Off the Clock

The Jacobs School Office of Faculty Affairs invites you to tell us about some of the activities you participate in outside of work. We hope to inspire each other to get involved in things we are passionate about as we discover what Buffalo has to offer through the perspectives of our colleagues.

We will share some of your responses (which may be edited for length) on this webpage and in upcoming issues of the Faculty Focus newsletter.

Submit a Response Off the Clock Submissions 2026-2027

“I have lived in Buffalo around 12 years. What attracted me was all the parks you can visit, all the hiking trails and the beautiful Niagara Falls State Park. What encouraged me to stay are the short commutes everywhere, living in a big town with a small town feel, the community (the people around me are amazing!) and how much joy the sunny days bring. ”
10/8/26
Maria Wilson
Community Engagement Coordinator, Office of Community Engagement and Inclusion
“My favorite Buffalo seasonal activity is attending all of the community garden walks. It is so inspiring to see the creativity of my neighbors. ”
10/8/26
Alice Villaseñor, PhD
Faculty Development Programs Lead, Office of Faculty Affairs
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
“I enjoy baking sourdough bread. I started during the pandemic and still try to bake at least one loaf of bread per week. I find it to be very therapeutic and it's sort of an art form since you can make different designs, flavor, etc. ”
10/8/26
Alicia Chadwick
Senior Staff Assistant, Office of Faculty Affairs
“Good Afro house music lifts my mood.”
10/8/26
Anyango Kamina, PhD
Assistant Dean, Trainee and Faculty Development, Office of Faculty Affairs & Office of Biomedical Education
Research Assistant Professor, Microbiology and Immunology