Children’s Guild Foundation Supports ABA Program
Since its launch in 2022, Buffalo State’s applied behavior analysis (ABA) master’s degree program has experienced exponential growth, thanks in part to substantial funding from The Children’s Guild Foundation (TCGF), a Buffalo-based philanthropic organization that seeks to improve the lives of children and young adults with special needs through grant funding and advocacy.
Tower Foundation Grant Funds Alumni Mentorship Program
While college is exciting, it can also be overwhelming. Challenges like course load, being in a new place, and financial obligations often lead to feelings of stress, loneliness, or isolation. To help reduce these feelings, Buffalo State has launched its new Alumni Mentorship Program, which pairs alumni mentors with current students to provide access to social support in the form of friendship.
Bengala 2025 Set for April 5
Bengala 2025, Buffalo State University’s annual Foundation Scholarship Gala, will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the E. H. Butler Library. This event is hosted by Interim President Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D., Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations James M. Finnerty, and Gala Co-Chairs Judy L. Elliott, ’82, Ph.D., and Tracy A. Sawicki, ’84. Guests will enjoy cocktails and conversations; Bengala pre-show; welcome and Stand for a Student program; dancing and desserts; and Silent Auction. Participation in this event supports Buffalo State students through emergency financial assistance and academic scholarships. Visit giving.buffalostate.edu/gala for tickets and more information.
Peterson Society Inducts Five New Members
Buffalo State celebrated its annual Peterson Society Luncheon on October 10 at the Buffalo Club, inducting five new members to the planned giving or legacy society for those who have made a gift to the university through a bequest, gift annuity, charitable trust, life insurance, or other estate-planning technique. The ceremony included remarks from Buffalo State Interim President Bonita R. Durand, Ph.D., and Buffalo State Planned Giving Committee Chair James Brandys, ’71, ’73, as well as an alumni reflection by Todd W. Brason, ’85, and a student reflection by Xínoźea Ferguson-Giscombe.
This year’s inductees are Judith H. Edgar, ’76; Jeremy C. Hudson; Ann K. Lupo, ’76, ’82; EuGene Alexander Peters, ’84, ’88; and Raquel Rezàra Schmidt, ’94, ’96.
Golf and Pickleball Classic Raises Scholarship Funds
Buffalo State supporters assembled at Orchard Park Country Club on September 24 to participate in the Buffalo State Foundation’s 27th annual Golf and Pickleball Scholarship Classic. The event raised funds for financial assistance and academic scholarships for deserving students. Information at the golf tees highlighted outstanding student work in the arts and hospitality, applied STEM, and education programs. The day’s activities culminated with a dinner and awards ceremony.
BSU Hosts Scholar-Donor Breakfast
The Institutional Advancement Office hosted its annual Scholar-Donor Breakfast on September 21 in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities. The invitation-only event connected students who receive scholarships with the donors who have funded campus scholarships.