Sharing experiences, stories or project results.The newcomers relate any conversational threads they are carrying - and then the conversation continues, deepening as the round progresses. Table hosts welcome newcomers to their tables and share the essence of that table's conversation so far. At the end of each round, one person remains at each table as the host, while the other three travels to separate tables. People sit four to a table and hold a series of conversational rounds lasting from 20 to 45 minutes about one or more questions which are personally meaningful to them. The environment is set up like a café, with paper-covered tables for four supplied with refreshments. A Café Conversation is a creative process for leading collaborative dialogue, sharing knowledge and creating possibilities for action in groups of all sizes. Many members of the Cannon Design project team are UB graduates and brought a unique understanding and appreciation for the university to the project.Ĭonstruction Manager – Turner Construction Co.Brief Description:The World Café is a whole group interaction method focused on conversations. ![]() 100 new positions will be created to support One World Café operations.Īrchitect: Cannon Design.One World Café is a $37.8 million investment.Items placed in “organics” bins throughout the facility will be processed into a renewable resource through anaerobic digestion. As part of UB’s commitment to operating an eco-friendly campus, the majority of items available at One World Café will be either in compostable or recyclable packaging, bringing the facility as close to zero-waste as possible.One World Café features tiered seating on the second-floor balcony, a large fireplace, and bright, open study spaces, with abundant charging outlets throughout.UB launched a naming contest in 2018 and the winning entry – One World Café – was submitted by Sayre Stowell, an aerospace engineering major, who graduated from UB in 2019. Through a series of focus groups, students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to provide input into One World Café’s design and food selection.The three other food stations - “The 1846 Grill,” “Pan Asian” and “The Noodle Pavilion” - would be phased in, most likely by the fall, as Campus Dining & Shops fills those positions. The café will open with two stations: “Kali Orexi,” which will serve foods from Far Eastern countries, Turkey and Greece, and “Tikka Table,” which will offer fare from the different regions of India. The facility will boast a global array of authentic, internationally-themed meals, snacks and drinks featuring five international food platforms.Following the guiding principles of UB's Heart of the Campus initiative, the facility is designed to meet the demand for expanded gathering, dining and studying spaces among UB's campus population.Brian Hamluk, UB’s vice president for student life, can speak about how the new facility enhances the student experience. ![]() ![]() Eric Blackledge, executive director for Campus Dining and Shops, can speak about the cuisine and dining operations.Laura Hubbard, UB’s vice president for finance and administration, is available to speak about the project as part of UB’s campus master plan and “Heart of the Campus” initiative.UB/FSA leadership are available for in-person, phone or zoom interview opportunities: UB and FSA senior leadership, students, faculty, staff and project partners will gather on Thursday to celebrate the opening of the new facility. ![]() The opening of One World Café also signifies a return to more normal operations at UB. It’s also a place where students, faculty, staff and visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of authentic foods from around the world in a welcoming, community space. One World Café is a transformative initiative, creating a dynamic campus hub for gathering, study and collaboration on the University at Buffalo’s North Campus.
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