Caroline Attardo Genco@UB_President

Office of the President sharing #UBuffalo community news and campus events information. Messages directly from President Genco will be attributed to her.

 Buffalo, New York USA
buffalo.edu/president.html
Joined January 2009
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I am inspired by the advocates & partners I met at last weekend’s Igniting Hope Conference on health equity, and I look forward to #UBuffalo furthering our work with the community—through research, teaching and service—to help build a healthier, more equitable future for Buffalo.
Participants attend the annual Igniting Hope conference.

ALT Participants attend the annual Igniting Hope conference.

President Genco speaks with a participate at the annual Igniting Hope conference.

ALT President Genco speaks with a participate at the annual Igniting Hope conference.

President Genco speaks with UB School of Public Health and Health Professions dean, Jean Wactawski-Wende, at the annual Igniting Hope conference.

ALT President Genco speaks with UB School of Public Health and Health Professions dean, Jean Wactawski-Wende, at the annual Igniting Hope conference.

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The Buffalo EOC is doing remarkable work helping community members reach their academic & career goals. I was inspired by our students' hard work & the dedication of staff, who have created meaningful opportunities in allied health, building trades, and GED & college preparation.
President Genco tours the Buffalo EOC.

ALT President Genco tours the Buffalo EOC.

President Genco tours the Buffalo EOC.

ALT President Genco tours the Buffalo EOC.
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Welcome to our newest Presidential fellows, Graduate School fellows and Arthur A. Schomburg fellows as you begin a new chapter at #UBuffalo! I enjoyed getting to know these exceptional students and learning about their work, and I can't wait to see where their ideas take them.
President Genco meets UB's newest Presidential fellows, Graduate School fellows and Arthur A. Schomburg fellows at a reception earlier this week.

ALT President Genco meets UB's newest Presidential fellows, Graduate School fellows and Arthur A. Schomburg fellows at a reception earlier this week.

President Genco meets UB's newest Presidential fellows, Graduate School fellows and Arthur A. Schomburg fellows at a reception earlier this week.

ALT President Genco meets UB's newest Presidential fellows, Graduate School fellows and Arthur A. Schomburg fellows at a reception earlier this week.

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At early-semester gatherings for #UBuffalo’s School of Architecture & Planning and Graduate School of Education, I heard about the great work each school is doing in the community. I am excited to learn more about each of our schools as the semester continues!
President Genco attends an ice cream social event for the Graduate School of Education.

ALT President Genco attends an ice cream social event for the Graduate School of Education.

President Genco attends an ice cream social event for the Graduate School of Education.

ALT President Genco attends an ice cream social event for the Graduate School of Education.

President Genco attends an event for the School of Architecture and Planning.

ALT President Genco attends an event for the School of Architecture and Planning.

President Genco attends an event for the School of Architecture and Planning.

ALT President Genco attends an event for the School of Architecture and Planning.

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I met so many students during the first day of classes. From first-years to graduate students, I enjoyed hearing about their summers & learning about their academic interests & hopes for the new semester. Best wishes for a great academic year & a wonderful #UBuffalo experience!
President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

ALT President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

ALT President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

ALT President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

ALT President Genco greets students on the first day of classes at UB.

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As we begin a new academic year together, I hope you will take a moment to watch my video message to our #UBuffalo community. I am excited to approach this year with curiosity, openness and an eagerness to discover what's possible.
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Welcome to #UBuffalo, Class of 2030 & transfer students! On Friday we launched a new UB tradition with Convocation. As our new students begin this next chapter, I hope they will bring their #TrueBlue spirit, build on what came before & help write what comes next for UB.
Convocation ceremony being held at Broadview Stadium at UB.

ALT Convocation ceremony being held at Broadview Stadium at UB.

President Genco participating in the Convocation ceremony at Broadview Stadium at UB.

ALT President Genco participating in the Convocation ceremony at Broadview Stadium at UB.

Students showing their 'horns up' at the Convocation ceremony.

ALT Students showing their 'horns up' at the Convocation ceremony.

The an aerial view of the interlocking UB formed by all the students who attended the Convocation ceremony at Broadview Stadium at UB.

ALT The an aerial view of the interlocking UB formed by all the students who attended the Convocation ceremony at Broadview Stadium at UB.

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Welcome to your home away from home! I was excited to meet our new students & their families during move in on #UBuffalo’s North & South campuses. Thank you to our UB parents and loved ones for your support, and I wish our students a weekend of new friendships and memories.
President Genco and VP for Student Life Brian Hamluk talk with a student and her family as they move into a residence hall.

ALT President Genco and VP for Student Life Brian Hamluk talk with a student and her family as they move into a residence hall.

President Genco talks with a student and a family member as they move into a residence hall.

ALT President Genco talks with a student and a family member as they move into a residence hall.

A student poses with his family in front of a residence hall.

ALT A student poses with his family in front of a residence hall.

President Genco and VP for Student Life Brian Hamluk talk with a student as she moves into a residence hall.

ALT President Genco and VP for Student Life Brian Hamluk talk with a student as she moves into a residence hall.
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Welcome to #UBuffalo’s newly appointed faculty and librarians! I appreciated learning what brought you to UB, what you’re excited about & what you hope to achieve.
President Genco welcomes UB's newly appointed faculty and librarians.

ALT President Genco welcomes UB's newly appointed faculty and librarians.

President Genco welcomes UB's newly appointed faculty and librarians.

ALT President Genco welcomes UB's newly appointed faculty and librarians.

President Genco talks with members of UB's newly appointed faculty and librarians.

ALT President Genco talks with members of UB's newly appointed faculty and librarians.

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I was honored to get to know our new international students and warmly welcome them to our #UBuffalo community. I’m excited to begin this chapter alongside you, and I can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.
President Genco welcomes members of UB's newest class of international students.

ALT President Genco welcomes members of UB's newest class of international students.

International students at UB.

ALT International students at UB.

A group photo of international students at UB.

ALT A group photo of international students at UB.

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I enjoyed getting to know #UBuffalo’s newest SUNY Distinguished faculty & librarians & learning about their research & contributions to UB. Leaders in their scholarly fields, they elevate UB & challenge our students to discover their potential through their teaching & mentorship.
President Genco joins UB faculty and librarians being honored at the SUNY Distinguished Academy Induction Ceremony held in Albany.

ALT President Genco joins UB faculty and librarians being honored at the SUNY Distinguished Academy Induction Ceremony held in Albany.

President Genco joins UB faculty and librarians being honored at the SUNY Distinguished Academy Induction Ceremony held in Albany.

ALT President Genco joins UB faculty and librarians being honored at the SUNY Distinguished Academy Induction Ceremony held in Albany.

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Joined by medical students, #UBuffalo colleagues & our partner institutions, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Block Party was a wonderful opportunity for me to meet with members of the community to learn how UB engages in their neighborhoods & how we can have a greater impact.
President Genco is joined by UB medical students while attending the annual Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Block Party.

ALT President Genco is joined by UB medical students while attending the annual Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Block Party.

President Genco meets a representative from the Girls Scouts of WNY while attending the annual Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Block Party.

ALT President Genco meets a representative from the Girls Scouts of WNY while attending the annual Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Block Party.

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Our #UBuffalo women’s volleyball team took time out to chat with me during their practice. They’re so energized for the fall season—and they have a new fan!
President Genco poses for a group photo with the UB Women's Volleyball team.

ALT President Genco poses for a group photo with the UB Women's Volleyball team.

President Genco meets with members of the UB Women's Volleyball team.

ALT President Genco meets with members of the UB Women's Volleyball team.

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This week, I joined #UBuffalo as your 16th president. Over the next 16 weeks, I’ll meet with our students, faculty & staff during a listening tour to discover where there are opportunities to innovate & collaborate in our educational programs & research.
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Our faculty are the heart of innovation at #UBuffalo. I saw that during my conversations at the Higher Education Leadership Academy listening session, where faculty were thinking creatively to empower the success of our students.
President Genco speaks with faculty members attending the Higher Education Leadership Academy listening session at UB's Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.

ALT President Genco speaks with faculty members attending the Higher Education Leadership Academy listening session at UB's Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.
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During my visit to #UBuffalo’s Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, I saw a breadth of educational experiences and research happing across the center, including work from Empire AI and the health sciences.
President Genco tours UB's Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.

ALT President Genco tours UB's Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.
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The medical students I met Tuesday appreciate #UBuffalo’s sense of community & the diversity of clinical experiences enriching their education. I want to understand how we can create even more opportunities for our future physicians to build their clinical expertise.
President Genco meets with medical students from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

ALT President Genco meets with medical students from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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I love seeing how our #UBuffalo students are putting their classroom knowledge into practice. The Behling Human Simulation Center gives students an interdisciplinary experience that prepares them to solve challenges by working collaboratively.
President Genco tours the Behling Human Simulation Center.

ALT President Genco tours the Behling Human Simulation Center.

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Yesterday I began our new journey together at UB as your 16th President! My priority in the days and weeks ahead is simple: listen, learn, & get to know the people who make #UBuffalo such a special place. I am excited to continue to learn more in the conversations ahead.
University at Buffalo's 16th president, Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, joins UB students at One World Cafe.

ALT University at Buffalo's 16th president, Caroline Attardo Genco, PhD, joins UB students at One World Cafe.

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I also met students in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. Professional education is about more than mastering discipline. It’s about preparing students to use what they know to serve others and our community.
President Genco tours Squire Hall and meets School of Dental Medicine Students.

ALT President Genco tours Squire Hall and meets School of Dental Medicine Students.

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Disciplines intersect in unexpected ways at universities. I saw that yesterday at the Anderson Gallery, where art enriches learning across #UBuffalo. I look forward to learning more about how the arts & humanities contribute to UB & Buffalo’s intellectual & cultural community.
President Genco tours UB's Anderson Gallery.

ALT President Genco tours UB's Anderson Gallery.

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