SPPS Alumni Reunion Weekend: Oct 17-19, 2024

We are proud to announce the selection of George Lasezkay, BS ’74, PharmD ’78
president and chief executive officer of Clearside Biomedical Inc. as the University at Buffalo Distinguished Alumni Award winner representing the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Other university-wide award winners will also be recognized at this UB event. 

NOTE: Dr. Lasezkay will also be recognized for his UB award during the pharmacy reunion award program Saturday evening. 

Location: 500 Pearl, Forbes Theatre
500 Pearl St., Suite 710
Buffalo, NY 14202

Cost:
$75

Register by Oct. 3 here.

Welcome back to campus to reconnect, learn more about new school initiatives and take a walk down memory lane. 

Location:
UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy Building
UB South Campus

Cost: Free

Program Agenda:

Noon - 1 p.m.
Light Lunch

1 – 2 p.m.
Continuing Education: focusing on medication safety and transitions of care   

2 – 2:30 p.m
Pharmacy Building Tours

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
South Campus Walking Tour

Directions and Parking: Please click HERE for detailed directions to the Pharmacy Building.

Parking will be available in Parker Lot. The most direct access to the Parker Lot is from Winspear Avenue and then enter campus onto Winridge Road. Parker Lot will be immediately to your left. Alumni parking is available anywhere in the lot and no hangtags are needed.

UB Bulls vs. Western Michigan Broncos
3:30 p.m. kickoff
UB Stadium

Alumni recieve a special discount on all Bulls home games, including the homecoming game! Order your $12 tickets here. 

UB Homecoming Events:
See full list of events: HERE 

Location:

Lafayette Hotel
Marquis Ballroom
391 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203

Cost:
$50.00, includes hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner, one hour open bar at start of event, coffee/tea, dessert. Cash bar available for remainder of event. 

Program Agenda:

6 - 7 p.m. — Welcome Cocktails

7 - 7:30 p.m. — Opening Comments and SPPS Alumni Awards Ceremony

2024 Alumni Award Winners:

• Willis G. Gregory Memorial Award:
  Karl Fiebelkorn, BS '78, MBA '88 (Unable to attend the ceremony)
• Orville C. Baxter Memorial Professional Practice Award: 
  Kayla Andrews, PharmD '14, MS '15, PhD '18
• SPPS Distinguished Alumni Award:
  George Lasezkay, BS '74, PharmD '78
  (official Pharmacy School recognition)

7:30 - 9 p.m. — Dinner and cash bar

Parking: limited street parking, surface lots, including one-block north of the venue at Premium Parking 437 Washington Street. Other nearby parking: Mohawk Parking Ramp, 501 Washington and Joyce Parking, 513 Main Street.