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Dr. Penelope D. Ploughman and University Archivist Hope Dunbar.

Dr. Penelope D. Ploughman and University Archivist Hope Dunbar.

Preserving the Legacy of Love Canal: University Archives Leads the Way
11/11/25
The University at Buffalo University Libraries has unveiled a landmark exhibition, Toxic Archives: Voices from Love Canal, in Silverman Library.

Unwind at the Libraries: Relax, Reflect and Create
11/17/25
Starting Nov. 19, we are rolling out a series of passive programs—simple, low-stress activities open during all library hours and designed to help you recharge at your own pace.
What We're Reading: "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe
11/17/25
Wolfe, known for The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test and The Right Stuff, explores social class, money and power in New York City during the decadent 1980s.
Ridge Lea served as ‘interim’ campus while UB grew
11/7/25
Located at North Bailey Avenue and Ridge Lea Road, the Ridge Lea Campus consisted of more than a dozen plain, single-story buildings leased by the university in the mid-1960s as an “interim” campus.
UB Librarians Honored at Celebration of Excellence
11/4/25
Deborah Chiarella, Ophelia Morey and Pamela Rose exemplify the Libraries’ commitment to excellence, service and community impact.
Marking 200 Years of the Erie Canal
10/28/25
With this year marking the bicentennial of the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825, the UB Libraries is highlighting treasures in its Rare Books Collection.
Stress Relief Days in the Libraries
10/27/25
Take a much-needed break from end-of-semester studying and relax during Stress Relief Days on UB’s North and South Campuses.
A True Blue look at student life through the decades
10/24/25
To honor some of the conveniences we might take for granted, UBNow revisited the university experiences of decades past.
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.
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.
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.