Welcome from the Chapter President & Officers

UUP rallies to save SUNY, fight deregulation (press release 2.5.10)

Pres. Phil Smith

What's New

Click here to stop SUNY Budget Cuts (Action)
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Individual Development Awards: For award period 7/2/09-7/1/10. Application deadline: 2/16/2010. Click here for information and application.

You can now follow UUP on Facebook and Twitter.

Newsletter now online

The current edition of Insight is now online. The current edition provides dates on the upcoming election as well as containing additional valuable information.

1) November 2009 issue/ 2) September 2009 issue.

Articles may be sent to Dawn Pappas.

UUP Spring 2010 Calendar of Events... calendar

January 2010

LOCATION

19

Executive Board Meeting

WSCC

21

Making the Most of 2010/Creating your Vision Board (.pdf flier) (Presenters: O’Connell/Wolfskill)

SBS N702

February 2010

 

3

Academic Council Meeting (contact Dan Kinney)

WSCC

10

Front Page Discussion at 12 Noon* "East Timor:
A United Nation’s Poster Boy or Whipping Boy?
" (abstract) with David Hicks, Professor of Anthropology
CANCELED

WSCC

11

Professional Development Opportunities with Marlene Brennan from SPD (RSVP by clicking here) 12 Noon

Wang Rm 201

14

Hearts & Jazz - a UUP Social Committe Event. Featuring a reception, Monterey Jazz Festival at the Staller Center and a post-concert Meet the Artist Coffee/Dessert. The cost is $38.00 per person. Please deliver your check to the UUP office by January 20th to secure the best seats available.

Staller Center

16

Executive Board Meeting - 12 Noon RSVP to 2-6570

WSCC

24

Bullying/Workplace Violence Workshop with NYSUT LRS Susan Jones (RSVP by clicking here) 12 Noon This workshop focuses on the implementation of workplace and domestic violence policies on SUNY campuses including the historical context of those policies and the current trend toward workplace bullying issues.

Wang Rm 301

March 2010

 

3

a) Academic Council Meeting (West Campus)

b) Southampton Workshop “How Resilient are You

WSCC

TBD@SHC

10

In the event of a disaster... How Prepared Are You" a Health and Safety Committee Workshop
Larry Zacarese, Director of Emergency Preparedness, will cover topics involving SBU Emergency Management as part of the campus’s ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. How prepared are you? Come to this workshop and gain valuable news, instructions and information. RSVP click here

Wang 30112 12 Noon
lunch provided

16

Executive Board Meeting - 12 Noon; RSVP to 2-6570

WSCC

17

Front Page Discussion - Herstory and Latina Writers Workshop (co sponsored by Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center, the Center for Study of Working Class Life.) RSVP click here

WSCC

12 Noon
lunch provided

18

Workshop on Compensatory Time Eligibility by UUP Pres. Arty Shertzer - 12 Noon (lunch inc) RSVP here

Wang Center Rm 201

23

The Sound of Moolah w/ NYSUT LRS Lisa Willis @12pm
If you you would like to review how some of UUP's benefits translate into extra cash in your pocket and/or are interested in learning about opportunities within UUP that may provide you with additional cash this is a workshop that you will not want to miss. RSVP click here.

Wang 301

24

General Membership Meeting/ Southampton Campus

TBD

25

General Membership Meeting/ West Campus

TBD

April 2010

 

7

Academic Council Meeting (Contact Dan Kinney)

WSCC

15

What it takes to get Permanent Appointment (Workshop for Professionals)@ 12pm

Wang 301

20

Executive Board Meeting at 12 Noon RSVP to 2-6570

WSCC

21

The Tenure Process (Workshop for Academics) w/ State VP Fred Floss

SBS N702

22

Health & Safety Workshop on Fitness @ 12 Noon
Time to start shaping up for the summer with Terri Tiso, SBU Hall of Fame Coach and Physical Therapist. Join Terri as she will lead this workshop and provide all attendees with the basics (exercise and nutrition) for shaping up and staying in shape all year round. Q & A period to follow. Lunch will be served. RSVP Click Here

Wang 301

28

Academic Counsel OPEN FORUM on Minority Faculty Concerns

WSCC

May 2010

 

5

POP 4 PIZZA - End of Year Celebration at Southampton Campus
Academic Council Meeting (West Campus)

TBD

6

Retirement Seminar at 12 Noon

Wang Rm. 201

11

POP 4 PIZZA – Social Committee End of Year Celebration for Main Campus UUP members. (RSVP CLICK HERE)

SAC Ballroom A

12

What’s Lurking in your Walls (H&S Workshop) 12pm
Indoor Air Quality is vital to everyone's health and well being. Breathing mold, asbestos, lead, formaldehyde and other harmful toxins can be affecting your overall health. Kevin Tumulty, EH&S Manager of Industrial Hygiene, will discuss ways to improve your environment in the workplace and at home. Q & A period to follow. Lunch will be served. RSVP Click Here

Wang 201

18

Executive Board Meeting @ 12 Noon RSVP 2-6570

Wang 201

*UUP FRONT PAGE DISCUSSIONS
a series of lunch-time chapter discussions with authors of new books and experts on important topics of the times.  Meet people from other departments in conversation throughout the coming year.  All members welcome. Contact Dan Kinney 2-6570.

Labyrinth Walking: Pathway to Stress Management &
Improved Performance
Join Labyrinth Builder, Ed O'Connell, for a refreshing introduction to the Red Dragon Labyrinth as a walking meditation practice. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Outdoors at the Labyrinth – West Campus between (Gray and O’Neil – Mendelsohn Quad) Dates: 1/20, 2/17, 3/17,4/14, 5/19

 

* Lunch provided. RSVP by clicking on the event date no later than 5 days before the workshop you plan on attending.