UB MILLIONAIRE? UB student Paul Hebert sat in the "hot seat" on the College Week edition of the popular game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." For details, see the lead story in the "Top Stories" column on this page. (Photo: Donna Budniewski)
Simpson plans to visit all academic units
President John B. Simpson told members of the UB Council on Monday that he plans to visit every academic unit on campus over the next year as a way of getting to know his on-campus constituency. » Full Story
Marines to put drug developed at UB to the test
Six hundred Marines will undergo two weeks of war games in the coming months armed with a new weapon: a drug developed by researchers at UB and the U.S. Navy that is designed to protect their hearing from the destructive decibels of battle. » Full Story
Sitting in the "hot seat." UB sophomore Paul Hebert experienced his 15 minutes of fame when he appeared recently on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
"Caught in the Act." A two-minute video clip developed by CIT aims to increase student awareness about computer security issues.
The difficult pleasures of "terrible eating." Philosopher Carolyn Korsmeyer suggests that our penchant for eating "disgusting" foods involves an awareness of death amid the continuation of our own lives.
Giving swimmers an edge. UB physiologists have developed a new swimsuit technology that lowers "drag" and improves a swimmer's time.
Women's Film Festival. Appearances by a prominent and an emerging director will be among the highlights of the 8th annual UB Women's Film Festival, which will run on Thursdays from Feb. 5 through March 11.
UB, Irish university sign pact. UB and Dublin City University (DCU) in Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide opportunities for strategic research collaborations, joint funding proposals, exchange of researchers and access to specialized research infrastructure.
February music lineup. Performances by the Vermeer and Ives quartets as part of the Slee/Beethoven String Quartet Cycle are among the highlights of the February concert schedule presented by the Department of Music.
Husbands' drinking influences couple's social life. Researchers at RIA have found that women tend to adapt to their husband's drinking behavior during the first year of marriage, with his behavior influencing who they chose as friends and the role of drinking in their social life.
Communications update. Jennifer McDonough, vice president for university advancement, updated the Faculty Senate Executive Committee yesterday on the status, function and mission of communication entities at UB.
Mastering the Alumni pool. UB faculty, staff and students are among the Nickel City swimmers who take to the water for fun, as well as fitness.