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Student Spotlight: Afifa Roja

Friendly, determined and patient. That’s how Afifa Roja, a third-year neuroscience major at UB, describes herself.

Saving a piece of the past

An observant worker repairing the exterior masonry at Farber Hall recently prevented a time capsule from accidentally landing in the trash.

Silverman Library Welcome Desk Expands Hours and Services

This semester, the Welcome Desk will pilot expanded services and extended hours. The desk will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.

Latest Stories

Free Digital Access to Buffalo Business First Now Available Through UB Libraries
10/16/25
Faculty, staff, and students at the University at Buffalo now have enhanced access to Buffalo Business First.
UB to Host Annual Meeting of the New York State–Ontario Chapter of the Music Library Association
10/13/25
The NYS/O Music Library Association’s 2025 annual meeting will be held Oct. 17 at UB and online.
Access Forbidden: UB Exhibition Unveils Centuries of Banned and Censored Books
10/13/25
Explore 575 years of censorship and resilience in Access Forbidden: Banned and Censored Books, 1549–1940, the first major exhibition of UB’s Rare Books Collection since 2006.
Your Vote, Your Voice: How to Research, Plan, and Show Up on Election Day
10/7/25
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4—are you ready? Getting registered and making a plan to vote are important first steps, but the process doesn’t end there!

People Spotlights

Logan Walters Helps Power Daily Operations at UB Libraries
10/21/25
As an Annex assistant in UB Libraries, Logan Walters balances a wide variety of responsibilities each day.
Student Spotlight: Afifa Roja
10/14/25
Friendly, determined and patient. That’s how Afifa Roja, a third-year neuroscience major at UB, describes herself.
Meet the Tech Problem-Solver Behind the Scenes at UB Libraries
10/7/25
If you’ve ever had a tricky technology issue in the UB Libraries, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the person who thrives on solving them: Nick Dolce.
Austin Waters Combines Scholarship, Service and a Love of Community at UB
9/23/25
Waters is excited to step into her new role as foreign and international law librarian at UB.

LEGO Area in Silverman

The new LEGO Area on Silverman Library’s third floor is the perfect spot to relax, de-stress, or tackle a fun challenge with friends.

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