Upcoming Events
The first UB Pride Parade marches down the North Campus Academic Spine on April 24, 2019.
Each semester, the LGBTQ FSA hosts events that include social meet ups, Lunch and Learn educational and professional development opportunities, and a general membership meeting.
A schedule of events hosted or supported by the Association are shared online, discussed at meetings, and advertised via the FSA listserv.
While FSA events are planned with a faculty and staff audience in mind, most events are open and welcome to all members of the UB community.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 29, 2025 | 5:00pm | Alumni Arena
Join LGBTQ FSA colleagues at Pride Night. A tip off social for LGBTQ FSA members and guests will be hosted courtside on the ground floor of Alumni Arena at 5:00pm. UB Women’s Basketball will play Kent State starting at 6:00pm.
A complimentary general admission ticket is available to every LGBTQ FSA member sponsored by UB Athletics. A complimentary ticket for a plus one guest is available sponsored by the LGBTQ FSA. Members shouldregister for tickets by February 17.
Additional tickets are $10 and available for purchase.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:00-1:30pm | 145 Student Union.
Join members of the LGBTQ FSA Executive Board for a general membership meeting. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Misinformation & Society: Five Lessons I’ve Learned from Studying Thousands of Years of Misinformation
Misinformation is nothing new. For as long as humans have communicated, they also manipulated information and deceived others to gain power. Nevertheless, scholars, journalists and pundits have expressed a concern about humanity entering a new “Post-Truth” era, one driven by the collapse of truth and political turmoil. In this talk, Dr. Ophir argues that humans have never been motivated by accuracy, and that the current moment could be better explained by considering unprecedented technological and political developments.
Sponsored by the LGBTQ FSA, MSFA, and PSS Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Friday, March 28, 2025 | 12:00-1:00pm | The meeting will use the Zoom video communication platform. Register to receive the Meeting ID and Passcode.
Join members of the LGBTQ FSA Executive Board for a general membership meeting. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 12:00-1:00pm | The meeting will use the Zoom video communication platform. Register to receive the Meeting ID and Passcode.
Join members of the LGBTQ FSA Executive Board to learn about leadership opportunities and the spring 2025 elections and appointments cycle.
Thursday, April 10, 2024 | 5:30-8:00pm | Twenty Six Allen at 26 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Meet up with members of the LGBTQ FSA to socialize and celebrate UB Pride Week at Twenty Six Allen! Partners and friends are welcome.
Snacks provided. Cash bar.
Optional RSVP will help us plan.
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 3:00pm | Center for the Arts Drama Theater.
UB faculty and staff are invited to attend an inspiring and affirming ceremony that celebrates the achievements of graduating students who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community at UB. The ceremony welcomes graduating members of the LGBTQ community as well as their families, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters. The ceremony includes an opportunity to thank significant supporters and time to celebrate the achievements of each graduate.
The Lavender Ceremony & Reception is coordinated by the Intercultural and Diversity Center.
Lavender Ceremonies (or Lavender Graduations) are annual ceremonies conducted on hundreds of college and university campuses to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of LGBTQ+ students. At UB, the Lavender Ceremony is typically held on the last day of classes every spring semester. The tradition of Lavender Ceremonies began at the University of Michigan in 1995 when the parent of a student was denied the opportunity to attend their child’s graduation because of their sexual orientation. The color of Lavender is symbolic of pink triangles and black triangles that gay men and lesbians were forced to wear in Nazi Germany; it designates the reclamation of symbols of hate to make them a symbol of pride for the LGBTQ+ community.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 12:00pm | Progress Pride Paths
Join LGBTQ faculty and staff colleagues for a photo and lunch at the Progress Pride Paths on the UB North Campus outside between the Student Union and Knox Lecture Hall.
FSA Tradition
In 2022, the LGBTQ FSA started a new campus and Pride tradition. In an effort to build community, showcase our history, and be visible, the FSA will host a community photo each June. Faculty and staff are invited to participate by posing for a group photo.