Buffalo State College Foundation Scholarship Gala: April 28

Buffalo State College will host its annual Foundation Scholarship Gala at the Statler, 107 Delaware Avenue, on Saturday, April 28.

Because of the gala, each year, the Buffalo State College Foundation awards 200 scholarships to deserving students in the rigorous All College Honors program. Since this event was established in 1998, more than $1.5 million in scholarship funds have been awarded.

This year's Gala chairs (pictured) are Todd W. Brason, ’85, and Kimberley Brason, and Paul R. Hojnacki, ’84, and Mary Frances Hojnacki, ’85, ‘05. Presenting sponsors are BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Larkin Development Group, LP Ciminelli, and M&T Bank.

Now in its 15th year, the Scholarship Gala has become a much-anticipated fundraising event, attracting more than 500 guests for an evening of dining, dancing, and performances.

Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with wine and food pairings, followed by a multicourse gourmet dinner at 7:00 p.m., dancing, and a live auction—items include unique jewelry, a trip to the Toronto International Film Festival, and a weeks’ stay in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Tickets are $200 per person. For more information, please contact Kathryn Neeson, special events and protocol, (716) 878-4895.