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Special Interest Council
Coordinator: Aiden Sumrall
The Special Interest Council uses an educational, social, cultural or recreational approach to look at various religious, political and social justice organizations. It also facilitates the interests of students that want to be involved in community service. These clubs showcase their interests through educational meetings, guest speakers, cultural events and social activities. All Student Association clubs are open to all Undergraduate Student and welcome people of varying viewpoints to join.
American Sign Language Club | Amnesty International | Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC) | Cake Club | Children Moving Forward | Circle K | College Democrats | Cultural Fusion Club | Desi Women's Association | Emergency Services Club | Gospel Choir | IBM Z Club | Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Business Models (IAIBM) | Islamic Relief | Jewish Student Union | Lending A Paw | LGBTA | Model Congress | Model United Nations | Muslim SA | Nuclear in Clean Energy (NiCE) | Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA) | Pilots Association | Recharge at UB | Red Cross Club | Sikh SA | Students for Justice in Palestine | The Underground Reader's Club | True Blue | Turning Point USA | UB Financial Technology Club | UB Students for Information Technology | Vegan Club | Women's Awareness Alliance | Women's Healthcare and Wellness Association | Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)
American Sign Language Club
The purpose of the American Sign Language (ASL) Club is to learn ASL or to refine one's skills. It will also be a safe space to learn more about the deaf community and come together to raise awareness and make friends.
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| Date Established: 10-24-2023 | |
| President: | Emma Porlier |
| Vice President: | Ayden Peters |
| Treasurer: | Shira Symons |
| Secretary: | Sasha Pena |
Amnesty International
As an organization at the University at Buffalo, we strive to protect, promote, and raise awareness of human rights. Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights. We work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth, and dignity are denied. Amnesty International is currently the largest grassroots human rights organization, we investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilize the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world.
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| Date Established: 12-08-2023 | |
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| Treasurer: | Alex Olen |
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Cake Club
The purpose of the Cake Club is to unite students of different cultures through cake. The Cake club strives to provide a comfortable space for students to de-stress, meet others, and learn about different cultures. Cake isn't just food, it is enjoyed internationally but it holds a different meaning in every culture.
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| Date Established: 10-22-2021 | |
| President: | Adrianna Lo |
| Vice President: | Sadik Ahamed |
| Treasurer: | Kyler Shih |
| Secretary: | Jacqueline Lo |
Children Moving Forward
The purpose of our club is to give back to members in our community who need help moving forward on their paths through life. By volunteering at local foster homes and women's shelters in the Western New York area, we hope to spread positive change.
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| Date Established: 08-22-2023 | |
| President: | Sydney Lee |
| Vice President: | Giulianna Roth |
| Treasurer: | Eloise Fischer |
| Secretary: | Alayna Starr |
Circle K
Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. With more than 13,770 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day.
Circle K clubs are organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. CKI is a self-governing organization and elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities.
CKI blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world. Projects such as the Six Cents Initiative, CKI’s International fundraiser that aims to provide water to the 2.2 billion children worldwide who lack safe drinking water, bring CKI members together to make a difference in the world.
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| Club E-Mail: | ubsa-circlek@buffalo.edu |
| Location: | SU 370 |
| President: | Sofie Melledy |
| Vice President: | Tanisha FilsAime |
| Treasurer: | Skylar McCraery |
| Secretary: | Afifa Roja |
| Advisor: | Bruce Pivetz, bpivetz@yahoo.com, (580) 399-4361 |
College Democrats
We are a political and social club at UB dedicated to Liberal ideals and political discussion/debate. We engage in volunteering. In addition we have many social outings such as camping road trips and day trips.
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| Location: | SU 316 |
| President: | Cassandra Schiller |
| Vice President: | Avery Butler |
| Treasurer: | Connor Devans |
| Secretary: | Philip Ouma |
Cultural Fusion Club
The Cultural Fusion Club will serve as an outlet and safe space for people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to come together, connect, and learn about one another’s culture. As a club, we will acknowledge the differences among all cultures, viewing culture through a lens of mutual respect, appreciation, and curiosity for people’s way of life. As a result, we will be able to see that, in light of our differences, we as people have similarities derived from our differing cultures, which we can learn to cherish. We will emphasize the importance of various holidays, languages, music, arts,
cuisines, and values significant to our members, taking time to appreciate their differences and find beauty in their similarities. The Cultural Fusion Club aims to provide UB students an opportunity to meet others, share culture, and feel comfortable within a vibrant and united community.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
| President: | Flora Lin |
| Vice President: | Yasmine Mustafa |
| Treasurer: | Rasoa Okioga |
| Secretary: | Jessica McIntosh |
Desi Women's Association
The Desi Women’s Association is dedicated to celebrating and empowering women of South Asian descent and their allies. We create opportunities for cultural understanding through engaging events and workshops while fostering a supportive community where members can share their experiences. We actively promote involvement in initiatives that uplift women and advocate for their rights. By facilitating networking opportunities, we help members connect and collaborate, enhancing their academic and professional journeys. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate an inclusive space that uplifts women and encourages meaningful connections within the campus community.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
| President: | Ayeshah Shaikh |
| Vice President: | Sumaiya Siddika |
| Treasurer: | Belinda Lliguicota |
| Secretary: | Nowsin Mesbah |
Emergency Services Club
To educate the populace regarding Emergency Services by providing information sessions and workshops (CPR, AED, Narcan, etc.) hosted by professional first responders. We also hope to unite students who have an interest in emergency preparedness or may want to pursue a career in emergency services.
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| Date Established: 11-07-2019 | |
| President: | Priya Chaudhuri |
| Vice President: | Gorkem Bogubaev |
| Treasurer: | Emma Romanik |
| Secretary: | Riya Alex |
Gospel Choir
The purpose of this organization is to:
A. Introduce and present to All gospel music.
B. Enrich the quality of cultural life at campus and in the community.
C. Complement the offerings of the music department.
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| Club E-Mail: | ubsa-ubgc@buffalo.edu |
| Location: | SU 302 |
| President: | Chioma Nweke |
| Vice President: | Shiniah France |
| Treasurer: | Amuche Ude |
| Secretary: | Taelor Desnoes |
IBM Z Club
Host workshops for IBM mainframes, Zxplore platform, z/OS operating system, and Artificial intelligence. Host events for resume building and cover letters and explain how to apply for internships. Collaborate with other computer science-related clubs. Prepare students for worldwide online career fairs hosted by IBM.
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| Date Established: 12-13-2024 | |
| President: | Mirna Ahmed |
| Vice President: | Kayla Yan |
| Treasurer: | Shophie Sharma |
| Secretary: | Junior Tadiffo |
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Business Models (IAIBM)
This club aims to assist students by incorporating themselves into the modern era of AI. In doing so, learning how to integrate AI into business models and more effectively meet the demands of the new age.
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| Date Established: 09-12-2024 | |
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Islamic Relief
Islamic Relief of the University at Buffalo (Islamic Relief UB) is a chapter of the greater organization of Islamic Relief of the United States of America (Islamic Relief USA). Islamic Relief UB is a nonprofit student organization that will provide a space for young college students to contribute to their community on a local, national, and international level. Islamic Relief UB helps to organize charity campaigns centered around various realms such as education, emergency response, food aid, health, microfinance, orphans, water accessibility, and winter aid, among others. The UB chapter of Islamic Relief looks to not only partake in Islamic Relief USA’s initiatives but to also aid the local Buffalo community by volunteering, providing community service, and working to create new programs throughout the region. Islamic Relief UB seeks to encourage students to improve themselves as global citizens and provide them with hands-on experience with humanitarian relief efforts.
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| Date Established: 08-22-2023 | |
| President: | Ayat Ahmad |
| Vice President: | Muntashir Adnan |
| Treasurer: | Sadiah Dina |
| Secretary: | Aya Amer |
Jewish Student Union
Preserve and promote Jewish identity dignity and pride. Address problems affecting Jewish culture. Overcome stereotypes. Promote Jewish leadership through education.
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| Club E-Mail: | ubsa-jsu@buffalo.edu |
| Location: | SU 374 |
| President: | Aidan Lutz |
| Vice President: | Stephanie Newberger |
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| Secretary: | Brynn Surloff |
Lending A Paw
Not everyone can foster a dog, especially us who are undergraduates. However, many want to help dogs in need in any way they can. Buddy's Second Chance Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters to have them come to a foster home here in Buffalo. From Buffalo, these dogs need permanent homes so Buddy's offers events and activities for these foster pups. However, these foster parents have lives of their own and cannot make it to every event due to outside obligations. That is where we would come in. As a member of this organization, we would help set up and break down events as well as bring foster dogs from their foster homes to the even if their foster parent was not available to take them. We would also raise awareness for the program and fundraise where we can, and every cent would go towards Buddies. This would allow more people to find out about Buddies and have more fosters a part of the program and with the college students' help, it would help pups find a permanent and loving home. Events help the pups get adopted. Save a dog today one event at a time!
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| Date Established: 10-24-2023 | |
| President: | Alex Carvalho |
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| Treasurer: | Aidan Sumrall |
| Secretary: | Holden Meza |
LGBTA
Lesbian/Gay and Bisexual Transgender Alliance. Establish a safe space on campus to facilitate understanding among all students; provide an organization sympathetic to concerns.
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| Club E-Mail: | ubsa-lgbta@buffalo.edu |
| Location: | SU 323 |
| President: | Finch Garry |
| Vice President: | Angel Edgar |
| Treasurer: | Fen Stanczyk |
| Secretary: | Audrey Huston |
Model Congress
The purpose of UB Model Congress is to educate the campus community about the inner workings of the United States' Congress, and how the legislative branch works. The club will also strengthen student's debate skills and speaking skills, through Congressional simulations, events, and other activities.
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| Date Established: 10-05-2023 | |
| President: | Nour Jaber |
| Vice President: | Avery Butler |
| Treasurer: | Matthew Boyce |
| Secretary: | Herman Von Hassel |
Model United Nations
Enlighten and expand a student's knowledge of the role of the United Nations plays in solving crucial world problems. Observe and practice through meetings the role the United Nations has today and throughout history has impacted the world through policy making and spirited discussions. To demonstrate knowledge retaining to historical issues, current world problems, and an appreciation for all world cultures.
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| Date Established: 09-08-2022 | |
| President: | Joseph Pawelczyk |
| Vice President: | Rowan Dobson |
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| Secretary: | Tiffany Verdugo |
Muslim SA
Promote and strengthen cultural ties among Muslim students at UB. Support activities and better understanding and cooperation in the University and community.
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| Club E-Mail: | msabuffalo@gmail.com |
| Location: | SU 320 |
| President: | Laibah Mir |
| Vice President: | Aisha Adam Bechir |
| Treasurer: | Rasil Sohail |
| Secretary: | Sara Bawla |
| Advisor: | Faizan Haq, haq@buffalo.edu, 716-923-4390 |
Nuclear in Clean Energy (NiCE)
The club intends to educate students and promote participation or interest in nuclear and clean energy. NiCE intends to bring individuals within UB and those in the industry together through their interest in nuclear and clean energy. The club intends to provide an environment and activities where students can grow professionally and personally. NiCE will be a learning platform within UB but also a place to contribute and discuss energy sustainability, nuclear power, and clean energy.
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| Date Established: 12-13-2024 | |
| President: | Maximus Wunderlich |
| Vice President: | Nikita Korolkov |
| Treasurer: | Will Reid |
| Secretary: | Sean Torres |
Pentecost Students and Associates (PENSA)
The purpose of this organization shall be to: 1. i) Organizing church services on selected days; on campus to satisfy the needs of students who cannot attend their home churches. ii) Coordinate for members to visit nearby mother churches in the area, where it is unable to host services on campus. 2. Organize a minimum of one student-oriented program at least once a year (e.g. Seminars, Symposia, Retreats and Prayer meetings). 3. Network with other PENSA organizations from member colleges in the United States and attend events. 3. Attend annual PENSA conferences organized by PENSA USA when possible. 4. Embark on an effective form of evangelism to reach out to our fellow students and professionals who have not accepted Christ as their personal Savior. 5. Conduct water and Holy Ghost baptism (by Pastors) for students in fulfillment of a general objective of helping students grow in the Lord. 6. Engage in charitable activities and perform Community Services to fulfill our mission and to present PENSA as a faith-based organization in the nation. 7. Embark on effective follow-up services and post-conferences activities within the assemblies to train and encourage those who gave their lives to Christ, had water and/or Holy Spirit baptism during PENSA events to grow in faith and serve the Lord. 8. In due time, maintain a PENSA website, which will include but not limited to: i. Discussion Forum ii. Bible Research Page iii. Prayer Request iv. Scripture of the day v. Devotionals vi. Links to other Pentecostal Organizations. vii. Links to other Christian Web pages
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| Date Established: 12-07-2023 | |
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| Vice President: | Ama Serwah |
| Treasurer: | Magdalene Baah Baah |
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Pilots Association
To bring together and train aviation enthusiasts in a virtual environment as well as help each other understand aviation as a discipline and a hobby.
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| Date Established: 10-27-2016 | |
| President: | Justin Lester |
| Vice President: | SJ Navaid |
| Treasurer: | Amy Meisenzahl |
| Secretary: | Felice Rucci |
| Advisor: | John L. Crassidis |
Recharge at UB
The purpose of Recharge at UB is to provide a recreational/social outlet for the undergraduate population at the University at Buffalo. We hope to promote overall wellness for all undergraduate students at UB. We strive to help all students at UB focus on not only their mental well-being but also their physical and emotional well-being. Along with that, we plan to inform the students of mental illness signs and arm them with tools and resources to help themselves and others through difficult times in their lives. By doing so, our goal is to work towards a more recharged and wellness-centered student body. The hope is that, through meetings, events, and activities hosted by the club, the students can rest, relax, and recharge while providing support to one another throughout the semester and during their time at UB.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
| President: | Christopher Jodoin |
| Vice President: | Sarah Graber |
| Treasurer: | Lily Rudnicki |
| Secretary: | Ayanna Varma |
Red Cross Club
The purpose of establishing a Red Cross Club would be to not only develop leadership skills but also address community needs and demands that would otherwise not be met. Those who join this benevolent organization are seeking to provide assistance and comfort to the community. Red Cross is also a great way to form relationships with peers and community members alike.
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| President: | Jeremiah Villa |
| Vice President: | Britney Kerr |
| Treasurer: | Tiffany Wang |
| Secretary: | Maryah Groomes |
Sikh SA
Our club is a religious group that aims to help create a welcoming community on our campus by incorporating the values of the Sikh religion, such as 'Seva', meaning volunteerism, 'Sangat', meaning a supportive community, and 'Sikhi', meaning education/spiritual development.
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| Date Established: 08-22-2023 | |
| President: | Waaris Hundal |
| Vice President: | Ranvir Singh |
| Treasurer: | Ravleen Kaur |
| Secretary: | Jasmin Gill |
Students for Justice in Palestine
Our purpose of renewing this club is to bring awareness to the ongoing struggles occurring in present-day Palestine, as well as to spread and allow people of all cultures to enjoy the richness of Palestinian tradition. We look to create an open atmosphere for the UB community to be able to connect with each other through numerous meetings/events representing Palestine.
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| Date Established: 09-20-2023 | |
| President: | Majd Ayoub |
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| Treasurer: | Adam Raiyan |
| Secretary: | Yousef Ahmed |
The Underground Reader's Club
Open to all Majors: We come together every fortnight to read all mediums and formats! We support students with resources that help them be well-rounded (and well-rested) individuals and also encourage mindful, non-academic literacy in the UB community.
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| Date Established: 05-10-2022 | |
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True Blue
True Blue provides services to the University at Buffalo in attempts to bring consistency and improvement to the attendance of the student sections at University athletic events. in doing so, this organization will attempt to make the athletic events a fun atmosphere while showing support for the athletic teams
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| President: | Disha Lad |
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| Treasurer: | Benjamin Douglass |
| Secretary: | Alexis Lichtenberger |
| Advisor: | Elaine Russell, elaineru@buffalo.edu, (716) 645-5038 |
UB Financial Technology Club
Our club will give its members hands-on experience, with modern financial development platforms. We will look at existing financial applications, as well as building our own financial applications. The club will organize weekly workshops and topics will range from building our own conceptual currency (no real money involved), to learning how to transfer that currency, as well as learning the programming language used to build these systems, primarily Solidity. We will also focus on
building decentralized applications (dApps) which are a major focus of financial technology. We are going to look at real world financial problems, and how to create solutions to those problems using modern technology. No programming experience or prior knowledge is required, and no matter what week a member shows up to, they will still be up to speed and learn something new. We plan to build a community of like-minded people who believe that things like banking holidays and slow transactions are unacceptable in our modern world. We have big plans such as
inviting speakers, creating projects, and outreaching to others. Our goal is to pave the future of finance, and create a lasting impactful community at UB.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
| President: | Nicholas Toutoundijan |
| Vice President: | Alvi Rashad |
| Treasurer: | Taseen Islam |
| Secretary: | Lee Burrell |
UB Students for Information Technology
UBSIT is a Personal Interest Based Club that students who have a personal interest in the Information technology field. The club is different from other potential clubs in that it is personal interest based - not career or professional development based - and it covers the IT field in its entirety, including its subfields. We aim to host events that allow students to take a break from the stress of their classes in order to learn about how they can use Information technology in their day-to-day life.
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| Date Established: 12-05-2024 | |
| President: | Tyler Lorence |
| Vice President: | Kevin Stone |
| Treasurer: | Harris Hodge |
| Secretary: | William Nevid |
Vegan Club
1) To provide vegans and vegetarians on campus with an opportunity to meet fellow like-minded individuals. Activities include vegan potlucks, vising local vegan restaurants, attending farmers' markets and other activities requested by members.
2) To organize outreach on the benefits of a plant-based diet-health benefits, saving our environment, and animal rights. These outreach events will include our vegan potlucks, guest speakers, tabling etc.
3) To provide the UB community an opportunity to learn about veganism and the various issues that accompany them. Meetings will include table talks where the club will give particular topics and members will have an academic discussion to spread their knowledge on the issue. Anyone can ask questions to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a plant-based. Anyone can present on a topic if requested; our meetings, movie screenings, and speakers will be very informative.
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| Date Established: 09-24-2021 | |
| President: | Ivy Gulakiw |
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| Treasurer: | Benjamin Leahy |
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Women's Awareness Alliance
To create a safe space for women, educate them on local and national involvement, promote safety and having a voice as well as be active members at the University at Buffalo.
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| Date Established: 08-22-2023 | |
| President: | Sarah Beckwith |
| Vice President: | Emilie Toth |
| Treasurer: | Angelina Squiciarino |
| Secretary: | Madison Janes |
Women's Healthcare and Wellness Association
To promote and advocate for the healthcare and wellness of all women. We will provide people with updated sex-specific health information through a holistic approach to empower women in our community.
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| Date Established: 05-10-2022 | |
| President: | Arielle Arbel |
| Vice President: | Kennidy Dyer DeCator |
| Treasurer: | Mackenzie Shank |
| Secretary: | Olivia Furgele |
Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)
1. To engage in activities that are of an educational, cultural, recreational or social nature and relate to the general principles of Young Americans for Freedom, a project of the Young America’s Foundation.
2. To provide an environment for the students of UB to learn about United States history, the United States Constitution, individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional American values through student activities, on-campus lectures by local and national speakers, and service efforts for our local US military and veterans.
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| Date Established: 02-01-2017 | |
| President: | Jacob Cassidy |
| Vice President: | Brendan Reilly |
| Treasurer: | Amelia Sluzarz |
| Secretary: | Lazar Gelfand |
| Advisor: | James Campbell, jcampbel@buffalo.edu, (716) 645-8452 |