UBC2C NYC is a symposium for UB students and alumni, and for others who aspire to be the next generation of industry leaders. It will provide participants with real-world opportunities to network and explore potential careers in the arts, entertainment and media industries.
Workshops led by industry veterans will also be part of the July symposium offerings. In addition to Zweibel, scheduled speakers include Ted Kryczko, BA ’76, past vice president of product development for The Walt Disney Co.; Linda Gelman, BA ’72 , producer, Chicago City Limits; Ken Tabachnick, BA ’77, general manager, New York City Ballet; actor Peter Riegert, BA ’68; and Paul Zuckerman, BA ’72, director, writer, executive producer, Chicago City Limits. The speakers will lead sessions on arts management, directing, comedy writing for all genres, entertainment news media, acting, entertainment law, new media and independent film production and marketing. An evening of entertainment will round out the second day of the symposium.
“UBC2C NYC promises to be another spectacular opportunity for industry leaders, our students and our alumni,” said Bruce D. McCombe, dean of the UB College of Arts and Sciences. “At UB we’re committed to maximizing the academic experiences of our students; this is one way we can do that. Students benefit from working with industry insiders and our alumni benefit by sharing their expertise.”
Other highlights of the symposium will include “Day in the Life,” visits with networks, studios, film/TV sets, media offices and art institutions in the area, such as MTV, Chicago City Limits, Silvercup Studio, among others.
A “Sunday Morning Mentoring Madness” networking event will give UB students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with industry leaders. Keynote speaker is Abbe Raven ’74, president and CEO of A&E.
The first UBC2C symposium on entertainment and media was held last year in Hollywood. By all accounts it was a resounding success, McCombe said. Participants included 235 UB alumni and 39 students who attended on scholarships provided by generous donors. Forty-five industry leaders led nine workshops and participated in the “Sunday Morning Mentoring Madness.”
