| Description: | This event is designed to build community between the year-round residents of the neighborhood around the South Campus and the students who reside there. The event begins with a parade through the neighborhood featuring UB student athletes and the Thunder of the East Marching Band that encourages students and neighbors to follow to the lawn in front of Hayes Hall where live music, a barbecue and information from university and community service providers are available. The event includes games and activities and ends with a safety demonstration by Environmental Health and Safety and the Buffalo Fire Department. Additional locations: Hayes Hall lawn; South Campus |
| Project/Activity Leader(s): | Daniel Ryan, Director, Off Campus Student Services, Director, Veteran Services |
| Unit: | Student Affairs |
| Department: | Off Campus Services and Relations |
| City: | Buffalo |
| State: | NY |
| External Funding: | No |
| Start Date: | 2009-09-01 |
| End Date: | active |
| Internal Partners: | Community Relations, Government and Community Relations; Division of Athletics; Environment, Health and Safety, University Facilities; various Student Affairs units |
| External Partners: | Buffalo Fire Department; Gloria Parks Community Center; St. Joseph University Parish; University Heights Collaborative (UHC); University Presbyterian Church |
| Are UB students involved? | No |
