Need to Know

inSocialWork, the podcast series of the School of Social Work, received a best of category award for “Excellence in Electronic Communications and Interactive Media — Audio Category” from the State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNYCUAD), the group representing professionals working in institutional advancement at SUNY institutions.

The weather forecast for Friday is cloudy with a chance of...lightening the load on Mother Nature. That’s because UB faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in Green Your Commute Day.

There’s much happier news to report on the UB falcon front this spring. The four eggs Dixie laid a month ago have hatched and viewers of UB’s Falcon Cam can watch as Dixie and Yankee care for their four fledgling fluff balls.

The UB Coaches Caravan will stop at Pearl Street Bar & Grill on June 1, giving UB faculty and staff the opportunity to meet and interact with the coaches of UB’s marquee athletic teams.

Patricia J. Ohtake, associate professor of physical therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Science, School of Public Health and Health Professions, has been appointed assistant vice president for interprofessional education.

Every student’s best friend is back on campus to help ease the stress of final exams and all-night study sessions.

The Professional Staff Senate will recognize recipients of the 2017 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service at its annual Awards Celebration on May 24.

Faculty and staff are urged to “be green” and apply online for their 2017-18 parking permit renewal.

The recently concluded Faculty and Staff Campaign, an annual effort to encourage UB faculty and staff to give to the university, has surpassed its participation and dollar amount goals.

National Bike to Work Day is May 19 and Parking and Transportation Services is encouraging members of the UB community to take part in a healthy and safe alternative to driving to campus that day.