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 .

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School of Management
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