UB Forward - 9/11/2020

Adherence to UB’s Health and Safety Guidelines is a shared responsibility. This webpage provides guidance on how to address violations on campus and beyond.

The university is reviewing its on-campus quarantine operations and committing additional resources to make the experience more comfortable for students.

During a visit to UB last weekend, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced the rollout of systemwide measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and commended UB’s institutional response.

• Supporting students. This workshop for faculty and staff will provide strategies for recognizing and assisting students in emotional distress in a changing learning environment.

• ELN opportunities. Faculty are invited to propose student experiential learning activities that add capacity and value to their research and scholarship projects.

• Emergency fund giving opportunities. Donors can designate a gift to help vulnerable students facing difficult circumstances or give to the university’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

• Symptomatic testing and support. Students who have symptoms, or have had close contact with someone who has tested positive, can find information on testing locations, transportation options, result reporting and more.

• Grabbing a bite safely. This video Q&A with Eric Blackledge shares info about new measures in place for dining on campus, including an app for contactless orders, purchases and reservations.