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Nikole Seitz is attending Academy Events's event
February 23, 2010 from 4pm to 5pm
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Ludwig, from the Department of Romance Languages, about religion - with an emphasis on understanding Islam. More info to be posted. Session will be joint with the Global Perspectives Seminar.
14 hours ago
Mary Barrett is attending Academy Events's event
After Valentine's Day Party at Richmond Locked Lounge
February 15, 2010 from 8pm to 9pm
The Shared Interest Housing Leaders are throwing a post Valentine's day party on February 15 at 8pm in the Richmond Locked Lounge. We will have a chocolate fountain, make valentine's day cards and write a collective poem!
yesterday
Mary Barrett might attend Derek Nichols's event
February 27, 2010 at 9am to February 28, 2010 at 7pm
The Academies will have a chance to volunteer at the first annual winter festival in downtown Buffalo! Stay tuned for more info!
yesterday
Nikole Seitz is attending Hadar Borden's event
February 10, 2010 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
"When 'Undead' Means 'Undead' - The Coming Explosion of Zombies in Pulp Literature, and What it Means for Your Survival Plan." Lia Habel in conversation with English Department Chair David Schmid Lia Habel, who graduated with a BA in English from…
on Thursday

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Buffalo's Broadway Market to unveil student designs

Hey everyone! The Broadway Market has been a staple of the City of Buffalo and its East Side for many of years. On Wednesday, February 17 at 3:00pm students from RIT will present their design concept…

Tagged: Design, and, Architecture

Started by Academy Events in Academies Discussions 14 hours ago.

Derek Nichols

Spotlight: Miracle in Rwanda: Hope in the Face of Genocide

Miracle in Rwanda: Hope in the Face of GenocideFebruary 7-13In 1994, the African country of Rwanda lost an estimated 20% of its population. It was not by a deadly disease or an extreme natural disa…

Started by Derek Nichols in Academies Discussions 1 day ago.

Derek Nichols

Spotlight- Expanding Diversity in the US: Investigating the "Melting Pot"

The country has elected its first racial minority as president. What does that mean? What's changed? What has not? What does it mean to you? This week the Academies is taking a hard look at the diver…

Tagged: Spotlight

Started by Derek Nichols in Academies Discussions Feb 1.

Hadar Borden

Join the Parent Orientation Team!

Join the Parent Orientation Team! Parent Programs is currently hiring UB undergraduates for the summer 2010 Parent Team!   For a great experience and an application packet, please visit; Parent Orien…

Started by Hadar Borden in Academies Discussions Jan 28.

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Nikole Seitz

How does WHO YOU ARE affect your education?

On Wednesday, February 3 @ 1PM, Professor Dimitriadis from the Graduate School of Education came by to hold a discussion, rather than a lecture, with Academy students. Unlike previous Academy speakers, Professor Dimitriadis emphasized the role of individual experiences in his discussion. He did so for one important reason: current university students are living during an amazing time... a time that has great historical significance. However, what's unique about this time is that st… Continue

Posted by Nikole Seitz on February 4, 2010 at 9:17am

Derek Nichols

Buffalo ReUse: Call for Artists!

This goes out to all the artists and bird watchers!
HEADSUP: CALL FOR ARTISTS, we're hosting an art exhibition in April, our first BIRD ABODE EXHIBITION.
Do you have an idea for a bird house that incorporates recycled material, found objects or green technology? Maybe your perfect birdhouse has a fountain to attract flamingos or solar panels to warm those penquin toes. Remember, ostriches and emus need homes too! Send jpgs of your entries and other inquiries to refindarts@buffaloreuse.org

Posted by Derek Nichols on February 3, 2010 at 10:04am

Academy Events

Labels

Last night, Academies students had an open discussion about stereotypes and how we view each other based on physical, ideological and social characteristics. People were told to treat everyone else as how society portrays them in the media or from other stereotypes they have heard. Everyone's label was placed on their backs so they had no idea who they were. After about 15 minutes of talking, everyone went around the room and guessed at their label.

Posted by Academy Events on February 2, 2010 at 12:55pm

Derek Nichols

Shared Interest Open House



Last night, Shared Interest Housing held an Open house to show potential residents next year the floors where they will be living. Cookies were served!

Posted by Derek Nichols on January 28, 2010 at 10:37am

 

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