Hobby Council

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The purpose and mission of the UB Academic bowl is to foster friendly, academic competition within the UB community; to compete in team and individual academic contests regionally and nationally; finally, to work to establish such competition as a means towards achieving a complete collegiate education. 

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1. To introduce Japanese culture through Japanese anime.
2. To bring together people with our common interest in anime.
3. To provide and maintain a source of anime, though a library, to donors.

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The purpose of the Arts and Crafts Club is to provide students with a creative, comfortable atmosphere to enjoy and create arts and crafts outside of class. Our mission cater an outlet from club members' artistic and creative interests and foster a common bond between student at University at Buffalo. 

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Badminton club not only involves playing badminton but also keeps our participating club members physically and mentally healthy through badminton.

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• To introduce the cultural movement of urban freestyle calisthenics to UB students.
• to instruct group calisthenics workouts.
• To educate UB students on the philosophy and culture of the calisthenics fitness movement. this includes but is not limited to the importance of community building, self-motivation, and attitude.

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To enrich the undergraduate experience of all of the students at UB by making them aware of Bollywood via the media of dance in a theatrical and lyrical form.

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Established in 2006 by J.R. Noble, UB Breakdance aims to promote the diversity of UB through B-boying, performing for a number of different clubs and student associations.  With the further success of the organization, UB Breakdance will continue to extend its art, working with even more organizations in order to develop a better understanding of B-boying and Hip Hop within the community.

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To create an enjoyable chess environment for students what would like to play and learn how to play chess.

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Have various topics of discussion and events that are about sharing our passion for comic books.

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To bring together people with a common interest in cosplay. To educate and share different techniques of cosplay, be they sewing crafting or anything else cosplay related. To assist in the creation or fabrication needs of any member who seeks help.

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Instruct individuals how to bake and cook while exploring their talents within the culinary arts.  Club will serve as an outlet to help students relax and have a good social and mental experience; to retreat from the pressures of college life.

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The goal of UB Dancesport team is to provide undergraduate students an environment that encourages and supports the teaching, training and performance of ballroom dance, in addition to to joining students with a common interest.

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Debate Society will provide a structure for students to debate past and current topics or issues. The club will encourage students to actively research and evaluate current problems and present them in a parliamentary style debate.

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The purpose of this organization is to promote a learning and interactive environment around gardening as a hobby through gardening.

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Purpose of club is to provide a chance for students to be involved in music singing and dance regardless of their field of study.

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To explore different form of improvisational theater; to create a relaxed and open creative environment with fellow students and to share improv with the University at Buffalo campus and its surrounding community; above all to foster a sense of fun in our members and audiences. 

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Impulse Dance Force was founded in the Fall of 2004 by UB Alumni Samantha Sorrentino and Jaime Scheff. After observing a lack of dance classes available to non-dance majors, they sought to create a club that could incorporate any student at any level. Impulse is ran by students and functions much like a dance studio does. Every week we host numerous classes and at the end of the Fall and Spring semesters we put on a showcase for our friends and families. Styles of dance taught include jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, contemporary, modern, lyrical, hip-hop, and more! We welcome dancers of all skill levels! In addition, throughout the semester we host several social events and community service events – all great ways to meet your fellow IDF members and even help your community!

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UB Kickline is a student-run dance club that combines movements of cheerleading and dance in an organized line dance. The club encourages the participation of all UB students to help promote school spirit across UB's campuses, express themselves through dance and meet new people. 

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the purpose of this club is to form an accepting community of people who share a common interest/craft (crochet, knitting, latch-hook, and other yarn-based activities), to meet and practice these crafts in a comfortable environment, and to teach those who which to learn these crafts how to do them.

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1. To promote the reputation of UBMT within the American College Mock Trial community and beyond
2. To promote interest in Mock Trial at the University at Buffalo
3. To equip interested and qualified participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to be competitive in American Mock Trial Competition

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The objectives of the OAC are to promote the enjoyment of the outdoors in a variety of venues and activities as well as educate about the aforementioned venues and activities and their associated safety thereof. The OAC will pursue these objectives through regularly scheduled meetings, activities, and projects.

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To help students explore their creative side through the lens of a camera and share their images with one another.

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The purpose of Pokemon Club is to unite with all of the Pokemon players at the University at Buffalo through the video games animated cartoons or card game.

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This club will bring together individuals who enjoy playing poker in a social yet competitive environment and to hone the skills of UB Students.

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Our mission is to unite students from different backgrounds under the common goal of learning how to mix and produce music. We want to teach students the different genres of music and different software available to do so.

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To provide a space for fans of Super Smash Bros. series to come and enjoy the company of like minded individuals, to help aspiring competitors learn how to improve the game, and to foster friendships and community-building for the University at Buffalo Smash scene.

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The purpose of this club is to spread awareness of the sport of Spikeball. Another purpose is to the more advanced and competitive Spikeball players a place to polish up their skills, while also serving as an educational place to help the beginners become more familiarized with the game.

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Our mission is To uplift the spirit of the University at Buffalo in the form of step and dance techniques. We are a competing step team that performs at events at the University at Buffalo as well as other schools around the area. We also participate in competitions in and out of state.  

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In recognition of that historical, simulation, and role-play gaming is practiced by millions, the UB Strategies and Role Players Association exists to unify those gamers attending the State University of New York at Buffalo, and others from the surrounding community. The UB Strategists and Role Players Association will serve as a forum to meet other gamers, so that games, both short and long term, can be organized and enjoyed. 

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To provide U.B. students and the surrounding Buffalo community with swing dancing lessons and the opportunity to enjoy, learn, and practice the art of swing dancing. 

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The UB Musicians is where Buffalo's musicians come together to play music and meet other music lovers. In a no-pressure free jam environment, musicians of every caliber can use Jam Club to hone their skills and perform.

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The purpose of UB Poets is to engage and foster the growth of the poetry community at the University at Buffalo through the implementation of writing and performance workshops along with the hosting of open mics and poetry slams.