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Student Organization Showcase
Browse the student-run club and organization events offered during Welcome Weekend.
Sunday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Student-run groups will host activities and events designed to introduce you to what they're all about. Drop in to as many events that interest you from the list below.
Not all of our clubs and organizations will be hosting a showcase during Welcome Weekend. Visit UBLinked for more information about other clubs and organizations that you might be interested in!
Welcome Weekend
Club and organization events are just some of the many opportunities during Welcome Weekend. View the full schedule of Welcome Weekend events.
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| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Historical Jeopardy Interested in history? Join members of UB's Undergraduate History Association for a game of Historical Jeopardy! Whether you’re looking to test some of your historical knowledge or looking to learn something new, UHA could be the place for you!Everyone is welcome to participate! History majors or prior knowledge is not required— just bring your curiosity and your competitive spirit! | Capen 240 | Undergraduate History Association |
| 11 a.m. | Fall Vision Board Crafting Students will utilize markers, pictures, construction paper, scissors, glue and tape to create vision boards for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester. These vision boards will help students visualize their academic and personal goals for the semester. This event will allow students to focus and engage in creating meaningful goals. | O'Brian 209 | Psi Chi: International Honors Society, UB Chapter |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Consulting Trivia We will have consulting/general business trivia questions, and if you answer correctly you can get a multitude of options between pieing and e-board member for $2 if you get a question right or pieing an e-board member for $3 if you don't get the question right or if you just want to pie and not answer. You can also choose to spin a wheel to get prizes like a t-shirt, follow back on the Instagram, snacks and other cool stuff. You can also water balloon e-board members for $2 if you get a question right or $3 if you don't get it right or if you choose to not answer. We also plan to have a little introduction of BUCG and who we are every 20 or so minutes and we will quiz the audience on it afterwards and if they get it right, they can pie, spin, or water balloon, completely their choice! Some questions will be so tricky we might even let them do all 3 if they get it right 👀. It will be a great event that aims to promote our club through a fun activity and garner interest for who we are so students can come enjoy and learn at the same time! This will be resemblant of our ethos this coming semester: fun while learning. | Baldy 101 | Buffalo Undergraduate Consulting Group |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Build Networking Cables Join the university's official IT Club as we build network cables during the showcase and even take yours home with you! Learn about what we have to offer this upcoming year from the student-run club that provides hands-on system administration experience, workshops covering various aspects of the field, and much more! | O'Brian 210 | UB Students for Information Technology |
| 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Medicine and Biomedical Science Jeopardy We will have a Jeopardy board with categories to include our club's history, opportunities within our club/department, resources/opportunities for first-year students (our department has a peer mentor program and many of our members are involved on-campus as tutors, teaching assistants, and research assistants), and a variety of general trivia about UB and our department. We also plan on giving students prizes for participating that are relevant to future club events, such as "ticket to skip the line" for our ice cream social we plan on having in the second week of classes.Our aim is that it's not about getting the questions right because we cannot expect new students to know all about our club, but we want it to be a fun way to introduce students to our organization. We also plan on having our campus fest poster at the event that includes general information about our club's events and eboard for the 26-27 academic year. | Knox 109 | Jacobs School Undergraduate Club |
| 12–1 p.m. | LSAT Showcase Come check out the Legal Scholars LSAT Study Club! We're more than just studying—we host LSAT prep sessions, legal trivia, networking opportunities, guest speakers, and fun events throughout the semester. Join us at our Showcase to meet members, enjoy an interactive activity, and learn how our club can help you prepare for law school while building lasting connections. | Clemens 17 | Legal Scholars Achieving Triumph (LSAT) Study Club |
| 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Healthcare Badge Buddy Making For all those interested in healthcare careers, particularly a career as a Physician Assistant, come and design your own Healthcare Badge Buddy! A badge buddy is a card that hangs beside your medical ID badge to display both your creativity and your role! Anyone can make one, whether you are a volunteer at a hospital/clinic, medical assistant, Pre-PA/Med student, CNA, PCT, etc. We will use cardstock paper and various art supplies to make these useful keepsakes. During this event, the club will have our tri-fold poster to share more about our club. Participants will have the opportunity to meet club members and members of the e-board. We will have example badge buddies available for reference.
| Knox 110 | Pre-Physician Assistant Society |
| 1–2 p.m. | Medical Knowledge Wheel Students will be able to come up to the table and spin a wheel of medical question categories. The students will then be asked a question from whichever category was chosen. If the student gets the question correct, they will be able to collect a small prize. | NSC 201 | Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students UB Chapter |
| 1–3 p.m. | Lead with NSLS: Meet the Chapter! Stop by the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) table to learn how you can develop your leadership skills, build your network, and get involved on campus. Meet current chapter members, ask questions about the organization, and explore the opportunities NSLS offers, including leadership training, networking events, guest speaker broadcasts, and community engagement. Visitors can participate in a fun leadership-themed trivia game or spin-the-wheel activity for a chance to win small prizes and giveaways, while also writing down a personal goal for the semester on our "Leadership Goal Wall." Whether you're looking to make new friends, grow as a leader, or get more involved at UB, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to our chapter! | NSC 210 | National Society of Leadership and Success at UB |
| 2-4 p.m. | Taste and Talk Over the course of two hours officers from UPA will be at a table with a variety of desserts that propsective students can taste, and talk to UPA members about both what UPA has to offer (alongside upcoming events we are hosting) as well as ask questions about our psychology background. For Freshman students especially we believe the openess of the event (and our forthcoming nature) in tandem with the food will be sure to make this event alluring. Food being served: Biscoff Banana Pudding (X2) + Cupcakes/Cookies. | Capen 201A | Undergraduate Psychology Association |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-2 p.m. | Dance with UB Kickline Want to dance like the Rockettes or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders? Then meet UB Kickline! During this event learn the basics on kickline technique and enjoy a fun dance routine, created by the club members! Anyone can come at any time, meet new friends, and dance their hearts out! | Capen 262 | UB Kickline |
| 2-4 p.m. | UB Glee Sunday Showcase! Our club, UB Glee would show the process of warming up and running through some of our songs to anybody that would like to watch! | NSC 228 | UB Glee |
| 3–5 p.m. | Intro to Improv Come learn the fundamentals of improv comedy through games and improv exercises as well as meet other members involved with the club! Our event will mirror a typical UB Improv Workshop. | Norton 190 | UB Improv |
| 4-6 p.m. | A Capella Singing at UB This event is a collaboration among UB's three a cappella groups, The Buffalo Chips, The Enchords, and The Royal Pitches. During this event each of the three groups will take turns singing some of their own self arranged music that, interested auditionees can stand to learn and be apart of if they try out for any of the groups. Students who stop by can expect to hear a wide variety of genres across each of the three groups and can have the opportunity to ask questions and get to know the members of each respective group. Info about the following weekend's auditions will be readily available and Timbits will be provided for free to anyone willing to stop by and check out what we have going on! | Knox 20 | The Buffalo Chips, the Enchords and the Royal Pitches |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–2 p.m. | Controversial Takes Wall Debate Society invites students to anonymously share their most controversial opinions by writing them on a sticky note and adding them to our "Controversial Takes Board." This interactive, drop-in activity encourages students to think critically, express their perspectives, and engage with the wide range of viewpoints represented on campus.As an organization, Debate Society is committed to fostering free speech, respectful dialogue, and civil discourse. To ensure the activity remains welcoming and complies with the University at Buffalo's Code of Conduct, each submission will be reviewed before being placed on the board. Beyond giving students a platform to be heard, the activity also helps Debate Society identify the issues and topics that students are most interested in discussing, allowing us to develop debates, discussions, and events that reflect the interests of the UB community. | NSC 205 | Debate Society |
| 2 -4 p.m. | Mock Trial Showcase Students can come see what Mock Trial is like by watching club members perform mock cross examinations, viewing what it means to play both an attorney and a witness in this club. | Knox 04 | UB Mock Trial |
| 5-6 p.m. | Guilty or Not Guilty? We will have a table with funny or surprising scenarios. People vote on those scenarios on whether they'd be legally guilty or not guilty, then we reveal the answer.Ex: Is it illegal to collect rainwater? Can a teacher legally take your phone?We'll use this quick, fun event to pitch our club. | Capen 258 | Desi Law Student Association |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–2 p.m. | Product Design Challenge: Build Your Next Big Idea Product Design Challenge: Build Your Next Big IdeaJoin Product at UB for a fun, interactive product design challenge! Students will work individually or in small groups to solve a real-world problem by brainstorming and sketching a simple product or app idea. No prior experience is required, just creativity and curiosity.Throughout the event, members of Product at UB will introduce participants to the fundamentals of product thinking, including identifying user needs, generating innovative ideas, and presenting simple solutions. Participants can stop by at any time during the event, complete a short design challenge, share their ideas, and receive feedback from club members.This is a casual, welcoming activity designed to help new students meet other students interested in technology, business, entrepreneurship, design, and innovation. Goodies can be awarded to participants for completing the challenge.Who should attend?Students interested in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, business, consulting, or product management.No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome! | Capen 257 | Product at UB |
| 12 - 4 p. | Flight Sim/Introduction The UBPA stand will include a small, table-based flight simulator that is open to the public, several aviation information books, and photos of the UBPA room. The set-up will require a laptop, a table, a chair, UBPA flight controls, and UBPA books. This will be open to the public in 10-minute intervals, and all will be invited, post-event, to the UBPA room. | Furnas 106 | Pilots Association |
| 1-3 p.m. | Cosplay Club Showcase Bingo! Join Cosplay Club on Fun Bingo Games on everything UB, Cosplay and You related! This will be an opportunity to make friends, learn more about the club and tell us more about yourself! | Knox 104 | Cosplay Club |
| 2-4 p.m. | Fishing Cornhole We are going to play cornhole with fishing rods where you try to cast into the hole and we will use a lure without hooks. | SU Patio | Bassmasters Club |
| 3 -6 p.m. | Baird Point Hangout Playing field games such as spikeball, ultimate frisbee, kickball, hacky sack, and more at Baird Point. Or simply enjoying time outdoors and talking with new people.
| Baird Point | Outdoor Adventure Club |
| 3-7 p.m. | Super Jump into the Splatoon Series! We will have our nintendo switches setup for students to try out the game splatoon 3, and face off vs eachother in battles. All skill levels welcome, we would love to have people stop by to check out the game and hang out"Come super jump into the Splatoon universe! Come try out the game Splatoon 3, and face off in ink-credible 4v4 battles! All skill levels welcomed. We hope to see you there for a splatastic time!
| Capen 240 | UB Splatoon Club |
| 5-7 p.m. | Anime Quiz Show This event will be a fun trivia game that people can join in or leave at any time. It will cover not just shows but also movies, music, manga, pop culture, and many other topics beloved by the anime community. The event will be made up of a variety of minigames, each testing the knowledge of the participants and bringing them together in a light-hearted contest. There will also be small prizes awarded during and after the conclusion of each game. | SU 145 A+F | UB Anime Club |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–2 p.m. | Find Your Cause Students will participate in an interactive matching activity designed to introduce them to the many ways they can make a difference in the Buffalo community. The activity features two sets of cards:Community Issues: Cards highlighting challenges affecting the Buffalo community, such as food insecurity, homelessness, environmental sustainability, education, refugee and immigrant support, animal welfare, and senior isolation.Buffalo Community Organizations: Cards featuring local nonprofits and organizations whose missions address those issues. Some examples are the Tool Library, FeedMore WNY, Our City Action Buffalo, Family Justice Center of Erie County, Friends of Night People, etc.Participants will work to match each community issue with the organization that serves that cause. After completing the activity, Comm Lab members will briefly discuss the matches, share information about the featured organizations, and explain how students can get involved through future Buffalo Community Laboratory volunteer opportunities.Alongside the matching activity, students will be invited to draw a challenge from the Random Acts of Kindness Jar. Each slip contains a simple act of kindness, such as thanking a professor, helping a classmate, or picking up litter that they can complete during the first weeks of the semester. The jar encourages students to begin making a positive impact immediately while reinforcing Comm Lab's mission of fostering service, community engagement, and social responsibility. | Baldy 108 | Buffalo Community Laboratory |
| 1-3 p.m. | College Success Challenge with FAM Fostering Academic Mentorship (FAM) invites students to stop by for a fun and interactive welcome activity! Participants can spin our College Success Wheel featuring study tips, campus resources, fun trivia, and icebreaker questions. Students will also be invited to write one academic or personal goal on our Goal Wall, creating a shared display of motivation and encouragement. This drop-in activity is designed to help students connect with peers, meet FAM members, and learn more about the organization in a welcoming and engaging environment. | Baldy 110 | Fostering Academic Mentorship Club |
| 1-3 p.m. | Gift of Life Marrow Registry & Community Engagement Stop by to meet members of Gift of Life and learn about our organization's mission to support patients in need of life-saving bone marrow and stem cell donors. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with members through interactive activities, ask questions about volunteer opportunities and community involvement, and learn how they can make a positive impact on campus and beyond. This event is designed to be welcoming, informative, and interactive for students of all backgrounds. | Knox 14 | Gift of Life Buffalo Chapter |
| 4-5 p.m. | FRN Crafts & Create Fundraiser The Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a student ran organization focused on tackling food waste and promotes food security by recovering food from events, local businesses, and UB Campus Dining and Shops. Then, our volunteers distribute it to those in need at local food banks, homeless shelters, and community fridges. We plan on hosting a one hour craft fair where interested students can make their own souvenir and FRN merch can be given out. A quick event where students can get their foot into an organization focused on on-campus volunteering and have a college experience filled with community service. | NSC 201 | UB Chapter of the Food Recovery Network |
| 5-7 p.m. | Relax with CSO This event is a community‑oriented gathering designed to highlight upcoming initiatives through a series of engaging event posters while offering a relaxed, social environment centered around board games/ yard games. Students are invited to explore the poster displays at their own pace, learning about future programs, opportunities on and off campus. Students can move between the showcase area and the gaming zones, choosing whether to engage in casual conversation, join a game, or spend time reviewing the materials presented.
| NSC 220 | Community Service Outreach Club |
| Time | Event | Location | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Key Chain Making We will be doing keychain making. This will include customizable keychain frames, coloring supplies to personalize your keychain, charms to include on the key chain, and stickers/postcards to use to make the key chain. We will provide all the supplies necessary. We will also provide Polish candy for students to try. | Clemens 119 | Polish Student Association |
| 12–2 p.m. | Chopstick Challenge Compete with other students to pick up as many objects as possible from a bowl to collect points. A mix of different size items, smaller items are worth more points. Winners of each round will be rewarded with a prize. | Talbert 107 | Fujianese Student Association |
| 4–6 p.m. | BSA Showcase Join the Bengali Student Association (BSA) Showcase to discover the vibrant culture, traditions, and community of Bangladesh. This event is a great opportunity to make new friends, build connections, celebrate diversity, and become part of a welcoming and inclusive community at the University at Buffalo. We look forward to sharing our culture and helping students feel at home through BSA. | Knox 110 | Bengali SA |
| 4-6 p.m. | Student Organization Showcase The Hellenic Student Association (HSA) brings together members of the Greek community to celebrate culture, identity, and traditions. We strive to create a supportive environment for students in the Greek diaspora and anyone within the university who is interested in Greek culture. In this session, we will play games such as jeopardy and discuss future events for the semester. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow Greek community members and gain exposure to the community as they adjust to the beginning of university life.
| O'Brian 212 | Hellenic SA |
| 4-6 p.m. | Dance Workshop from KASANOVA and DIY Paper Fans! Students who are interested in K Pop dance and Korean culture are allowed to join our workshop to get a taste of our club. KASANOVA will teach a song to dance to and those who wish for a more chill event are allowed to participate in our arts and crafts section which is paper fan decorating.
| Baldy 101 & Lobby | Korean SA |