A Night of Distinction and Distinguished Award Ceremony
A Night of Distinction brings together alumni, faculty, students, health care leaders, and community champions in honor of our longstanding commitment to advancing medicine, science and compassionate care.
Schedule
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 180 years of medical excellence at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
- Cocktail reception: 6 p.m.
- Sit down dinner and awards program: 7 p.m.
- Live band, dancing, dessert and networking: 8:30–10 p.m.
Dress Attire: wear your best best blues!
Whether you wear a royal blue gown, a navy blazer or your favorite jeans – we’re celebrating all shades and styles. Dress it up or keep it cool. Show off your best blues and bring your UB Jacobs School spirit!
Event Details
Hosted by:
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo
Date:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location:
The Powerhouse Buffalo
144 Lee Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
Valet Parking will be offered.
To attend this event, a single ticket is $180 per person or see all sponsorship opportunities.
Please RSVP by April 15.
Distinguished Awardees
Recipient: To be announced.
Recipient: To be announced.
- Renier J. Brentjens, MD ’96, PhD
Deputy Director and Chair of Medicine
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center - David S. Kountz, MD ’85, MBA
Co-Chief Academic Officer
Hackensack Meridian Health - Elinor R. Schoenfeld, PhD ’88
Research Professor and Associate Vice Chair of Research
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
- John J. Bodkin, II, MD ’76
- Michael O’Mara
- Edward Rutkowski
We gratefully acknowledge our sponsors for their generous support of our 180th anniversary event and the Buffalo Primary Care Initiative. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Explore our available opportunities.
Event Contact
Jennifer Britton
Senior Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
