UB Mobile vs PurplePing

It’s UB at your fingertips. Search UB, find people and departments, access MyUB, manage courses, get the latest UB news, event listings and Bulls scores, along with access to library resources, campus maps and transportation information, including bus and shuttle schedules and parking details. Features include: SEARCH • SEARCH THE UB WEB: Find the UB websites and resources using our UB Google Search! • FIND PEOPLE: Locate faculty and staff contact information, or look up student email addresses. • FIND DEPARTMENTS: Locate specific departments on UB’s three campuses. ACADEMICS • My UB: It’s your one-stop portal for important announcements and deadlines plus HUB access that lets you register for classes, look up your grades and gives faculty, staff and students easy access to many other important online resources. • UBLEARNS: Access your course management system at UB. Find a syllabus or get information on readings, assignments and exams. • LIBRARIES: Fingertip access to UB’s collections and the World Cat catalog; manage your account; find locations, hours and contact information for each of UB’s nine libraries. GETTING AROUND • MAPS: Search interactive maps to find campus buildings, parking lots, dining, student housing, and athletic facilities. • TRANSPORTATION: Use the Transportation Tracker to find out where the nearest shuttle or bus is; see traffic and parking alerts; look up bus and shuttle schedules and route maps. SERVICES • DINING: Find dining locations, menus and hours; report a lost MyUB Card; look up nutrition information; and more. THINGS TO DO • EVENTS: See a listing of all university happenings, both on and off campus, including lectures, performances, exhibitions and athletic events. • ATHLETICS: Buy tickets and get scores, stats and standings, along with photos, videos and breaking news about the UB Bulls. STAY INFORMED • NEWS: Read the latest on breakthrough research and other campus news in the areas of medicine, the sciences, engineering, technology, the arts, alumni and athletics. • SOCIAL MEDIA: Keep up with UB on such networks as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

PurplePing is the official safety app of Niagara University. It is the only app that integrates with Niagara University's safety and security systems. Niagara University has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Niagara University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. PurplePing features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Niagara University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Niagara University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Niagara University security. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Niagara University area. - Link to the Facility Services Homepage - Link to the IT Services Homepage - Emergency Procedures: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Student Life: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Niagara University. - Student Wellness links to various student wellness resources. - Counseling Services - Health Services - Title IX and Civil Services - Read and Relax - Links to various Niagara Website resources Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.