The City of Buffalo has announced that over $15,000 has been donated locally to date for the Hurricane Maria Relief Fund set up by the Belle Center, and there is still time for the Buffalo State community to respond. The Belle Center will accept donations of water, dry foods, canned foods, diapers, baby wipes, pet food, and more until 6:00 p.m. today, October 6, at 104 Maryland Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. Tax-deductible donations may also be made by checks payable to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Relief Fund. Demonstrate Buffalo State's civil and caring community by responding to this urgent crisis today. Thank you.

Homecoming and Family Week is October 23–28. The entire campus community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and friends—is invited to the following campus events:

Music Alumni Homecoming Concert
Hear singers and instrumentalists from the Music Department and enjoy a wine-and-cheese reception after the performance.
Tuesday, October 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Ciminelli Recital Hall
Register for the Music Alumni Homecoming Concert

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Young Alumnus Award and Lecture
Young Alumnus Award recipient Krista (Wierzbicki) Todd, '04, vice president of global communications at Logitech, will be joined by Porsha Ari Coaxum, '11, for a Q&A and reception.
Thursday, October 26 | 6:00 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center South (lecture) and lobby (reception)
Register for the Young Alumnus Award Q&A and Reception 

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Homecoming Post-Parade Party
Officially kick off Homecoming with our post-parade party. Enjoy pizza, Flying Bison beer, and other activities in the plaza.
Friday, October 27 | 4:30 p.m. (after the parade)
Student Union Plaza
Register for the Post-Parade Party

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Food Truck Rodeo and Football Game
Watch the Bengals take on Brockport while enjoying food from some of Buffalo's favorite food trucks. The $5 ticket price includes entrance to the football game and a $5 voucher for the food trucks.
Saturday, October 28 | 11:30 a.m.
Coyer Field
Register for the Food Truck Rodeo and Football Game

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Homecoming Hockey Game
The men's hockey team will play Nichols College for its 2017 Homecoming game. A $5 ticket includes game admission, lunch catered by Wegmans, and an alumni reception.
Saturday, October 28 | 3:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
Register for the Homecoming Hockey Game

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Please visit the Alumni Association website for more information and to register for all the Homecoming events.

Today only. Take an additional 50 percent off clearance merchandise during the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Flash Sale. Includes clothing, accessories, and school supplies.

Join fellow Buffalo State alumni from all master's degree programs for a happy hour during Homecoming 2017 on Friday, October 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the second-floor balcony* of Coles, 1104 Elmwood Avenue.

The event will feature beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks, and a buffet with Buffalo bar food and appetizers. The cost is $10 per person for alumni and $15 per person for all other guests. Please register by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 23.

Please contact Lauren Turner, alumni engagement coordinator, 878-6001, with questions or for more information.

*This venue has stairway access only to the second level. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cooking with Chef Don is back at the beautiful new culinary studio in Caudell Hall on Wednesday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. Please join the Hospitality and Tourism Department's chef and certified culinary educator, Don Schmitter, as he demonstrates techniques and recipes for everyone on campus. This event will be recorded live, and attendees can ask questions and sample food for a small fee. The first session will be vegetable crepes—one vegan and one traditional—stuffed with seasonal vegetable compotes and finished with a creamy goat cheese sauce and Vidalia onion puree (vegan). This initial session is free and open to the campus community (future sessions will be $20). Please join Chef Don and learn some cooking tips while getting a tasty sample! Make reservations through Debbie Daniels, secretary 1, 878-5913. Only 20 spots are available, so reserve yours today.

Come and celebrate Mass on the First Friday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Newman Center Chapel. We will gather for Mass and start the month with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee afterward or take a cup to go. Our next celebration will take place this Friday, October 6.

The Newman Center at Buffalo State is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

The Weigel Wellness Center is happy to announce the following new programs available to students and staff free of charge:

Yoga and Mindfulness
Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Buckham Hall D-203 

Boot Camp
Monday–Friday (five days a week!) at noon
Buckham Hall D-203

Bring a towel and water. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Weigel Wellness Center asks that you talk with your personal physician or come to the Weigel Wellness Center (students only) to be seen before starting any exercise program. If you make an appointment here, we will keep track of your exercise goals.

Look for more cool programs from the Weigel Wellness Center.

After a 43-year hiatus, it's going to happen! Please join us for an evening fundraiser for the newly formed Buffalo State Rowing Club on Friday, October 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the West Side Rowing Club.

Meet rowing celebrities and Buffalo State rowers past and present. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. For more information, contact Bill Durfee, professor of chemistry, 878-9832.

After a 43-year hiatus, it's going to happen! Join us for an evening fundraiser for the newly formed Buffalo State Rowing Club on Friday, October 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the West Side Rowing Club.

Meet rowing celebrities and Buffalo State rowers past and present. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. For more information, contact Bill Durfee, professor of chemistry, 878-9832.

After a 43-year hiatus, it's going to happen! Join us for an evening fundraiser for the newly formed Buffalo State Rowing Club at the West Side Rowing Club on Friday, October 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Meet rowing celebrities and Buffalo State rowers past and present. Enjoy refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. For more information, contact Bill Durfee, professor of chemistry, 878-9832.