Need to Know

Attention UB cyclists! Faculty, staff, students and alumni can take part in a healthy ─ and friendly ─ competition this summer while getting in their miles on the roads and trails, or in the gym.

Beginning May 20, UB Learns will feature a new navigation menu and visual updates for a faster, easier experience for instructors and students.

The University Archives is asking UB faculty and staff to donate digital materials that document their personal experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak.

UB faculty and staff volunteers are needed to assist in SUNY’s efforts to recruit contact tracers as part of New York State’s efforts to address COVID-19.

COVID-19 Update,” a free webinar presented by UBMD, will take place from 7-8 p.m. May 7 via Webex.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has named Rajan Batta associate dean for faculty affairs and diversity, and appointed Francine Battaglia as chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) has awarded UB’s Athletic Training Program initial accreditation.

Since fall 2018, the School of Law has offered a Veterans Legal Practicum to serve the legal needs of those who have served and their families. As part of this grant, the practicum established “help desks” at the law school’s clinic, WNY Heroes in Erie County and SERV Niagara.

For the past five years, the goal of the School of Public Health and Health Professions’ Step Challenge has been to inspire people to improve their health and reduce stress. And that goal has been especially relevant and necessary during today’s unique and worrying time.