Need to Know

Published May 29, 2026

  • Tour of UB Athletics
    12/11/14
    The Professional Staff Senate’s Staff Development Committee and UB Athletics have organized a free tour of UB’s athletics facilities for PSS members on Dec. 16.
  • Time to change health insurance
    12/5/14
    The Option Transfer Period for state employees, during which workers can change their health insurance carrier, voluntarily cancel coverage or delete dependents, runs through Jan. 16.
  • UB to close Dec. 25, Jan. 1
    11/25/14
    UB will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
  • PSS to hold holiday potluck
    11/25/14
    The Professional Staff Senate will hold its annual holiday potluck luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in 210 Student Union, North Campus.
  • PEP enrollment
    11/13/14
    Members of United University Professions who accrue vacation leave can exchange vacation days for credit toward the cost of health insurance premiums through UUP’s Productivity Enhancement Program.
  • Stress-relief retreat
    10/30/14
    The second annual Stress Less Retreat sponsored by UB’s Employee Assistance Program will take place Nov. 19 in the Center for Tomorrow, North Campus.
  • Host students for Thanksgiving
    10/30/14
    Every year, UB faculty and staff show their holiday spirit by hosting Thanksgiving dinner for a number of international students.
  • Discount football tickets
    10/23/14
    The Division of Athletics is offering discount tickets to faculty and staff for Saturday’s football game against Central Michigan.
  • PSS clothing drive
    10/23/14
    The Professional Staff Senate has extended its professional clothing drive through Oct. 31. The drive aims to provide professional attire to those in need so that they can join or rejoin the workforce.
  • Learning Spaces Webinar
    10/23/14
    “Re-imagining Learning Spaces: Design, Technology and Assessment” is the topic of a webinar being held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28-29 in 330 Student Union, North Campus.