Your alumni-powered global network
UB Founders Day
What is UB Founders Day?
Join alumni all over the world to celebrate UB's 179th birthday with us on Thursday. May 8, 2025. See all the cities hosting parties below.
Founded as a private medical college located in downtown Buffalo, the University at Buffalo (UB) joined the public State University of New York in 1962 and has grown to become the largest and most comprehensive university in the SUNY system.
Read more about UB and its history.
About the University at Buffalo - Quick Overview
When UB alumni connect, great things happen.
![Albany, NY - State Building.]()
Albany
The Albany alumni network is gathering at Wolff's Biergarten. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Atlanta Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Atlanta
The Atlanta alumni network is gathering at Whitehall Tavern. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Boston skyline.]()
Boston
The Boston area alumni are gathering at City Winery. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Buffalo Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Buffalo
The Buffalo Niagara alumni network is gathering at Resurgence Brewing Company. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Charlotte skyline.]()
Charlotte
The Charlotte alumni network is gathering at A Taste of Buffalo in Huntersville, a Buffalo Bills Backers Bar owned by UB alumnus Bradley Battaglia ('86) since 2003. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Chicago skyline.]()
Chicago
The Chicago alumni network is gathering at Fado Irish Pub, River North. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Dallas Skyline at Night University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth alumni network is gathering at Moxie's, Plano. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Washington DC's Washington Monument looking towards the Capital Building where many University at Buffalo students live and work.]()
DC Metro
The DC alumni network is gathering at Takoda Navy Yard. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Denver Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Denver
The Denver UB alumni network is gathering at Ester's. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Houston Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Houston
The Houston UB alumni network is gathering at Heights & Company. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Nashville skyline at dusk.]()
Nashville
The Nashville UB alumni network is gathering at City Tap Sobro. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![NYC Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
NYC
The Greater NYC UB alumni network is gathering at Downtown Social. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Photo of Philadelphia skyline by Gary Jastrzab UB alumni.]()
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia alumni network is gathering at The Mulberry. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Portland Oregon skyline.]()
Portland
The Portland alumni network is gathering at Breakside Brewing - Slabtown. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Rochester Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Rochester
The Rochester UB alumni network is gathering at Fore Putts Sake. Your admission price includes access to the golf simulators, heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA at sunset.]()
San Francisco
The San Francisco alumni network is gathering at 620 Jones. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Seattle Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Seattle
The Seattle UB alumni network is gathering at Flapstick Pub. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![South Florida Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
South Florida
The South Florida alumni network is gathering at Buffalo Wild Wings, Turtle Crossing. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Syracuse Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Syracuse
The Syracuse alumni network is gathering at Harvey's Garden. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Tampa Skyline University at Buffalo Alumni.]()
Tampa
The Tampa area alumni are gathering at District Tavern. Your admission price includes heavy appetizers, cash bar and UB swag.
Come have a good time and connect with UB alumni in your area as we celebrate UB Founders Day worldwide!
![Toronto, Canada skyline at dusk.]()
Canada
UB alumni will be gathering at Moxies Toronto Downtown. There is no cost to attend. Heavy appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. Registrants will recieve a UB gift.
![Malaysia skyline.]()
Malaysia
UB alumni will be gathering on Saturday, May 10 at Padi House Restaurant @ Suria KLCC beginning at 6:30 p.m.
