Student Unions

Located on the first floor of the North Campus Student Union is the Welcome Center. There the staff can provide you with event information, directions, room reservations and more. 

There are a variety of spaces that you can reserve at UB, including indoor and outdoor space, and space on both North and South Campus.

Are you in need of a mindful minute?  Looking to host a paint night?  Broke your necklace and need to use some needle-nose pliers? Or do you have some crafting materials you don't need anymore but just can't bring yourself to throw out?  The Craft Room (377 Student Union) is where you will find paint, brushes, hot glue, construction paper, coloring pencils, jewelry kits, yarn, soil, a Spirograph, rulers ... and so much more!  This service is available from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily and is reservable from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m..  We gladly accept donations in our main office, 228 Student Union.

We’ve been working hard on getting the new location for the Game Room (220 Student Union) setup for you.  Stop by to shoot some hoops, or challenge a friend to a game of chess, ping pong, or air hockey.  Let the games begin!  

Stemming from a divisional book read, When Likes Aren’t Enough, by Dr. Tim Bono and candid conversations amongst Directors, the idea of a visual way for students, staff and faculty to express themselves, reflect, and practice gratitude evolved.  We invite you to visit our office in 228 Student Union to obtain a leaf.  We also have the ability for those not on campus to obtain a leaf by completing this form.  Leaves are added weekly on “Thankful Thursdays”. 

As leaves are added throughout the semester, our campus community will watch our tree grow. 

As we return to campus after navigating through a pandemic, what better time to reflect on things to be grateful for?   

Show us your pride! The Paint A Bull located outside of the Student Union is a fun and creative way to advertise events or to just express yourself. From sundown to sunup the Bull is open to be painted by any person or group. Once the sun rises, the Bull cannot be touched until sundown the next day. A few rules: bring your own supplies, show respect to Buffalo and to members of the community and ONLY the Buffalo can be painted. Be creative and have fun!

Clean, private and comfortable space for nursing parents. Located on the third floor of the Student Union, room 325. This room has a chair, table and movable work desk. The room is accessed by a swipe card and is secured by a privacy lock. Find other Lactation Rooms on campus.

Rooms are open when the building is open.

• North Campus:  Student Union, rooms 311 and 320
• South Campus: 234 Diefendorf

UB students receive a semesterly quota of free pages to print assignments at any of 40 print station kiosks. Learn how to easily print your assignments from your smartphone (using the Wepa Print app), any computer, a computing site, a USB drive and more. http://www.buffalo.edu/ubit/services/print-anywhere/locations.html Located on the second floor of the Student Union.  

The Student Union Piano located in 145A is provided for use by the UB community and enjoyment of all. Players must follow the piano guidelines which can be found on the piano as well at the Student Unions Welcome Center.

Bulletin boards are available throughout the Student Union.  Post, advertise events, job postings and apartment listings. Conveniently located on the first, second, and third floors.

If your club or organization is hosting an event that will utilize the services provided by the Ticket Office, please contact our Ticket Office at (716) 645-8856.

Hours

Mon.- Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Lockers are available through Student Unions and can be rented out by semester or full academic year.

Lockers are located in the Student Union:

• Student Union: 1st floor near 142 and 145 Student Union.

• Student Unions is not responsible for any damage, theft or vandalism that may occur to the locker and/or its contents.
• The lock provided by Student Unions is the only one that should be used.
• We reserve the right to cut any lock not issued by Student Unions.
• All lockers must be cleaned out and emptied on or before the last day of finals for the semester or academic year, pending the payment plan. The contents that remain in lockers after the last day will be disposed of at that time.

Questions regarding lockers can be directed to Student Unions, 716-645-2055.

Step 1: Email ub-studentunions@buffalo.edu indicating your interest in Student Union locker rental.

Step 2: Check your email for further instruction on how to pay. Payments must be made with a credit card.  Once rental payment is received you will be assigned a locker and receive the combination. 

Please note it may take up to 2 business days to receive an assignment.

The Student Unions are home to many of our student organizations. Stop by the Student Engagement Office in 150 Student Union for a current listing or to inquire about student groups.

The Student Union digital signage supports the mission of the University by encouraging student involvement through digital advertising of campus events. These digital signs promote student activities, events, and educational opportunities by providing well-designed, eye-catching advertisements to a large internal audience and visitors. The goals of digital signage include:

• Enhancing communication across campus.
• Increasing event attendance.
• Informing the campus community of university news.
• Supporting UB’s mission of teaching, research, and service.

Due to the rotating nature of digital signage, advertisements must be concise and well-designed for maximum effectiveness. This document establishes minimum standards and guidelines to ensure accuracy, consistency, integrity, and protection of the University’s identity and image.

Disclaimer

Student Unions reserve the right to add, delete, and modify submitted media and assigned playlist rotations. Additionally,

Acceptable Content

Digital signage content should align with the University’s mission and provide timely, relevant information of interest to students, faculty, and staff. Recognized student clubs, organizations, academic departments, and non-academic university offices may utilize the digital signage.

A usage fee may apply to academic and non-academic university departments.

Acceptable content includes:

• Announcements of significant student, faculty, or staff achievements, awards, or accomplishments.
• Information about upcoming events sponsored or coordinated by UB departments.
• Information about upcoming events sponsored or coordinated by recognized student organizations/clubs.
• Notifications of changes to regularly scheduled classroom activities or special events, including street closings and parking procedures.
• Emergency notifications from University Police and significant operational changes (e.g., class and activity cancellations).

Unacceptable Content (the following types of content are prohibited):

• Advertisements from non-University groups.
• Classified ads (e.g., cars, apartments, bicycles, computers).
• Personal messages between individuals.
• Political statements related to campus, local, state, or national elections.
• Promotion of recurring meetings (e.g., general body meetings) or weekly events.
• Promotion of information tables or vendor tables.
• Promotion of credit cards, alcohol, firearms, tobacco products, fireworks, candles, or other restricted/hazardous materials.
• Promotion of pornographic materials or products.
• Any content promoting illegal items, bootleg materials, or items violating copyright laws.

Time Sensitivity Guidelines

• Time-sensitive events may receive priority posting.
• Messages must be submitted at least 14 days before an event, and content will be removed no later than the first business day after the event.
• Advertisements will run for seven days before the event date.
• Each event is allowed only one advertisement.
• Advertisements will appear for eight seconds within a three-minute loop.

Format

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen.
• Layout: The background template includes designated windows and scrolls; all content must fit within these areas.

Legibility

• Use bold, simple fonts for readability.
• Avoid light, ornate, or serif fonts with thin lines, as they may be difficult to read.
• Limit text to ensure viewers can read the message in the brief display time.
• Content should be clear and concise, considering that viewers are often walking past the displays.

Graphics & Colors

• Use high-contrast text and background combinations for readability.
• Avoid overly bright color combinations that may strain the eyes.
• Limit the number of images per advertisement; a single, high-quality photo is recommended.

• Submit your request for Student Union digital signage via email: 

(make sure you include specific dates you want it to run) ub-studentunions@buffalo.edu