Community Partnerships

News about partnerships and programs that support the local community, including community-led initiatives. (see all topics)

Grant will help UB scientists identify patients most at-risk for future opioid misuse
10/30/18
Researchers at UB's Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions will work with the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to assess what risks may occur for people with alcohol use disorder who use prescription painkillers.
Media Advisory: UB to host kid-friendly robotics event Saturday
10/26/18
Activities include rides in a self-driving bus, robot demonstrations, robot programing and learning about careers in robotics.
Media Advisory: UB students to participate in community service projects Oct. 27 in Buffalo
10/26/18
Dozens of UB student volunteers will participate in UB’s Fall Community Day on Oct. 27. Partnering with nine different organizations, UB Community Relations organizes this service day to give students an opportunity to help out in the neighborhoods around UB.
Media Advisory: Vice President Joe Biden to speak at UB Oct. 25 as part of Distinguished Speakers Series
10/24/18
Former Vice President Joe Biden will open UB’s 2018-19 Distinguished Speakers Series at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Alumni Arena on the UB North Campus
Talk on ‘himpathy’ launches new ‘On Misogyny’ lecture series at UB
10/23/18
Motivated in part by the #MeToo movement and inspired by Cornell philosopher Kate Manne’s instant classic “Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny,” the University at Buffalo Gender Institute is presenting a yearlong lecture series titled “On Misogyny.”
Public art project to raise awareness against LGBTQ bullying on Thursday
10/17/18
UB community members will create hundreds of signs for #SpiritDay on North Campus.
Media Advisory: UB Alumni Association to present Achievement Awards Friday
10/12/18
The UB Alumni Association will honor alumni and friends who have brought distinction to the university at the 2018 UBAA Achievement Awards program to be held Oct. 12 in the Center for the Arts on the North Campus.
Media Advisory: UB to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
10/12/18
UB will celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend, two of the most traditional of college events, Oct. 12-14 with a variety of activities for students, their family members and alumni.
A tree with 40 fruits? A car devoured by pollutant-hungry microbes? Artists test limits of nature through UB Coalesce program
10/10/18
Seven artists from around the world will explore questions surrounding the intersection of nature and the unnatural as the newest biological art residents in the University at Buffalo Coalesce: Center for Biological Arts.
From locked doors to armed guards: UB’s Finn organizes national school security conference
10/8/18
The effects and effectiveness of school security measures will be the topic of a national conference organized by Jeremy Finn, professor in the UB Graduate School of Education.

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