Build Your Network

From in-house presentations by top employers and weekly public lectures by distinguished practitioners to our alumni-driven mentoring program and student leadership organizations, you'll find plenty of opportunities here to establish valuable, meaningful professional connections.

Career events

  • Richard Gluckman
    4/16/25

    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    The lecture will discuss the trajectory of Gluckman’s career, from the early influence of the industrial infrastructure and cultural institutions of Buffalo to design/ build of his college years to a serendipitous engagement with minimalist art on his arrival in New York City in 1976.

  • Sarah Williams
    4/2/25

    Wednesday, April 2, 2025
    Williams will explain how we can use data as a tool for empowerment rather than oppression, something Williams calls "Data Action", which is also the title of her recent book.

  • Social Transformations and Urban Transitions in China
    3/29/25

    Saturday, March 29, 2025
    This conference gathers scholars and experts from diverse fields in the United States and around the world to engage in a rigorous examination of the physical, social, and economic aspects of China’s ongoing urbanization.

  • Alex Schwartz
    3/10/25

    March 10–14, 2025
    Alex Schwartz, professor of public and urban policy at The New School, is UB's 2025 Will and Nan Clarkson Chair in Affordable Housing. His research focuses on housing and community development, including public housing, affordable housing programs, mixed-income housing, and fair housing.

  • Cameron Sinclair
    3/5/25

    Wednesday, March 5, 2025
    Labyrinth Workshop, 15 Allen Street
    The complexity of resource scarcity, climate collapse, political instability and economic volatility are simply challenges looking for innovative and bold solutions. This is the new role of a designer and the infusion of authentic human creativity at intersection of ethics and aesthetics maybe our most important skill set - particularly in a time of artificial intelligence.

Career Advisement Webinars

We offer a range of free career advisement webinars for students and recent graduates. View our latest offerings via our events listing. You can also view past webinars with topics such as Architectural Internships, OPT for International Students, and Portfolio via the school's portal on the UB Learns website.