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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Pride Parade Update
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has registered to participate in Buffalo’s Pride Parade scheduled for June 4th, and are looking forward to your participation! Members interested in participating in the parade should RSVP at: https://forms.gle/N5Q8afq3ryBCof8z9, no later than Wednesday, May 31st, so that we may have an accurate number of individuals to expect. Here […]
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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Passing of Steven Shaw
Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Steven Shaw, Associate Vice Provost, and Director of International Admissions. Steven passed away on May 2nd in his Amherst Home. He has been a member of our union and valued friend to many of our members and international students throughout […]
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Remembering May 14th
Dear Colleagues, One year ago, on May 14, 2022; a white supremacist gunman murdered 10 black citizens and wounded several others in a targeted attack at the Tops grocery store on Buffalo’s East Side. One year later, the victim’s families, survivors, and greater community work to recover and heal. An attack on one of us […]
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 […]
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Physical Office Closed
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised the UUP Buffalo Center physical office will be closed on: Thursday, May 11th andMonday, May 15th The virtual office will remain open, please call or email: 716.276.3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow 600 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re almost to our goal. This is one of the best ways to show up, get involved and tell the state that their proposals aren’t good enough. RSVP now! Do you […]
Dear Colleagues, This Saturday, 500 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re almost to our 500 person goal! Can you lend your voice to show the state that their proposals aren’t good enough? RSVP now! Family, friends, and colleagues are invited, […]
Dear Colleagues, We need you, your colleagues, family, and friends to attend the CONTRACT SOLIDARITY PICNIC/RALLY that will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in front of Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This is a family friendly event. There will be a […]