Need to Know

The committee leading the search for a new dean for the School of Management is holding a listening session Jan. 26 to discuss campus interests and priorities for the search.

The search for a new dean for the School of Management is underway, with the appointment of a search committee headed by Kemper E. Lewis, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

IRS-certified accounting students from the School of Management will once again provide free tax preparation services to individuals and families with annual income below $57,000.

Starting Jan. 17, UB will require children ages 5 to 11 have proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend public cultural events, including those in Slee Hall, the Center for the Arts and Alumni Arena.  

UB has announced the second annual UB Fast 46 competition, open to alumni and former students who own or lead businesses.

The School of Management has appointed Susan C. Steffan executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL).

UB will now require children ages 5 to 11 have proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend athletic events in Alumni Arena.

There’s new leadership of UB’s COVID-19 Health Guidelines Committee now that Allison Brashear has arrived on campus.

Ease some of that holiday stress this year by letting Campus Dining and Shops do some of your baking.

Health literacy researcher Kimberly Kaphingst will discuss “Enhancing the Reach and Effectiveness of Health Information: The Importance of Health Literacy” – a topic of particular significance during the pandemic — during the 33 Annual J. Warren Perry Lecture on Nov. 29.