T
SOM Logo
About the School of Management MBA, Undergraduate, PMBA, EMBA, MS MIS, MS SCOM, MS Acct, PhD Career Resource Center Course Materials, Handbooks, Other Student Resources Facutly, Faculty Research, Departments, Directory Computer Training, PMBA, EMBA, Micro MBA, Continuing Education Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Panasci Award, Core Program, Business Breakfast Sessions, Emerging Entrepreneur SOM Alumni SOM Development SOM News and Events ORM, Jacobs Lab, Software, Work Order Requests, Directory Contact SOM School of Management University at Buffalo
Alumni
Alumni -> Get Involved

 

bullet About SOMAA
bullet Join SOMAA
bullet Corporate Sponsorship

Alumni Resources
bullet Alumni Opportunities & Events
bullet Alumni Directory
bullet Email Login
bullet Email Signup
bullet Career Services
bullet Update Your Info
bullet SOMAA Networks
bullet Blog Network

Student Resources
bullet Student Opportunities & Events
bullet MBA Student
     Directory

Other Links
bullet Achievement
     Award

Contact Information
bullet Alumni Office
bullet Board Members
bullet Questions &
     Comments

Search SOM

SOM Alumni Association

Welcome School of Management students...and future alumni. While you are in school the alumni association is here to support you. Check out the events available to you as well as other opportunities in the School of Management. We want you to succeed in school and ultimately in the workforce and are here to offer our assistance.

The School of Management Alumni Association wants alumni and students to: Connect. Network. Achieve.

  • Did you know there are over 190,000 UB alums all over the world and over 27,000 School of Management grads? We have chapters in 20 U.S. cities, and 11 countries. That's a powerful network of UB professionals for you to tap into while in school and after you graduate.
  • Did you know that we have a Blog Network for all SOM alumni?
  • Did you know the alumni association has an online directory of all School of Management grads?
  • Did you know we host a variety of alumni and student networking events throughout the year that you can participate in? Now is the time to make connections. Come to our events and gatherings and meet with alumni one-on-one. Sometimes your best contacts occur when you are simply talking to someone. See what's available for you at the events listed below.

Office location and phone number: School of Management Alumni Association Office: 150 Jacobs. Stop in anytime to speak with John Shellum, Assistant Dean Alumni Relations. Our telephone number is 645-3224.

SOMAA Website: mgt.buffalo.edu/alumni

Event/Opportunity

Event Type Date
The following events sponsored by the School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) are open to School of Management students. Most require preregistration; some are on a first-come/first-serve basis with limited tickets.
 
Annual SOMAA Wine Tasting and Dinner Social May 2, 2008
Join fellow alumni and friends for an informative, fun evening of wine tasting and dinner. One of our most popular events. To be held at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 7:00 pm.
 
Annual SOMAA Golf Outing Social June 9, 2008
A highlight of our social events, the golf outing is held at Westwood Country Club in Amherst, NY. Proceeds from the event benefit School of Management students and programs.
 
MBA Teambuilding
Activities		 Student
Development		 August 2008
Building the team culture of the UB MBA program starts with the Teambuilding Sessions during the August MBA Advantage orientation program with a carefully sequenced roster of community-building and problem-solving activities. Alumni facilitators provide a valuable corporate connection and application to processing discussions. Planning for this event starts in the spring. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a facilitator for the MBA teambuilding exercises as part of MBA Advantage, please contact Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah at dasamoah@buffalo.edu.
 
Salute to Summer Cruise on the Miss Buffalo Alumni Social /
Student
Networking		 September 10, 2008

The School of Management Alumni Association will sponsor a cruise on the Miss Buffalo -- "A Salute to Summer". This represents a great opportunity for you to put together your own group of friends or classmates for an evening of camaraderie while cruising the Buffalo waterfront ... or simply come by yourself ( members and their spouse or guest both come at the reduced members rate) and network with others in attendance. Draft beer, wine, soft drinks and a wide array finger food, including pizza and wings are included in the registration price.

 
Realistic Job Previews Student
Development		 September 2008
Alumni offer career advice to current MBAs. The purpose of the Realistic Job Preview session is to provide a forum where successful alumni of the School of Management can share insights that might be integrated into the academic/career planning of current MBA students.
 
Management Career Fair Student
Networking		 September 2008
Tap into your alma mater to fill your company’s internship and full-time hiring needs. Participate in the Management Career Fair and meet prospective candidates. Brand your company’s name, educate students on your company’s hiring practices and programs.
 
Connoisseurs Club Wine Event Social October 15, 2008

A series of upscale events featuring ultra-premium beverages coupled with an extraordinary menu. These events will be held at exclusive locations, each with a unique flair. This is a private club limited to 100 members

 
Gerald S. Lippes Speaker Series Professional
Development		 October 2008
 
Annual Awards Banquet Alumni
Networking		 November 2008

Our most visible event featuring presentation of the Niagara Frontier Executive of the Year Award. Last year's honoree was Louis P. Ciminelli, Chairman and CEO of LPCiminelli Inc. The banquet will be held at the Millennium Airport Hotel Buffalo at 2040 Walden Avenue. Over 300 business executives in attendance.
 
Tax Institute Professional Development November 2008

A program for reviewing and clarifying provisions and patterns of federal tax laws as presented cooperatively by the SOM, the NY Society of CPA's and the Erie Institute of Law (formally the Bar Association of Erie County).
 
Network New York (NYC) Student
Networking		 January 2009
A collaborative event between the Career Resource Center and the SOMAA to provide networking opportunities for students and SOM alumni in the New York City area. Registration: via the CRC website: mgt.buffalo.edu/crc.
 
Realistic Job Previews Student
Development		 January 2009
Alumni offer career advice to current MBAs. The purpose of the Realistic Job Preview session is to provide a forum where successful alumni of the School of Management can share insights that might be integrated into the academic/career planning of current MBA students.
 

SOMAA Reception, Dinner, Annual Meeting and Speaker

Alumni Social/ Student
Networking		 January 2009
Annual Meeting for the School of Management Alumni Association, held in conjunction with MBA Advantage. Network with School of Management alumni and first year MBAs (about 81) at a reception, dinner, and presentation.
 
Realistic Job Previews Student
Development		 January 2009
Alumni offer career advice to current MBAs. The purpose of the Realistic Job Preview session is to provide a forum where successful alumni of the School of Management can share insights that might be integrated into the academic/career planning of current MBA students.
 
Conversation with an Executive Series Student
Development

January, February,
March, April 2009

MBAs only; first-come/first-serve. For reservations go to the Graduate Program Office, register in 203 Alfiero. This is a Graduate Program Office event sponsored by the School of Management Alumni Association.

 
Network Buffalo Student
Networking		 February 2009
A collaborative event between the Career Resource Center and the SOMAA to provide networking opportunities for students and SOM alumni in the Western New York area. Registration: via the CRC website: mgt.buffalo.edu/crc.
 
 
Connoisseurs Club Spirit Event Social March 4, 2009

An upscale event featuring ultra-premium bourbon tasting coupled with an extraordinary sit down dinner menu. This event will be held at The Mansion on Delaware, with a bourbon theme. Buffalo Trace Distillery will be the official sponsor of this event. It will be from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. This is a private club limited to 100 members
 
Smart Business Practices Professional
Development		 March 2009
Each spring the alumni association puts together a panel of experts to discuss a timely, relevant issue confronting business professionals. Attendees are encouraged to come and learn, share their experiences and ask questions. Located at the Center for Tomorrow from 7:30 a.m to 9:30 a.m.
 
Gerald S. Lippes Speaker Series Professional
Development		 March 2009


 
Connoisseurs Club Beer Event Social June 17, 2009

A series of upscale events featuring ultra-premium beverages coupled with an extraordinary menu. These events will be held at exclusive locations, each with a unique flair. This is a private club limited to 100 members

 
Telementor Program Student
Development 		On Going
A program designed to connect SOM students to School of Management alumni who are interested in helping students with their career exploration and planning. This is NOT a job referral program; it is designed to provide opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to speak with professionals to obtain career- related information.
 
 


SOM Home Page | UB Home Page | UB Wings | MyUB | Privacy Policy
 
UB
University at Buffalo School of Management
Jacobs Management Center
Buffalo, NY 14260