The All-School Ice Cream Social, held during the first week of classes, welcomes new students to the SPPS community. This annual event gives new students the chance to meet classmates, faculty and staff, build connections and learn more about the SPPS community. Generous support from local businesses helps make this tradition possible each year.

Drug Take-Back Day is held twice each year in partnership with the Western New York Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Multiple collection sites are staffed by pharmacists and UB PharmD students, who help safely remove unused and expired medications from homes throughout the region.

A key component of medication safety, the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day helps reduce the risk of accidental poisonings, prescription drug misuse and improper medication use. The initiative was originally developed with contributions from local pharmacists, including members of the Office of Student Success and Engagement, and continues to promote the safe disposal of unused medications in communities across Western New York.

Pharmacy Lobby Day provides students with the opportunity to advocate for the profession and engage directly with policymakers at the New York State Capitol in Albany. Students and faculty participate in meetings with state legislators to discuss issues affecting pharmacy practice, patient care and public health while gaining firsthand experience in legislative advocacy.

Pharmacy Legislative Advocacy Invitational (PLAID) Day brings students and local legislators together for meaningful discussions on issues that impact pharmacy practice and patient care. Hosted at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, the event provides an opportunity to explore current legislative and regulatory topics, including pharmacist-provided clinical services, immunization authority and other healthcare policy initiatives. Students gain valuable experience engaging with policymakers and advocating for the profession.

The Poison Prevention Program, organized in partnership with the Western New York Poison Center, promotes medication and poison safety education throughout the community. During National Poison Prevention Week, PharmD students visit local elementary schools to deliver age-appropriate presentations to pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade students, helping them recognize potential hazards and learn strategies to stay safe around medicines and household products.

The Annual Pharmacy Law Review Series helps prepare graduating PharmD students for the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). Through comprehensive reviews of pharmacy law and regulations, the series supports students as they prepare for licensure and pharmacy practice in their chosen state.

Networking Events are offered each fall and spring semester, providing students with valuable opportunities to build professional connections and explore career pathways. Coordinated by the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Student Association (SPSA), these events bring together more than 100 students and dozens of pharmacy and healthcare leaders from across the region. In a professional setting, students can engage in meaningful conversations about career opportunities, leadership, professional development and the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice.

Every May, the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences proudly honors all PharmD and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates and recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, student and preceptor award winners who, over the past year, have contributed significantly to our school's mission, the profession of pharmacy and the pursuit of academic achievements.