As virtual orientation continued for the second consecutive year, members of the Orientation, Transition and Parent Programs team came up with new and unique ways to interact with incoming students. The months of July and early August saw Orientation leaders connect virtually with thousands of incoming UB students in preparation for the fall semester.
In December, the division launched a comprehensive health and wellness initiative, Taking Care, which emphasized health promotion, emotional and mental support and the delivery of high-quality medical services.
Buffalo Esports emerged on the scene in late 2020 and is a member of the Esports Collegiate Conference, competing in highly popular games such as Overwatch, League of Legends and Rocket League.
In March, the Career Design Center officially re-branded, establishing a bold new direction that challenges students to imagine and design meaningful lives and careers.
1,519 students participated in the 17th year of this iconic tradition. Student Life celebrated its triumphant in-person return to UB Stadium during Welcome Weekend.
Reflective of its globally diverse community and its many cultures, One World Café opened in January 2022 as a testament to the university’s collective spirit of openness and inclusivity. Situated at one of the North Campus’s busiest crossroads and phase three of the Heart of the Campus Master Plan, this 53,500 square-foot destination offers students and members of the campus community a chance to socialize, while sharing authentically prepared global cuisine.
As we strive to meet UB’s academic and research aspirations, there is a growing need to provide our students with access to the latest state-of-the-art physical spaces. Health Services moved to a new location on Maple Road near the North Campus in the fall semester of 2022.
The Thunder of the East Marching Band celebrated 100 years of tradition with an alumni event for past, current and future Bulls during Homecoming Weekend.
UB’s Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC) provides a welcoming space for students, while simultaneously coordinating educational programs and cultural events aimed to broaden student perspectives and promote inclusion, equity and social justice.
The newly installed Gratitude Tree in the Student Union provided students the opportunity to express their appreciation in the form of hand written notes. Gratitude leaves were continually added to the tree during the semester, providing a unique backdrop to a campus community thankful for their student experience.
As May ushered in the 175th commencement season, Student Life staff actively engaged graduating students in Countdown to Commencement activities, including a senior toast.
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