Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize academic member, Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, Jr. Dr. Taylor will be one of the speakers for the upcoming UUP panel discussion on Health, Economic, & Environmental Justice for Healthy Communities, next Tuesday, 2/22 at noon. This event is coordinated by the UUP Statewide Diversity, Equity […]
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Presidents’ Day
The UUP Buffalo Center office will be closed on Monday, February 21st, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 22nd.
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COACHE Survey
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is encouraging all full-time faculty to complete the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) survey. A recent UB Now article on the COACHE Survey can be found at: https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2022/02/coache.html Faculty staff should have received an e-mail with your unique link to the survey. If you do not see it in […]
Dear Colleagues, Your statewide UUP has arranged for an organized rally at the Buffalo State campus on March 1st at Noon, to request over $250 million in funding for SUNY. Please see the attached flyer. The Buffalo Center Chapter would like to have as many members as possible attend (if your schedule permits). We are […]
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 […]
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 […]