In the fall, UB shows its true colors—blue and white. We welcome students, prospective students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, neighbors, and the community-at-large as the university opens its campuses with a variety of activities and events. Come join us for True Blue Days.
Main Events
Homecoming Football Game: Bulls vs. Gardner-Webb
Sat., Oct. 10, 3:30 p.m.UB Stadium, North Campus
Cheer the 2008 MAC Champs—the UB Bulls—as they challenge the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs. Tickets: $28; group tickets available.
Call 877-UB-THERE or visit www.buffalobulls.com.
UB Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Thurs., Oct. 8, 7:00 p.m.Center for the Arts, North Campus
Inductees for the Dr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family UB Athletics Hall of Fame include former student athletes in wrestling, football, basketball and volleyball, as well as those who coached, covered and supported the teams. Celebrate with honorees David Hickson, BS ’87; Anthony Swan, BA ’02; Barbara Tinus, BA ’89; Norbert Baschnagel, EdM ’68 & EdB ’65; and Richard Gallagher, MSW ’69. The Pioneering Award will be given posthumously to Elizabeth (Jane) Poland. The Russell J. Gugino Award will go to Roberta Evans and Willie Evans, EdB ’60.
Tickets: $25, UB Alumni Association, UB Blue and White Club; $30, others. Purchase online at www.alumni.buffalo.edu/events
Family Weekend
Fri.-Sun., Oct. 9-11Various locations, times.
It's a family affair as parents and siblings join students for a Homecoming celebration of cheer–from carnival to coffeehouse, to football to floats on parade. | Learn more >
Admissions Fall Open House
Sat., Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Various locations.
An exciting opportunity to experience UB and everything we have to offer. Prospective students and their families get an overview of life and learning on campus. | Learn more >
Bonus Extras
Distinguished Speakers Series:
Tony Blair
Wed., Oct. 7, 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Arena, North Campus
Tony Blair, British prime minister from 1997 to 2007, is the graduate student choice for the Distinguished Speakers Series. Currently serving as envoy for the Middle East Quartet, Blair will share his thoughts as an international leader and an advocate of a values-based, activist, and multilateralist foreign policy. | Buy Tickets >
An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg
Fri., Oct. 9, 8:00 p.m.Alumni Arena, North Campus
Whoopi Goldberg is one of a very elite group of artists who have won a Grammy, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and a Tony. In addition she has been honored with multiple NAACP Image Awards, numerous People's Choice Awards (including a special tribute in 1998), five Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards as "Favorite Movie Actress," as well as various awards and honors for her many humanitarian efforts. Goldberg currently appears as moderator on ABC's long-running talk show "The View." Buy Tickets >
CNBC Reporter Steve Liesman – “The Great Recession”
Thu., Oct. 8, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Center for Tomorrow
Free.
UB Alumnus and Senior Economics Reporter for CNBC, Steve Liesman reports on all aspects of the economy, including the Federal Reserve Bank and major economic indicators. For UB alumni and friends he will focus on the “The Great Recession: What have we learned? Where are we going?”
RSVP at 716-881-7481 or bswalsh@buffalo.edu
UB Faculty and Staff Appreciation Tailgate Party and Bulls Game
Sat., Oct. 10, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Behind the South Bleachers, UB Stadium (access through the South Ticket Gate)
Join your UB colleagues and their families as party before the game and then root for the hometown team – the UB Bulls - when they take on Gardner-Webb’s Runnin’ Bulldogs. The pre-game party is free (hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips and soft drinks). Bring the entire family to enjoy the activities: a bounce house, a deejay, giveaways and Victor E. Bull.
Discounted football game tickets available. Register for the game tickets and the party. If you have football tickets, then please register for the party so we can plan on having enough food. Don’t forget to wear your UB Blue. Special purchase True Blue Days t-shirts for those interested. shopubbulls.com | Register now >
Block B Tailgate Party (members only)
Sat., Oct. 10, 1:30 p.m.Coventry Loop island, North Campus
**This event is for Block B members only.** The Block B Letter Winners Association is open to former student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, managers, and cheerleaders. Visit www.buffalobulls.com to learn more.
Lea Salonga
Sat., Oct. 10, 8:00 p.m.Mainstage, Center for the Arts, North Campus
Tony Award–winner Lea Salonga, regarded as a national treasure in her Philippine homeland, has been captivating audiences around the world. Disney fans will instantly recognize her singing voice from the film Mulan and as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin. | Buy Tickets >
Avenue Q
Tues.–Wed., Oct. 13–14, 8:00 p.m.Mainstage, Center for the Arts, North Campus
Avenue Q, Broadway's smash-hit 2004 Tony Award–winner for best musical, is a hilarious show about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. | Buy Tickets >
