Faculty and staff interested in exploring new technologies that can be used to improve student learning can take part in SUNY’s Tools of Engagement Project (TOEP).
All members of the UB community can skate for free — including skate rentals — at UB’s outdoor ice skating rink, located in the Special Events Field across from the Student Union on the North Campus.
Members of the UB community are invited to join their colleagues at the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences for a free lunchtime concert series, “Music is Medicine,” on select Wednesdays during February and March.
The University Club, UB’s monthly networking event sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the Faculty Senate and the Professional Staff Senate, next month will morph into UClub2.0, an occasional new twist on the UB tradition.
UB employees can learn about resources, support and services available to help those caring for aging or ailing loved ones during a free, lunchtime elder care series sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program.
Philip L. Glick, professor and vice chair of the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, has been elected chair of the Faculty Senate for 2015-17.
Domenic Licata, instructional support technician for the Department of Art, has been elected chair of the Professional Staff Senate for a two year term, effective July 1.
UB staff and domestic students are being recruited to serve as mentors for newly arrived international students during the spring 2015 semester. Participants need not know about other cultures, speak other languages or have traveled overseas.