In partnership with the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Brain Injury Association of New York State is offering COPE: Concussion Outreach Prevention & Education programming. Presented in locations across the state, COPE sessions are open to anyone engaged with student athletes – parents, athletic trainers, school administrators, coaches, youth sports organizations. Participants will... Continue Reading →
Title IX 50th Anniversary
This article is posted on behalf of Aviva Abramovsky, Dean, the University at Buffalo School of Law. As the first female Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Law, it is my great pleasure to take this opportunity to celebrate the seminal 50th Anniversary of Title IX. The tremendous significance of this historic legislation... Continue Reading →
A Webinar with Ken Belson, NFL correspondent
Recovering from the Bills' loss and looking towards the future? Join us for a Sports Law Round Table “View from the Sidelines: The Business & Politics of the NFL” featuring Ken Belson, NFL correspondent for The New York Times. Thursday, February 4, 202112:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. | via Zoom Registration is required. To attend,... Continue Reading →
Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo – Dialogue with the Experts
Thursday, August 27, 2020 5 to 6 p.m. (EDT) | via Zoom Join UB alums for a pre-game conversation prior to the Toronto Blue Jays game against the Boston Red Sox. The conversation will provide participants with a glimpse of COVID-19 protocols within the MLBand how Sahlen Field was selected to be the home of... Continue Reading →
Is it old-school coaching or bullying? Coaches adapt to a changing game
Instead of reaming kids out after a mistake during a game, coaches say they now talk to players privately the next day in practice. It’s all part of the changing nature of coaching to deal with a new generation of players. The Buffalo News talked to Helen “Nellie” Drew, professor of practice in sports law... Continue Reading →
A Cross-Disciplinary Conversation Concerning Concussions & Other Sports Injuries
This is a special posting for the following event being held in Buffalo, NY. Join the Center for the Advancement of Sport for a cross-disciplinary conversation & CLE on the practical and legal ramifications of best sports medicine practices. This event is sponsored by: UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, UB School of... Continue Reading →
Join us for a UB Bulls Tailgate Party and Concert
Victor E. Bull invites you and your UB School of Law classmates and friends to a UB Bulls Tailgate Party Join us as we watch the UB Bulls take on the Temple Owls September 21, 2019 at UB's Stadium on the North Campus 1:30 p.m. Tailgate - 3:30 p.m. Kickoff $30 for alumni & friends;... Continue Reading →
Panelists discuss national anthem protests, First Amendment rights
The ongoing controversy regarding athletes speaking out and demonstrating on societal and government issues was the topic of discussion at a special event on March 7, 2019 sponsored by the School of Law’s Center for the Advancement of Sport and the Office of Inclusive Excellence. “Freedom of Expression: The First Amendment and Athletics" featured four... Continue Reading →
Photos from today’s presentation
Thank you to the presenters and organizers of today's program "Playing by the Rules: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Issues in Employment, Education & Athletics." Below are a few photos captured during the event:
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton