HISTORY OF of UBC2C

For six years, beginning in 1994 (1998-2003), a dedicated group of alumni working in the entertainment industry participated in “Hollywood comes to Buffalo,” a program that brought University at Buffalo alumni to campus to teach classes, participate in panel discussions and network with faculty, students, and alumni and friends of UB.

In '02, Emmy-Award winning writer and UB alum, Alan Zweibel '72 offered young UB writers an intensive course on comedic writing and transforming a book to a script.

With UBC2C, the College hopes to help students in various disciplines from Media Study to Theatre & Dance to Communication create important connections and get the insider advice from industry pros on the West Coast. Many universities have created strong alumni networks in media and entertainment to benefit not only students and recent graduates, but alumni seeking lifetime networking connections and professional development. The UBC2C network will help facilitate those connections.

Comedian and UB alum, Bobby Collins '73 spoke with students about the business of comedic writing in '02

In 2002, UB alumnus and award-winning director and producer, Rob Lieberman '71, offered students a behind the scenes look at the making of his film, "Second String."

Actor and UB alum, Peter Reigert '68 at an acting workshop in '02

To learn more about UB’s Hollywood connection, and past alumni visits to Buffalo, read the UB news stories below:

• Hollywood 101 – 2003

• UB Graduate James Foley to Premiere New Film in Buffalo – 2003

• UB Distinguished Speaker Series features UB alumnus & CNN news anchor Wolf Blitzer. Series also includes Antwone Fisher, Tim Russert, Bill Cosby, and Joyce Carol Oates – 2003

• UB’s Hollywood Homecoming Weekend – 2002

• Hooray for Hollywood – UB alums in entertainment business to teach grad seminars – 2002

• Hollywood is on its way to Buffalo – 1994