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Posted: Friday, May 29, 2020Bengalathon: Livestream Fundraiser to Support Student Need - May 31
Buffalo State College will present Bengalathon 2020, a fundraising event for emergency financial assistance and scholarships for students, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Bengalathon will air live on WBBZ-TV and the Buffalo State Alumni Association Facebook page.
For 23 consecutive years, Buffalo State has hosted its largest fundraiser, Bengala, which has raised approximately $5 million in scholarship funds. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s fundraising program has been re-imagined as Bengalathon.
During Bengalathon, you will hear a special message from President Katherine Conway-Turner, with appearances from Buffalo State students, alumni, and donors. Bengalathon will also feature performances from the Buffalo-based band Mom Said No throughout the program.
During the event, participants will also have the opportunity to bid on auction items and donate directly through the Bengalathon website. Buffalo State staff members will also be standing by to take calls for donations. Faculty and staff members are encouraged to watch the Bengalathon and support our students.
Tune in to Bengalathon on WBBZ-TV or social media:
WBBZ Channel Listing: http://wbbz.tv
Buffalo State Alumni Association: www.facebook.com/buffalostatealumni
