Sample, Steven B., 1940-2016
Biographical Note
An electrical engineer who is known for his patents on various digital control panels including the touch pad on microwaves used all over the world, Sample (1940-2016) was the University's twelfth President (1982-1991). He led the University to greater levels of recognition, as reflected in UB's election to the prestigious Association of American Universities. After leaving the University at Buffalo in 1991 he became the tenth President of the University of Southern California. In 2001, Sample wrote The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership, which was voted as one of the top 10 business books of that year. In 2004, the Sample received the "Chancellor's Medal," the most prestigious award given by the University bestowed to individuals whose accomplishments have greatly added to the prestige of the city of Buffalo and often to the University as well.
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Future of SUNY records
Documents collected by the Office of Public Affairs related to the Independent Commission on the Future of the State University.
Steven B. Sample appointment books
10 volumes of University at Buffalo President Steven B. Sample's appointment books. Sample was President from 1982-1991.
Steven B. Sample inaugural files
Inaugural files on University at Buffalo Steven B. Sample. Sample was President from 1982-1991.
Steven B. Sample invention papers
Steven B. Sample photographs, Part I
Photographs of Steven B. Sample as University at Buffalo President, showing Sample at university events. Sample was President from 1982-1991.
Steven B. Sample photographs, Part II
Photographs of Steven B. Sample as University at Buffalo President, showing Sample at university events. Sample was President from 1982-1991.
Steven B. Sample speeches and remarks
This collection contains the speeches and remarks given by Steven B. Sample while president of the State University of New York at Buffalo. Sample was President from 1982-1991.
Squire Hall Demonstrations records
The Squire Hall Demonstrations Records document student protests when the University at Buffalo converted the student union into a dental clinic for the Dental School, March 1982.
- Subject
- College presidents -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 6
- New York (State) -- Buffalo -- College presidents 6
- Documentary photographs 2
- Universities and colleges -- Administration 2
- Appointment books 1
- Clippings (information artifacts) 1
- College presidents -- Inauguration 1
- Correspondence 1
- Electrical engineering -- Technological innovations 1
- Inventions 1
- Inventors -- United States -- Archives 1
- Speeches (documents) 1
- Student movements -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
- Student protestors -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
- Student unions -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
- Student-administrator relationships -- New York (State) -- Buffalo 1
- Students -- New York (State) -- Buffalo -- Political activity 1
- Testimonies 1
- Transcripts 1 + ∧ less