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UB Events

For the most up-to-date event listings, visit www.buffalo.edu/calendar or activities.buffalo.edu.

At UB we hold hundreds of programs annually for students, our community and our scholarly peers. Most student programs are focused on enhancing the campus experience, teaching life skills, and supporting these UB priorities:

1. Global Citizenship & Diversity
2. Supporting our Communities
3. Student Engagement and Leadership
4. Navigating Life at UB and Beyond
5. Healthy and Safe Living
6. Leading a Purposeful Life
7. Promoting a Green Earth

Here are some highlight events that are open to UB parents and the community:

Month	Program	Description
August	University Welcome	UB's President welcomes you back to campus and a new academic year.
August	Opening Weekend - September Welcome	The ultimate kickoff to the UB Experience!! Includes Welcome Back Bash, new student picnic, President's Welcome and much more.
September	Operation Doorhanger	Student volunteers distribute doorhangers to neighbors in University Heights - to build awareness of safety and responsibility issues.
October	Homecoming	UB welcomes home alumni and friends to the traditional homecoming weekend. Events have included a home Bulls football game, tent party, and much more.
October	Family Weekend	Family Weekend happens each fall and is an enduring UB tradition. It is a chance for students and families to reunite to revisit what makes UB great. Events have included comedy shows, ice cream socials, tours, coffee houses, family brunch and concerts.
October	Marching Band concerts	Thunder of the East, UB's Marching Band, is exciting! Hear them play.
November	Take Back the Night	Walk with your friends at this candle-lit procession to raise awareness about violence prevention.
January - May	Countdown to Commencement	Countdown to Commencement is a University-wide tradition for graduating students to help them celebrate their achievement and their UB experience. The program includes our traditional Senior Brunch served by UB faculty and staff, sign-a-buffalo, Play Day, Rose Day and several community service events, all culminating in the pomp and circumstance of commencement.
February	International Fiesta	A student-run celebration of cultural dance and food traditions.
February	Valentine's Dinner – Campus Dining & Shops	Spend an elegant evening of music and gourmet dining - use your meal plan and bring guests.
February & March	Career fairs	A job fair for everyone. Parents and the community are encouraged to recruit at UB's job fairs. Hire the best. Hire UB.
March	Student Employee of the Year award	Recognizing UB students who are exceptional employees.
April	REALM (Real Experience and Leadership Mentoring)	Serve as a mentor for a single day. This one-day job shadowing program gives UB students a chance to broaden their leadership skills by watching local business and community leaders at work.
April	Relay for Life	Fundraiser to support American Cancer Society.
April	Student Remembrance Ceremony	Remembering UB students who passed away during the academic year.
May	Walk a Mile in Her Shoes	Men walk on campus in women's shoes to raise awareness of violence against women.
May	ALANA Celebration of Achievement	A pre-commencement ceremony to recognize the achievement of graduating African, African American, Caribbean, Latino/a, Asian, and Native American students. Pre-registration required.
May	Commencement Weekend
May	Orientation – Parent & Family	Welcome, new students and parents, to UB. A parent/family session takes place simultaneously with the new student orientation.
June	June in Buffalo	Music.
June	UB Business Partners Day	Discover how to leverage the strategic edge UB can provide to your business.
Spring & Summer	UB on the Green	Music, entertainment and food on the South Campus lawn. A community treat.
Summer	Outdoor Pursuits	Enjoy the outdoors? Take part in this UB program and share the experience.
Summer	UB mini-Med School	A summer glimpse into medical education.
Summer	UB This Summer	Lectures, workshops and courses for the UB community.
Summer	University Community Farmers Market	Fresh produce from local farmers.
Ongoing	Art Galleries	A wide range of artists continuously exhibit at the UB galleries.
Ongoing	Center for the Arts	Musical, dance and theater.
Ongoing	Dinner for 12 Strangers	UB alumni host dinners for current students to make real connections.
Ongoing	Distinguished Speakers Series	This famed UB lecture series that has welcomed thought leaders from Dalai Lama of Tibet, Bill Cosby, Janet Reno, Conan O'Brien, Al Gore, Michael Moore and many, many others.
Ongoing	Library Events & Workshops	UB Libraries exhibits rare and interesting materials.
Ongoing	Meet a Mentor	Serve as a career mentor to UB students and recent graduates. Share your experience by offering advice, internships, job searching tips.
Ongoing	On-campus Interviewing	Come to UB to interview the best and brightest future employees.
Ongoing	Red Cross Blood Drives/Volunteers	Donate Blood. Save a life.
Ongoing	Reunions & Alumni Events	UB alumni are getting together every day.
Ongoing	The Bridge Lecture Series	From how leaders become leaders to the vision of the future – a lecture series by UB experts on a wide range of topics.
Ongoing	UB Bulls!	Show your Pride! Attend UB athletics events. There's a sport for you.

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