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Event Membership

Reminder: Buffalo Pride Parade & Buffalo Bisons Game

Buffalo Pride Parade Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has registered to participate in Buffalo’s Pride Parade scheduled for June 2nd, and are looking forward to your participation! This year’s Buffalo Pride Parade “Now’s The Time,” fits in perfectly with our broader goals of inclusion, diversity, and advocacy for ALL members of the Buffalo Center and broader […]

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Buffalo Center News Contingents Employment

Statement on Teaching Assignments and Scheduling for Contingents/Adjuncts

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter requests the following considerations be made by chairs when assigning or canceling courses taught by adjunct and contingent faculty: Please assign adjunct and contingent faculty courses chairs know are more likely to run. Course cancellations do not affect tenured faculty financially, but they do negatively and often drastically […]

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Buffalo Center News News

7/22: The Buffalo Center Office Physically Closed

Dear Colleagues, Please note, the UUP Buffalo Center physical office will be closed this Thursday, July 22nd, we will be open virtually. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Availability of Disposable Masks

Dear Colleagues, As more of our members plan to return to campus, please note that the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has a supply of free disposable masks that are available to all members. If you are interested in receiving one, please stop by during physical office hours or contact the Chapter Office at 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org​ In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Survey Reminder – Final Day

Colleagues, If you have not yet done so, today is your final opportunity to complete the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening.  ​This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken KernPresident, Buffalo Center Chapter UUP520 Lee EntranceUB Commons, Suite 108Amherst, NY 14228(716) 276-3377

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Meeting

Virtual Town Halls: Monica Wallace & Patrick Burke​

Colleagues, UUP is hosting two Virtual Town Halls: 1. Assemblywoman Monica Wallace on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 3:00M – 4:00PM.  2. Assemblyman Patrick Burke on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM.  Members will be able to gain insight on the current situation, and ask questions regarding funding for New York, including Higher Ed, hospitals and […]

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Buffalo Center News

Survey Reminder

Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that if you have not done so yet, please take the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening.  The deadline for completing the survey is this Friday, July 3rd. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken Kern President, Buffalo Center […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Chapter Health and Safety Committee

Dear Colleagues,  The most important concern of UUP is the health and safety of our members.  I am pleased to announce that the Buffalo Center UUP has reestablished the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee to help with your concerns and questions regarding working on campus. You can find the list of members, their departments, and […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Revised Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee Roster

Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee has expanded. The latest list of members and their Department and Building locations can be found at the webpage: https://uupbuffalocenter.org/ under the “About” section. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact buffalocenter@uupmail.org. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News Event

Happy Hour Reminder

Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder with regards to our Virtual Happy Hour this afternoon. Here is the link to attend: Ken Kern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Buffalo Center Chapter – Virtual Happy Hour Time: Jun 26, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/92019930039?pwd=eVk4VXk3ZmU3VmtVZWU2MWduTStYZz09 ​ Meeting […]