UB Forward - 10/16/2020

UB’s COVID-19 screening tool continues to be an important part of protecting the campus community, and a new text message notification function aims to make it more effective and easier to complete. All the information users need to know is compiled on this webpage.

President Satish K. Tripathi issued a message earlier this week regarding the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the university’s finances.

UB students, faculty and staff are invited to get a seasonal flu shot at one of the influenza vaccination clinics being offered now through mid-November on all three campuses. According to health experts, the COVID-19 pandemic makes vaccinating against the flu more important than ever.

• Virtual Wellness Week. Three days of informative and engaging programming led by UB and community experts.

• Staying prepared and informed. UB’s official source for emergency information is UB Alert, providing announcements and updates about any event or weather that impacts UB. Get immediate notice of all campus emergencies or cancellations by signing up.

• Welcome fall. This Student Guide feature encourages students to embrace the season and warm up with new events.

• Academic success workshop series. Workshops offered by Tutoring and Academic Support Services this month cover topics such as preparing for exams, understanding your learning style and how to communicate effectively online.

• #DefeatTheCheat. Oct. 21 is International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating. Guidance for navigating coursework, research, writing and other scholarly activities honestly and ethically is available.

• UBThisWinter. UB’s three-week winter session runs Jan. 4–22. More than 300 courses are now listed, with more to be posted in the coming weeks.