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Buffalo State is a Safe Place to Study, Work and Visit

Submitted by Paula Witherell, Buffalo State Assistant to the President for Communications

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 12:28pm

Buffalo State is a Safe Place to Study, Work and Visit

By President Aaron Podolefsky

Over the past several weeks, concerns regarding the safety of Buffalo State’s college community have been raised mainly in response to media attention that’s been given to off- and on-campus security incidents involving our students that have occurred during the fall semester. The cumulative impact of these events has resulted in a misperception about the safety of our campus and has overshadowed the fact that Buffalo State is a safe place to study, work and visit.

Buffalo State is an open urban 125-acre campus, connected to and surrounded by the City of Buffalo’s West Side neighborhoods. Located in the heart of the city’s vibrant museum district in the Elmwood-Grant corridor, our faculty and staff members and students are proud to work and live in such a culturally rich and diverse city that’s home to an array of cultural and recreational activities.

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Quarter Life Crisis, Anyone?

Submitted by Ana Lugo, Community Blogger

Monday, December 31st, 2012, 2:34pm

There are times when I feel as if my life is nothing but one futile attempt after another at having some sort of a 'real' life. Do you ever feel that way, or is it just me?

Upon further examination, the logical voice in my head (who I rarely listen to) told me this is simply because I'm in that "in-between" time... The time between college and career... The time between single and married... between being a young woman and a mother...

A feeling of disbelief followed this train of thought. My life is happening right now. It's always happening, every moment.. the idea that I'm somehow suspended in limbo for a few years after college seems unrealistic. Further, to think that my life doesn't really 'begin' til I have a career and am married with kids enrages me.

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Beware of Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 4:01pm

Beware of Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane Sandy

By Tom Torbjornsen

Hello Western New York! It’s Tom Torbjornsen, your automotive guru, hoping you all are well and wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving! Drive carefully and defensively this weekend as some people may celebrate the holiday a bit too much and drive under the influence. And, be sure to check back here each week for my new automotive column.

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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood Crack Up UB

Submitted by Colleen Knopeck

Monday, October 1st, 2012, 3:30pm

University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts hosted Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group on Saturday, September 29 in the Mainstage Theatre on North Campus. The two are known for entertaining on the show Whose Line is it Anyways? The entire performance was improvised by the duo based on the audience's suggestions, meaning no two performances are ever the same.

Continue reading on Examiner.com Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood crack up UB - Buffalo High School Theater | http://www.examiner.com/review/colin-mochrie-and-brad-sherwood-crack-up-ub

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Conference to Help First Responders Work With Deaf Community

Submitted by Jay Bonafede, American Red Cross, Serving Erie & Niagara Counties

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012, 9:56am

Conference to Help First Responders Work With Deaf Community

October 5th event effort to improve communications during emergency situations

BUFFALO, NY, September 19, 2012 – A fire or other disaster is often a traumatic experience for those affected. The situation can become even more stressful when those affected by and responding to the emergency have issues communicating with each other, which is often the case for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened.

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Chalkfest 2012: Revitalizing Main Street Through Art

Submitted by Susan Marie, Susan Marie Public Relations

Monday, August 6th, 2012, 1:14am

Chalkfest 2012: Revitalizing Main Street Through Art

On August 11 and 12th, 2012, the 500 Block of Main Street in downtown Buffalo will be overtaken by art.

Chalkfest [a FREE annual event] is a project envisioned by The 500 Block Association, a group of business, artists and native Buffalo residents to revitalize the 500 Block of Main Street. The festival is throughout the weekend and includes the artwork of Michael Macauley, world reknowned 3D chalk artist.

The two day festival is the first of its kind, all ages on Saturday and Sunday from 12 -5 pm, and after 5 pm on Saturday for adults with live entertainment.