Need to Know

Published December 11, 2025

  • Charting WNY’s next 50 years is topic of workshop, public forum
    10/23/18
    Charting a long-range course of planning and action for Buffalo Niagara is no small task.

    But that’s what local leaders, UB faculty and graduate students, and planning scholars from around the world will do as part of a day-long workshop called “What’s Next for Buffalo Niagara?”
  • Forum to tackle to discuss future of health care industry
    10/22/18
    Leaders from the region’s top health systems, insurers, physician groups and community health organizations will come together on Oct. 26 for an all-day forum to discuss the current state and future of health care.
  • North Campus training session set for Shop Blue
    10/22/18
    An additional town hall meeting has been scheduled for the “Shop Blue” eProcurement system that aims to provide an Amazon-like purchasing experience to greatly reduce the procurement process and improve delivery time.
  • Three Pillars Catering to present autumn beer dinner
    10/19/18
    UB’s Three Pillars Catering will join with Big Ditch Brewing Company for an evening of great food and craft beer featuring a five-course meal and beer pairings.
  • Take a bite for healthy eating
    10/19/18
    UB faculty, staff and students can show their support for healthy, seasonal eating by taking part in the “New York Campus Crunch” on Oct. 24.
  • Enrollment open for Flex Spending Accounts
    10/18/18
    Open enrollment is now underway 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.
  • UBEOC event celebrates families
    10/17/18
    The UB Educational Opportunity Center (UBEOC) will host its annual Strengthening Families Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at its downtown office at 555 Ellicott St.
  • Theatre and Dance to present ‘Pippin’
    10/17/18
    The Department of Theatre and Dance will present the 1972 musical “Pippin” Oct. 18-28 in the Drama Theatre in the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
  • UB sponsors flu clinics
    10/16/18
    Student Health Services is sponsoring flu vaccination clinics for the entire UB community on the North Campus.
  • Special admissions session set for UB families
    10/12/18
    UB employees who have a family member entering college within the next few years are invited to attend a special session on the college admissions process during UB 360°, UB’s fall open house on Oct. 20.