Need to Know

Representatives from a variety of community-based organizations will explain New York State’s new high school equivalency test and how best to prepare students for it at a regional forum from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 9 at UB’s Educational Opportunity Center, 555 Ellicott St., Buffalo.

Pianist Stephen Manes has performed the entire set of 32 Beethoven piano sonatas at UB three times during a long and distinguished career as a faculty member and performer. He has returned to Slee Hall annually since his retirement from UB nearly a decade ago, performing a variety of intriguing programs to enthusiastic audiences.

The UB Chorus is looking for faculty and staff and members of the broader Western New York community who are interested in joining the chorus.

Move over, Cowbell Guy. “Get Blue Fridays” is making a full-bore return this semester.

Faculty and staff can buy one ticket to a Department of Music concert this season and receive one ticket free as part of a special ticket promotion on Sept. 7.

UB’s annual Neighbor’s Day Block Party and Safety Fair will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 on the Hayes Hall lawn, South Campus.

The UB Women’s Club will hold its Fall Membership Luncheon on Sept. 10 at the Orchard Park Country Club, 4777 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park.

UB faculty and staff are invited to take part in Cyclovia at UB, a free cycling and street festival taking place on Sunday as part of Opening Weekend activities.

After selling out The Price is Right Live™ in record time, the Center for the Arts will host a second performance of the hit interactive stage show.

The UB Child Care Center has limited openings at its South Campus location for its pre-kindergarten program and its after-school program for school-age children.