Get Your Network On.
Join the University Student Alumni Board (USAB)
As a member of USAB, the student-run organization of the UB Alumni Association, you'll meet influential alumni, attend and plan some well-known campus events (including Oozfest, Dodgebull and Dinner for 12 Strangers) as well as participate in community service opportunities. You will also hone your leadership and communications skills, all while making social and professional connections. Learn more about USAB.
Meet-a-Mentor
Looking for a professional contact? Someone with experience in your field of study? The Meet-a-Mentor program provides students and recent graduates access to a volunteer network base of more than 400 dedicated UB alumni, parents, staff, faculty and employers worldwide, who work in a variety of career specialites and are willing to share their experience and insight with you.
Learn more about our Meet-a-Mentor program.
On-Campus Interviewing
This valuable service provides UB students and alumni with the opportunity to interview on the UB campus with some of the country's most well known employers, as well as some hidden gems you may never have contacted on your own. Sponsored by Career Services.
Learn more about On-Campus Interviewing
Affinity Clubs
Would you like to meet up with the alumni of your student organization that were once members like you? Contact Patty Starr for more information and consider making some alumni and job connections this way.
Majors and Careers Night (October)
Are you feeling undecided about a major or making a change? Or maybe adding a minor? Do you have questions about how your academic choices relate to future career plans? Don't miss this opportunity to attend UB Majors and Careers Night in the Student Union. Brought to you by the UB Alumni Association, Student Advising Services and Career Services.
Check out alumni career reality videos, courtesy of Career Services.
Career Conversations in NYC (January)
Make the most of your winter break! At this annual networking event, UB students and recent graduates will have a chance to learn about career fields of interest, make great contacts for internships and jobs and build networking skills. ALL MAJORS AND CLASS YEARS ARE WELCOME!
Professional dress required. Pre-registration recommended. Brought to you by the UB Alumni Association.
Learn more about Career Conversations in NYC.
Dinner for 12 Strangers (February)
Students are welcome to attend alumni-hosted networking dinners. This is a great way for current students to make connections with successful alumni and enjoy a free meal on a UB grad!
Learn more about Dinner for 12 strangers.
REALM (April)
This is a one-day leadership-mentoring program that will help broaden your leadership perspective and knowledge of the skills needed to succeed. Students who are accepted into the program will be matched with a successful local business, non-profit or government leader to learn about leadership in the real world. Throughout the day, participants typically tour the mentor's worksite, attend meetings, meet the mentor's staff/employees and talk with the mentor about leadership styles and developing leadership skills. Participants will spend the day with their assigned mentor and attend a reception with all REALM participants. Brought to you by the Leadership Development Center. UBAA provides the alumni mentors.
Learn more about REALM.
Summer Send Offs (August)
This is a UB summertime tradition that brings UB students – past, present and future – together in their own hometowns. We provide the food and drinks, parents and students bring their questions about UB life, and graduates bring the memories about their college experience. Events are held in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Long Island and NYC.
