Celebrating Traditions - the Interlocking UB
A Look Inside the Iconic Welcome Weekend Event
The Interlocking UB, formed by thousands of incoming first-year students each fall, combines a spirit-rally, mass assembly and human performance architecture in what has become one of the marquee events of Welcome Weekend. Established in 2005, this tradition initiates the unofficial kick-off to the UB experience.
From Start to Finish: Video Series
Since its inception, the Interlocking UB has been a physical manifestation of spirit, identity and tradition on campus. Behind the scenes of this human construct, is an engaged team of Student Life colleagues dedicated to keeping the tradition at the forefront of the UB experience.
Journey to a Tradition
The team behind the scenes.
Interlocking UB Timelapse
See the human interlocking UB come to life.
A proud campus tradition is launched.
The full human logo spans 42,750 square-feet.
Represents the typical build time from start to finish.
Total increase in student participation over the years.
Fun fact: the tradition has never been rained out.
What started as a photograph atop Clemens Hall, is now captured by two drones at UB Stadium.
Through the Years
The Interlocking UB has grown over the years. What started with just a few hundred participants, now welcomes the entire first-year class each August.
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Photo Gallery
See where the Interlocking UB started, where it is now and all of the excitement in between.
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