From the President
Posted: Thursday, December 16, 2021Caring Bengal Award Recipient: Celestine Simmons
I am pleased to announce that Celestine Simmons, administrative assistant for the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program, has received the President's Caring Bengal Award.
Ms. Simmons was nominated for the award by Amy McMillan, director of the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program; Matthew Baran, assistant director of the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program; Carol Beckley, associate professor of theater; Franchesca Ovalle, honors student; Leigh Duffy, assistant professor of philosophy; and Elizabeth Stevens, senior academic adviser for academic success.
I am so pleased to recognize Ms. Simmons, and I encourage the entire campus community to join me in thanking her for her exceptional effort to make Buffalo State College a great place to live, learn, and work. Her award profile can be viewed on the Professional Development website.
I announced the creation and implementation of the President's Caring Bengal Award in December 2017 to recognize supportive colleagues in our Buffalo State community who not only transform the lives of our students but also help create a caring and collegial environment for our faculty, staff, and administrators.
Nominations for the President's Caring Bengal will be collected again during the spring 2022 semester. For more information about the award criteria and recipient selection process, or to submit a nomination, please visit the Professional Development website.
