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MON DAY EDI T ION October 4, 2010 Volume 60 Issue 14
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The future of Buffalo’s waterfront UB Alumni Association presents conference
DANNIELLE O’TOOLE Staff Writer
Some say that Buffalo has two seasons: winter and construction. Others, however, are trying to prove that adage wrong by transforming the Queen City’s waterfront into a recreation and tourism destination that would thrive four seasons out of the year. UB alumnus Tom Dee, the president of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), spoke at a UB Alumni Association event on Thursday at Chef’s Restaurant to explain to the UB Community what’s next for Buffalo’s waterfront revitalization. “The issues brought up at UB Downtown events are always current and relevant,” said Mike Jankowski, the alumni office associate director of UB Downtown events. “There is probably no topic more relevant to the Buffalo community right now than what is happening with the canal site. After Bass Pro pulled out as a retail anchor, it is important that we know what is coming next. We are able to get a first hand view from an alumnus who [the UB Alumni Association] have a personal relationship with.” The ECHDC is a subsidiary of Empire State Development and its mission is to rejuvenate Buffalo’s
Vote 4US Party dominates senate Elects promise to listen to student body ANDREW WIKTOR Editor in Chief
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On Thursday, the UB Alumni Association held an event at Chef’s Restaurant to discuss a $53 million plan aimed at redeveloping Buffalo’s waterfront.
inner and outer harbor areas and restore economic growth to Western New York, based on the region’s legacy of pride, urban significance and natural splendor. The Er ie Ca na l Ha rbor
Redevelopment Project is a $53 million waterfront infrastructure effort focused on transforming approximately 12.5 acres of idle inner harbor land. It was first initiated in 1999. The goal of the project is to
transform the waterfront into a modern recreational and tourism destination that celebrates the site’s great historical importance, while • see WATERFRONT | page 2
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Schoenle brings SUNY Police to new heights DEMIRE COFFIN Staff Writer
Upon becoming chief of University Police at UB, Gerald Schoenle has brought a high level of professionalism and has pushed the UPD to earn accreditation from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. The accreditation process for the University Police was completed after almost two years. In order to become accredited, the University Police identified policies that were outdated and re-wrote them to strengthen the department and security on campus. UB community members have noticed the differences in security measures that Schoenle has implemented. “When I first started working [at UB], there was a different police chief and a different police force because of it,” said Dr. Sherri Darrow, director of Wellness Education Services. “Ever since [Schoenle] got on board, everything has [become] so fine. [UB] has a very respectable police force. The UPD is currently the first and only SUNY Police Department to receive accreditation from the state. “I suggest that [all SUNY Police Departments] should become accredited,” Schoenle said. “It’s a great process that makes [each organization] a better police department.”
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The accreditation program is comprised of 132 standards, which are divided into categories of administration, training and operations. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has specific procedures and policies that adhere to what aere considered the best practices among police departments throughout the state. Schoenle credited the University Police staff for pushing toward and embracing the changes to the department. Along with fellow officers, Schoenle developed 80 new policies and procedures and instituted a system that enables University Police officers to disseminate emergency warning via e-mail and the Internet. During Schoenle’s time at UB, the UPD has instituted a joint bike detail with the Buffalo Police Department, with officers patrolling Main Street throughout the fall and spring semesters. Additionally, the department has installed new lights, emergency phones and security cameras on South Campus with the help of University Facilities. They are hoping to bring such improvements to North Campus this year. While Schoenle hopes to gain national accreditation next, UB University Police’s accreditation has encouraged other SUNY institutions to seek accreditation. “[The accreditation] says a lot about Schoenle,” said Bart Ingersol,
The leadership of Gerald Schoenle, chief of University Police, was the driving force behind the University Police Department being granted New York State accreditation.
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On Thursday night the Vote 4US Party all but swept the Student Association senate election, winning 11 out of the 12 available positions. At the same time, the student mandatory activity fee referendum passed with 1,475 votes. The senate, which is made up of six on campus residents; six off campus students; the three Executive SA Board members (President, Vice President and Treasurer); the Speaker of the Assembly and six coordinators; works closely with the clubs at UB to ensure that they have the necessary materials to successfully exist. The body of representatives is responsible for allocating the SA budget and recognizing, or derecognizing, SA clubs. Yanco Escano, a junior business major, received the most votes (507) out of the on campus candidates, while Autumn Shaffer, a sophomore undecided major, lead the way for off campus votes (348). Candidates became eligible by obtaining 100 undergraduate signatures and attending the candidates meetings. Some of the new Senate members decided to get involved in the election because they were • see SENATE | page 2
On Campus
Yanco Escano 507 votes Katherine Pizzutelli 479 votes James Gibbons 459 votes Jonathan Grunin 451 votes Leslie Kylachman 439 votes Darwinson Valdez 435 votes
Off Campus
Autumn Shaffer 348 votes Fahad Sherwani 337 votes Albert Spade 307 votes Adel Imani 302 votes Vilona Trachtenberg 292 votes Karolina Peysakhov 289 votes
• see SCHOENLE | page 4 opinion — 3
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