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Published: October 14, 2010

  • Bra fundraiser benefits cancer research

    “Creative brassieres” designed and fashioned by UB employees and members of the Western New York community currently are in display in the Center for the Arts, and members of the UB community are invited to bid on their favorite to raise money for breast cancer research.

    The “artful bra” fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society as part of the UB Employees Campaign for the Community. It is coordinated by Mary-Camille Schwindler, assistant registrar in Student Academic Records and Financial Services.

    The bras will be on display through Oct. 29. They also may be viewed on the artful bra website.

    Those interested in bidding can do so online.. Bidding will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 1.

  • Protect your identity

    UB’s Financial Literacy Program is partnering with the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Credit Counseling Services and Shred-it to present Secure Your ID Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Tops Market at 3035 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst.

    Members of the UB and greater Western New York communities can bring up to three boxes or bags of their sensitive paper documents for free shredding and proper disposal. CCCS and BBB staff will be on site to provide expert advice and tips for identity theft protection.

    Identity theft strikes more than 10 million Americans every year, despite the fact that it can be easily avoided in many cases. Victims lose an average of $5,000 dollars and spend on average 600 hours recovering from an identity-theft incident. Proper document destruction is the first line of defense, event organizers say.

    For more information on Secure Your ID Day, click here.

  • Workload workshops set

    The Buffalo Chapter of United University Professions is holding free workshops for its members on increased workloads.

    A workshop for academics will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 26 in 324 Crofts Hall, North Campus. Refreshments will be served.

    A workshop for professional staff members will take place at noon on Oct. 27 in 330 Student Union, North Campus. Lunch will be served.

    Seating is limited; workshops will not be held if there is not enough interest.

    Those interested in attending should contact Chris Black at cmblack@buffalo.edu or the UUP office at 645-2013 to make a reservation before Oct. 20.

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