Need to Know

Published May 29, 2026

  • Credit union opens office in UB Commons
    11/12/15
    Morton R. Lane Federal Credit Union has opened an office in the UB Commons to better serve its members on the North Campus.
  • Adopt a needy family
    11/5/15
    UB departments interested in helping families in need this upcoming holiday season can take part in the Adopt a Family program sponsored by the Office of Community Relations.
  • PEP now available
    11/5/15
    Eligible UB employees can now enroll in the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) for 2016, which allows employees to exchange previously accrued vacation and/or personal leave for a credit to be applied toward the employee share of their New York State Health Insurance Program premiums on a biweekly basis.
  • UUP members can help sick colleagues
    10/29/15
    Members of United University Professions who have accrued more than the maximum-allowed 40 vacation days may donate them to a UUP colleague who is seriously ill or injured and has run out of sick-leave accruals.
  • Workshop to address cultural differences in class participation
    10/19/15
    International students make up a significant percentage of the UB student population. While this offers opportunities for an enriched campus environment, enhanced cultural understanding and increased global awareness for U.S. students, it also presents special challenges. International students bring to UB expectations of academic culture that often are not compatible with U.S. academic culture.
  • Meet colleagues for cider and doughnuts
    10/19/15
    UB staff members can join their colleagues for some light fall refreshment and fellowship this week at two events sponsored by the Professional Staff Senate’s Social Committee.
  • Workshop to address workplace bullying
    10/15/15
    “Workplace bullying: What You Can Do” is the topic of a free workshop on Oct. 28 being presented by UB’s Employee Assistance Program.
  • Enrollment open for Flex Spending Accounts
    10/8/15
    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.
  • Use FlexiBULL Bucks on campus and get a discount
    10/8/15
    Campus Dining & Shops’ FlexiBULL Bucks plan allows faculty and staff to add money to their UB Cards to make purchases, including food, supplies and gifts, at numerous locations, both on and off campus, and at campus vending machines.
  • Business Day set for Oct. 14
    9/24/15
    UB Business Day 2015, the annual day of training, information gathering and networking presented by University Business Services, will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 2402 North Forest Road, Getzville, adjacent to the UB North Campus.