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  • Arizona Republic: Immigration expert discusses Arizona immigration law
    10/9/10
    An article in the Arizona Republic quotes Rick Su, associate professor of law, who was speaking at a daylong conference on Arizona's immigration law at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. "The state is being used as a trump or veto, and there is very little discourse and discussion going on," he said.
  • UPI: Geologist warns global warming is endangering coral reefs
    10/8/10
    A story distributed by UPI about coral reefs in the Caribbean that are in danger of bleaching and death reports a study by UB indicates that certain types of coral won't be able to adapt rapidly enough to survive global warming. The article quotes Mary Alice Coffroth, professor of geological sciences, who said that most estimates predict that by the year 2100, global warming would cause sea temperatures to rise by as much as 2 to 6 degrees Celsius. A story also appeared on PhysOrg.com.
  • Buffalo News: UB receiving $8.2 million for extension of women's health study
    10/8/10
    An article in the Buffalo News reports UB will receive $8.2 million for an extension of the landmark Women's Health Initiative, a federally funded study that will continue through 2015 research into such conditions as heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and stroke. WBFO and WKBW also reported on the funding.
  • Physics World: Does dark matter trigger strange stars?
    10/7/10
    An article in Physics World about dark matter and strange stars reports cautious support for the dark-matter mechanism comes from Dejan Stojkovik, assistant professor of physics, who says the stability of the strange star needs to be investigated.
  • Chronicle of Higher Education: Arts Briefs features work by UB architect
    10/7/10
    The Chronicle of Higher Education's Arts Briefs reports on two exhibitions by Dennis Maher, clinical assistant professor of architecture, in the Burchfield Penney Art Center and at the Black & White Gallery / Project Space in Brooklyn.
  • Fast Company: Architecture prof creates sculptures from materials of demolished houses
    10/7/10
    Fast Company magazine features the artwork of Dennis Maher, clinical assistant professor of architecture at UB, who creates sculptures from the materials of demolished houses. Maher's work is on exhibit at Buffalo's Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Black & White Gallery / Project Space in Brooklyn.
  • Daily Record: Political scientist discusses role of rage in N.Y. governor's race
    10/6/10
    James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science, is quoted in an article in the Daily Record about the role anger is playing in the New York State governor's race. "A lot of people can feel comfortable with Paladino being mad as hell, because they are, too," he said. "But out of control – that does not comfort voters."
  • Azure: UB architect interviewed about architecture for bats
    10/6/10
    An article in Azure, a magazine that covers design, architecture and art, interviews Joyce Hwang, assistant professor of architecture, about the Bat Tower she and her students constructed in Griffis Sculpture Park.
  • Columbia City Paper: Educator quoted on use of drugs in juvenile detention
    10/6/10
    An article in Columbia City Paper about the controversy over the use of antipsychotic drugs on juveniles in detention quotes adolescent psychologist LeAdelle Phelps, professor of counseling, school and educational psychology, who said prescribing the drugs can be in important means to an end: bringing juveniles to a mental place where they are more amenable to psychotherapy.
  • Buffalo News: Editorial supports continuing efforts to get UB 2020 done
    10/6/10
    An editorial in the Buffalo News supports President John B. Simpson's blunt assessment of New York State's leadership and the state's overall system of education, and calls on his successor to continue to press for SUNY empowerment and the goals of UB 2020.

UB faculty frequently offer expert perspectives on issues that are part of the current public discourse, including ones that may be perceived as controversial. It is our belief—and at the core of UB’s academic mission—that constructive, thoughtful dialogue fosters a better understanding of our world. Thus, we openly share these perspectives.