Need to Know

Members of the UB community can learn about the progress being made to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice at the university at a virtual town hall on Nov. 18.

Nobel Laureate, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and bestselling author Nadia Murad will appear at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for the Arts, North Campus, as part of UB’s Distinguished Speakers Series.

As the country prepares for the results of the 2024 presidential election, members of the university community may be experiencing a wide range of emotions. At UB, we are committed to ensuring that every member of our community feels supported.

Would Thanksgiving be Thanksgiving without pie? We think not.

The Office of Annual Giving is reintroducing PossiBull, a crowdfunding platform designed to help UB faculty, staff and alumni support causes that have a direct impact on the campus community.

Pauline Mendola, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, was honored recently with the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE). This prestigious award recognizes Mendola’s exceptional contributions and dedication to the organization; the recipient is chosen by the group’s executive committee.

Ambassador Matt Murray, U.S. senior official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), will speak as part of a roundtable on “International Trade at a Crossroads” from 3-4:30 p.m. Nov 1 in 106 O’Brian Hall, North Campus.

The Center for the Arts’ celebration of its 30th anniversary continues Oct. 29 with “Art in the Open,” an opportunity for the campus community and the public to experience the energy and diversity of UB’s artistic hub with free performances of music, dance, musical theater and film, plus open studios, gallery exhibitions, installations and opportunities to meet university artists.

Complex data structures made up of many interconnected elements play a large role in a variety of public health topics, including environmental epidemiology and climate science. Columbia University biostatistician Kiros Berhane will explore the issue of complex data structures at this year’s J. Warren Perry Lecture on Nov. 8.

It’s getting to be that time of year again — time to celebrate the holiday season by giving back. UB departments that want to bring some holiday cheer to local families in need can take part in the university’s annual Adopt-a-Family initiative.