Dear Colleagues, Last week, in the early morning hours of July 4th, one of our fellow members, Janessa Givens-Daniels (Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid ; suffered an awful and horrendous loss. A horrific fire not only destroyed her home, but also took the lives of her husband, Dr. Jonathan Daniels, who was a well-known […]
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Buffalo Center Office Closed
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Physical and Virtual Office will be closed the week of July 4th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact your respective Grievance Officers: Grievance Rep. for Academics Carine Mardorossian(716) 860-6168carinemardorossian@gmail.com Grievance Rep. for Professionals Moriah Hegmann(716) 645-0898hegmann@buffalo.edu Thank you and wishing you and your […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter requests the following considerations be made by chairs when assigning or canceling courses taught by adjunct and contingent faculty: Please assign adjunct and contingent faculty courses chairs know are more likely to run. Course cancellations do not affect tenured faculty financially, but they do negatively and often drastically […]
Dear Colleagues, Earlier today, the Chapter sent out information regarding UUP Buffalo Center Chapter members who have received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Regrettably, Anna Sotelo-Peryea, associate director and violence prevention coordinator, Health Promotion; was omitted from those identified as also receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service honors professional staff performance excellence “both […]
Dear Colleagues. UUP Buffalo Center would like to recognize and congratulate the following Members who recently received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence: The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities recognizes the work of those who engage actively in scholarly and creative pursuits beyond their teaching responsibilities. Recipients are: Craig Colder, professor in the Department […]
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Physical Office Closed
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Physical Office will be closed on Monday June 27th. The Virtual Office will be open, please call or email: 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org . In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues: I am happy to report a major legislative win that was spearheaded by your union, UUP, at the end of the legislative session. UUP’s advocacy has led to the passage in the State Senate and State Assembly of S8389C & A9523B. This legislation will be an incredible benefit for our contingent and adjunct members. This bill […]
Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Agreement has been extended until August 31st, 2022. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, For over 50 years, the month of June has been dedicated to honoring and commemorating members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Pride Month is an important time to celebrate, but it is also a time to consider the challenges still faced by LGBTQ+ people around the world. On Thursday, June 30 at 12 PM, […]
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COVID Testing Update
Dear Colleagues, Recently the Chapter has received questions regarding the need to continue weekly COVID testing. SUNY is evaluating how to proceed, and they will let the university know when a decision is made. In the meantime, MOUs regarding COVID testing of employees are in effect through the end of August. As a reminder, surveillance […]