Dear Colleagues, Last week we sent out an initiative by UUP President Fred Kowal to gather 10,000 letters to Washington by Monday, February 15 urging congress to pass the Federal COVID-19 Stimulus plan. The good news is the Senate and House have passed a budget resolution allowing the package to pass with a simple majority. While […]
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Dear Colleagues, Statewide Officers Fred Kowal (President of UUP), Jamie Dangler (UUP Vice President for Academics), Tom Tucker (Vice President for Professionals), and Jeri O’Bryan – Losee (UUP Secretary/Treasurer); are planning to attend our Buffalo Chapter UUP Membership meeting next week. As a reminder, this meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19th from Noon – 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP your […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide Secretary/Treasurer, Jeri O’Bryan-Losee: Dear Colleagues, Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you […]
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Diversity Education Opportunities
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following Diversity Education Opportunities being offered: 1. UB Libraries has put together a collection of both ebooks and books in celebration of Black History Month. You can find their collection at: https://search.lib.buffalo.edu/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=01SUNY_BUF:everything&collectionId=81367849610004803 2. Niagara County Community College has invited the UB Community to attend this free training via Zoom on Native […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 19th from Noon – 2:00 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 […]
Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal, and the attached FAQ: Dear Colleagues: As the possibility of vaccination against COVID 19 becomes a reality for many of our members, we are receiving questions from across the state, both about gaining access to vaccines from those who want to be vaccinated as soon […]
Dear Colleagues, It’s not too late to send a letter to Majority Leader Schumer, Sen. Gillibrand and your member of Congress that we must pass the Federal Stimulus Plan that should deliver $15 billion to New York’s budget. Sending these letters is quick and easy. Just click the link: Pass President Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus Bill – Action Network, enter […]
Dear Colleagues, Over the last few days you should have received, mailed to your home, the nomination form for the upcoming UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to consider running for either an officer position and/or Chapter Board position for the upcoming 2 year term. In order to continue with […]
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Question for Dr. Gale Burstein
Dear Colleagues, The Professional Staff Senate has arranged to have Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr. Gale Burstein as a guest speaker. The UUP Buffalo Center has been asked to submit a couple of questions in advance for her to answer. Therefore, we would like to seek out your question for Dr. Burstein. Please submit your question, no later than Tuesday, February 9th, to: […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the first in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester: Topic: Intellectual Property – SUNY Policy and Your RightsPresenters: Jamie Dangler, UUP Statewide Vice President for Academics and Tara Singer-Blumberg, NYSUT Labor Relations SpecialistDate: Wednesday, February 17th, 2021Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the following topics: Copyright and Patent […]