SEAS Check-in/Gift Pick Up, Resource Fairs, and Graduate Welcome Reception (Jan. 16th & 20th)

We’re excited to welcome you to the University at Buffalo! Please join us for this series of events designed to prepare you for success in your academic journey as a new graduate student in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Friday, January 16, 2026

SEAS Check-in and Gift Pick-Up

Talbert Hall
University at Buffalo
150 Founders Prom
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States

Time Event Description
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. SEAS Check-in and
Gift Pick-Up

(107 Talbert Hall)
At the SEAS Graduate Student Check-in, you will pick up your welcome gift from SEAS to show off your #UBTrueBlue pride! International students can also pick up their ISS Welcome Packet during this timeframe at the ISS table.

**Be sure to bring an official form of identification when you check in.**

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Explore Opportunities. Make Connections. Get Involved.

Time Event Description
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

**NEW** Connect, Discover, Succeed!

Campus-wide
Resource Fair
(Center for the Arts Atrium)

 

SEAS Check-in and
Gift Pick-Up
(CFA Atrium)

 

This event will provide students with the opportunity to engage with a broad network of campus organizations and offices, learn about available services, and build connections that enhance their university experience. Representatives from various departments—including Accessibility Resources, Campus Dining, ISS, UB Recreation, Counseling Services, The Graduate School and more! 

 

At the SEAS Graduate Student Check-in, you will pick up your welcome gift from SEAS to show off your #UBTrueBlue pride! International students can also pick up their ISS Welcome Packet during this timeframe at the ISS table.

 

**Be sure to bring an official form of identification when you check in.**

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SEAS Graduate Welcome Reception & SEAS Stem-Focused Resource Fair

Kick off your SEAS journey!

Join members of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences community at the SEAS Graduate Welcome Reception & STEM-Focused Resource Fair. We invite you to an afternoon of networking, engaging programming, and professional development opportunities designed to help you get acclimated, connect with peers and faculty, and explore the many resources available at UB and in the wider STEM community.

This is a mandatory event for all new SEAS graduate students. Light food and refreshments will be served.

Center for the Arts (CFA)
University at Buffalo
100 Coventry Rd
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
United States

Time Agenda Speaker
2:30 - 2:40 p.m. Arrival and Sign In
 
3:00 - 3:05 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction

(CFA Screening Room)

Kemper Lewis, Dean
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
3:05 - 3:20 p.m. Startup and Innovation CoLab Hadar Borden, Director, Startup and Innovation CoLab powered by Blackstone Launchpad
3:20 - 3:35 p.m. Student Life Resources Tomás Aguirre, Dean of Students
3:35 - 4:10 p.m. SEAS Panel Discussion:
Insights & Advice from Current Students and Alumni
Moderated by Lukasz Ziarek, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

4:10 - 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Networking Reception

(CFA Atrium)

 

SEAS STEM-Focused Resource Fair
(CFA Back Atrium)

 

SEAS Gift Pick Up 
(CFA Front Atrium)

Event for students, speakers, faculty, staff, and alumni. Light food and refreshments will be served. Explore and connect!

 

Discover UB and community STEM resources and connect with organizations that can support your academic and professional journey.

 

This will be the last chance to pick up your SEAS welcome gift!