University at Buffalo 
Alumni
Golden Reunion: June 4-6, 2020
This June, connect with old friends and meet new people at this university-wide celebration. Highlights include a Golden Reunion luncheon, lectures, tours, the UB Alumni Association Achievement Awards and special celebratory dinners.
Included in the package:
• Golden Reunion Luncheon
• Campus Tours
• Lunch and Learn with Students
• Welcome Reception
• Spring Lecture
$75 for entire package.
2020 Schedule
Friday, June 4, 2020
8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Future of Leadership: Annual CLOE Conference
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Building, 955 Main Street, Room TBD
Open to everyone
The UB School of Management Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (CLOE) presents its annual conference. This year’s featured speaker is Daniel Pink, author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. We bring together hundreds of leaders from business, nonprofit and academic worlds, with presentations featuring research from UB School of Management faculty, and lessons from top level industry experts.
Cost: Yes
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
6-9 p.m. Alumni Association Achievement Awards
Marriott Buffalo Niagara, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst
Open to everyone
You’re invited to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding alumni and friends at the 2020 UB Alumni Association Achievement Awards ceremony and reception.
Cost: Yes
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
Saturday, June 5, 2020
9:30-11:30 a.m. Campus Tours
UB North and South Campus
Open to everyone; limited space
Tour UB North and South campuses by bus, with highlighted stops along the way. Note: The same tours will be repeated on Saturday.
Cost: Yes / Included in Golden Reunion package
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch and Learn with Students
403 Hayes Hall, South Campus
Open to everyone
Enjoy lunch and an interactive panel discussion inside iconic Hayes Hall with current students to learn what UB is like today.
Cost: Yes / Included in Golden Reunion package
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
1-4 p.m. Open House and School of Architecture and Planning 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Hayes Hall, South Campus
Open to everyone
The School of Architecture and Planning invites all alumni to its open house in renovated Hayes Hall. Faculty in the school’s research centers present their latest projects, and an exhibit featuring work by alumni during the school’s first 50 years is on display.
Cost: Free
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
2-3 p.m. Lifelong Learning for Alumni: Session 1
Hayes Hall, South Campus
Open to everyone
Choose one topic to attend:
Topic One: THC to CBD: Making Sense of Medical Marijuana
We will take a look at the pharmacology and mythology surrounding the use of cannabis as a medical product.
Topic Two: TBD
Cost: Free
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
3:15-4:15 p.m. Lifelong Learning for Alumni: Session 2
Hayes Hall, South Campus
Open to everyone
Choose one topic to attend:
Topic 1: South Campus Revitalization Plan
Hear from experts on a variety of topics.
Topic 2: TBD
Cost: Free
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Alumni Welcome Reception
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Building, 955 Main Street, Buffalo
Open to all alumni and their guests
Calling all UB alumni and their spouses, partners and friends—you’re invited to a grand reception! You’ll meet alumni from all UB schools, plus gather with your own school if you wish. Reception includes beverages and hors d’oeurves.
Cost: Yes / Included in Golden Reunion package
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
6:30-8:30 p.m. MBA Reunion Classes of 1980-1985
Home of Dean Paul Tesluk
Open to all alumni and their guests
Are you a member of the School of Management’s MBA class of 1980 through 1985? Join fellow alumni for a very special evening at the dean’s home.
Cost: TBD
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
Sunday, June 6, 2020
8-11 a.m. Spring Lecture Featuring Roy Vongtama, MD, '00
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Building, 955 Main Street., Buffalo, Second Floor Atrium and M&T Bank Auditorium, Buffalo
Open to all alumni and their guests
The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences annual spring lecture featuring alumnus, actor and board certified oncologist Roy Vongtama, MD ’00.
Breakfast will be available from 8 – 9 A.M.; program begins at 9 A.M.
Cost: Yes / Included in Golden Reunion package
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
Noon-1:30 p.m. Golden Reunion Luncheon
Harriman Hall, Ballroom, South Campus
Open to all alumni from classes 1970 and earlier
Did you graduate from UB in 1970 or earlier? Everyone who graduated 50 or more years ago is invited back to campus to celebrate with fellow alumni at this formal luncheon inside iconic Harriman Hall.
Cost: Yes / Included in Golden Reunion package
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
2-4 p.m. Campus Tours
UB North and South Campus
Open to everyone; limited space
Tour UB North and South campuses by bus, with highlighted stops along the way. Note: The same tours offered Friday.
Cost: Yes / Included in Golden Reunion package
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
5-7 p.m. Department of Psychology Centennial Celebration
UB North and South Campus
Open to everyone
Join UB’s Department of Psychology as it celebrates its 100th anniversary! With an evening of networking, camaraderie and reminiscing about the tremendous growth of the department since 1919, the reception includes beverages and hors d’oeurves in the beautiful upper level of the Anderson Gallery. Alumni can connect with one another and with current and former faculty members.
Cost: Free, registration required
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
6-9 p.m. Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Reunion Dine Arounds
Various locations around Buffalo –see registration page for details
Open to UB medical school reunion celebrants
Alumni of the Jacobs School gather at Buffalo venues to celebrate medical school reunions with their classmates! Find out where your reunion is located by viewing the registration page.
Cost: Yes
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
6:30-9:30 p.m School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 25th–50th Class Reunions
Giancarlo’s Sicilian Steakhouse, Amherst
Open to pharmacy alumni celebrating a reunion from 25th to 50th year.
Reconnect with fellow pharmacy alumni as we celebrate 25th – 50th reunions.
Cost: Yes
Registration
Links to register coming soon.
Recommended Hotels
We have negotiated discount rates at the following two hotels. Please use the links below to book your rooms. Don't forget to mention University at Buffalo in your reservation. Limited number of rooms available, book early!
The Reikart House
Hurry! Only a limited number of reserved rooms blocked
5000 Main Street, Amherst, New York 14226
Call: 716-839-2200
Email: info@reikarthouse.com
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Hyatt Place
5020 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
Call: 716-839-4040
Email: info@reikarthouse.com
Visit website
Contact us
If you have any questions please contact Janice at 716-645-3312 or email us at ub-alumni@buffalo.edu.
Shuttle service
On-campus shuttle service will be provided. Friday morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off will take place on North Campus near the UB Football Stadium. Saturday morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off will take place on South Campus. Additional details to follow as we get closer to the event.
Interactive Map
Printable PDF Maps
Honor Your Anniversary
The Golden Reunion is the perfect opportunity to give back to the university that gave so much to you. Help support the UB students of today and tomorrow, like those before did for you.