Need to Know

Published December 11, 2025

  • Open educational resources focus of Genteels’ conference
    11/3/16
    David Wiley, chief academic officer of Lumen Learning, will deliver the keynote address at the annual Genteels’ Excellence in Teaching Conference on Nov. 11.
  • EAP presents Self Care Day
    11/3/16
    Join your UB colleagues for a half-day Self Care Day from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Center for Tomorrow, North Campus
  • ReTree the District to hold final planting
    11/2/16
    Nov. 5 marks the final effort of the ReTree the District initiative to reforest the University District by planting 1,000 trees in the neighborhood.
  • Perry lecture to address gun violence
    10/28/16
    Sandro Galea, Robert A. Knox Professor and dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, will address public health issues related to gun violence at the 28th annual J. Warren Perry Distinguished Lecture on Nov. 4.
  • Bulls open basketball season with doubleheader
    10/28/16
    After an historic season last year — with both the Bulls men’s and women’s basketball teams winning MAC Championships — the teams open the 2016-17 season with a doubleheader on Nov. 4 in Alumni Arena.
  • Roswell’s Johnson named 2016 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year
    10/27/16
    Candace S. Johnson, president and CEO of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, has been named the 2016 Buffalo Niagara Executive of the Year by the School of Management.
  • Enrollment open for Flex Spending Accounts
    10/26/16
    Open enrollment is now under way for New York State Flex Spending Accounts, which allow state employees to pay for certain dependent care or health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Share your Thanksgiving with international students
    10/25/16
    UB faculty and staff can share their Thanksgiving traditions — and at the same time make connections with members of UB’s diverse international community — by taking part in the third annual “Thanksgiving Without Borders” program.
  • $10 football tickets for faculty and staff
    10/21/16
    UB Athletics is offering $10 tickets to UB faculty and staff for the remainder of the home football season to show its appreciation for employees' work for the university and the community.