a string quartet on stage.

The internationally acclaimed Parker Quartet, on campus to perform the Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle, conducted a masterclass, coaching UB students in an open session. Photographer: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

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"I've read discussions well back to antiquity where there are discussions about people whose armpits stink."

The Department of History's Cari Casteel was quoted in an article from The Atlantic discussing how sweaty humans can get — and how complaints of body odor have cultural roots that long predate the United States. 

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Samantha King-Shaw.
"I have learned how to communicate and collaborate with people who come from different fields of study and also have different opinions about the world than I do."
2/1/23

Samantha King-Shaw

Global, Gender and Sexuality Studies Student, Social Impact Fellow

Jacqueline Cherry.
"The ways our disciplines complemented each other was enlightening. Drawing on each other’s strengths to work together was a refreshing reminder that teamwork takes the unique talents of every team member."
2/4/22

Jacqueline Cherry

MFA in Dance, Social Impact Fellows Program Participant

Joel Kirk.
"Academia is a highly competitive world and one must have many strings to one’s bow to carve out a career path. Thanks to the highly versatile and adaptable skillset I developed through the Social Impact Fellowship, I am more confident than ever that I will be able to achieve my career goals."
2/4/22

Joel Kirk

PhD in Composition, Department of Music,
Social Impact Fellows Particpant

Donte McFadden sitting on stairs.
"Buffalo is a great, unique place for scholars because there is fertile ground for them to share their work with colleagues and supplement their scholarship with action beyond the campus. The university itself has a vibrant scholarly community."
11/14/22

Donte McFadden

Director, Distinguished Visiting Scholars

Thaddeus Okon.
“There are a lot of really great people and organizations here in Western New York. It was really affirming that you get to meet people who are dedicated to making this community a better place for everyone.”
2/1/23

Thaddeus Okon

Linguistics Student, Social Impact Fellow

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