Need to Know

Published August 14, 2026

  • Faculty, staff training sessions offered
    9/3/19
    University Police and Student Conduct and Advocacy are offering two informational training sessions for faculty and staff on campus safety and working with disruptive behavior and students in distress.
  • UB hosts events for Suicide Prevention Week
    8/30/19
    Sept. 8-14 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and the Student Health and Wellness Team is offering free programming on campus to support students and the campus community. Members of the UB community are urged to “take a minute, save a life.”
  • PSS offers networking opportunity
    8/30/19
    Professional staff members can share some networking and nourishment as part of the Lunch Bunch Club, a new initiative started last spring by the PSS’ Social and Networking Subcommittee.
  • Justice Ginsburg’s visit generates worldwide attention
    8/29/19
    Monday’s visit to UB by U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg produced an immense amount of news coverage nationally and internationally, shining the spotlight on UB and bringing positive exposure to the university.
  • Digital Scholarship Studio and Network to launch Sept. 5
    8/29/19
    A new effort at UB aims to create new research opportunities for projects that link the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
  • ‘Operation Doorhanger’ reminds students, neighbors about safety, other tips
    8/22/19
    The Office of Community Relations will distribute kits containing tips on how to be a good neighbor, as well as other important information, around UB’s South Campus during Operation Doorhanger on Aug. 23.
  • HI to hold grant-writing workshop
    8/20/19
    The UB Humanities Institute is hosting an external grant-writing workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 30 in 1032 Clemens Hall, North Campus.
  • Free fitness classes for UB employees
    8/12/19
    UB faculty and staff can take advantage of free lunchtime fitness classes this fall, courtesy of Wellness and Work/Life Balance, and Recreation and Intramural Services.
  • Research program aims to help smokers quit
    8/7/19
    UB researchers are seeking participants for a free clinical research program that aims to make it easier for smokers to quit the habit – for good.
  • UB students taking their burger alternative to the public
    8/6/19
    Three UB students will test their sustainable beef alternative burger with a larger public for the first time this weekend.