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Federal Funding Freeze: Requested Information & Available Resources

Dear Colleagues, You all have likely heard about the (confusing) orders from the Executive branch to freeze federal funding of various kinds. While the details of such orders are not entirely clear and the situation remains fluid, UUP is working to obtain details about what the concrete impacts of a federal grant funding freeze would […]

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Advocacy Event

2025 UUP Advocacy Day

Dear Colleagues, Advocacy season is upon us and I’d like to bring UUP’s 2025 Advocacy Dayto your attention.  Sign up today for the February 24-25 Advocacy Day by clicking HERE Who:  All interested members!   When:  Monday, February 24th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm – UUP Legislative ReceptionTuesday, February 25th from 9 am to […]

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Event Financial Planning Membership Webinar

Need Help Managing Your Student Loan Debt?

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. Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead […]

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Membership

Military Leave Extension — Extended!

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP president, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As has been the case for the past several years, UUP and SUNY have successfully negotiated an extension to the special leave protections for our members who serve our nation in the military. Thanks to Jeremy Ginsburg for working this out. In […]

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Academics Event

Academic Freedom and UUP: two more sessions

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP Vice-President for Academics, Alissa Karl: Dear fellow UUP academics, Given the strong response to our recent Academic Freedom and UUP workshops, we’ll be offering two more sessions on January 15, 2025. In this virtual workshop, we’ll discuss the current national environment for Academic Freedom, relevant case law on the topic, […]

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Benefits Education Membership

2025 UUP Steve Street Award

Dear Colleagues, UUP Central is pleased to announce the 2025 United University Professions Steve Street Award. The application deadline is May 1, 2025. Among other things, eligible candidates will: Attached is an application form. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Event Membership

Reminder 12/11: UUP Gathering – South Campus

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter along with the UUP Health Sciences Chapter will be co-hosting an In-Person UUP Member Lunch on: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024Noon – 1:00 p.m.South CampusDiefendorf 203 *Please note, this is a members only event* While there is not a formal agenda for this event, Members of both Chapter’s Leadership […]

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12/5: Wake UUP! Chapter Breakfast

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP would like to offer an opportunity for those “Early Birds” of our Chapter to meet before starting work.  A continental breakfast will be held on: Thursday, December 5th7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Your UUP OfficeThe Commons, Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Tuesday, December 3rd Hope to see you there! […]

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Education Membership

2025 UUP College Scholarship Fund

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP is pleased to announce the United University Professions College Scholarship competition. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Among other things, eligible candidates will: Attached is an application form and brochure. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Education Membership

2025 UUP William Scheuerman Post-baccalaureate Scholarship

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP is pleased to announce the United University Professions College Scholarship competition. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Among other things, eligible candidates will: Attached is an application form and brochure. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center