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Hi, I’m John Simpson, President of the University at Buffalo.I’d like to share some exciting news about UB 2020, our university’s path to achieving enduring excellence. UB 2020 is the most ambitious transformational effort the campus has undertaken since UB joined the SUNY system in 1962. This effort includes a comprehensive physical planning process and plans to grow the university’s enrollment, faculty and staff by as much as 40% over the next decade and a half.
We think UB’s growth and success will, in turn, lead to a stronger economy in Western New York, improved quality of life for the communities we serve, the creation of new companies and provision of strategic assistance to hundreds of existing ones, and, over time, a revitalized population base.
If you’ve been on campus lately, you have already seen tangible signs of UB2020’s success. But to realize this vision fully we need the support of all the communities we represent, as well as wise public policies, strong and consistent state funding, and philanthropic support.
That’s the motivation that guides “UB Believers,” a diverse group of university supporters who recognize the positive impact of UB, and who are dedicated to raising awareness of its value among elected officials and other policy makers.
Here’s a glimpse of the vision behind the UB Believers effort—a vision of the future of our university and our community.
Video presentation: UB Believers
President Simpson continues:
I hope you will join us on the road ahead.
Over the past three years, I’ve been speaking with university friends across the nation and around the globe about how UB’s growth and excellence will enable our university and our communities to reach their full potential.
I am always gratified by how many of these individuals ask, “How can I help realize this vision?”
UB Believers provides the answer to precisely that question, and is a great way to get involved in building UB’s future.
I encourage you to get involved in this exciting effort—you can learn more about it by visiting www.buffalo.edu/YourUB.
Your voice and your vision have a powerful role to play in helping to build a bright future—not only for your university, but for every community we serve, from the local to the global. Thank you for believing in the promise of UB, and the future of our community