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«  May 2006  »

Jacobsen Places 18th in Javelin at NCAA Championships
Saturday, May 27, 2006

LISLE, Ill.--Buffalo State senior Liz Jacobsen (Gresham, OR/Sam Barlow) finished 18th in the javelin at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships today at Benedictine University. Jacobsen's best throw was 110'2" (33.58m) out of three attempts.  [more…] 

Women's Soccer Media Guide Cover Wins Best in Nation Award
Thursday, May 25, 2006

W. Soccer Media Guide CoverThe 2005-06 Buffalo State Women's Soccer Media Guide Cover was voted Best in the Nation by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) among Division III and junior college institutions. The cover was designed by Sports Information Director Jeff Ventura and Women's Soccer Coach Nicholas DeMarsh. [more…] 

Jacobsen to Represent Buffalo State at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Monday, May 22, 2006

Senior Liz Jacobsen (Gresham, OR/Sam Barlow) will represent Buffalo State at this weekend’s NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. [more…] 

Buffalo State's Jacobsen Signs to Play in Top Women's Soccer League
Friday, May 12, 2006

Liz JacobsenROCHESTER, NY--Buffalo State's Liz Jacobsen (Gresham, OR/Sam Barlow) has agreed to play soccer with the Rochester Rhinos of the United Soccer League's W-League, the team announced yesterday. [more…] 

Eighth Annual Clay Olympics Scheduled for May 16
Friday, May 12, 2006

Buffalo State College’s Eighth Annual Western New York Clay Olympics will take place at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, in the ceramics studio in Upton Hall 128 on the campus at 1300 Elmwood Ave. [more…] 

Significant Burchfield Art and Archives Donated
Friday, May 12, 2006

The Charles E. Burchfield Foundation presented a significant donation to the Burchfield-Penney Art Center on Friday, May 12, 2006 at the Burchfield-Penney’s Rockwell Hall location. The priceless gift is an extraordinary archive of drawings, sketches, texts and other materials relating to the life and artwork of the American watercolor master painter Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), as well as his pensive 1942 painting titled The Studio. In addition, the foundation is making an additional cash gift to the New Museum Project of $250,000. [more…] 

9th Annual Bengal 5K Runs to a Successful Finish!
Thursday, May 11, 2006

The ninth annual Bengal 5K Run & Fun Walk "ran" to a successful finish on Saturday, March 25, 2006, bringing in a record number of registrants and dollars raised for the Buffalo State Alumni Association's Legacy Scholarship Fund.  [more…] 

Buffalo State's Fowler Inducted into National Junior College Athletic Association Regional Hall of Fame
Wednesday, May 10, 2006

GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Former Buffalo State men's ice hockey coach and current ice arena manager Jim Fowler was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region IV Hall of Fame this past Saturday on the campus of the College of DuPage in suburban Chicago, with the 1988 DuPage men's hockey national championship team. [more…] 

Parker, Bernal Capture SUNYAC Women's Lacrosse Honors
Wednesday, May 10, 2006

FREDONIA, NY—The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its Women's Lacrosse All-Conference team for the 2006 season today, and Buffalo State’s Ashley Parker (Watertown/Watertown) earned First Team honors, and Leah Bernal (Marilla/Iroquois) was named to the Second Team. [more…] 

Four Bengals Earn All-SUNYAC Softball Honors; Banach Named Rookie of the Year
Monday, May 08, 2006

FREDONIA, NY—Buffalo State’s Jolene Banach (Cheektowaga/Maryvale), Laurie Hutten (Tonawanda/Kenmore West), Lauren Mruk (Lancaster/Lancaster) and Nicole Sabuda (Orchard Park/Orchard Park) were recognized today as the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced its Softball All-Conference team for the 2006 season. Banach was also named the league's Rookie of the Year.  [more…] 

Softball Player Laurie Hutten
Monday, May 08, 2006

Laurie HuttenSoftball player Laurie Hutten (Tonawanda/Kenmore West) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Track and Field Competes at States; Jacobsen Wins Javelin
Saturday, May 06, 2006

CANTON, NY—Buffalo State’s track and field teams competed at the New York State Championships at St. Lawrence University today, as the women placed tied for 11th of 15 teams and the men finished ninth of 15. [more…] 

Softball Eliminated from SUNYAC Tournament with Loss to Cortland, 5-2
Saturday, May 06, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Buffalo State (30-12) was eliminated from the SUNYAC Championships with a 5-2 loss to Cortland (34-10) today at Plattsburgh. [more…] 

Women's Lacrosse Season Ends at Cortland in SUNYAC Semis
Friday, May 05, 2006

CORTLAND, NY—Buffalo State (8-9) season came to an end today in the SUNYAC Semifinals with a 14-3 loss at the top-seeded, nationally-ranked Cortland. [more…] 

Softball Downs Geneseo, Falls to Plattsburgh
Friday, May 05, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY—Buffalo State (30-11) opened the second day SUNYAC Championships with a 6-1 victory over fifth-seeded Geneseo (22-16) this morning, but fell to host Plattsburgh, 2-1, in the afternoon to fall into the loser's bracket for the first time.  [more…] 

Softball Uses Long Ball to Top Brockport, 6-1
Thursday, May 04, 2006

PLATTSBURGH, NY--Buffalo State (29-10) pounded 12 hits and hit three balls out of the park in a 6-1 victory over Brockport (26-13) in the opening game of the double-elimination SUNYAC Championships in Plattsburgh today. [more…] 

"A Toast To The City" Wine Taste!
Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Come celebrate the city and enjoy wine, food, and art, plus music by the BJ-Pact Buffalo State College Student Jazz Combo, on Friday, June 2, 2006, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. The Honorable Byron W. Brown, Mayor of Buffalo and Buffalo State graduate, is scheduled to propose the toast.  [more…] 

Athletics Department Honors Award Winners at Annual Banquet
Tuesday, May 02, 2006

The Buffalo State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics honored its major award winners last night at its annual awards banquet at the Holiday Inn - Airport. [more…] 

Track and Field Athlete Liz Jacobsen
Monday, May 01, 2006

Liz JacobsenTrack and field athlete Liz Jacobsen (Gresham, OR/Sam Barlow) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. [more…] 

Burchfield-Penney's Summer Exhibition Schedule Announced
Monday, May 01, 2006

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is pleased to announce its summer 2006 exhibition schedule: [more…]