
Archive for Lisa Clark
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention 11-6
Date posted: November 4, 2026

Listening Session
Date posted:

UUP Member Event
UUP
Listening Session
With UUP Statewide Vice-President
For Academics:
Alissa Karl
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Promotion and Tenure, Evaluation of Teaching/Measuring Teaching Effectiveness
Monday, November 9th
Noon – 1:30pm
Old Main – Colloquium Room 220
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions, please email the office at Cortland@uupmail.org
UUP Holiday Membership Gathering
Date posted:

UUP Cortland Chapter
cordially invites you to our
2026 annual…
Holiday Membership Gathering
Friday, December 11, 2026
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Park Center, Hall of Fame room
RSVP
Come and bring a colleague
Celebrate the end of classes and
Kick-off the holiday season
UUP Cortland Chapter November 2026 Events
Date posted: October 29, 2026
UUP Cortland Chapter Meetings
| Date | Meeting | Location | Time | |
| Monday, 11/2 | L/M Prep | Virtual | 3:00pm | |
| Monday, 11/9 | Exec. Board Mt. | Prof. Stud. 1166 | 3:00pm | |
| Monday, 11/16 | L/M Meeting | Miller 405 | 2:00pm | |
| Monday, 11/16 | Exec. Officers | Virtual | 3:00pm |
UUP Cortland Chapter Open Houses
| Date | Location | Time |
| Tuesday, 11/10 | Chapter Office, 001 Moffett Center | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Wednesday, 11/18 | Chapter Office,001 Moffett Center | 9:00am – 11:00am |
UUP Cortland Chapter Events
| Date | Event | Location | Time | RSVP |
| November, 1-20 | Holiday Food Drive | UUP Office,001 Moffett Center and UUP Area Info Reps | ||
| Friday, 11/6 | AFSP Hockey Game Fundraiser | Park Center Alumni Ice Arena | 7:00pm | |
| Tuesday, 11/17 | Cortland Chapter In-person Election Info Session | Old Main Colloquium Room 220 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm | RSVP |
| Friday, 12/11 | UUP Annual Holiday Gathering | Park Center Hall of Fame room | 4:00pm – 7:00pm | RSVP by November 19th |
The UUP office will be CLOSED on the following days:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026
Also:
Dear UUP Members:
We welcome articles and letters submitted by UUP members of the SUNY Cortland Community.
Please share your thoughts with us – we want to hear from you!
Opinions expressed in The Cortland Cause are those of the individuals and are neither endorsed by nor represent the views of UUP. Please note: The Cortland Cause will generally not print anonymous submissions.
“We reserve the right to edit submissions for grammar, space limitations, accuracy, etc., and to request changes to submissions, whether prior to or after publication.”
UUP will be finalizing our next issue of The Cortland Cause on Thursday, December 10th
If you are interested in submitting an article, photo, or other piece, please send it to Cortland@uupmail.org and our newsletter editor at Jaclyn.pittsley@cortland.edu no later than 5pm, Thursday, December 3rd.
Please visit https://uuphost.org/cortland/ to see previous issues of our Award-Winning newsletter.
UUP Statwide Upcoming Events
Date posted:
UUP 101 – Who is UUP?
The webinar will be held on:
Wednesday, November 18th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
To join the discussion, please register using the link below.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r66DF731aD
Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 4th from 5:00pm – 6:30pm via zoom
Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom
To attend one of the virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics, you must pre-register here: http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP. From the “student debt clinic” drop down menu, please select the UUP clinic that you are interested in attending – they are labeled “UUP [Virtual Student Debt Clinic] [date] [time].” In the affiliate field, type in the full name of our local (United University Professions), and it will autofill after a few keystrokes.
Registration is first-come, first-serve, and we must cap attendance for a single clinic at 125 participants to ensure that we are able to provide maximum assistance to attendees. Registration will close 48 hours prior to the virtual clinic. Webinar login information will be provided prior to the clinic to all who register.
Retirement Benefits Workshops Part 1 & 2:
The pre-retirement webinar workshops, part 1 – (Healthcare/Medicare) and part 2 – (Union Benefits: dental/vision) will take place online on
Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00pm for part 1 RSVP
Thursday November 19th at 7:00pm for part 2 RSVP
You can also register online www.uupinfo.org using the calendar
Know Your Benefits:
Please join Doreen Bango, Director of Member Benefits and Services, to learn how to utilize and maximize your negotiated benefits. Also learn about our extensive Members Only voluntary programs and discounted services.
Monday, November 9th 2026, at 12:00pm via Zoom – RSVP
UUP Member Services Trust (MST):
Invites you to join us for an important and empowering Financial Wellness Webinar: Budgeting, Credit & Debt Management on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 12:00PM.
This free educational session-presented by Gordon Oliver, a financial expert from Cambridge Credit Counseling will provide tools to help you strengthen your financial stability, reduce financial stress, and prepare for changes impacting borrowers.
During this webinar, you’ll learn:
- Practical budgeting strategies to manage monthly expenses and plan for unexpected costs
- How credit scores work and clear steps to improve or protect your credit
- Safe, effective debt management options to regain control of finances
- Holiday Spending Tips
Your financial well-being matters! Take this opportunity to learn new strategies, get answers to important questions, and take meaningful steps toward your financial goals.
Register today! https://forms.gle/kKd4A8axsN4pDsZV8
This webinar is free for UUP members. Log-in information will be emailed to registered participants the day before the webinar.
Please contact Lisa McNeil at lmcneil@uupbenefits.org if you have any questions.
UUP STATEWIDE OFFICE CLOSED: November 11, November 26, and November 27
UUP Cortland Chapter Elections Info Session
Date posted: October 27, 2026

UUP Cortland Chapter Elections
How do they work?
Who can run?
What are the open positions?
How can I get involved?
Please join Justin Neretich, Chapter President for a
UUP Cortland Chapter Elections
Zoom Presentation
Thursday, October 29, 2026
At 8:30am via ZOOM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91782217663?pwd=DkUr8wdTdSbrXQRbB3SySmSpUOcGqB.1
Meeting ID: 917 8221 7663
Passcode: 814357
AFSP Cortland’s Men’s Hockey Game Fundraiser
Date posted:

UUP Cortland Chapter Events
Date posted:
Cortland Chapter Event Schedule: Oct. 26 – Nov. 6
Meetings:
Monday, October 26, 2026: Executive Officer’s Meeting
Union Matters Campus Equity Week:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. Please RSVP.
Cortland Chapter Election Information Session:
Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 8:30am to 9:30am via ZOOM
Justin Neretich will give a presentation about the Cortland Chapter elections, process and positions that are up for election.
Fundraiser:
Now – November 6, 2026. The Cortland Men’s Hockey Fundraiser Game for Suicide Prevention will take place on Friday, November 6th at 7:00pm. Please help UUP support this worthy cause and donate. You can drop off your donations to the UUP office or donate via PayPal@SUNY Cortland UUP. You can also visit the UUP table during the game on Friday.
Upcoming Events:
Food Drive, Holiday Gathering Registration, Cortland Chapter Election in-person presentation.
Union Matters
Date posted: October 26, 2026

UUP Member Event
Union Matters: State of the Union
Topics: Officer Panel Discussion & Campus Equity
October 28th, 2026
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Corey Fireplace Lounge
We will be serving Lunch so please rsvp
We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions, please email the office at
Cortland@uupmail.org
MetLife Dental Enrollment Deadline
Date posted:
IMPORTANT: MetLife Dental Enrollment Deadline
The deadline to enroll in the MetLife dental plan is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to make this change until September 1, 2027.
To enroll, please visit the UUP website at www.uupinfo.org. The enrollment form is located on the main page.
If you do not have your new 9-digit Benefit Trust Fund ID number, please contact the Benefit Trust Fund at 800-887-3863.




