2025 Manikin Naming Contest

A manikin in a simulation lab wears a party hat and holds a mug with a little umbrella in it.
Vote for your favorite manikin name from May 12-19, 2025

Can you name this partygoer?

Area manikin says, "This party is no simulation."

BUFFALO, NY - UB campus security spotted an unidentified manikin partying on the fourth floor of Wende Hall Monday.

When asked to identify herself, the manikin, donning a party hat and drinking an unknown beverage, refused to reveal her legal name.

When campus authorities pressed the manikin to show her identification, she refused. She replied that her name was “Manny Quinn” before escaping toward Beck Hall. The School of Nursing maintains that this name is an alias. 

Help us name this manikin to win!

CONTEST DETAILS
  • Submit your manikin name suggestion by Friday, May 9
  • Vote for your favorite name from May 12-19
  • The submission with the most votes will become the manikin’s permanent name!
PRIZES
  • 1st place: $100 UB Bookstore gift card
  • 2nd place: $50 UB Bookstore gift card
  • 3rd place:  $25 UB Bookstore gift card
Voting begins May 12

Voters can select from a list of submitted manikin names from May 12 to May 19.

Submit your manikin name from May 2-9, 2025

Manikin Naming Contest Rules and Details

  • One name submission per person. If an individual submits more than one name, only the first submission will be considered.
  • One voting form submission per person. Voters may select one name. If more than one name is selected, only the first selection will count.
  • Name submission window: Friday, May 2-Friday, May 9
  • Voting window: Monday, May 12-Monday, May 19
  • Simulation director, Kelly Foltz-Ramos, will cast any tie-breaking votes
  • Prizes:
    • 1st place: $100 UB Bookstore gift card
    • 2nd place: $50 UB Bookstore gift card
    • 3rd place: $25 UB Bookstore gift card
    • If there are duplicate submissions for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place name submissions from two or more people, the first person who submits is declared the winner.
  • Variations of "Willy Make-it", "Manny Quinn", and "Seth O'Scope" will not be considered for this contest.
  • Suggestions that are obscene, discriminatory, harassing, or threatening, and/or violate UB's Comment Guidelines, will not be considered.

Questions?

Contact the University at Buffalo School of Nursing Office of Communications & Alumni Engagement.