UBAA Commencement Insert 2012

Forever Alumni, Always UB

You spent your UB years preparing for the future—learning, growing and forming lifelong bonds. But your student experiences and memories don’t end when you leave campus. They live on through the UB Alumni Association.

The UBAA is here for you no matter what you need. Looking for an alum? Find him or her in the online alumni directory. Need professional advice from someone in your career? Join our UB alumni-only network on LinkedIn, or we’ll be happy to find help for you. Is that old UB T-shirt ready to be replaced? Visit our online store, ILoveUB.com, and replace it—at a discount.

In short, we’ve got the services, programs, events, volunteer opportunities and more that benefit you, your fellow alums and the university community, no matter where you are.

We’re here for you now and forever.

So get connected!

Get True Blue Join the UBAA and take advantage of the myriad member benefits, services, discounts and member-only programs we offer.

Engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland

Dexter Johnson

PhD ’95, MS ’88 & BS ’87

“UB was instrumental in influencing my career choice. In a more personal way, I developed many lifelong relationships with students, faculty and others who have enriched my life.”

Dexter Johnson literally grew up to become a rocket scientist. He now helps to test hardware for the space shuttle and the shuttle’s replacements, the Orion and Ares vehicles—making sure the rockets and their payload will survive the shock, vibration, acoustics and load of a given mission.

For architect Gwen Howard, civic citizenship runs deep, professionally and personally. Following graduation, she launched a not-for-profit youth hostel. She’s helped restore and reuse city buildings as a building inspector. And she’s taken on the architectural challenges of renovating and designing all-new habitats at Buffalo’s 135-year-old zoo.

“I got my first job because of UB ... as a result of an urban-design project I’d been involved in.”

Her advice to new grads? “Integrate into your community as much as you can. You’re entering a competitive marketplace where, in addition to what you know, it’s who you know.”

It’s Who You Know And the UB Alumni Association has 224,000+ valuable connections for you right now.

Gwen Howard

MArch ’95

Associate and Project Manager, Foit-Albert Associates

lifelong bonds Each year, almost 10,000 UB alumni take part in our events to meet, network, reminisce and learn.

Broadway actor, “Jersey Boys”

Adam Zelasko

BFA ’05

“UB taught me not only how to act, but a lot about discipline too … about how to respect what you’re doing and how to show up for work, represent yourself out there in the professional world, which makes a difference in the end.”

At age 29, Adam Zelasko already has made one of his dreams come true. The theatre and dance alumnus is a member of the touring company of “Jersey Boys,” a Tony Award-winning musical.

Both the youngest and the first woman ever to hold her position—Lee has made it her job to make a difference in influencing U.S. foreign policy in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America on topics ranging from the dangers of militarization in Africa, to the unintentionally negative effects of the war on drugs.

“This is not something you do ‘just because’—it’s definitely a calling. For those of us who are trying to make a difference in the world, we have to be excellent; it’s not a choice.”

Stay Engaged From followers to friends to favorites, the UBAA will keep you connected with UB and your fellow grads in words and pictures— through email, web, print, social media, video and photos.

Executive Director, TransAfrica Forum

Nicole Lee

JD ’02 & BA ’00

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International Influence Not living in the U.S.? No worries!

Thealumni UBAA has There are 30,397 whointernational hold multiplechapters in a number of countries, degrees from UB. Many including: students choose UB because we offer degrees China and programs that can Hong Kong only be found here. Our Indonesia combined degree programs Japan allow students to earn a Korea bachelor’s and master’s Malaysia degree within just five Mexico years total.

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Physician and women’s health advocate

Donnica Moore

MD ’86

She chose gynecology for her medical residency because it was “an area where you often have positive outcomes.” Her goal these days is “to help women put their health issues in perspective … Women’s health is anything that affects the health of women, period.”

Intellectual curiosity and feminism have stoked Donnica Moore’s career-long efforts to educate people on women’s health issues. Through a high public profile (e.g. national appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The View,” CNN and more), Moore now trains a spotlight on a variety of women’s health topics.

With an unforgettable first name and artistic talent inherited from his mother’s family, Michaelangelo Rocco practically was predestined for a career as an artist. But Rocco credits his UB professors for continually presenting creative challenges and critiques that prepared him for the demands of shows and projects, including “American Dad,” “The Goode Family” and the “Family Guy” comic book series.

“If you really want to pursue your dream, it’s a sacrifice; it’s tough,” he says. “You have to have thick skin to be able to take criticism, learn from it and improve.”

Hollywood animation artist

Michaelangelo Rocco BFA ’01

Membership has its Privileges Campus parking, library access, discounts to UB sporting and cultural events, affinity programs (insurance, dental, etc.) and much more!

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Take your place among our UBAA members who are united by UB

pride and a common desire to stay connected with fellow alums and friends of one of America’s great public universities. Learn about the variety of membership options at www.alumni.buffalo.edu/join, or call 1-800-284-5382.

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