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The 90-plus student organizations on campus are as diverse and varied as are the club members. During their time at UB, students can give dance, improv, gospel choir or jiu jitsu a try, just to name a few. Meet a handful of students—and find out why they’re so passionate about their pursuits—below.
all photography: Christopher Myers
PLORK PRESS
“I wanted more opportunities to work on book-binding projects and continue to learn new techniques. Luckily, Plork Press does just that. We’re planning a reading for the spring that highlights the chapbooks [small collections of poetry] of three writers. The chapbooks will be designed by the club with insight from the writers.”
—Jeffrey Bismayer, graduate creative writing and publishing arts student
FORENSIC SCIENCE SOCIETY
“I went with the club on a tour of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for Maryland. It was such a fascinating opportunity that I wouldn’t have had as an individual. We also tour local crime laboratories and do other fun activities like going to the [now-closed] Crime Museum in Washington, D.C.”
—Leah Livengood, undergraduate forensic studies student
OUTDOORS CLUB
“You daydream about a weeklong adventurous vacation you want to take, but you can’t because you have loads of homework and studying to get done. So in comes the Outdoors Club to the rescue with camping, hiking, biking, skydiving and more.”
—Christin Pittman, undergraduate digital communication student
AFRICAN STUDENT UNION
“We have a black-tie dinner, a fashion show and cultural events during the school year that unite students from various African countries and those concerned with its welfare. Some people wear traditional clothes, but you can wear anything you like. … This [jacket’s] fabric is called ankara. The print is from Nigeria.”
—Nicolas Israel-Eledan, undergraduate government and public policy student
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