It took him 16 years of studying part time on nights and weekends while working full time and raising a family to complete his engineering degree at UB, but Felix Smist, B.S. ’65, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., kept at it. To honor his father and help students who experience similar situations, Felix’s son James Smist, B.S. ’80, and his wife, Mary, have established the Felix Smist Scholarship at UB with their gift of $30,000.
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by Mary Fuentes
A lot of people don’t have jobs, and they don’t understand the concept. They think I can just put all my time into studying and that’s all I have to do. They don’t understand why people wouldn’t be...
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"Delta" is a commonly used engineering term, meaning "the difference."
Members of Delta Society, through annual gifts of $1,000 or more, (if graduated within the last decade, minimum $500, including matching gifts, qualify for Delta Society membership) distinguish themselves as loyal friends of UB Engineering.
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Contributions enable the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to maintain and enhance the high standards of academic excellence critical for UB Engineering to be at the forefront of tomorrow's industry and economy, through:
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- Our commitment to best serve ambitious engineering students
- Outstanding faculty and staff
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- Two tickets to one of UB's Distinguished Speaker Series, discounts and membership as a University Circle Member of UB.
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