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Families lined up to help their students move into the Ellicott Complex last Thursday, signaling the beginning of UB's Welcome Weekend. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
The UB community turned out to lend a hand. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
On Friday, the Honors College held its new student orientation. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
New Honors College students took part in various ice-breaker activities, including a rock-paper-scissors competition. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Students tossed around a ball with questions on it, which made it a little easier to get to know each other. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Honors College students gathered to form a giant "H." Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
A student took a selfie to commemorate the occasion. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
The Honors College "H" was a new event for Welcome Weekend. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Later, after meeting with their orientation groups, new students gathered on the Special Events Field to form the human interlocking UB. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
New students showed their #hornsup for the first time. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
After a full day, it was time for some fun at the campus carnival. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Whack-a-mole is always a good time. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Others relaxed at Baird Point and posed in front of the giant inflatable UB. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Fire-breathers and dancers entertained. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
An adventurous student tried out the zipline as the sun set over the North Campus. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Late Night UB sponsored several events, including a fluorescent paint dance party on Friday night. Photo Douglas Levere
Florescent paint was sprayed over students as they danced the night away. Photo: Douglas Levere
Electronic dance music kept the students moving. Photo: Douglas Levere
Glowing in the dark. Photo: Douglas Levere
Those looking for a more relaxed experience caught a screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy 2." Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Some students played an energetic game of Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Outdoor laser tag was another option. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Students at the "silent disco" used individual headphones to dance to their own tunes. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Groovin' to their own beats. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
New students got their first real taste of campus life at Welcome Weekend.
Published August 31, 2017 This content is archived.