Campus Dining
The name of the dining hall located in the Ellicott Complex is called?
C3 or Crossroads Culinary Center
If you want to have your resume, cover letter, or any other application materials reviewed--what office should you go too?
(Give office name AND location)
Career Design Center
259 Capen Hall
(Book Appointments on Handshake!)
Where is the counseling center located on North Campus?
Moody Terrace in the Ellicott Complex
Where do you find information if you want to join a club or student organization?
UB Linked
Student Engagement
Tommy Vane!
UB joined the SUNY system in the 1960s going from a private to a public institution. When UB was founded as a private institution in 1846, what kind of institution was it?
One World Cafe opened during what semester?
(Please provide semester and year)
Spring 2022
What is the name of the platform you must use to book an appointment with most offices, including Student Engagement?
Navigate
Most offices, with few exceptions, have their appointments run through Navigate
Health and Wellness is a division of UB that oversees 4 offices. Can you name 2 of these offices and their purpose?
Counseling Services
Health Promotion
Student Health Services
Student Health Insurance Office
There are several UB Traditions that students participate in each year. Can you name 2 of them and explain what they are?
Interlocking UB/Welcome Weekend
Family Weekend
Oozefest
International Fiesta
What did I miss?
UB has a presidential connection to which US President?
Millard Fillmore, a lawyer and congressman, was named UB’s first chancellor in 1846. Still acting in that capacity, he was sworn in as 13th president of the United States on July 10, 1850.
What was the original name for "dining points"?
Dining Dollars
Name at least 2 offices that can directly support your learning and assignments in academic classes. AND how do they support you--explain what they do.
Center for Excellence in Writing (CEW)
Tutoring and Academic Support Services (TASS)
(Can you think of other ones?)
What is the phone number for University Police on all 3 campuses?
716-645-2222
(You should memorize this)
Can you name 2 leaders involved in upper administration at UB? And describe what they are responsible for?
President-Satish K. Tripathi
Provost-A Scott. Weber
Vice President for Student Life-Brian Hamluk
Dean of Students-Tomas Aguirre
Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Success-Trung Nguyen
Anyone else?
In 2018 UB changed the appearance of Student/Staff Ids--opting for the dark blue and university crest you see on your ID today.
What design did these ID cards use to have?
(Hint: it relates to a location on North Campus)
Baird Point (the pillars)
How much does it cost to replace your card if have lost it or shows minor alterations?
$26
(So don't lose it!)
UB has a history of students winning prestigious national scholarships and fellowships. Can you name 2 of them and explain what they are for?
Barry Goldwater Scholarship-students who intend to pursue advanced degrees in STEM
Gilman Scholarship-supports students of limited means to study abraod
Critical Language Scholarship-fully funded immersion program
Fulbright-funds study, research, of teaching assistant programs abroad
Marshall Scholarship-supports students pursuing advanced degrees in Britain
Rhodes Scholarship-fully-funded post-graduate study at Oxford.
Can you name others?
What office is located at 9 Norton Hall and what is their purpose?
Student Conduct
The office helps to maintain a safe campus by enforcing rules and regulations, managing conduct, and assisting students with navigating questions or concerns.
In 1989 UB because the first NYS Public Institution to be invited to join the Association of American Universities (AAU) during the Sample administration...what does that mean?
AAU is a prestigious organization that institutions can only join through invitation. Membership is reserved for research institutions who are devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. It signals research prominence.
Who was the first full-time Chancellor of UB?
Samuel P. Capen
What percentage do you save paying with campus cash or dining points?
8.75%
(You are tax exempt)
UB has 5 main libraries between North and South Campus. Can you name 4 of them and which campus they are on?
Abbott Library--Abbott Hall, South Campus
Charles B. Sears Law Library--O'Brien Hall, North Campus
Lockwood Memorial Library-Lockwood, North Campus
Oscar A. Silverman Library-Capen Hall, North Campus
Special Collections (includes University Archives!)-Capen Hall, North Campus
The Dean of Students Offices several different support services/offices available all UB students. Can you name 4 of them and explain their purpose?
Emergency Funds
Food Support (Blue Table)
Good Samaritan Policy
Students of Concern
LGBTQ+ Center
Intercultural Diversity Center
Veteran Services
Student Conduct
Accessibility Resources
Victor E. Bull did not always look like the blue bull we say today...
Before Victor E. Bull we had a brown bull named Wooly Bully
And before that, a live bull donated by which famous actress in 1957?
Elizabeth Taylor and then-husband Mike Todd
What was the site and original name of the Student Union for UB?
The original Norton Hall (now Squire Hall) located on South Campus.
The SU we know today opened in the 90s!