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Bonnie Vest

Scholarships for Environmentally-Minded Studies

Hi All, Check out this link to an article that lists organizations that provide scholarship monies for students pursuing degrees related...

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0 Jul 30
Derek Nichols

Design our Nook!

We have this space available in our office, and we’d like input from you on what to do with it! All of the furniture will be cleared aw...

Started by Derek Nichols

9 Jul 28
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Derek Nichols

Packing Your Bags

As a freshman, there was one thing I couldn't live without- my coffee maker. It had many purposes. A cup of coffee would wake me up in th...

Started by Derek Nichols

2 Jul 28
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Alexander Maxon

Welcome to the Academies Incomming Freshman!!

My name is Alex, and I will be the Peer Advisor this year for the Undergraduate Academies. My job gives me a few functions but the most i...

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0 Jul 19
Academy Events

Participate this fall in a Discovery Seminar!

We hope you are enjoying the summer break! We thought to remind you of an exciting opportunity offered by the University at Buffalo for u...

Started by Academy Events

0 Jun 3
Bonnie Vest

Check it Out- CNN Article About NING!

CNN- http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/05/25/ning.social.networking.interest/index.html?iref=t2test_techmon (CNN) -- Whether you're into base...

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0 May 26
Hadar Borden

What does Ning mean?

Everyone has been asking…finally an answer... "Ning means 'peace' in Chinese, as explained by Gina Bianchini on the company blog.[4]" htt...

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4 May 24
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Amanda Donohue

Potential Project Idea

Hey, I heard about people in Maine doing something they called "Can Fest" and it sounded pretty cool and feasible. • You call up farmer...

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0 May 13
Bonnie Vest

UB This Summer!

Hi Everyone, For those of you staying in town this summer, be sure to check out "UB This Summer". They offer a free summer lecture serie...

Started by Bonnie Vest

0 May 13
Academy Events

Be an Academies Student Mentor - DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday, June 5th, 2009!

Be an Undergraduate Academies Student Mentor Next Year! The Undergraduate Academies Student Mentor Program helps new academy students wh...

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Nikole Seitz

Henna Tattoos

On Wednesday night at 5PM, the Undergraduate Academies hosted Ilya from Ilya's Bellydance Studio for a special session on Henna/Mehndi Art!



Ilya described the history of Henna/Mehndi Tattoos. Did you know that when the Henna first touches your skin, there is an instant "cooling" sensation? Thousands of years… Continue

Posted by Nikole Seitz on December 3, 2009 at 2:02pm

Nikole Seitz

Tuesday, December 1 @ 1PM

On Tuesday, December 1 at 1PM, the Undergraduate Academies hosted a guest speaker Dr. Sarah-Bay Cheng, from the Department of Theatre & Dance.

Presenting a new perspective on body art and expression. Dr. Cheng discussed three types of art: body art, body modification, and body hacking.

When we think of tattoos and piercings, we are first intrigued by what is drawn or done to the body. However, we have to remember, that these are pieces of expression. A person who gets a tattoo or a set of… Continue

Posted by Nikole Seitz on December 3, 2009 at 1:46pm

Derek Nichols

How was your Thanksgiving Break?

Hey guys,

We're curious about the fun you had back home on break!

I had a nice relaxing time not being seeing the inside of Hayes Hall and definitely ate too much food. It was my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian which made my mom real nervous, but she handled the stuffed squash well! I also saw my friend who is living in NYC. We haven't hung out in two years- it was an awesome time!

Your stories?


~Derek

Posted by Derek Nichols on December 1, 2009 at 10:13am

Academy Events

Bingo!

Shared Interest Housing Leaders Shannon and Aubrey hosted a bingo game last night on the 7th floor lounge in Red Jacket. We played until everyone won- Bingo apparently does take skill!


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Posted by Academy Events on November 24, 2009 at 10:52am

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