Student volunteers helping with orientation applaud and welcome international students as they make their way into the Center for the Arts for the welcome ceremony.

Jim Bowman, international student adviser (at the podium), welcomes students and thanks the volunteers, who are also on stage.

Wei-Loon Leong, director of international and affinity engagement, speaks to students.

Nojin Kwak, vice provost for international education, gives students a warm welcome.

Just what every student new to Buffalo needs: a snow brush!

After the welcoming remarks, students had a chance to mingle and enjoy some lunch.

In an unplanned moment, the international students formed a giant "UB" on the Special Events Lawn near the Student Union.