Social Sciences

News about UB’s social sciences programs, including anthropology, psychology and social work. (see all topics)

  • Regional Institute Releases Policy Brief on Reading the Region's Economy
    4/11/08
    Traditional methods of interpreting regional economic conditions, such as employment data, paint a useful but incomplete picture of economic change in the 21st century, according to the University at Buffalo Regional Institute's latest Policy Brief, "Grasping the New Economy."
  • UB Creates Institute for European, Mediterranean Archaeology
    4/2/08
    The University at Buffalo will formally launch a new Institute for European and Mediterranean Archaeology (IEMA) on April 3 with an inaugural ceremony and the institute's first academic conference on April 4 and 5.
  • Sixth Season of Award-Winning Television Series, Music is Art LIVE @ The Center, to premiere April 1
    3/28/08
    The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo announces the premiere of the sixth season (taped Fall 2007) of its award-winning original television series, Music is Art LIVE @ The Center.
  • Spanish Architect Benedetta Tagliabue to Deliver Bethune Lecture
    3/28/08
    The internationally recognized Spanish architect Benedetta Tagliabue will present the 2008 Bethune Lecture of the University School of Architecture and Planning on April 4.
  • Regional Institute's RKN Adds Civic Infrastructure Topic Area, New Online Features
    3/25/08
    The University at Buffalo Regional Institute has unveiled a new topic area, Civic Infrastructure, and an expansion of online features of its Regional Knowledge Network , a central online resource for information on the binational region of Buffalo Niagara.
  • Charles Renfro of Diller Scofidio + Renfro to Present 2008 Birdair Lecture at UB
    3/24/08
    The annual Birdair Lecture, sponsored by the Birdair Corporation and presented by the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, will be given by Charles Renfro, partner in the world-renowned architectural firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
  • Disasters in Small Communities: Researchers Discuss How They Can Help
    3/21/08
    Whether it's springtime flooding, an infectious disease outbreak or a volcanic eruption, small or rural communities affected by natural disasters often suffer additional hardship because of their size, say organizers of "Natural Disasters in Small Communities: How Can We Help?" a conference to be held by the University at Buffalo on March 29 and 30.
  • One of America's Most Distinguished Architects to Lecture at UB
    3/17/08
    Eminent American architect Thom Mayne, winner of the 2005 Pritzker Prize, the world's premier architecture award, will deliver the Martell Lecture at the UB School of Architecture and Planning on April 14.
  • Master's Degree Program in Rehabilitation Counseling Offered Online
    3/14/08
    A new University at Buffalo online master's degree program in rehabilitation counseling combines the practical advantage of outstanding job prospects with the opportunity to make a lasting difference in people's lives. The new program is the first counseling program at the university to be offered completely online, allowing UB staff to aim for non-traditional students throughout the state, country and the world.
  • School of Social Work to Hold Annual Alumni Day
    3/14/08
    The University at Buffalo School of Social Work will hold its annual Alumni Day on March 27 in the Buffalo/Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst.