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Rounds Avenue Association Unifies Residents

2012-01-26T10:00:00.000-05:00

Geraldine “Gerri” Griffin (pictured) is committed to the betterment of the University District. She was raised in the neighborhood and for the past 12 years has resided on Rounds Avenue with her husband and three children. She first stepped up to lead a block club on her street four years ago. She advanced the district cause further last year developing the Rounds Avenue Association Inc.,

A Good Start

2012-01-24T13:22:00.000-05:00

Busy with her banking position and unable to find the quality day care she desired for her children, Felicia Doctor decided to take matters into her own hands. She left the corporate world behind to provide day care in her home. The birth of My Precious Angels Childcare at 13 Weber Ave. in 2004 proved so successful that the number of children enrolled began to push capacity. In 2008,

Building Blocks

2012-01-18T09:00:00.000-05:00

Construction began in June on a new home for the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), UB’s hub for community job training. The future facility at 555 Ellicott St. (pictured) will replace EOC’s present location at 465 Washington St. and will connect via a new entrance space to the UB Gateway building next door at 77 Goodell St. The two buildings will be known as the UB Downtown Gateway Complex

Healthy New Options

2012-01-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

Three new and expanding UB medical offices are working to improve patient access to health care in the downtown community. University Pediatric Dentistry Having opened its doors recently at 1100 Main St. to fill a need for pediatric dental care, this state-of-the art facility offers a full range of services, including the only sedation dentistry available in the neighborhood. Young

1,500 Free Tickets for DSS Soledad O’Brien Lecture

2012-01-14T10:00:00.000-05:00

The University at Buffalo is offering free tickets to local community and religious organizations and churches and to Western New York high schools to attend UB’s 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration event featuring Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor, special correspondent and author. The lecture, sponsored by UB’s Minority Faculty and Staff Association and Citizens Bank, is part of the

Happy Grads

2012-01-13T09:00:00.000-05:00

Members of the University Heights Collaborative (UHC) and the Minnesota Block Club (MBC) joined their UB mentors in Allen Hall in June at a graduation ceremony for the Good for the Neighborhood leadership training program—a series of workshops organized by the UB Office of Community Relations and funded by Independent Health to help participants launch community revitalization projects.

Shape Up, Have Fun

2012-01-11T09:00:00.000-05:00

UB offers a wide variety of affordable fitness classes this fall that will get your heart pumping, including indoor cycling and weight training, the popular Zumba fitness dance workout, salsa dancing and more. Day and evening classes are held at Clark Hall on the South Campus and at AlumniArena on the North Campus. Classes are open to the public and cost as little as $5 per class (just $60 for

UB to Hold Police Academy

2012-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

The UB Police Department is seeking recruits for its annual Citizens Police Academy. The program, which will meet every Wednesday evening for seven weeks starting Feb. 15, is designed to give members of the university community an in-depth look into the workings of their police department and increase awareness of police officers role in the criminal justice system. There are a

Free Tax Preparation this Winter

2012-01-09T09:00:00.000-05:00

Area residents are encouraged to take advantage of UB’s annual free tax-preparation services this winter, offered to individuals and families with annual incomes below $50,000. The IRS estimates that such free services can save taxpayers between $100 and $300 in preparation fees. UB’s program is conducted by IRS-certified finance and accounting students from the School of Management, who

Lots to Learn at the Anderson Gallery

2012-01-06T12:07:00.002-05:00

Lectures, workshops and discussion tours are being offered this fall for families, adults, educators and students in conjunction with “Dinh Q. Lê: Saigon Diary,” an ongoing exhibition at UB Anderson Gallery that runs through the end of the year. Photography, art and video installations by Lê document the activity of 12 “recycling women” in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City—formerly known as

Planning Day in Buffalo

2011-10-25T12:30:00.001-04:00

The City of Buffalo is nearing the halfway point of the Buffalo Green Code: Zoning Buffalo for the 21st Century project, which encompasses a citywide development plan and comprehensive zoning code update. The Buffalo Green Code represents a once in a generation opportunity to redefine the City’s development framework and will play a critical role in Buffalo’s economic development and

Inauguration Week Events

2011-09-19T09:24:00.002-04:00

This week we celebrate the inauguration of its 15th president, Satish K. Tripathi, with a week-long series of events. Related art exhibitions will begin before and run beyond that week. All events are open to the public and all but a few are free of charge. They are listed below and described in more detail on the inauguration website here. Sept. 19 • SUNY Distinguished Professors

UB on the Green Tonight

2011-09-14T15:52:00.003-04:00

Tonight continues the fifth season of UB on the Green, a free outdoor performance series held on the South Campus. This evening's event features two local artists and will be held in a new location on Rotary Field on the South Campus along Bailey Avenue from 6:00-8:00pm. Attendees can enter on Coal Road and free parking is available in the lot on the right across from the field. Billy Drease

Buffalo Food Policy Summit

2011-09-09T11:57:00.003-04:00

A UB INAUGURATION WEEK SERIES OF EVENTS Highlighting the important role of the local food system in promoting economic development and health in Buffalo. PUBLIC FORUM ▪ Tuesday, September 20, 2011 ▪ 5:30 - 7:00 pm Karpeles Manuscript Library, 453 Porter Ave, Buffalo “Economic Development and the Food System: Ideas for the Future” Speakers: James Johnson Piett, Urbane

Free Tickets to Area High Schools, Organizations for Robert Gates Lecture

2011-08-24T12:41:00.000-04:00

As part the Inaugural Celebration for President Satish K. Tripathi, UB will offer free tickets to Western New York high schools, as well as local non-profit and community organizations, and veteran and military organizations, to attend the upcoming lecture by former U.S. Secretary of State, Robert M. Gates. Gates will kick off the 25th anniversary season of the UB Distinguished Speakers Series

School Supply Drive

2011-08-10T15:52:00.002-04:00

This month, UB Employees are invited to donate school supplies in a university-wide drive to benefit pre kindergarten through 12th grade students at various schools across the Buffalo Niagara region. University employees are invited to donate items including paper, pencils, rulers, planners, markers, folders and more as suggested below. The supplies will be distributed to the Futures Academy,

Center Celebration

2011-08-10T15:41:00.000-04:00

The Center for the Arts will once again hold its Center Celebration to open its 2011-12 season. There will be a free picnic lunch open to the general public (while supplies last). The menu will include Sahlen’s hot dogs, veggie hamburgers, salads, desserts, and more. Special thanks to Falletta’s Award-Winning Restaurant. All 2011-12 performances go on sale at 10:00am. One-day-only ticket

Welcome Freshman to UB

2011-08-09T11:57:00.001-04:00

Every year we have an opportunity to welcome the next “Class of” to campus during the “September Welcome” festivities. The Office of Alumni Relations has for many years hosted a “Re-hydration Station and Information” tent outside the Wilkeson Quad location in the Ellicott Complex. This year's event will be on Thursday, August 25. REGISTER ONLINE NOW As alumni, friends or staff, you’re being

Save the Date: True Blue Days

2011-08-04T12:57:00.000-04:00

You're invited to celebrate HOMECOMING 2011 at UB!Join alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and neighbors for UB’s annual True Blue Days. Many terrific events, activities and programs are slated for Monday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 25; a complete schedule will be available by mid-July on the True Blue Days website: http://www.buffalo.edu/truebluedays/.Plan to be in UB Stadium

Farmers Market Moves This Saturday

2011-07-08T11:19:00.000-04:00

The fifth season of the University Community Farmers Market is well underway. This Saturday July 9th, the market will move down the street just a short distance due to the stay of the UniverSoul Circus which is set up in the Main and Bailey lot on the South Campus. You'll find the market right inside the NFTA Park and Ride Lot along Main Street at Capen Boulevard, where anyone can come park,

Bring Back the Pride

2011-06-30T14:07:00.000-04:00

The Rounds Avenue Association along with the support of Councilwoman Russell and UB is hosting a community event Saturday July 30th from 1:00-6:00pm called Bring Back the Pride. The event is geared towards returning the “Pride” back into our community and will highlight the block clubs, community organizations and services that are available to help people. This event will highlight the

Enter your Garden in the Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk

2011-06-14T11:26:00.001-04:00

If you live around the South Campus and love to show off your garden, now is your chance to enter it in the 10th annual Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk to be held Saturday July 16th. The Capen Garden Walk is designed to encourage neighborhood beautification and to build community among neighbors. The garden walk is a free self-guided tour of more than 60 private and public green spaces in the

Outdoor Summer Movie Series

2011-06-07T14:47:00.001-04:00

Join us this summer on the South Campus for a free outdoor summer movie series! Each Wednesday at dusk we'll play a new release on the Hayes Hall front lawn along Main Street at Niagara Falls Boulevard. Feel free to bring a blanket and chairs to this event and enjoy the summer's newest movies. In the event of rain, the films will be moved into Allen Hall near the NFTA parking lot. Films will

New Falcon Viewing Shelter

2011-06-06T09:26:00.000-04:00

UB and the state Department of Environmental Conservation have collaborated to build a viewing hut near all the action of BB, Yankee and their four falcon chicks, who have nested on the South Campus. The small shelter affords more than just a good view, says Al Gilewicz, assistant director of utility operations, University Facilities. It also features a wealth of educational information on the

Volunteers Wanted to Help Garden

2011-05-26T15:34:00.000-04:00

If you are out and about this Saturday May 28 and want to help spruce up the University District Neighborhood, come over to the first block of Minnesota Avenue to help the neighbors get their street looking good for the summer. Residents are looking for anyone to donate an hour or two anytime between 10:00am - 6:00pm. Contact Karen Robinson, the block captain, at 716-835-1488 or totalfunk29 {at

Farmers Market Opens Saturday

2011-05-18T09:00:00.001-04:00

The University Community Farmers Market (UCFM) will begin its 5th year of operation this Saturday, May 21, 2011. The market will be open every Saturday, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. through October 15, 2011. The market is located on the University at Buffalo’s South Campus – Main Street at Kenmore Avenue. This year’s market features vendors selling fresh produce and artisan products. Special events

Flag Football Tournament

2011-05-11T15:30:00.000-04:00

UB Athletics is excited to host its first-ever 4-on-4 Flag Football Tournament June 4-5, 2011 at UB Stadium and on the surrounding practice fields. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Gather a team of co-workers, college buddies, teammates or neighbors – and have fun! Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three games. The top teams in each division qualify for ‘Championship Day’

UB This Summer

2011-05-11T11:03:00.000-04:00

Write your novel. Study marine biology in the Bahamas. Watch your children become the people they were meant to be. Search and zero in on a distant star. If life at UB is rewarding during the academic year, the opportunities for fun and intellectual excitement through the university's expanded schedule of summer programs can entice and inspire children, seniors and everyone in between. It's just

Promise Neighborhood Community Meeting

2011-04-28T12:14:00.001-04:00

A community meeting to learn about the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood and give your input will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10:00am – 12:30pm at the Westminster Community Charter School 24 Westminster Avenue, Buffalo, NY. A continental breakfast will be served at 9:30am. Featured Speakers are Honorable Byron W. Brown, Mayor, City of Buffalo; Mark Czarnecki, President, M&T Bank and Dr.

Sports Academy This Summer

2011-04-14T16:50:00.001-04:00

This summer at UB children ages 8-14 are invited to participate in The Sports Academy, a free sports program being offered on the South Campus. The Sport Academy mission is to:Promote academic and athletic skills to youth Bring youth closer together through common interest in sportsmanship and competition Acquaint the players with fundamentals of proper training and skill building Teach

Fans Can View Falcon Chicks Even As they Grow This Spring

2011-04-12T14:39:00.000-04:00

Viewers who log onto the falconcam to watch BB and Yankee, UB's resident peregrine falcon mom and dad, will see more of the couple's falcon chicks once they hatch and become mobile, thanks to the installation this spring of a second camera. Watch the live streaming video from both cameras at http://ubfalcon.buffalo.edu/ The improved falcon viewing experience comes to falcon fans courtesy of UB's

Great Lakes Wind Energy Conference

2011-04-12T09:00:00.002-04:00

The Pace Energy and Climate Center, in collaboration with Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE) and Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), is hosting two free conferences to explore issues related to the development of Great Lakes wind energy in New York State. Each conference will include three panel presentations featuring speakers from industry, government, and various stakeholder

Free Tickets for High School Students for J. Craig Venter

2011-04-11T08:57:00.000-04:00

We're offering students from Western New York high schools free tickets to attend the upcoming lecture by pioneering genomics researcher, J. Craig Venter, who will speak at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus as part of UB's 24th Annual Distinguished Speakers Series. Up to 30 complimentary tickets per school are available for the lecture. Ticket requests will be

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday

2011-04-08T16:51:00.001-04:00

North Buffalo Community Church (NBCC), located at 350 Kenmore Avenue, will be hosting its second annual Easter Egg Hunt event on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for youth ages 2-18. The event is free. Russell Bell, a NBCC deacon and the event organizer stated that “The kids will not only have a lot of fun, but they will also understand the real meaning

University Community Farmers Market Seeks Vendors

2011-04-07T15:24:00.002-04:00

The fifth season of the University Community Farmers Market will open May 21 on the South Campus at 8:00am. The market is a collaboration between the University, local neighborhood organizations and businesses and will run Saturdays through October 15 from 8:00am-1:00pm on Main Street at Kenmore Avenue in Buffalo. Currently the market committee seeks vendors to participate in the market. If you

Project Tandem

2011-03-25T15:24:00.001-04:00

Two photographers. Two bicycles. One 11,000 mile ride to document how Americans feel about the environment. In 2008, UB Environmental Studies and Photography graduate Alan Winslow and Morrigan McCarthy rode their bicycles 11,000 miles around the United States. On their way, they gathered stories by photographing and interviewing everyday Americans on their opinions on the environment. After

SUNY Chancellor Zimpher recommends Tripathi to be next UB’s next president

2011-03-17T13:58:00.000-04:00

SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher announced today that she has recommended UB Provost Satish K. Tripathi as the next president of the university. Zimpher has asked the SUNY Board of Trustees to convene a special meeting in April in Buffalo to formally consider Tripathi’s appointment as president. She also named Tripathi as UB’s officer-in-charge, effective immediately, with all of the

Destination College!

2011-03-10T11:00:00.000-05:00

Sign up for Destination College!—a US Department of Education program supported by a College Access Sub Grant through Higher Education Services Corporation and managed by UB Center for Educational Collaboration in partnership with GEMS, (Grace, Education, Mentoring, Service), a Buffalo association of churches and community organizations. Destination College! will help you select and apply to a

Beautiful Ideas Grow Here

2011-03-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

In conjunction with growing its presence in downtown Buffalo, UB is committed to connecting and working with neighbors in the communities surrounding its Downtown Campus. One of the ways in which this is occurring is through fostering the creation and success of block clubs like the Maple Mulberry Locust Coalition, created in October 2009. Ben Cashaw, president of the coalition, says its goals

Subculture

2011-03-02T09:00:00.000-05:00

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, an Illinoisbased sandwich chain, is now serving up subs in University Plaza. The menu touts fresh ingredients and fast service—really fast: local owner, Tim Karnes, a UB alum who played football for the Bulls in the late 1970s, says the goal is to get customers their subs in 30 seconds, or “before you get your change.” The restaurant is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10

Kapoor Hall Progress Report

2011-03-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

Construction of Kapoor Hall, the new South Campus home of UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences made visible progress during the summer. The building’s glass walls are nearing completion. Inside, building infrastructure (electric, plumbing, heating/cooling) are almost complete. When the exterior walls are finished, interior construction will begin and will continue throughout 2011.

Women and Homelessness

2011-02-28T08:00:00.001-05:00