on the Internet each day, many consumers fail to make online purchases because of continued reluctance to engage in transactions with intermediaries that are not familiar and trusted, according to a study by researchers at the School of Management.
RIA studies focus on families: Researchers affiliated with the Research Institute on Addictions have been awarded two grants focusing on couples therapy and family treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse.
Geophysicists find ancient settlement: Using non-invasive geophysical tools—and without turning one shovel of soil—a team of UB scientists has discovered in the Jordanian desert an ancient Nabatean settlement buried beneath a 2nd-century Roman fort, which itself is buried a few feet below the desert surface.
UB collection is earning an international reputation: The Poetry and Rare Books Collection is famous for its Joyce, Graves and William Carlos Williams holdings.
Grant recipients recognized: The university honored faculty members who have received the largest amounts of federal grant dollars with a reception held on Tuesday in the Anderson Gallery.
Snow closings: UB has announced its procedures for closing the university during severe winter weather conditions.
Notification Requirements: UB has announced sex offender community Notification Requirements and Procedures Summary.