Alumni Awards
Robin Schulze, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with 2019 Alumni Award recipients, Allison Campbell, PhD '91, and Paul Nussbaum, BA '67.
The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship and Awards Reception recognizes alumni and friends whose generosity is so important to the College, and to celebrate alumni award recipients.
The UB Alumni Achievement Awards recognize individuals who bring distinction to themselves and to UB through their outstanding professional and personal achievement, loyal service to UB, and exemplary service to their communities.
Julian Park Award
The Julian Park Award is the highest honor awarded by the dean and is given to an alumnus or friend who has made meritorious and notable contributions to the college or university that supports its growth and priorities and inspires others to give of their time and talent.
2021 - Joseph Vacca
2019 – Paul Nussbaum
2017 – Roberta Stevens
2016 – Thomas P. Ralabate
2015 – Milton Ezrati
2014 – Bruce McCombe, PhD
2013 – Sharon Bob Young
2012 – Hon. Gustin Reichbach
2010 – Eileen Silvers
2009 – Darryl Raszl
2008 – Gordon Gross and Gretchen Gross
2007 – Edward Kikta
2006 – Robert Morris
2005 – Ashok Kaveeshwar
Dean's Award
The Dean’s Award is given to an alumnus or friend of the College of Arts and Sciences in recognition of their unique contributions to service and scholarly research.
2021 - Chi Ho Sham
2019 – Allison Campbell
2017 – Judith Sherman
2015 – Mark Meyerhoff
2014 – Mary Anderson
2013 – Takiyah Nur Amin
2012 – Janet Rideout
2009 – Rosalind Jarrett; Christine La Monte
2008 – Frank Silvestro; Eileen Silvers; Mark Weiner
2007 – Wayne Blank; Ellen Fleysher
2006 – Ellen Baker; Pam Benson; Richard Kurin
2005 – Kenneth Fuchs; Patrick Kennedy; Edward Kikta; Robert Morris
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding contributions in community or university service, research or scholarly activity, or exceptional career accomplishments.
2017 – Wynne Sandra Korr, Samuel J. Savarino
2016 – Walter Fierson, Jacob Kassay, Norma Jean Nowak
2015 – Nina DiGregorio, Jim Gerace, Jr., Jon Lehrer
2014 – Mark Hass; David Sack; Ishmael Reed
2013 – Charles M. Baxter; Jordan Levy
2012 – Jeffry Denman
2012 – Joe Esposito
2009 – Harvey Karp
2008 – Ann Kirschner
2007 – Thomas Hook; Robert Swados
2006 – Dolores Battle; Arthur Levine; Thomas Toles; Alan Zweibel
2005 – Barry Glick; Louis Masur; Sebastian Rosica; Marjorie Winkler
2011 Philanthropist Award
Stephanie Mucha
Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award
2009 – Karima Amin
2008 – Rev. Richard Allen Stenhouse
2007 – Mark Grashow
2006 – Ronald Silver
2005 – Edward Lefrak
Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award
2008 – Cindy Cooper
2007 – Lauren Cabell
2006 – Calvin Chin; Cynthia Hoover
2005 – Parry Shen; Elizabeth Kim
Distinguished Service Award
2008 – Thomas Hyde
2007 – Joseph Gardella
2006 – Sidney McCroskey
2005 – Beuline Crawford