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Notice of Office Closure and Virtual Operations

All, Our UUP physical office will officially close beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15.   Only those that have appointments to pick up furniture will have access to the office. I would like to extend sincere thanks to Kevin Ragland, Abigail Cooke, Daniel Schweitzer, Don Erb, Jen Rhee, and Grady Gambrel for their truly herculean efforts in […]

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UUP Transitions and Preparations.  Physical Office will close April 15, 2026

Colleauges, As we prepare for the relocation of the UUP office, we are temporarily shifting our priorities to ensure a smooth physical move. At this time, we anticipate relocating to the South Campus in Diefendorf Hall. However, the exact office assignment and move‑in date have not yet been finalized. To begin the transition, we have […]

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Recent Resolution Passed by UUP Board Concerning US Aggression

Colleagues, Please find the attached resolution adopted by our Board regarding recent actions of the U.S. government within the United States and internationally. The resolution is scheduled for consideration by the Delegate Assembly on April 24–25. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Resolution

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UB Student Detained by ICE

All, Recently, I was made aware of one of our students, Jiaye You, a senior in the UB’s BFA program in Art and Technology being recently detained by ICE agents while attending a routine immigration hearing in New York City.   UUP Buffalo Center Chapter strongly condemns the unlawful actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

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Office Closure – Monday and Tuesday

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the Buffalo Center Chapter Office in the Commons will be closed on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. We will be available by phone and email, please contact 716-276-3377 or uupkatkielar@pm.me Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Chapter News

January 2026 News Colleagues, I want to welcome you all back to campus and hope that you are rested and prepared for an active Spring Semester! My first semester as Chapter President has been a whirlwind as I’ve settled into this role. Our chapter’s success depends on the active participation of our members. Whether you […]

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Physical Office Closed Today

Colleagues, Due to the weather, the physical office in the Commons will be closed today, Thursday, January 22, 2026.  We are working remotely, please call or email – 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Solidarity, Kathleen KielarPresident, UUP Buffalo Center Chapter

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UUP Strongly Condemns Detainment of Colleague Shogvi Huseynov by ICE

Dear Colleagues,  UPP strongly condemns the unjust and ongoing detention of UB medical researcher Shogvi Huseynov by ICE and CBP. On January 7, 2026, Dr. Huseynov was detained after mistakenly making a wrong turn at the Peace Bridge—a common occurrence in Buffalo’s border city—and immediately attempting to reenter the U.S. from the Canadian checkpoint. Despite […]

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