History Comes Alive at Old Fort Niagara

From June 1 through July 10 visitors to Old Fort Niagara can observe an actual archeological dig as Buffalo State College faculty and students continue their excavations and research on the interactions between the Native Americans and the French and later the British …

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Communication Department to Co-Host International Conference

“Aftermath and Renewal: Reclaiming the Critical Ideal,” the 2009 Union for Democratic Communications (UDC) international conference at Buffalo State College May 28–31, will include a roster of high-profile communication experts, including Emmy Award–winning …

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Buffalo State Hosts WNY Clay Olympics

Students from four Western New York high schools will compete in the 11th annual Western New York Clay Olympics hosted by Buffalo State College’s ceramics program on Thursday, May 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Upton Hall 128.

Some 35 students, working …

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Burchfield Penney Art Center Receives Silver LEED Certification

The Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College is the first art museum to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Designed by Gwathmey Siegel and Associates …

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Buffalo State College Reunion 2009: Celebrate Buffalo State!

Find your yearbooks, gather your friends, and plan to celebrate with us this summer! This four-day weekend of festivities, July 9 – 12, 2009, is open to all alumni, and will be honoring the Classes of 1949 and 1959.  For reservations and a complete schedule of …

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SUNY Board of Trustees Appoints Dennis K. Ponton as Interim President at Buffalo State College

The State University of New York Board of Trustees today voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Dennis K. Ponton as interim president of Buffalo State College. His appointment as interim president is effective Aug. 1, 2009, and will continue until the Board names a permanent …

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Clothing Give Away a Huge Success on May 2!

Saturday’s clothing giveaway at the Asarese-Matters Youth Center (one block from BSC on Rees Street) was a heartwarming success.  Thanks to our wonderful  on campus and off campus partners who donated generously to this effort, we were able to help more than 25 …

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Commencement 2009

Buffalo State College will hold its 137th Commencement celebration on Saturday, May 16, in the college Sports Arena. More than 2,500 students will receive their degrees during two baccalaureate ceremonies and one master’s hooding and C.A.S. ceremony. The college will …

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Empty Bowls: Responsibility through Art

Hundreds of handcrafted bowls by Western New York students, teachers, and artists will be displayed and sold at the sixth-annual Empty Bowls fundraising event at the Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College, May 17, noon to 3 p.m.   

Guests select an …

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Research Foundation Recognition Reception

The Research Foundation celebrated its 12th annual Research Foundation Recognition Reception on April 27 at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. This event acknowledges members of the campus community who have secure funds for research or sponsored programs.

At the …

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Buffalo State College Provost Dennis K. Ponton Proposed as Interim President

The Buffalo State College Council announced today that it is recommending Dennis K. Ponton, provost and vice president for academic affairs, as interim president of the college, effective August 1, when Muriel A. Howard, the college’s current president, takes a …

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The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Buffalo State!

The Buffalo State Alumni Association invites you to attend a special reception preceding the Choral Concert on Tuesday, May 5, in the Performing Arts Center of Rockwell Hall. Stop by the Metcalfe Room for refreshments followed by a joint vocal concert featuring the …

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Bengal Bazaar

Are you searching for a special "graduation gift" for a family member, friend, student and/or colleague of yours?  The Buffalo State Alumni Association has a solution!  On Tuesday, May 5, the Alumni Affairs Office is sponsoring a Bengal Bazaar, from 12:00 p.m. – …

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Construction Web Site Launched, Includes Updates and Parking Impacts Map

Buffalo State College has embarked on an ambitious roster of capital projects that will result in nearly $350 million of new projects and improvements to campus by 2014.

During this exciting period of upgrades and development to our campus, please visit

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Foundation Scholarship Gala Celebrates Science-in Motion

The Buffalo State College Foundation will celebrate “Science in Motion,” the 12th annual Foundation Scholarship Gala, on Saturday, May 2, at the Connecticut Street Armory. Fun, exciting demonstrations and research by students and faculty in the School of Natural and …

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Student Research and Creativity Celebration, May 1-2

On Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, Buffalo State student scholars from a wide range of academic areas will present their preliminary and completed research and creative activities as part of the 11th annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration.

Hundreds …

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Book Signing for One Long, Wild Conversation: May 2

A book signing for One Long, Wild Conversation, an insightful compilation of correspondence between noted social critic/writer Hank Nuwer and English professor/mentor Dr. Frazer B. Drew, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 1:00–2:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 134.

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WBNY Alumni Weekend: April 24–26

This weekend, alumni from Buffalo State's student-run radio station, WBNY 91.3-FM, will retake the airwaves.

Beginning Friday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m., former WBNY dj's will be spinning blasts from the past and taking donations for the station all weekend long.

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Record Turnout Expected for Take Back the Night 2009

A record turnout of more than 500 students is anticipated for Buffalo State's annual Take Back the Night event, which begins in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall Friday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m. Take Back the Night, which is designed to empower survivors of sexual …

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Music Department Faculty Celebrate Mendelssohn

Two Music Department faculty members are celebrating the 200th birthday of classical composer Felix Mendelssohn with featured performances.

Bryan Boyce, assistant professor of music, will be the guest pianist for the Amherst Chamber Ensembles' Mendelssohn tribute. …

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