One World Cafe

A rendering of One World Cafe south entrance in summer.

A rendering of One World Cafe south entrance in summer.

One World Café, UB’s new “front door,” is an exciting renovation that will provide students, staff and visitors with a state-of-the-art dining and gathering space.

Created By and For the UB Community

One World Café is a transformative initiative designed by the UB community, for the UB community.

Slated to open in spring 2022, the café will be located at one of the busiest crossroads on campus, with tens of thousands of UB students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors (including prospective students) passing through each year.

With seating for more than 800, One World Café will offer a global array of authentic, internationally-themed menu options. This premier destination for studying, socializing and exploring other cultures will also serve as the home of the University Club. The multicultural environment will support UB’s mission and showcase our global community, including one of the most international student populations in the country. It also provides an opportunity to promote research in such areas as sustainability and community food systems.

Bringing the Vision to Life

Now, we’re asking you to help bring this building to life. Donor support is essential to fulfilling the strategic plan for One World Café and achieving the full potential for this signature space. By making gifts totaling $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000+, your name will be recognized in this world class space for years to come! If you're a current UB faculty or staff member and are interested in initiating or changing an exisiting payroll deduction pledge, click below and see other ways to give.

Rendering of University Club seating in the cafe looking north.

Rendering of a cafe seating in the cafe looking north.

A rendering of One World Cafe from the north facing side.

A rendering of One World Cafe from the north facing side.  

Ready to Make a Bold Impact?

There are other ways to bring this vision to life. Reach out to Tyler for more information on how to invest in the future through UB's One World Cafe.

Supporting students and their experiences at UB

Other Student Life Funds

  • Nancy E. Welch Award
    9/2/20
    Residential students who have made significant contributions to the university community receive awards through this fund.
  • One World Cafe
    10/4/21
    One World Café, UB’s new “front door,” is an exciting renovation that will provide students, staff and visitors with a state-of-the-art dining and gathering space.
  • Random Acts of Kindness Endowment Fund
    9/2/20
    This fund provides small, one-time gifts to help undergraduate students who are experiencing financial difficulties stay in school.