2026 New Faculty Orientation

You’re invited to join us for the University at Buffalo's 2026 New Faculty Orientation programs. These orientation programs are designed to introduce faculty to the people, resources and services that support teaching, research and professional success at UB.

2026 Orientation Schedule

Human Resources Orientation

Monday, Aug. 17 | 403 Hayes Hall (South Campus)

Time Session
9-9:20 a.m. Welcome to Onboarding
9:20-9:35 a.m. Employee Engagement and Success
9:35-9:50 a.m. EAP
9:50-10:10 a.m. Sustainability
10:10-10:20 a.m. UB LGBTQ Faculty Staff Association/Morning Break
10:20-10:40 a.m. Parking and Transportation
10:40-11 a.m. Campus Police
11:10-11:20 a.m. Kahoot
11:20 a.m.-Noon Workplace Violence Prevention Compliance Training
Noon-12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45-1 p.m. University Advancement
1-1:20 p.m. University Libraries
1:20-1:45 p.m. Afternoon Break
1:45-2:45 p.m. UUP
2:45-3 p.m. HR Payroll
3-4 p.m. HR Benefits Overview

Faculty Affairs Orientation

Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 403 Hayes Hall (South Campus)

Time Session
8:30-9 a.m. Check-In, Raffles, Breakfast
9-9:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks
9:30-10:15 a.m. Office of Faculty Affairs Overview
10:15-10:30 a.m. Morning Breakfast and Networking
10:30-11:30 a.m. Tenure and Promotion Panel Discussion
11:30 a.m.-Noon Productivity Tools and Instructional Technologies at UB
Noon-1 p.m. Networking Lunch
1-1:30 p.m. Support Fair and Tour Opportunity
1:30-2 p.m. Provost Remarks
2-2:45 p.m. Research and Scholarly Activity
2:45-3:30 p.m. Getting to Know Our Students
3:30-3:40 p.m. Afternoon Break
3:40-4:30 p.m. Teaching and Learning Support (Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation)

2026 Orientation Registration