Colleagues, Great news to share this morning! Many of you contacted me to express concerns about the proposed installation of LPR (License Plate Reader) cameras on campus. If you haven’t seen today’s UB Now, I’m very happy to share that President Genco has indefinitely paused plans for the LPR pilot program. This is a win […]
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Preparing for the Winter Months
Colleagues, The winter months can be very difficult for our members of our community as they deal with rising costs of food, heating, and other family expenses. We would like to call your attention to a few programs that UB is sponsoring that you and/or your department can get involved with. UB Adopt-A-Family Program […]
Dear Colleagues, Some of the proposed telecommuting policy changes at UB take effect September 14 and may be inconsistent with several key provisions in the UUP contract. Time is short. We want to hear from you. Here is how we push back against restrictive telecommuting policy changes: UUP has designed a short survey to learn how these […]
All, UB Police have announced a pilot program to install FLOCK cameras on the North and South campuses. The recent announcement of the pilot program is concerning to many of our members and it is important that UPD hears directly from those who work here every day. Please take a few minutes to complete UPD’s […]
Colleagues, I have a callout for some short-term assistance to prepare for Equity Week (the last week of October). This ad-hoc committee will meet 4 times (twice in September, and twice in October) before Equity Week to brainstorm events to show appreciation and support for contingent employees (members who are not on permanent lines). This […]
Colleagues, We have been just notified that we have two colleagues 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 for your willingness to help out your brothers and sisters. Best, […]
Colleagues, As we welcome new faculty, staff and students on campus, I wanted to make everyone aware of information from New York’s Office for New Americans (ONA) and their community partners on ONA’s website. The ONA New Americans Hotline (1-800-566-7636) is operational Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday – […]
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Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, our UUP colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. On Sept. 19, SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne Smith announced a drastic financial restructuring plan that includes the deactivation of 14 degree programs and closing as many as […]
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 […]