The Minority Faculty Staff Association (MFSA) invites you to attend our next general body meeting. Learn more about subcommittees and how to get involved. We often have guest speaker(s) discussing relevant topics and how they may impact you. A more detailed agenda will be forwarded prior to each meeting.
The Minority Faculty Staff Association (MFSA) welcomes new and returning faculty and staff to the University at Buffalo! We invite you to join us.
MFSA Monthly Meeting with Dean Keith A. Alford (4/11/2023)
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom (Registration Link)
Keith A. Alford was named dean of the University at Buffalo School of Social Work in August 2021. He joined us from Syracuse University, where his many roles included program chair of the School of Social Work, inaugural chief diversity and inclusion officer for the university, and member of the executive leadership team. A former child protective services worker and therapeutic foster care supervisor, Alford has devoted his professional life to serving and researching the mental health needs of children and families and elevating the importance racial and social justice. He was previously involved with a National Science Foundation grant, supporting training of students in conducting trauma-informed research with veterans. Alford is a founding contributor to the Dialogue Circles to End Racism, an operation of InterFaith Works of Central New York.
Dr. Alford earned his PhD and MSW from The Ohio State University College of Social Work, and his BA from Coker University.
Please register at https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsceqsqD8jHNE5fSumQktgNcx0I0zNQ8uS.
Sponsored by the UB Minority Faculty Staff Association (MFSA)
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Noemi Waight, Associate Professor, Science Education in the Department of Learning and Instruction.
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom
Please register by 4/11 at https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpduCrqDgqH9CLaQlWUXpkTtFyCe_Zpiit
Dr. Lillian Williams, "Mary Talbert's Way: Pressing Forward Toward Victory". Dr. Williams is the Director of Community Engagement and Associate Professor in the Department of Africana and American Studies. Note: You must register to attend the event by using the join link for the meeting.
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom
Topic: "Dr. St. Vil’s research explores the impact of mentoring on men/boys who serve as mentors to other individuals and how such mentoring experiences may lead to modifications in world views, attitudes, and well-being"
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom
Topic:“The Importance of Discussing Race in the Academy”. Below you will find the names of the panelists along with the Zoom invitation. Please Note: You must register to attend the event by using the join link for the meeting.
Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom
Topic: Transitioning Back into the Workplace: After spending over a year working at home, Dr. Elena Yakunina, and Morgan Jackson, MHC-LP from Counseling Services, will lead a discussion on transitioning back to campus.
Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom
Topic: Diversity Innovation Distinguished Visiting Scholars
Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Location: via Zoom
The Minority Faculty Staff Association (MFSA) welcomes new and returning faculty and staff to the University at Buffalo! We invite you to join us. Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00pm
Location: via Zoom
This is a great time to learn about the association, connect/reconnect with colleagues and welcome new and returning faculty, staff and students to UB. Bring a co-worker or guest to meet and network with your colleagues from across our three Campuses, and learn how you can get involved!
To assist us in our planning, please RSVP.
We invite you to join us.
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: via Zoom: Watch it online
Join us for a conversation with Faculty and Students who will share their lived experiences of racism on campus and offer ways to improve racial injustices and systemic racism at the University at Buffalo.
Panelist:
Dr. Henry Taylor, Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Dr. Cecil Foster, Professor, Department of Transnational Studies
Dr. Lillian Williams, Associate Professor, Department of Transnational Studies
Dr. Noemi Waight, Associate Professor, Department of Learning and Instruction (Moderator)
Temara Cross, Student, Public Health Major
Nelaje Branch, Student, Department of Computer Science Major
Stay tuned for this year's upcoming events!
