The Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender announces a 2007-2008 Major Grant Application Review for UB faculty seeking NIH or NSF-type funding for scientific research on women and gender.  The Review, to be held in Spring 2008, will provide feedback on scientific merit from two prominent reviewers in the field.  The application process will also be strategized.  The review session will be summarized and confidential feedback provided for the applicant.

From the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action 

To All Members of the University at Buffalo Community:

We are pleased to announce the implementation of a new sexual harassment education
and prevention program designed for employees and students at the University at
 Buffalo.  Please see the attached letter from President John B. Simpson.

This new program is an on-line tutorial that includes the following information:

 definitions of behaviors that constitute sexual harassment
 information about related laws and policies
 interactive exercises to test the user’s knowledge
 extensive resource material
 reporting procedures
 campus contacts 

Additional features of the program include a short subject mastery test, a completion
certificate that can be printed for the individual’s record, and an e-mail link for user comments.