Rami Hanash

Rami Hanash born Buffalo, New York, October 18, 1961; earned a B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984; J.D. from the New York Law School in 1987, and LL.M. in environmental law from the George Washington University National Law Center in 1991. He went on to author a book entitled, "Environmental Liabilities of Government Contractors, A Practice Guide for the Corporare Counselor", published by the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA) in 1992. [http://www.amazon.com/dp/1558712836] In 1982, he initiated the "Running Around Making Improvements" campaign at the "State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo." The campaign, which was known by the acronym, "R.A.M.I.," was focused on initiating improvements at the University of Buffalo campus. Eventually, "R.A.M.I.," became a political force within the University's student-run government. A carefully planned campaign resulted in a landslide victory for seven members of the R.A.M.I. party, along with majority control over the "Student Association Senate." Since the Senate was responsible for over $1.3 million in student activity funds, the R.A.M.I. members exerted strong influence over a large number of the campus organizations that relied on the Senate for funding. One student group after another was denied funds, forcing many to fail their obligations as a charter organization within the University. The reign of the R.A.M.I. party came to an end when a majority of the contingency was forced to resign or face impeachment amid a scandal involving one of the group's members. Rami Hanash himself testified against one of the alleged wrong-doers before the University's student judicial body, and was later exonerated of any wrongdoing. Today, the University honors him with an annual "Running Around Making Improvements" (RAMI) Day.