Fitness Center hours during Spring Break are:
Submitted by: Victoria R. Caruso
The Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) Plan annual update for the Buffalo State University campus is now available for public inspection. The SWMP Plan, which is updated annually and more frequently as required, documents campus implementation of required actions to comply with the terms and conditions of the NYS DEC-issued Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit GP-0-24-001. The plan may be viewed at the Facilities Operations and Key Center, which is located in the Clinton Center, by contacting the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Office at (716) 878-4038 during normal business hours. More information on the SWMP Plan can be found at the EH&S MS4 SWMP Plan website.
Submitted by: John P. Bleech
Music legend and A&M Records founder Herb Alpert performs with The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights next Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Rockwell Hall. Over 850 people are expected to attend this completely sold-out concert. Tickets will not be available at the door and it is asked that you avoid coming into Rockwell Hall during this time if you do not have a ticket to the show.
Submitted by: Andrew D. Binder
Modi's Pause For Laughter Tour comes to the Performing Arts Center in Rockwell Hall on Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. Expect large crowds in and around Rockwell Hall during this time. Tickets are still available for this performance and can be purchased online.
Submitted by: Andrew D. Binder
Student Care and Support, under the Dean of Students, would like to inform you about spring break hours for Milligan's Food Pantry. We are located in Campbell Student Union 416.
Spring Break Pantry Hours:
Please note that during spring break, the pantry will be closed on Tuesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 27. On other days, the pantry will be open as follows:
These adjusted hours are only for spring break.
24/7 Access to Food & Bag Pickup:
Food resources are available 24/7 at Chase Hall, across from University Police Dispatch.
Bag Pickup Details:
Please help spread the word to ensure all students in need are aware of this resource!
Submitted by: Juliet L. Meade
Attention, Buffalo State campus community:
The Student Care and Support Office is asking you to help spread the word about an amazing initiative!
Please consider offering students extra credit for attending Wellness Wednesdays, a weekly series that promotes mental, physical, and emotional well-being for students, faculty, and staff.
It features workshops and activities on mental health, mindfulness, fitness, and cultural heritage, fostering diversity, community, and sustainability while supporting well-being and overall success.
Explore new topics each week. Prizes, giveaways, free food!
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Campbell Student Union 400H
Submitted by: Juliet L. Meade
The Business Department is pleased to announce that we are accepting student-developed, original business plans for the 2024-25 Kratus Entrepreneurship Award. The award provides financial assistance to budding entrepreneurs.
The awards are given every spring to two graduating seniors (fall or spring) in any major who have demonstrated the greatest potential for building their own business, currently own or operate a business, or are preparing to own and operate a business. You do not need to be a business student to apply.
Recipients are selected by a committee of three faculty members from the Business Department.
To apply for the award:
Details
History of the Award
John and Tom Kratus were among the early graduates of the Buffalo State Business Program. John, Tom’s father, had been a successful businessman who decided to enter college at the same time as his son to pursue a business degree at Buffalo State. They both graduated with their business degrees in 1975. In 1977, John decided to move his business to the fast-growing area of Dallas, TX. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived. In 1984, John, at the age of 52, died suddenly from a heart attack. In 1986, at age 30, Tom died of leukemia. Despite this double tragedy, the rest of the family continued to run the business successfully until it was sold.
In the late 1980s, the Kratus family established a scholarship for business students at Buffalo State in honor of John and Tom and to thank the Business Department for the support they received from the business faculty while they were students. The Kratus Award is given annually to two students who best exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit that John and Tom possessed.
Kratus Award Format
Submitted by: Lorena D. Mathien
Free and open to the public Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Bulger Hall 423.
“Frankfurt School Critical Theory and the Persistence of Authoritarian Populism in the United States”
John Abromeit, Professor of History, Buffalo State
Questions: K. Blessing
Submitted by: Kimberly A. Blessing
Pride Week 2025 is almost here!
Student Leadership and Engagement is hosting our annual Pride Week! Starting April 14, we will be hosting an event each day that celebrates, uplifts and empowers the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Find the event schedule below:
April 14: Film Night
April 15: Bengal Ally Mixer
April 16: LGBTQ+ Panel
April 17: Beyond Boundaries Film
April 18: Drag Show & Kiki Ball
For more detailed event information, visit Bengal Connect. Any questions can be directed to sle@buffalostate.edu. We can't wait to see you there!
Submitted by: Miriam J. Brown
Let the countdown to Commencement begin! Commencement Kickoff will take place Thursday, April 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby. The event showcases the first day that graduates (bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced certificates) can pick up their guest tickets and purchase caps, gowns, and accessories in the bookstore.
We are looking for faculty and staff volunteers to be part of the celebration by assisting with distributing cupcakes to graduating students and helping with the 2025 Class Banner signing and the inflatable chair photo station. Anyone interested can sign up for one or more slots by completing the Commencement Kickoff volunteer form.
Volunteers are also needed for the Commencement ceremonies on May 17. Please visit the Commencement website for more information about this year's ceremonies!
For more information regarding Commencement Kickoff, please email sle@buffalostate.edu.
Submitted by: Miriam J. Brown