Your Buffalo Center Chapter is proud to help promote the upcoming free concert by the Paris Island Marine Corps Rock band “Iron Mic”. The Department of Music and the Office of Student Life will present “Iron Mic,” the Parris Island Marine Band’s rock band, in concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in Lippes Concert Hall […]
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Gov. Hochul’s proposed Executive Budget addresses some historic inequalities when it comes to SUNY’s financial programs. However, it does not go far enough to help the majority of SUNY campuses that have been damaged by 14 years of underfunding. SUNY schools have proven to be regional economic drivers, returning over $8 to their communities for […]
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N95/KN95 Masks Available
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has received a limited supply of N95/KN95 masks for your individual and/or departmental use. Distribution of these masks will be on a first come, first serve basis. The N95 masks are in boxes of 20The KN95 masks are in packs of 25Both are available individually as well. Please […]
Dear Colleagues, VOYA is offering the following course via ZOOM on Friday, February 11th @ noon . Lessons from the Game: What do Winning the Superbowl and Preparing a Financial Game Plan Have in Common? Are you neglecting the offense, defensive and special teams of your financial life? Every fan knows what happens if you neglect just one […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 17th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.. Please RSVP your attendance to the following link, for membership verification, and to receive your meeting invitation (which will include the details on how to join the meeting). Register here: https://forms.gle/BNNgU1WqkGdp1QKJ9 We are also asking that you […]
Dear Colleagues, Last September, the Chapter shared with you the original MOU between UUP and SUNY regarding Mandatory COVID 19 Testing of Employees. This MOU was later extended to August 31, 2022 (attached). Recently there have been questions regarding the reimbursement of sick time due to a COVID positive test, in reference to item #11 […]
Dear Colleagues, For as long as anyone can remember, members of both UUP UB Chapters – the Center Chapter and HSC Chapter – have been allowed to access the Clark Gym and/or Alumni Arena for free. While access was free and without cost, it was limited to two, one-hour time periods per day – 7:00 […]
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Physical Office Closure
Dear Colleagues, In anticipation of the Winter Strom Warning calling for heavy snow expected between 10 p.m. tonight, and 10 a.m. on Friday, The physical UUP Buffalo Center office located at The Commons – Suite 108 will be closed . As always, the Virtual Office remains open. It is anticipated that the physical office will […]
Dear Colleagues, The Omicron variant of COVID-19 currently circulating in Western NY shows dramatically increased transmissibility such that the cloth and surgical masks of last year are no longer highly effective protection against Transmission: https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2022/01/russo-mask-guidance.html 95 style masks (N95, KN95 and KF94) provide much better protection against COVID-19 transmission. Representatives from your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter, […]
Dear Colleagues, Recently, the Campus Governance Leaders voted on the attached resolution to have the university purchase/receive N95, KF94, or KN95 masks and distribute them in multiple locations across all our campuses. This resolution was sent to the President’s office. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for resolution