Inauguration Week Revisited: News and Social Media
Bengal Pride captivated Western New York and beyond as Buffalo State officially welcomed its ninth president, Katherine S. Conway-Turner. Traditional media outlets, elected officials and VIPs, community organizations, and you—our social media friends and followers—joined in the conversation of Inauguration Week through feature stories, congratulatory Tweets, and likes on Facebook.
Below is a collection of articles and posts that reached more users than ever before. This Facebook video and photo of Niagara Falls illuminated orange alone generated more than 250 shares, 950 likes, and reached nearly 55,000 people in just 48 hours. Thanks for celebrating with us. Go, Bengals!
Traditional Media
Buffalo News:
$25 million in renovations to gym at SUNY Buffalo State unveiled Friday
A new leader for Buffalo State
Conway-Turner to be inaugurated ninth president of Buff State
Gallery: Katherine S. Conway-Turner, new President of SUNY Buffalo State
Katherine S. Conway-Turner: New resident answers the ‘Why Buffalo’ question
Business First:
Buffalo State leader lays out vision in inauguration address
Buffalo State, Fredonia unveil enhanced structures
TWC:
Ribbon Cut On Newly-Renovated Gymnasium at Buffalo State
SUNY Buffalo State Welcomes New President
WIVB:
Buffalo State unveils new $25.7 million gymnasium
New Buffalo State president addresses community
WGRZ:
Buff State unveils Houston Gym renovations
New Buffalo State President Inaugurated
WBFO
Buffalo State inaugurates Conway-Turner as ninth president
Elected Official, VIP, and Community Organization Posts
A warm #Buffalo welcome to the 9th President of @BuffaloState College. A pleasure attending the Community Reception pic.twitter.com/OSkxv7yZLF
— Buffalo Niagara (@BNEnterprise) October 16, 2014
We appreciate the role @buffalostate plays in preparing students for #Buffalo's great future pic.twitter.com/ffvB4KJOfJ
— Brian Higgins (@RepBrianHiggins) October 17, 2014
New gymnasium at @BuffaloState part of extensive makeover being undertaken by the school pic.twitter.com/PMExHhvzks
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) October 17, 2014
@LtGovDuffyNY says Buffalo is the hottest city in the country now! @buffalostate @kate_kct part of that pic.twitter.com/4vGJvcopBf
— Leslie Zemsky (@LeslieZemsky) October 21, 2014
Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner is one more example of Buffalo's resurgence. A superstar. A new leader for Buffalo State http://t.co/IlitOJTluz ">http://t.co/oS6AnnT2VF
— Robert Duffy (@LtGovDuffyNY) October 22, 2014
I had the pleasure of attending the inauguration of Buffalo State College President Katherine Conway-Turner,... http://t.co/O5wFJKIGqD
— Byron W. Brown (@MayorByronBrown) October 21, 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Conway Turner on her inauguration and investiture as the President of @buffalostate. Welcome to WNY.
— Mark Poloncarz (@markpoloncarz) October 21, 2014
@ElmwoodVillage: Day of Service with @buffalostate. Big thanks to all these helping hands! pic.twitter.com/xPxTNIFkvK
— Elmwood Village (@ElmwoodVillage) October 18, 2014
A Few of Your Tweets
@kate_kct, it was an honor to be a part of your @buffalostate Inaugural Bash. #ReachfortheStars Photo: Rachel Doktor. pic.twitter.com/KfqW8TmcA3
— Colleen Young (@LiveWithColly) October 16, 2014
Loved all the energy today at Community Service Day! @buffalostate is home to so many wonderful students, faculty, staff & alum. #fullheart
— Aurora Schunk (@auroraschunk) October 18, 2014
#buffstate #inaugurationweek #buffalostate #inauguration at the Valley Community Center in South Buffalo! pic.twitter.com/Jex6uptByM
— Tracy Fox (@MissTressyG) October 18, 2014
Buffalo State service day #BuffaloState #BuffState #BSC #BengalPride #BengalNation #IAmUSG
— Brenda Lugo (@brendalugo08) October 18, 2014
Buffalo State Women's Hockey Making Strides! @BuffStAthletics @buffalostate @MSABCBuffalo #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/7zmWsov5Zq
— Buff State W Hockey (@BSWIH) October 18, 2014
"Many people held the ladder that allowed me to reach for the stars." @kate_kct #BuffaloState #BuffStateInauguration
— Melaine Kenyon (@alibrarian) October 21, 2014
@kate_kct what a great family you have! Volunteering at Goodwill for Community Service Day #Buffalostate pic.twitter.com/nuU1fIH4wu
— Jessie Lombardo (@jessielombardo) October 18, 2014
Students getting ready for the procession @buffalostate #BuffStateInauguration pic.twitter.com/kqZak49j2U
— Jeff Marsha (@jlmarsha) October 21, 2014
So thrilled to be @buffalostate for the Inauguration of Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner #futureisBRIGHT!!!
— Kimberly Kline (@kkim_possible) October 21, 2014
I left @kate_kct inauguration inspired & invigorated. @WNEDTV @WBFO look forward to partnering w/ @BuffaloState. #BuffStateInauguration
— Brad Mazon, Ph.D. (@fitdaddancing) October 21, 2014
Congrats to my alma mater! MT: Niagara Falls, Peace Bridge to Go Orange for New Buffalo State President http://t.co/2TQ3WArG5m
— Kevin Dinino (@Kevin_KCDPR) October 21, 2014