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Buffalo Center News Membership

Call for Donated Time

Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note*  The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Employment

Notification of Policies in 30-Day Review – Gifts, Prizes, and Awards Policy and Identification (ID) Photo Use Policy

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the following policies are now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policies are available to review from now through July 5, 2023. Please send your comments to: Pamela D. Lojacono, MBA, CPAPolicy, Compliance and Internal Controls | Business ServicesDivision of Finance and AdministrationUniversity at Buffalo420 […]

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Benefits Membership

Two new Members Only Benefits

Dear Colleagues, The Member Services Trust is happy to announce two new members only benefits; Cambridge Credit Counseling is one of the new voluntary programs that offers Credit Counseling Debt Management and Financial Education.  The second is a discounted program with Raymour & Flanigan. Members of UUP can receive a 18% discount at all Raymour […]

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Academics Buffalo Center News Contingents Membership News

Vacant Officer Positions

Dear Colleagues, In follow up the recent UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections, the Chapter is in need of individuals interested to fill the positions of the Chapter’s Vice President for Academics, and Officer for Contingents. Members are asked to review the positions descriptions below, and consider becoming a Chapter Officer for one of these two […]

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Health and Safety Webinar

New UUP Mental Health Program

Dear Colleagues, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and your UUP Benefit Trust Fund is pleased to announce a new Mental Health Benefit! The UUP Benefit Trust Fund will be hosting a Psych Hub Webinar on: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Attached is a Psych Hub flyer with the link to register for […]

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Event Membership

Happy Hour/Parade Prep

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite all Members and any university UUP associated employee to a Happy Hour scheduled for: Tuesday, May 30th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108Snacks and drinks provided. In addition to welcoming new members and associated non-members, there will be […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership News

Physical Office – Summer Hours

Dear Colleagues, Beginning next week, the UUP Buffalo Center will be operating on Summer Hours of Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Virtual Office will remain open on Mondays and Fridays. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Academics Buffalo Center News Membership News

UUP Members Named SUNY Distinguished Professors

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize Academic Members Xiufeng Liu, and Thomas Thundat who have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest rank in the SUNY system. They were appointed to the distinguished professor rank by the SUNY Board of Trustees at its April meeting. The rank of distinguished professor is […]

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Health and Safety

You are Not Alone – Your Mental Health Matters!!

Dear Colleagues, The Governor had announced an investment into overhauling mental health care in New York State to the tune of investing $1 billion in a multi-year plan. On the heels of this initiative, we would like to remind our members of the resources available to them to help balance work-life issues.  You are not alone […]

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Contract Event Membership News

This is What Solidarity Looks Like!

Dear Colleagues, A big THANK YOU to all of our members who wore red last week, made posters, hung posters, encouraged colleagues to participate, attended the rally and submitted photos/videos from the rally. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and we do hope the result will be a better contract—a fair contract for each and every […]