O P E N I N G W E E K E N D G U I D E
August 27-30, 2015
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September 11, 2015
Late Night UB Scavenger Hunt
August 28, 2015
Lake LaSalle Open for boating
August 31, 2015
100 Foot Banana Split
September 5, 2015
Late Night Socia-BullSeptember 1, 2015
Men’s Soccer v Canisius
September 5, 2015
Football Home Opener - Buffalo v Albany
September 6, 2015
Women’s Soccer v Syracuse
September 12, 2015
Student Association Fall Fest
September 25, 2015
Intercultural & Diversity Center Dessert Hour - Hispanic Culture
Freshman Residence Hall Check-In
9 am - 8 pm
Find it at housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.
Welcome Tents
1 pm - 4 pm
SOUTH CAMPUS: MAIN BUS LOOP
NORTH CAMPUS: FRONT OF STUDENT UNION AND CAPEN BUS LOOP
Get your questions answered by faculty, staff and students. Pick up a campus map or Opening Weekend Guide and get to know with your new home away from home!
Dinner with Your Family
5 pm
Have dinner in your residence hall with your family – get acquainted with what you will be enjoying every day.
Residence Hall Ice Cream Social
8 pm - 10 pm
GOVERNORS DINING HALL / ELLICOTT ATRIUM / GOODYEAR DINING HALL
Students! Enjoy ice cream while meeting other new students and your Campus Living staff.
You won’t want to miss … > Friday night carnival
> Fanfest Tailgate Party on Saturday featuring national recording artists KC & The Sunshine Band
> Bulls Football game versus Bowling Green
> Traditional Sunday Family Brunch
Hope to see you there.
Family Weekend
October 2-4, 2015
familyweekend.buffalo.edu
Get involved as soon as you step foot on campus with our Fall into UB program!
Visit welcome.buffalo.edu for a list of events to get involved in during your first semester at school. Check out buffalo.edu/UBLinked to find a club or organization that interests you!
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H E R E AT U B T H E R E I S S O M U C H TO D O ! D O N ’ T M I S S A T H I N G !
Thursday, August 27
8 pm - 10 pm Ice Cream Social Governors Dining Hall/Ellicott Atrium/Goodyear Dining Hall
1:30 pm - 3 pm Resource Fair Student Union: Lobby and Social Hall
3:30 pm Welcome and Photo Student Union Field / Photo Rain Site: Alumni Arena 5 pm - 7 pm Picnic Baird Point / Rain Site: Student Union
12 pm - 8 pm UB Meet Up Groups Various Locations
8 pm Bingo Student Union Lobby
9 pm Movie (pick one!) Student Union Field and Student Union Theater 10:30 pm Pancake Breakfast Student Union Lobby
9:30 pm - 12:30 am Welcome Back Bash Student Union Field and Student Union
My Opening Weekend Schedule
THURSDAY WHAT WHERE
FRIDAY WHAT WHERE
SATURDAY WHAT WHERE
SUNDAY WHAT WHERE
Create your own Opening Weekend schedule below. Use this Guide to find exciting things to do everyday!
O P E N H O U S E S
Friday: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Intercultural and Diversity Center (IDC)
240 STUDENT UNION
Join us and learn about our diversity resources, programs, and events. You can meet current students and staff and speak with us about ways you can get involved. All are welcome!
Office of Student Engagement (OSE)
235 & 223 STUDENT UNIONAs you begin your time at UB, it’s important to know all the opportunities available to you. The Office of Student Engagement exists to help you discover those opportunities that will enhance your education through experiential learning activities. Stop by to speak with OSE staff to learn more about what the university has to offer and that learning happens everywhere!
Career Services
259 CAPEN HALLDon’t delay – get your career path on target today. Learn about all of the resources in BullsEye including part-time and on-campus jobs. Meet our career counselors as you begin your journey at UB! Light refreshments, prizes and a raffle drawing!
Academies Reception
17 NORTON HALLThe UB Academies invite you to check out our lounge space in 17 Norton Hall and meet our faculty, staff, and other incoming
New Student Residence Hall Check-In
9 am - 3 pm
Find it at housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.
Welcome Tents
10 am - 2:30 pm
SOUTH CAMPUS: MAIN BUS LOOP
NORTH CAMPUS: FRONT OF STUDENT UNION AND CAPEN BUS LOOP
Get your questions answered by faculty, staff and students. Pick up a campus map or Opening Weekend Guide and get acquainted with your new home away from home!
Orientation Small Group Session #4
10:30 am
VARIOUS OUTDOOR LOCATIONS (REFER TO YOUR EMAIL AND POSTCARD INVITATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LOCATION)
Meet up with your Orientation Leaders from the summer revisit your academic goals for the year, and plan your Opening Weekend schedule.
Family Farewell
11:30 am
Take a moment to bid your family farewell, but save the date for Family Weekend, October 2-4, 2015!
NORTH Campus Walking Tours
12:30 pm
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT – FLINT LOOP SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, UNDECIDED – STUDENT UNION LOBBY
Bring your class schedule and map your route to class. Tours are especially for students in these schools, but everyone is welcome!
Transfer Meet Up
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
210 STUDENT UNION
Transferred to UB? Connect with other transfer students as well as UB staff. Learn how to get involved in Tau Sigma, the national honor society specifically for transfer students, and the Transfer Peer Mentor Program. Take a tour of both campuses and find out where your classes will be held. Light refreshments will be served and there will be prizes!
Student Resources and Jobs Fair
1:30 pm - 3 pm
STUDENT UNION: LOBBY AND SOCIAL HALL
Finish up your college checklist with UB representatives at our Resource Fair. Meet with on-campus offices and departments to explore on-campus job opportunities all in one place!
Friday, August 28
Friday, August 28
Opening Weekend Welcome and Interlocking UB Photo
3:30 pm
STUDENT UNION FIELD / RAIN SITE: ALUMNI ARENAJoin us as the University at Buffalo welcomes the Class of 2019! Watch on a huge screen as more than 2,300 people merge to form our school’s logo. Get to know University leadership and talented student performers. We will see you there!
New Student Picnic
5 pm - 7 pm
BAIRD POINT / RAIN SITE: STUDENT UNION
Enjoy a Chicken BBQ at beautiful Baird Point. Mingle with UB faculty and staff, and meet other new students. Free to all new students.
S T U D E N T S C H E D U L E
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Buffalo
Aerial Dance
Late Night UB
Club Ellicott
7:30 pm - 1 am
ELLICOTT EAST – RICHMOND, SPAULDING AND WILKESON
Come check out events in all the 2nd floor lounges of Richmond, Spaulding, and Wilkeson.
Governors Complex – Hall Wars Kickoff
7:30 pm
BACK OF GOVERNORS COMPLEX
Dewey vs. Roosevelt vs. Lehman vs. Clinton – music, glow in the dark capture the flag, midnight cookout and more!
Student Association Movie
9 pm
BAIRD POINT (RAIN SITE: STUDENT UNION THEATER)
Enjoy the movie San Andreas presented by the SA Film Series.
Main Street in the Dark
10 pm - Midnight
SOUTH CAMPUS - OUTSIDE GOODYEAR HALL
This event will feature a DJ, free food, free glow sticks,
BAIRD POINT • RAIN SITE: STUDENT UNION THEATRE
Buffalo Aerial Dance is a captivating aerial dance group based in the city of Buffalo! Their form of entertainment will create a magical, and intriguing experience that will leave you in awe!
6:30 pm
Saturday, August 29
Welcome Tents
11 am - 2:30 pm
SOUTH CAMPUS: MAIN BUS LOOP
NORTH CAMPUS: FRONT OF THE STUDENT UNION AND CAPEN BUS LOOP
Get your questions answered by faculty, staff and students. Pick up a campus map or Opening Weekend Guide and get acquainted with your new home away from home!
Returning Students Residence Hall Check-In
9 am - 8 pm
UB Pride and Service
9:30 am - 1 pm
MEET INSIDE THE STUDENT UNION LOBBY
Spend the morning participating in community service projects, meeting new people and working with local groups that make Buffalo a great place to live! Lunch provided. Space limited to first 60 participants. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
NORTH Campus Walking Tours
12 pm
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - FLINT LOOP SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, UNDECIDED - STUDENT UNION LOBBY
Bring your class schedule and map your route to class. Tours are especially for students in these schools, but everyone is welcome!
SOUTH Campus Walking Tours
12 pm
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT - FLINT LOOP SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, UNDECIDED - STUDENT UNION LOBBY
Bring your class schedule and map your route to class. Tours are especially for students in these schools, but everyone is welcome!
Getting to Know Buffalo Bus Tours to Niagara Falls, Elmwood Arts Festival, Canalside Buffalo
3 pm - 8 pm
LEAVE FROM STUDENT UNION LOBBYPick a tour and explore a Buffalo area attraction. Arrive before 3 pm to ensure a seat on the bus!
S T U D E N T S C H E D U L E
Late Night UB Welcome
Back Bash
9:30 pm - 12:30 am
STUDENT UNION FIELD AND STUDENT UNION
Students! Don’t miss the annual welcome back party complete with music, a foam dance party, game shows, crafts, food and prizes! Sponsored by: Late Night UB.
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Late Night Pancake Breakfast
10:30 pm
STUDENT UNION LOBBY
Come to the Student Union for a free late night pancake breakfast. First come first served!
Returning Students Residence Hall Check-In
12 pm - 5 pm
UB Meet Up Groups
(SEE PAGES 6-7)12 pm - 8 pm
VARIOUS LOCATIONSPick a Meet Up that appeals to your interests! Meet like-minded students and learn more about UB and what it has to offer.
Welcome Home Festival
3 pm
GREINER HALL LAWN
This event features craft projects to help make your residence hall room more homey and comfortable!
Have a seat, make a friend, play some BINGO!
8 pm
STUDENT UNION LOBBYStudents get a chance to play BINGO UB style, win prizes, meet new people and learn how to make UB feel more like home.
Movie Night
9 pm
STUDENT UNION FIELD AND STUDENT UNION THEATER
Kick back under the stars and watch Jurassic World in the Student Union Field or go inside to the Student Union Theater and enjoy ALOHA. Free movie, popcorn and pop.
Sunday, August 30
UB Meet Up Groups
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VARIOUS LOCATIONS
UB RES FIT: Get fit where you live!
12 pm - 3 pmGOODYEAR, RICHMOND AND GOVERNORS HALL RES FIT CENTERS
Please join us in a tour of your Res Fit facility. Staff, trainers, and Aerobics Instructors will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Interested in working in the centers? We will be accepting applications for work study and student assistant positions.
Intramural Sports - Wanna Play?
12 pm - 5 pmSESSIONS BEGIN EVERY 15 MINUTES ON THE HOUR, COMPUTER STATIONS NEAR 175 ALUMNI ARENA
Learn how to register yourself online to play any one of various sports leagues we offer to UB students each semester. There’s something for everyone!
Intramural Sports: Come Out and Play
Volleyball: Ed Wright Practice Facility 12 pm - 4 pm
Touch Football: Kunz Stadium 12 pm - 3 pm
Outdoor Soccer: Kunz Stadium 2 pm - 5 pm
Futsal: Ed Wright Practice Facility 12 pm - 4 pm
Softball: Clark Hall Field, South Campus 12 pm - 2 pm
Indoor Soccer: Clark Hall Main Gym, South Campus 12 pm - 3 pm
Floor Hockey: Clark Hall Main Gym, South Campus 3 pm - 5 pm
Grab some friends and come ready to play! We’ll pick teams or make your own team. Look for the Intramural Sign in table at each facility when you arrive.
Intramural Sports - Become a referee
12 pm - 4 pmSESSIONS BEGIN EVERY 15 MINUTES ON THE HOUR, COMPUTER STATIONS NEAR 175 ALUMNI ARENA
Do you love sports? We’re looking for people who are knowledgeable and self-motivated to join our team! Become an Intramural Sports official. Training provided.
Student Association - How to Get Involved
12:30 - 2 pmBALDY 101
Find out how to get involved on campus and learn about SA.
Residence Education Carnival
1 pm - 3 pm3 LOCATIONS, 1 CONVENIENTLY NEAR YOU!
There will be a Meet Up in each housing area:
Blake Academic Success Center, 167 Fillmore in the Ellicott Complex
Jones Academic Success Center, Basement of Clinton Hall in the Governors Complex Goodyear Academic Success Center, 141 Goodyear Hall on the South Campus
Come learn about UB, Campus Living and how you can be successful academically living on campus!
Outdoor Games & Activities with the Outdoor Adventure Club
1 pm - 4 pmPLEASE MEET OUTSIDE THE STUDENT UNION ON THE UB STUDENT PATIO
Come join the Outdoor Adventure Club in slacklines, Kan Jam, and other outdoor lawn activities!
Commuter Student Meet Up
2:30 pm - 3:30 pmSTUDENT UNION 330
Spend some time with other commuter students to prep for the start of the semester and learn about current student tricks of the trade!
Deal or No Deal with the Academies
3 pm - 4 pm17 NORTON HALL
Bring your friends for some Deal or No Deal fun and an opportunity to learn more about the Academies. Explore how to build your own experience at UB by engaging in learning in and outside of the classroom tailored to your interests and studies. Enjoy prizes, refreshments, and good conversation!
Arts & Crafts
3 pm - 4 pmBAIRD POINT
Join us for time outside to relax and craft before the first day of classes.
Wellness Dog Therapy and Relaxation
3 pm - 5 pm145B STUDENT UNION
Dog therapy has been proven to help students to relax and to enhance their academic performance. This event features therapy dogs, soothing music, aromatherapy and snacks.
Transfer Students Meet Up!
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm210 STUDENT UNION
Any student who has transferred from another institution is welcome to come and discuss how the experience at UB has been so far!
Coffee House
3:30 pm - 4:30 pmSTUDENT UNION LOBBY THEN TRAVELING TO YOUR FAVORITE COFFEE SPOT
Tim Hortons, Starbucks, or Dunkin Donuts? Join the debate and grab a cup o’ Joe with some new or old friends.
Choose the Residence Hall Association
4 pm - 5 pmSTUDENT UNION 145 C + D
Programming. People. Connections. Your experience at UB is what you make of it. Learn why resident leaders choose the Residence Hall Association. Be ready for interactive discussions and activities!
Buffalove
4 pm - 5 pmSTUDENT UNION 145 A + F
Remember The Buffalo Bucket List from Orientation in July? Join us for part 2 during Opening Weekend to learn how to love all that Buffalo has to offer!
Jam Session
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmSTUDENT UNION 330
Do you play guitar, harmonica, or have a killer voice? Join current students as we spend an afternoon jammin’ out before classes start tomorrow!
Video Games Meet Up
5 pm - 6 pmSTUDENT UNION 210
LARP, WOW, League … a great time to connect with other students that love virtual reality as much as you.
Women’s Rowing Walk on Information Meeting
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmBALDY 101
No rowing experience necessary!
Healthy Bulls
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmC3 DINING
Meet up with other current and new students interested in eating healthy on campus. We’ll talk about the meal plan and share our tips to navigate all-you-care-to-eat at UB.
Late-Night Programming: Get Involved!
6 pm - 8 pmSTUDENT UNION LOBBY
Learn about Late-Night UB events, get involved on a committee, meet new friends, and gain experiences in programming.
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Thursday, August 27
Freshman Residence Hall Check-In
9 am - 8 pm
Find it at housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.
Welcome Tents
1 pm - 4 pm
SOUTH CAMPUS: MAIN BUS LOOPNORTH CAMPUS: FRONT OF STUDENT UNION AND CAPEN BUS LOOP
Get your questions answered by faculty, staff and students. Pick up a campus map or Opening Weekend Guide and get acquainted with your new home away from home!
Dinner with Your Student
*5 pm
Have dinner in your student’s residence hall – get acquainted with what your student will be enjoying every day.
*Dinner is free for families if you are with your UB student
New Student Residence Hall Check-In
9 am - 3 pm
Find it at housing.buffalo.edu/checkin.
Parent and Family Breakfast, Pistachios
9 am - 11 am
STUDENT UNIONMeet other UB families, staff and administrators. Get your questions answered and enjoy a continental breakfast before you bid your student farewell!
Welcome Tents
10 am - 2:30 pm
SOUTH CAMPUS: MAIN BUS LOOP; NORTH CAMPUS: FRONT OF STUDENT UNION AND CAPEN BUS LOOPGet your questions answered by faculty, staff and students. Pick up a campus map or Opening Weekend Guide and get acquainted with your new home away from home!
Family Resource Fair
10:30 am
2ND FLOOR STUDENT UNIONGet to know the Western New York community with our sponsors from banks, hotels, area restaurants and more!
Family Farewell
11:30 am
Take a moment to bid your student farewell, but save the date for Family Weekend, October 2-4, 2015!
PA R E N T & FA M I LY S C H E D U L E
Friday, August 28
W H A T ’ S O P E N D U R I N G O P E N I N G W E E K E N D
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Accessibility Resources (25 Capen)
Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm Saturday: Closed • Sunday: Closed
Campus Living (106 Red Jacket)
Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm • Friday: 9 am - 3 pm Saturday: 9 am - 8 pm • Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm
UBit Help Desk (Lockwood 2nd floor)
Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm • Friday: 8 am - 6 pm Help Desk Tents (Goodyear, Ellicott): 9 am - 4 pm
Counseling Services (120 Richmond)
Thursday: 8:30 pm - 7 pm (North), 8:30 pm - 5 pm (South) Friday: 8:30 pm - 5 pm (North and South)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Lockwood Cybrary (see library.buffalo.edu/hours)
Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm • Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm • Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm
Parking & Transportation Services
North Campus (106 Spaulding), South Campus (104 Harriman) Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm • Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm • Sunday: Closed
Student Health Services (Michael Hall, South Campus)
Thursday and Friday: 9 pm - 5 pm
Student Response Center
North Campus (232 Capen)
Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm South Campus (Harriman)
Thursday and Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Academic records, financial aid, tuition & billing, course registration: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm UB Card Offices North Campus (228 SU)
Friday: 9 am - 5:30 pm • Saturday: 12 pm - 3 pm Sunday: 12 pm - 3 pm
Campus Tees (SU)
Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm Friday: 9 am - 9 pm Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm Sunday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Commons (dining & shopping) Hours vary Elli Convenience Store (Ellicott Food Court)
Thursday: 8 am - 11 pm • Friday: 8 am - 11 pm Saturday: 11 am -11 pm • Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm
C3
Thursday: Complimentary Beverage Stations, 9 am - 5 pm Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm, Dinner: 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Breakfast: 7 am - 10:30 am • Friday: Dinner @ Picnic Saturday: 10:30 am - 2 pm Brunch; 5 pm - 8:30 pm, Dinner Sunday: 10:30 am - 2 pm Brunch; 5 pm - 8:30 pm, Dinner
Governors
Thursday: Complimentary Beverage Station, 9 am - 5 pm Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm, Dinner 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday: Breakfast: 7 am - 10:30 am; Dinner @ Picnic Saturday: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Brunch; 5 pm - 8 pm Dinner Sunday: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Brunch; 5 pm - 8 pm Dinner
Goodyear Dining Centers
Thursday: Complimentary Beverage Station, 9 am - 5 pm Friday: 7 am - 10:30 am, Breakfast, 5 pm - 8 pm, Dinner Saturday: Dinner @ Picnic
Sunday: 11 am - 1:30 pm, 5 pm - 8 pm Monday: 11 am - 1:30 pm, 5 pm - 8 pm
Au Bon Pain (Greiner)
Thursday: Complimentary Beverage Station, 9 am - 3 pm Friday: 8 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm • Sunday: 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
Baldy Walkway Cafe (Baldy Hall)
Thursday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm • Friday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Capen Café (Capen Lobby)
Thursday: 7:30 am - 2 pm • Friday: 7:30 am - 2 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Cellar (Governors)
Thursday: 11 am - 4 pm, Lunch, 9 pm - 12 am Friday: 11 am - 4 pm, Lunch, 9 pm - 12 am Saturday: 9 pm - 12 am • Sunday: 9 pm - 12 am
Clement Café (Jacobs) → TIM HORTON’s
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4 pm • Friday: 7:30 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Farber Café (South Campus)
Thursday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm • Friday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Harriman Cafe (South Campus)
Thursday 8:30 am - 3 pm • Friday: 8:30 am - 3 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Jamba Juice (SU)
Thursday: 10:30 am - 7 pm • Friday: 10:30 am - 7 pm Saturday: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm • Sunday: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Main St. Market (Goodyear)
Thursday: 11 am - 4 pm, 9 pm - 12 am Friday: 11 am - 4 pm, 9 pm - 12 am Saturday: 9 pm -12 am • Sunday: 9 pm - 12 am Moe’s (SU) Thursday: 10:30 am - 7 pm • Friday: 10:30 am - 7 pm Saturday: 11 am - 3:30 pm • Sunday: 11 am - 3:30 pm
Perks (Ellicott Food Court)
Thursday: 8 am - 1 am • Friday: 8 am - 1 am Saturday: 5 pm - 1 am • Sunday: 5 pm - 1 am
Putnam’s (SU)
Thursday: 10:30 am - 8 pm • Friday: 10:30 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Sizzles (Ellicott Food Court)
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 8 am – 4 am Sunday: Close at 2 am (Monday morning)
Tim Horton’s (SU)
Thursday: 7 am - 8 pm • Friday: 7 am - 8 pm Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm • Sunday: 8 am - 8 pm
Wrap It Up (Ellicott Food Court)
Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm • Friday: 8 am - 4 pm Saturday: 10:30 am - 3 pm • Sunday: 10:30 am - 3 pm
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