Faculty and staff looking for summer educational opportunities for their school-aged children or teens can take advantage of three programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and led by CAS faculty members. 

The Employee Assistance Program is offering a free workshop on Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique (IAMT) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 31 in 107 Capen Hall (in the Honors College in Silverman Library), North Campus.

Faculty and staff needing individual attention with software issues can get help by visiting an “open computer lab” presented by the Office of Organizational Development & Training.

UB researchers seeking guidance on how to improve proposals for National Institutes of Health grants can attend a daylong seminar presented by the offices of the Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives, the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, and Research Advancement.

Female football neophytes who want to prepare for the 2013 season can learn the fundamentals of the football experience, including officiating, food and fashion, at Women’s Football 101, being held from 5:30-9 p.m. July 30 in UB Stadium, North Campus.

The Office of Organizational Development & Training is offering a new Collaborative Performance Management (CPM) Program beginning in September and employees interested in taking part should complete the CPM Interest Form in order to be considered for a spot in the program.

UB employees working on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus can receive discounts and incentives from businesses near the BNMC by signing up for the Neighborhood Explorer Program.

Faculty and staff are urged to “be green” and apply online for their 2013-14 parking permit renewal.

BNMC Fit – the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus’ annual summer block party—will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27, rain or shine, at Colby Park, located on High Street between Buffalo General Medical Center and the MiGo parking garage.

The Professional Staff Senate will hold its annual potluck picnic and clothing drive from noon to 1 p.m. June 26 in the courtyard of the Student Union, North Campus.