Custom UB License Plates Available for Alumni, Supporters

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo alumni and supporters who reside in New York State can now show their "UB pride" with new custom license plates that have been approved by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

The colorful blue-and-white design features an interlocking UB logo for both passenger and commercial vehicles.

"We are very excited to offer members of the University at Buffalo community, particularly alumni and our loyal supporters, this opportunity to showcase their UB pride," said Robert O. Davies, UB associate vice president for alumni relations, who announced the availability of the license plates.

"One of our missions in the alumni office is to create and implement thoughtful programs and services that will strengthen the bond between, and among, alumni, the university and its communities. This program is one such effort, providing many individuals with a constant reminder of their affinity to the university, whether a UB graduate or not."

New York State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Raymond P. Martinez said the UB license plate "continues Governor George E. Pataki's program of honoring the rich traditions of New York State's colleges and universities.

"The Department of Motor Vehicles," Martinez added, "is pleased to join the University at Buffalo Office of Alumni Relations in producing these plates as a means for students, parents, alumni, employees and fans to show their pride and support for this great institution."

The passenger version of the UB custom license plate includes three numbers ranging from 100 to 999, followed by the letters BUF, and a University at Buffalo tagline across the bottom. The commercial version features four numbers and two letters, with the word "commercial" as the tagline.

Both the personalized and standard versions of the UB custom license plate will help support the University's official alumni efforts in New York State. Alumni Association members contribute $5 as part of their discounted $39.50 initial cost of the standard UB plate; non-members contribute $10 as part of their $44.50 fee. The annual renewal fee for the standard version is $25.

A personalized UB plate with a choice of up to six characters may be purchased for an initial cost of $68 for Alumni Association members; the initial cost for non-members is $73. The annual renewal fee for the personalized version is $50. All custom plate fees are in addition to the vehicle registration fees.

University at Buffalo custom plates may be ordered by calling 1-800-BUILD-UB, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. An application for mail orders may be downloaded at http://www.alumni.buffalo.edu.

More than 95,700 University at Buffalo alumni live in New York State, according to the UB Office of Alumni Relations, which works to reach, serve and engage UB alumni worldwide. Among other goals, the office strives to connect alumni with each other and engage them in the life of their community.