Global Impact

News about UB’s global partnerships and our impact around the world. (see all topics)

  • China Town Hall at UB Will Examine U.S.-China Relations
    10/11/10
    In the midst of expanding economic ties but troubling trade disputes between the United States and China, Jon M. Huntsman Jr., U.S ambassador to China, will present a speech on U.S.-China relations via live interactive webcast at a China Town Hall at the University at Buffalo.
  • UB's Confucius Institute to Celebrate China's Joyous Moon Festival Oct. 1
    9/10/10
    The University at Buffalo Confucius Institute, in partnership with the Chinese Club of Western New York with assistance from the Nichols School, will present a gala celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival Oct. 1 at Nichols, 1250 Amherst St., Buffalo.
  • Distinguished Yale Historian to Speak at City Honors School
    8/31/10
    Jonathan Spence, British-born historian, public intellectual and one of America's preeminent China scholars, will present a free public talk at Buffalo's City Honors School Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
  • International Humanitarian Amma Receives SUNY Honorary Degree at UB
    5/26/10
    Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, chancellor of India's Amrita University, received a State University of New York Doctor of Humane Letters degree at a conferral ceremony May 25 in Slee Hall on the University at Buffalo North Campus.
  • Media invited to attend honorary degree ceremony, press availability with global humanitarian "Amma"
    5/24/10
    Members of the media are invited to cover the honorary degree conferral ceremony for Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known worldwide as "Amma." She is the chancellor of India's Amrita University and a distinguished and internationally beloved humanitarian and spiritual leader.
  • Media invited to attend honorary degree ceremony, press availability with global humanitarian "Amma"
    5/19/10
    Members of the media are invited to cover the honorary degree conferral ceremony for Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known worldwide as "Amma." She is the chancellor of India's Amrita University and a distinguished and beloved humanitarian and spiritual leader.
  • International Humanitarian Amma to Receive Honorary Degree at UB
    5/18/10
    Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, chancellor of India's Amrita University, will receive a State University of New York Doctor of Humane Letters degree at a conferral ceremony to be held at 2 p.m. May 25 in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall on the University at Buffalo North Campus.
  • UB Confucius Institute to Mark Grand Opening with Traditional Chinese Music and Dance
    4/1/10
    The University at Buffalo will celebrate the grand opening of its Confucius Institute on April 9 with a ceremony featuring lively Chinese music and colorful dance, along with welcoming remarks by UB President John B. Simpson and Gong Huili, executive president of Capital Normal University in Beijing.
  • Media Advisory: Members of the UB Community Will Discuss Their Participation in Haiti Relief Efforts in "UB Reaching Others: The January 2010 Haiti Earthquake"
    3/25/10
    One UB faculty member treated survivors on a U.S. Navy ship; another led engineers to assess the safety of structures in Port-au-Prince, while another used remote sensing technologies to help determine the extent of damage.
  • UB, Nichols to Present Chinese New Year's Performance by Troupe from Wuhan, China
    1/28/10
    On Feb. 10 at 7 p.m., a performing arts troupe of musicians and dancers from Wuhan, China, will present a Celebration of China's New Year of the Tiger at Nichols School, 1250 Amherst St. in Buffalo.