GUMBOOT DANCING. Xolani Henema, a member of the Eager Artists Theatre Company of Durban, South Africa, demonstrates to students at the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts the fine art of gumboot dancing, the rhythmic dancing performed by South African miners wearing their workboots. The theatre group is in residence at UB through Dec. 3. (Photo: Nancy J. Parisi)
UB adds second Dell computer cluster
The addition of a 300-node, high-performance computing cluster to the Center for Computational Research will assist with various scientific research projects. » Full Story
Profit motive linked to dialysis deaths
The profit motive that drives U.S. for-profit kidney dialysis centers results in an average of 2,500 premature deaths annually, a study published yesterday has found. » Full Story
Physical activity extends life: A UB study has found that being inactive can be more life-threatening than being overweight or obese.
GSE pulls in $4.5 million in federal grants: Education researchers have received more than $4.5 million dollars in federal grants in recent months.
MFC refocuses mission: After nearly 80 years as UB's night school, Millard Fillmore College has reorganized and redirected its focus toward the nontraditional student.
Curiosity key to personal growth, level of intimacy in relationship: It might have killed the cat, but a new study by UB psychologists suggests that curiosity is very good for people.
Hallelujah! "Messiah" sing-in returns to Slee: Due to popular demand, the Department of Music will present a "Messiah" sing-in as part of a holiday-themed program by the Slee Sinfonietta.
Studying how we hear and what happens when we don't: Researchers at UB's Center for Hearing and Deafness are conducting some of the newest research in the field.
New approach aids stroke patients: A novel approach being used by UB neurologists that combines a clot-buster drug with a clot-busting device can successfully treat high-risk stroke patients.
Giving patients back their smiles: UB's Esthetic Dentistry Education Center provides some of the most comprehensive training in the field for students and practitioners.
Winter Parking Rules: Campus Parking & Transportation Services reminds members of the campus community that winter parking rules will be enforced now through April 15.
Public service is alive and well at UB: The university is involved in hundreds of projects and initiatives geared toward improving the quality of life and creating educational and economic opportunities for Western New Yorkers.