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Event Work Load Workshop

Reminder: Chapter Workshop – Workload Issues and Strategies to Address Them

Colleagues, Please consider signing up for the following workshop next week: Workload Issues and Strategies to Address ThemTuesday, March 3112:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoom With expectations of “doing more with less”, this workshop will go over how we combat this attitude and protect ourselves. Registration form Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Demonstration Event

Reminder: March 28 No Kings Day

Dear UUP Members, This Saturday, March 28th, we are proud to join our union sisters, brothers, and siblings across the country for No Kings Day. UUP will have a presence at two rally locations in Western New York, and we hope you will join us! 🔴 BUFFALO – McKinley Monument – Niagara Square11:00 am – 1:00 […]

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Contract Event Meeting Membership

Contract Negotiations Update on 3/25

Colleagues, UUP will hold a Contract Negotiations Update on Wednesday, March 25th from 12 – 1 PM.  This event is open to everyone in our bargaining unit (Members and Non-Members).   Date: Wednesday, March 25thTime: 12-1 pm Registration Link When it comes to voting on the contract, please remember that only members can vote.  If you […]

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Buffalo Center News News

UB Student Detained by ICE

All, Recently, I was made aware of one of our students, Jiaye You, a senior in the UB’s BFA program in Art and Technology being recently detained by ICE agents while attending a routine immigration hearing in New York City.   UUP Buffalo Center Chapter strongly condemns the unlawful actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

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Membership

Call for Donated Time

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. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Event Membership Rally

Parking Arrangements for Rally at Buffalo State

Colleagues, For those planning to attend the Buffalo State Rally on Tuesday, March 10 at 12:15 – 1:30, we have received information on where to park and event location information.  The Rally itself will take place outside of Rockwell Hall (across from the AKG Museum of Art).   On the map below the location is indicated […]

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Advocacy Event Membership Rally

3/10: Buffalo State Rally

Colleagues, Our UUP colleagues at Buffalo State are in need of your support.  They are holding a rally on March 10 at 12:15 on the Rockwell Hall Front Lawn. If you are able to get away for an hour, I know they would very much appreciate the support as they grapple with financial distress issues that […]

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Event Membership Professionals Work Load Workshop

Reminder: Upcoming Chapter Workshops

Colleagues, Please consider signing up for the following chapter workshops in March.Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center UUP Professionals Workplace Survey Results Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Over the last year UUP Central has had a survey out to all Chapters across the state asking Professionals about member experiences at in […]

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Academics

Please Have your Students Complete this National Survey

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following email from the Office of Institutional Analysis regarding the National Survey of Student Engagement. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Dear Colleagues, The University will be participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) from March 5 through May 11. During this period, first‑year and senior undergraduate students will be invited to participate. […]

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News

UUP Legislative Victory on Utilization of AI

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following statement from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal regarding the UUP legislative victory on utilization of AI. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Statement – UUP Legislative Victory on Utilization of AI