UB took proative measures, including building and road closures, to ensure the safety of the university community and to protect university operations.
Wednesday evening, following a protest this afternoon on North Campus, 15 individuals — including some students and other individuals not affiliated with UB — were arrested.
Protestors removed tents after they were advised of UB policy prohibiting indoor and outdoor encampments. University Police and Student Life have also informed protestors that they need to disperse by dusk and no overnight assemblies are allowed.
Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling musician and composer Ben Folds announced the return of his popular “Paper Airplane Request Tour”, performing solo shows across the U.S. including a stop this fall at UB.