UB in the News

Charlotte Observer: Prof weighs in on New Yorkers moving to the Carolinas
1/22/07
An article in the Charlotte Observer looks at the number of upstate New Yorkers, particularly those from Buffalo, who have moved to the Carolinas, and quotes Peter Rogerson, professor of geography.
Monster.com: Beware of what you disclose on resume, career expert says
1/18/07
Dan Ryan, director of career planning and the author of Job Search Handbook for People with Disabilities, is quoted in an article on the job-focused Web site Monster.com on whether people with disabilities should include that information on their resumes.
UPI: Researcher finds training respiratory muscles boosts underwater performance
1/18/07
Claes Lundgren, professor of physiology and biophysics, is quoted in an article distributed by United Press International that reports that swimmers and scuba divers can boost their endurance and breathing capacity by training their respiratory muscles.
Chicago Sun-Times: GIS pioneer discusses unraveling mysteries of the ancients
1/17/07
Ezra Zubrow, professor of anthropology and a pioneer in GIS technology development, is quoted in an article in the Chicago Sun-Times on how researchers are using mapping software and spy-satellite photos to unravel the mysteries of how ancient peoples lived, traveled and built civilizations.
New York Times: Black comments on arrest of "bike path rapist" suspect
1/16/07
Dennis Black, vice president of student affairs, notes in an article in the The New York Times that the arrest of a man charged with being the "bike path rapist" lifts "a heavy cloud that's hung over this campus and this community for 16 years."
Inside Higher Ed: Simpson Addresses Preparation of Students, Educational Access
1/15/07
Continuing his public commentary on the issues of diversity and access to higher education in an op-ed piece in this week's issue of Insider Higher Ed,, UB President John B. Simpson argues for higher education institutions to partner more effectively with primary and secondary institutions in preparing students for success.
Chicago Tribune: RIA scientist comments on shame and guilt
1/14/07
Ronda Dearing, research scientist in UB's Research Institute on Addictions, is quoted in an article in the Chicago Tribune on the role shame and guilt play in people's actions.
New York Times: Ewing quoted in story about trial of James Kopp
1/13/07
Charles Patrick Ewing, professor in the UB Law School, is quoted in an article in The New York Times on the federal trial of abortion-opponent James C. Kopp, charged with violating a 1994 law forbidding the use of force to prevent access to reproductive health care.
UPI: Prof looks at El Nino, late lake freeze dates
1/12/07
An article distributed by United Press International quotes Kenton Stewart, professor emeritus of biological sciences, on a strong El Nino and warmer temperatures pushing back lake freeze dates in the Northeast and Midwest.
New York Times: Educator discusses college students and procrastination
1/7/07
An article in The New York Times on college students and procrastination quotes Kelly H. Ahuna, director of UB's Methods of Inquiry program.

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