Student Union Bash Will Kick Off Inauguration Week

The much-anticipated inauguration of Buffalo State’s ninth president, Katherine S. Conway-Turner, will be held on Tuesday, October 21, at 12:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.

The inaugural theme, “Reaching for the Stars: Engagement, Excellence, and Social Responsibility,” will be reflected in a full week of activities starting with the Student Union Bash on Tuesday, October 14, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. Performances from student groups, including the SPIRIT Gospel Choir, STEP Expression, and the CSO Dance Team, will highlight the celebration. A DJ from WBNY will play music, and there will be giveaways. Also, visitors can taste an assortment of orange-themed foods, including popcorn, candied apples, cotton candy, and cake pops.

Other inauguration-related events the campus community is encouraged to attend are:

Community Reception
Wednesday, October 15
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Science and Mathematics Complex atrium

Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, October 16
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall

TeachLive Lab Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Thursday, October 16,
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Ketchum Hall

Houston Gym Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Friday, October 17
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Houston Gym

Student/Community/Alumni Day: A Day in the Life of Service
Saturday, October 18
9:15 a.m. Registration.
Assemble at Houston Gym

Faculty, Staff, Emeriti Faculty, and Retired Staff Open House Reception
Monday, October 20
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Burchfield Penney Art Center

Inauguration of Katherine S. Conway-Turner, Ph.D.
Tuesday, October 21
12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
Reception to follow in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall

Find the link to RSVP and details for inauguration marchers at http://president.buffalostate.edu/inauguration.