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1883
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- Dr. Roswell Park, a physician from Chicago, is elected Professor of Surgery.
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1885
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1886
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- School of Pharmacy is established on March 8th as the 2nd division of the University. First classes begin on September 20th.
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1887
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- The Buffalo Law School (today the School of Law) is established as part of Niagara University as the 3rd division of the University. It did not move to the University of Buffalo until 1891.
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1888
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- The first Pharmacy commencement is held on February 22. Twelve graduates received diplomas, another six received certificates.
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1889
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- University purchases property at 24 High Street to house a new building for the Medical School.
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1890
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- On the initiative of the University, the New York State Legislature passes a bill separating the teaching and licensing authority in medical practice.
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1891
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- The School of Law (known at that time as the Buffalo Law School), formerly part of Niagara University, moves to the University of Buffalo.
- Dr. Roswell Park is offered the position of Chair of Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago. He declines saying "For seven years I have worked hard to rectify conflicting medical interests here, and to build up a university where we could teach medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine... I have been astonished at the strong hold which I appear to have on the citizens as well as the profession here, and I felt it my duty to others to remain -- and for this purpose."
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1892
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1893
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- The new Medical School building at 24 High Street is completed.
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1894
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- The University's first football season.
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1895
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- James O. Putnam is inaugurated as the University of Buffalo's 4th Chancellor.
- School of Pedagogy is established on April 30th. Buffalo's first female faculty, Ida C. Bender and Natalie Mankell, join the University to teach in the new school.
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1897
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- First concert of the University's Glee Club.
- The football team's first, and only, undefeated season.
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1898
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- School of Pedagogy is terminated on January 28th.
- The Medical Department at Niagara University merges with the University of Buffalo.
- New York State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases (now Roswell Park Cancer Institute) is founded as the first government supported cancer research program in the world.
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1899
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- Helen Z. M. Rogers and Cecil B. Weiner (University Archives Collection MS 44) are the first female graduates of the Law School.
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1901
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- In 1901 Buffalo was the 8th largest city in the United States and an industrial and commercial center, making it an ideal setting for the Pan-American Exposition. The Exposition showcased the newest developments in technology and entertained visitors with a variety of cultural offerings. October 17th was University of Buffalo Day at the Pan-American Exposition. See the University Libraries online exhibit, "Illuminations: Revisiting the Buffalo Pan-American Experience of 1901" for more information.
- President William McKinley is shot while standing in a receiving line at the Pan American Exposition on September 6th. Dr. Roswell Park, educator in the Department of Surgery at the University, was one of the physicians who attended the President.
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1902
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1903
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- The University's football program is cancelled.
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