Media Advisories

News about upcoming UB events that may be of interest to the media.

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  • Media Advisory: Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Lead Off 2011-12 Distinguished Speakers Series at UB
    9/21/11
    Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Robert Gates will open the 25th season of the University at Buffalo's Distinguished Speakers Series with a program at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus.
  • Media Advisory: Lifelike Patient Mannequins "Star" with UB Students in Behling Simulation Center Opening
    9/20/11
    Media are invited to attend the Sept. 20 grand opening the University at Buffalo's Behling Simulation Center on the fourth floor of Farber Hall, UB South Campus. At 4 p.m., media will have the opportunity to tour the 10,000 square-foot facility and watch dozens of UB students and faculty members as they rehearse scenarios with extremely lifelike "patient" mannequins (yes, they can talk) simulating a variety of medical scenarios.
  • Media Advisory: Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Lead Off 2011-12 Distinguished Speakers Series at UB
    9/20/11
    Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Robert Gates will open the 25th season of the University at Buffalo's Distinguished Speakers Series with a program at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus.
  • Media Advisory: "Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals: A Global Problem Come Home" is Topic of Pharmacy Keynote Address at UB
    9/15/11
    BUFFALO, N.Y. Steven Sutton, PhD, a 1983 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, will discuss the international security threat posed by counterfeit pharmaceuticals at an address to be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 in 121 Cooke Hall on UB's North Campus.
  • Media Advisory: UB to Recognize 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks with Special Observance
    9/9/11
    The University at Buffalo will recognize the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a special observance that will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, in the Student Union on the UB North Campus.
  • Media Advisory: UB's Conference Explores the Legacy of 'Attica, Attica'
    9/8/11
    BUFFALO, N.Y. Mixing a historic panel of eyewitnesses and survivors with past and present multi-media attractions, the University at Buffalo will mark the 40th anniversary of the most deadly prison riot in the nation's history with a three-day conference, Sept. 11-13 at UB and other Buffalo college campuses, a short drive away from the prison.
  • Media Advisory: UB to Recognize 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks with Special Observance
    9/8/11
    The University at Buffalo will recognize the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a special observance that will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, in the Student Union on the UB North Campus.
  • Media Advisory: Back-to-School Time at UB
    8/25/11
    Students will be welcomed back to the University at Buffalo campuses this weekend with a variety of activities, including fairs, food, music and movies designed to acquaint them with life at UB and to get the academic year off to an enthusiastic start.
  • Media Advisory: UB Expert Available to Discuss East Coast Earthquake
    8/23/11
    Andre Filiatrault, PhD, director of the University at Buffalo's MCEER (Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research), will be available to discuss the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck south of Washington DC and affected cities all along the eastern seaboard.
  • Media Advisory: UB's "Operation Doorhanger" to Remind Students, Neighbors about Safety
    8/23/11
    "Doorhanger" kits containing safety reminders and tips on how to be a good neighbor will be distributed to more than 2,700 homes surrounding the University at Buffalo's South Campus from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23.