Media advisory: UB School of Management to celebrate century milestone with “Human 100” photo event

Release Date: April 29, 2024

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the University at Buffalo School of Management concludes its 100th academic year, faculty, staff, students and alumni will gather to form a giant Human 100 to commemorate a century of developing leaders and making an impact on individuals, businesses and communities around the world.

Who:

  • Undergraduate and graduate School of Management students
  • School of Management alumni
  • Ananth Iyer, dean of the UB School of Management
  • School of Management faculty and staff

What: A celebratory event to capture UB School of Management faculty, staff, students and alumni in a group photo in the shape of a Human 100. The grouping will span approximately 60 yards in length and the photo will be taken from the roof of Clemens Hall. Celebration activities will include a DJ and selfie area with inflatable Victor E. Bull leading up to the photo itself, and a pizza party will immediately follow.

Why: The photo will celebrate the UB School of Management community and commemorate the school’s centennial. It will also be added to a time capsule to be opened on the school’s 200th anniversary in 2123.

When: 3:30 p.m. on May 7, the last day of classes for the spring semester.

Where: University at Buffalo North Campus, on the field between the UB Commons and Clemens Hall

Media/Photo Opportunities: The group photo in the shape of a Human 100 will be taken at 4 p.m.

Now in its 100th year, the UB School of Management is recognized for its emphasis on real-world learning, community and impact, and the global perspective of its faculty, students and alumni. The school also has been ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes and U.S. News & World Report for the quality of its programs and the return on investment it provides its graduates. For more information about the UB School of Management, visit management.buffalo.edu.

Media Contact Information

Contact
Alexandra Richter
Assistant Director of Communications
School of Management
716-645-5455
altr@buffalo.edu