Student Organization Showcase
Browse the student-run club and organization events offered during Welcome Weekend.
Updated schedule for 2024 will be posted by August 1. Review details below from 2023.
Student-run groups will host activities and events designed to introduce you to what they're all about. Drop in to as many events that interest you from the list below.
Not all of our clubs and organizations will be hosting a showcase during Welcome Weekend. Visit UBLinked for more information about other clubs and organizations that you might be interested in!
Welcome Weekend
Club and organization events are just some of the many opportunities during Welcome Weekend. View the full schedule of Welcome Weekend events.
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| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Kickline Master Class
Want to know what an average practice for Kickline is like? Well here's your chance! At the Master Class, you will stretch, warm-up, and learn a short combo, learn the ins and outs of everything Kickline, and meet the E-Board and fellow teammates! We recommend wearing clothes and shoes that allow you to move around with ease. And don't forget hydration! The class is open to everyone of all dance levels and experiences! | Student Union 145 A & F | UB Kickline |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Semester Kickoff Introduction Concert
| Student Union 330 | Buffalo Chips |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Arts and Motion Mashup
The "Arts and Motion Mashup" is a vibrant and exciting event hosted by our dance club. This fun-filled gathering aims to create a dynamic space where participants can immerse themselves in a fusion of dance, crafting, games, and creative expression. It's a unique opportunity to get to know each other better while enjoying a delightful mix of artistic activities. | Capen 262 | Impulse Dance Force |
| 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Open Mic
An event where students and parents can both play and enjoy music. The stage is available to anyone who wants to take it! Guitars, bass, drums, keys, and amplification will be provided, but performers may bring gear if they wish. | Student Union Exterior Stage | UB Musicians |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Can You Beat A Rower? UB Rowing Club invites students to test their athletic abilities against one of our team members in a rowing challenge. Can you beat a rower? | Student Union Lobby | UB Rowing |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Try it Out
Come join our team in a "Try It Out" lacrosse event! Some of our current members of the team will be in attendance to pass and play a bit of lacrosse with those interested in coming! Whether you have played lacrosse before or have never played, come learn the way of the game and practice some lacrosse skills with us! | Parcel B (field between bookstore and Greiner Hall on Lee Rd) | Women's Lacrosse |
| 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Throwing and Friendship Ultimate Frisbee will be hosting a throwing and friendship showcase for new students and returning club members. | Disc Golf Field (field between bookstore and Greiner Hall on Lee Rd) | Ultimate Frisbee |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Fall Semester Kickoff UB Spikeball Club showcase event. All students and skill levels are welcome. Come meet some people at a relaxed active event. Drop in for any amount of time. | Parcel B (field between bookstore and Greiner Hall on Lee Rd) | UB Spikeball Club |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Explore the Design Projects We will be showcasing our projects during the Sunday Campus Fest event! | Jarvis Hall 117 | American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Carnival Game E-board officers will be at our table to explain our club to incoming students. If students wish to join our club they can participate in a free ringtoss game in which they can win small prizes such as seedlings, a small plant, or candy. We can you our solar-powered cart as a display for our information and a space for the game. In addition, we will provide a trash and recycling station to avoid litter or improper disposal of waste. | TBA | Engineers for a Sustainable World |
| 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Paper Plane And Tin Foil Boat Competitions Join us in building Paper Air Planes and Tin Foil Boats! We will have a prize for the best of each in each category. | Fronczak Hall 219 | Society of Physics Students |
| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Build a Bridge Competition We will supply materials such as Q-tips, straws, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, tape, and scissors and give students a specified amount of time to build the most stable bridge they can. After the time is up, we will test their bridge by seeing how many pennies it can hold. The most stable bridge will be featured on our Instagram! | Student Union 215 | Society of Women Engineers (SWE) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Nursing BINGO Our Purpose is to aid in the preparation of nursing students for professional responsibilities on a school and community level. Provide unity and fellowship, and promote support for students. We created nursing bingo as a way for students to get to know some tools seen in the hospital, clinical, and nursing school. We will show pictures of a certain item, a student will guess it and if guessed right, anyone with that item on their bingo board may place a chip on their board. Our Board members will also be present for students to get to know them! | Baldy Hall 108 | Nursing Student Organization |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Rocket Trivia It's not rocket surgery... or is it? Come dissect our fully student-build competition rockets and see if you know what makes them fly! | Natural Sciences Complex 210 | Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | K'nex and Connect Join us for a rollercoaster-building social and learn more about theme park engineering! No prior experience required - our club members will be there to offer guidance. Feel free to drop in whenever you're free and connect with other students who love amusement parks just as much as you do! It's a chill and laid-back event, so come make new friends! See you there! | Natural Sciences Complex 228 | Theme Park Engineering Club (TPEC) |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Showcase
Come hang out with the Eboard of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to get to know who we are and what fun projects you could get involved with this year! Events will include:
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Student Union 145 A & F | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | BBQ With the Bros
Alpha Kappa Psi is the world's oldest and largest co-ed professional business fraternity. Our organization is open to ALL majors and focuses on developing students' soft skills for their futures. With the semester starting soon, we are open to recruitment and looking for new members. This event will kick off our Fall 2023 recruitment and we cannot wait to show you all. While the weather is still nice out, come hang out with the brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi by enjoying some BBQ and playing various sports. Follow us on Instagram @UBAKPsi for more updates! | Baird Point | Alpha Kappa Psi - Beta Iota |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Trivia Practice
Come join us for some trivia! We will split the attendees into two teams who compete against each other to answer trivia questions. The structure of the questions is similar to that of Masterminds for those who did it in high school, and we will be able to explain the rules in person for those who aren't familiar with the structure! |
Clemens Hall 119 | Academic Bowl |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Destigmatizing the Menstrual Cycle Ever wonder what different types of period pain feel like? Do you have a male friend who doubts the pain of cramps? Join us to learn about the menstrual cycle and try out our period pain simulator to see what different types of cramps feel like (ranging from normal discomfort to endometriosis). This simulator is completely voluntary and everyone is welcome to our event (regardless of it they want to try it out or not). This is a fantastic opportunity to meet current WHWA members and learn about the menstrual cycle! | Student Union 222 | Women's Healthcare & Wellness Association |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Seed Bomb Making Come meet the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) e-board and join us for seed bomb making! seed bombs are biodegradable material that contains seeds and soil that can be used to plant seeds such as native plants that support our local ecosystem! | Student Union 145 C & D | Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Tabling Council Coordinators for each of the Student Association club councils will table to allow new students to see a broad overview of what type of clubs the campus has to offer. | Student Union 145 B & E | University at Buffalo Student Association Inc. |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Game Time Board Games, Mingling and Snacks! |
Student Union 250 | UB Epic Asian-American Christian Movement |
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Service Projects & Networking
For this event, we will be working on a few different service projects such as making dog toys and angel cards for Feedmore Western New York. This gives students an opportunity to volunteer without having to leave campus! In addition, we will be playing icebreaker games so everyone will get to know each other better. We hope students will leave this event feeling like they helped their community and made new friends! | Clemens Hall 04 | Circle K International |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | There are Gamers Among Us at UB Come see us at the student organization showcase and meet your fellow gamers at UB! | Student Union 330 | UB Student Gaming Association |
| 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Welcome CHA-BBQ Mega Welcome BBQ | Chabad House Jewish Student Center 2450 North Forest Road Getzville, NY | Chabad House Jewish Student Center |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Worship Night
Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) is hosting a worship night on Sunday August 27 at 6 p.m. in Student Union 235! It is a time dedicated specifically to worship through music, giving all glory and honor to God. Some things you can expect once entering the room are warm welcomes and absolute freedom to worship the Lord. We strongly encourage you all to join us in this night of worship and feel the presence of God reigning over you as His Spirit fills this place. All are welcome! Come as you are. | Student Union 235 | Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | EmpowerHER This gathering aims to foster a strong sense of belonging and empowerment within the diverse community of women of color at the school. Through engaging activities and meaningful discussions, we will create an atmosphere that celebrates the unique backgrounds and experiences of each attendee, while also providing essential resources for their personal and academic success. This event is aimed at welcoming new students in an effort to inform them about everything PULSE. | Student Union 235 | Powerful United Ladies Striving To Elevate (PULSE) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Melanin Mayhem: Black Card Reclaimed UB Association of Black Social Workers (UBABSW) is seeking students with African heritage who are either pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree or are enrolled in majors related to the Human Service field. We invite you to join us for an enjoyable Black Card Revoked game session. You'll earn a small bag of candy by answering 2 out of 3 questions correctly. But fear not; if your black card is revoked by scoring one or fewer correct answers, we've got your back with a candy treat for your participation. Can you safeguard your black card status? Join us for the Black Card Revoked Challenge at the UB Association of Black Social Workers table on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, where you can discover more about the UB Association of Black Social Workers and explore membership benefits! | Student Union 210 | UB Association of Black Social Workers |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Tinikling/Bangibang Dance Workshop
The Filipino-American Student Association will host a traditional dance workshop in the SU Lobby from 2 - 5 p.m., on August 27. Fellow Executive Board members and experienced choreographers will lead and teach the event. This event is open to all students! | Student Union Lobby | Filipino-American Student Association (FASA) |
| 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Field Day An outdoor event near Baird Point, will provide field games, music, beverages, snacks, and a good time to make friends and get to know us while you're at it! | Baird Point | Organization of Arab Students (OAS) |
| 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. | K-Pop Dance Workshop The Korean Student Association (KSA) is holding a K-pop dance workshop! Choruses of popular K-pop songs on social media apps, like TikTok, will be taught at this event. Dances will be taught by the E-board members of KSA. This will be a fun, engaging, and encouraging event for students of any dance level. This event is open to all students and drinks will be provided as refreshments! | Natural Sciences Complex 222 | Korean Student Association (KSA) |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dance Social The Latin American Student Association's social is a perfect way to express your love for Latin dances and allows you to possibly even discover a love for dancing that you never knew you had. We teach a dance choreo so that newcomers and experienced dancers alike can follow along and dance the night away! This event gives you the opportunity to meet so many new faces and other students of Latin American descent with hopes to make you feel safe expressing yourself with a club that is passionate about their Hispanic roots. | Student Union 215 | Latin American Student Association (LASA) |