Buffalo State

MORRISVILLE, NY—Freshman Tony Schiappa (Williamsville/ Williamsville East) notched a goal and an assist to lead Buffalo State (5-4-1/3-2) to a 2-0 win over host Morrisville (5-6/1-4) in SUNYAC action today. [more…] 

GENESEO, NY— Buffalo State's cross country teams competed at the Geneseo Invitational at Letchworth State Park today, with the women finishing incomplete, scoring only four runners and the men running 10th of 15 teams. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Dan Lopez (Lancaster/St. Mary’s) rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries as Buffalo State (2-2/1-1) celebrated homecoming with a 35-16 victory over Kean University (2-2/0-1) in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Freshman Barb Kiliszek (Depew/Lancaster) recorded her first collegiate hat trick as Buffalo State (4-7/2-3) raced past Morrisville (0-11-1/0-5), 7-0, in a SUNYAC game today at Towers Field.  [more…] 

UTICA, NY--Rookie Justin Lofaro (Albany/Albany) scored his first collegiate goal as Buffalo State (4-4-1/2-2) defeated SUNYIT, 1-0, today in Utica. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Mindy Wendt (Sanborn/ Starpoint) and Kelsie Moran (Albany/ Albany) each scored twice as Buffalo State (3-7/1-3) pounded visiting SUNYIT (0-8/0-4), 6-1, for its first SUNYAC win today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

Christopher Pennuto, associate professor of biology, has received a $381,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of minority students pursuing graduate studies in biology.  [more…] 

Buffalo State College in conjunction with Casting Hall Productions opens its 2007 - 2008 theater season with a production of the dark comedy Baltimore Waltz by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, beginning Oct. 4 on campus in the Flexible Theatre, Donald Savage Building. [more…] 

ROCHESTER, NY--St. John Fisher (5-10), coached by 2002 Buffalo State graduate Kelly (Kochems) Greapentrog, defeated the visiting Bengals(2-18) in straight games, 30-8, 30-14 and 30-11, tonight in a non-conference match. [more…] 

A new $43 million Technology Center for Buffalo State College moves forward as the college and the State University of New York Construction Fund begin a national search for an architecture/engineering firm to complete technical specifications for the proposed building now that funding has been approved. [more…] 

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall is pleased to present rumba flamenco guitar master Jesse Cook on Friday, November 2 at 8:00 pm. This concert is part of the 2007-2008 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank. [more…] 

ROCHESTER, NY--RIT worked double-overtime to defeat visiting Buffalo State (3-4-1), 2-1, in a non-conference game today.  [more…] 

The Teacher Education Unit at Buffalo State College is scheduled for a Spring 2008 accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on the qualifications of institutions or programs under consideration for first accreditation or continuing accreditation.  [more…] 

Men's soccer player Tony Schiappa (Williamsville/ Williamsville East) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The freshman hospitality major tallied a goal and an assist to lead the Bengals to their first SUNYAC win of the season, 3-1, over New Paltz on Saturday. Schiappa leads Buffalo State with six points in seven games this season. [more…] 

GENESEO, NY—Buffalo State (2-17/1-4) picked up is second win of the season, defeating Morrisville, but fell to Fredonia and Brockport, to wrap up the first round of SUNYAC Pool Play today at Geneseo. [more…] 

NEW PALTZ, NY--New Paltz (4-3-1/2-0-1) peppered Buffalo State's (2-7/0-3) goal with 30 shots in a 2-0 victory in SUNYAC contest today in New Paltz. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Freshman Tony Schiappa (Williamsville/ Williamsville East) tallied a goal and an assist to lead Buffalo State (3-3-1/1-2) to its first SUNYAC win of the season over visiting New Paltz (0-7/0-3), 3-1, today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

CORTLAND, NY—Buffalo State (1-2/0-1) jumped out to a 17-0 lead, but could not hold on as Cortland (2-1/1-0) rallied for a 30-27 victory in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) season opener today at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex. [more…] 

ONEONTA, NY--The No. 10 team in the nation Oneonta (5-1/2-0) netted seven first-half goals in a 9-0 trouncing of visiting Buffalo State (2-6/0-2) in a SUNYAC contest today. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Oneonta (3-4/2-0) and Buffalo State (2-3-1/0-2) faced off for the first time in 23 years, with the Red Dragons prevailing 2-0 today at Coyer Field. Oneonta is in its second year of reclassification as it is rejoining the Division III ranks from Division I. [more…] 

GENESEO, NY--Buffalo State (1-15/0-2) lost matches to Oswego and host Geneseo to open the first round of SUNYAC Pool Play this evening. [more…] 

The Buffalo State College Alumni Association has announced the names of five graduates who will be honored at the 2007 Young Alumnus Achievement Awards Reception on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Campbell Student Union.  [more…] 

The Buffalo State College Music Department continues its popular free concert series this fall, showcasing a captivating collection of music across 12 evening performances that intersperse old favorites with more exotic offerings. The series, which features music students, faculty and local musicians, is free. All concerts are at Buffalo State College's world-class Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, unless otherwise noted.  [more…] 

Cross country runner Margaret Hughes (Elmira/ Elmira Free Academy) was named the Buffalo State Athlete of the Week. The junior health and wellness major placed fifth of 68 runners at the Brockport Challenge, navigating the 5K course in 20:16. She has been the Bengals' top finisher in all three meets this season. [more…] 

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State (2-5/0-1) scored first, but fell 2-1 in overtime against the defending SUNYAC Champion Brockport on its home field. [more…] 

BROCKPORT, NY--Buffalo State's cross country teams participated in the Brockport Challenge today, with the men's team racing to a third-place finish in the six team field, and the women placing fourth. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Brockport (3-1/1-0) scored in the sixth minute of the first half to defeat Buffalo State (2-2-1/0-1), 1-0, in a foul-ridden game that saw a total of 36 fouls and 12 cards handed out in today's SUNYAC contest at Coyer Field.  [more…] 

NEW PALTZ, NY--Buffalo State (1-13) earned its first victory of the season, defeating Mt. St. Mary 3-1 today at the New Paltz Invitational. The Bengals dropped their second match of the day in straight games against Elmira. [more…] 

NEW PALTZ, NY--Buffalo State (0-12) dropped a pair of straight-game matches against Keuka and SUNY Farmingdale in the first part of the New Paltz Invitational tonight. [more…] 

Dr. Muriel A. Howard, president of Buffalo State College, has been selected by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to serve on the Board of Visitors for Air University.  [more…] 

Be in the "eye of the storm" of bengal spirit at Homecoming/Family Weekend 2007, September 28-29. The theme of this year's Homecoming is "Eye of the Bengal Tiger" and kicks off on Friday, September 28, with our Young Alumnus Achievement Awards Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievements of graduates of the past 20 years. [more…] 

Looking for some comic relief? The College Humor Live Tour will provide it when top comics, including former Saturday Night Live star, Colin Quinn, take center stage at Buffalo State College’s 2007 Homecoming/Family Weekend, Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Buffalo State Sports Arena. [more…] 

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center’s annual gala and art auction will take place on Friday, October 26, 2007 in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall. The theme of the event is Building Excitement in celebration of the new Burchfield-Penney museum building, scheduled to open to the public in summer 2008. [more…] 

The Seneca Diabetes Foundation has awarded Lafayette Williams of Gowanda, N.Y., a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of his leadership skills, community involvement and Native American cultural awareness on and off campus at Buffalo State College. Williams, who is a sophomore, is interested in pursuing a career in health and wellness. "My nine nieces and nephews are my inspiration," said Williams, who was recently diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. "My studying at Buffalo State College is a wonderful example for them and all Native Americans who decide to pursue higher education." Williams was recently honored at the Annual Seneca Nation Diabetes Foundation Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner where Maurice John, president of the Seneca Nation of Indians, and Barry Synder, president of Seneca Gaming Commission, presented him with the scholarship. The Seneca Diabetes Foundation established the scholarship to assist a Seneca Nation student pursuing higher education in the health or social services professions. [more…] 

BUFFALO-Barb Kiliszek (Depew/Lancaster) scored twice as Buffalo State (2-4) downed visiting Pitt-Bradford (1-4), 2-0, in a non-conference game today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

BUFFALO--Buffalo State (0-10) suffered a three-game defeat at the hands of visiting Penn State Behrend (7-2), 30-16, 30-16 and 30-21, in a non-conference match to open its home schedule tonight at the Sports Arena. [more…] 

To celebrate 25 years as Buffalo’s Original Alternative, Buffalo State College’s WBNY-FM 91.3 is finalizing plans for New Media Weekend: An Interactive Look at 21st Century Communication. The three-day event, which is sponsored by WBNY, the WBNY Alumni Chapter, the Buffalo State College Alumni Association, the Faculty Student Association, VH1 and VH1.com, takes place Oct. 25-27.  [more…] 

Men's soccer player Dan Corti (Amawalk/Somers) was named the Buffalo Sate Athlete of the Week. The junior goalkeeper turned aside 16 of the 17 shots he faced this weekend as he guided the Bengals to a runner-up finish at the Johns Hopkins Classic. Corti made seven saves in a 2-1 win over DeSales, and had nine stops in his first collegiate shutout, a 0-0 draw against Washington & Lee. [more…] 

After a highly successful summer program, the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State College announces its autumn schedule for the public. Skies of the Harvest (a live presentation) will show patrons the current autumn night sky, explain why the days shorten toward December, and where to find the most notable stars and constellations. After a short break, the planetarium will then offer an additional show called, The Eye of Medusa, telling one of the most popular stories in Greek mythology. Following the programs, and weather permitting, the planetarium staff will present an opportunity to view the night sky first-hand with telescopic observation, featuring a 10" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.  [more…] 

On Saturday, October 20th at 8:00 p.m., the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall will bring together thirteen of the world's most influential klezmer musicians for a concert and educational program inspired by the iconic 1958 photograph of jazz musicians "A Great Day in Harlem." This event is part of the Eldridge Street Project's Great Day Tour, a multi-faceted cultural, preservation, performance and documentation project to take place from October 12-22, 2007 across New York State. Conceived of and led by klezmer virtuoso Yale Strom, this notable gathering of musicians will introduce audiences to klezmer, the wedding and folk music played by Eastern European Jews. [more…] 

Buffalo State College and the Burchfield-Penney Art Center are pleased to announce the appointment of David M. Tanner as chief operating officer for the museum. In preparation for the Burchfield-Penney’s move into its new facility in the fall of 2008, Mr. Tanner will bring expertise in facility management, finance and human resources to the organization.  [more…] 

BALTIMORE--Buffalo State (2-1-1) and Washington & Lee (1-1-1) played 110 minutes of soccer today at the Johns Hopkins Classic, but nothing was decided as the teams played to a 0-0 draw.  [more…] 

OBERLIN, Ohio--Buffalo State (1-4) was unable to find the back of the goal, despite controlling play for much of today's contest, as host Oberlin escaped with a 1-0 victory.  [more…] 

OSWEGO, NY--Buffalo State's men's and women's cross country teams both witnessed impressive individual performances at the Oswego Invitational, propelling the men to a sixth-place finish among 13 teams, and the women placed sixth of 12 teams. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Ryan Hanson (Fulton/G. Ray Bodley) rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries as St. John Fisher (2-0), the No. 5 ranked team in Division III, capitalized on a fast start to top host Buffalo State (1-1), 34-12, in a non-conference game today at Coyer Field. [more…] 

BALTIMORE--Buffalo State (2-1) scored the final two games to record a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over DeSales (0-4) today in the first round of the Johns Hopkins Classic. [more…] 

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (0-9) remained winless on the season, dropping its final two matches at the North Country Invitational today, losing in straight game to Russell Sage and Plattsburgh. [more…] 

WOOSTER, Ohio--The College of Wooster (4-0) peppered the visiting Buffalo State (1-3) goal with 24 shots and cruised to a 4-0 victory today in a non-conference match. [more…] 

POTSDAM, NY--Buffalo State (0-7) was unable to pick up its first win of the season tonight, dropping a pair of three-game matches to open the North Country Invitational, falling to host Potsdam and Oswego.  [more…] 

Dance enthusiasts are invited to attend a free performance as Buffalo State College’s Dance Program and Theater Department present a choreographic solo showcase featuring faculty, alumni and friends on Friday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.  [more…] 

ROCHESTER, NY--RIT (2-1) scored four unanswered goals to hand visiting Buffalo State (1-2) its second-consecutive loss, 4-1, in a non-conference game today. [more…] 

BUFFALO--Buffalo State (0-5) won its first game of the young season, but could not claim the match, falling 3-1 at Medaille tonight. [more…] 

Buffalo State College has been awarded $308,980 in federal funds from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance research that is essential to the evaluation of remediation options for the lower Buffalo River, in particular selective removal of contaminated sediment. Faculty from Buffalo State College and Middlebury College, Vermont, will serve as Principal Investigators for the project.  [more…] 

The Burchfield-Penney Art Center is pleased to announce a competition for works for two outdoor artworks for the site of its new museum building scheduled to open in summer 2008. One site is at the south east corner of the new museum on Elmwood Avenue while the second site is at the entrance to the museum, on Rockwell Road. All artists from Western New York are encouraged to participate in this extraordinary opportunity. [more…] 

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall proudly presents the Western New York debut of Esteban, one of the most successful independent guitarists of today. Esteban will perform, accompanied by his stellar band, on Friday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. This is the opening concert of the Performing Arts Center’s 2007-2008 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank. [more…] 

Football player Greg Meyer (Lancaster/ Lancaster) was named the Buffalo Sate Athlete of the Week. The junior wide receiver racked up 150 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns in the Bengals' 37-14 season-opening win at Morrisville. Meyer, a health and wellness major, had four catches for 124 yards including touchdown grabs of 70, 40 and 12 yards, and also scored on a 26-yard running play. [more…] 

Buffalo State's Greg Meyer (Lancaster/ Lancaster) was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Offensive Football Player of the week after a four-touchdown performance in a 37-14 victory at Morrisville State on Saturday. [more…] 

GRAND ISLAND, NY—Buffalo State hosted its annual season-opening Daniel Walker Memorial Cross Country Invitational today at Beaver Island State Park. The Bengals’ men’s team placed fifth of six teams, and the women were seventh of nine. [more…] 

CORTLAND, NY—Buffalo State (0-4) dropped a pair of straight-game matches for the second-consecutive day at the Cortland Red Dragon Classic today, falling to Skidmore and Swarthmore. [more…] 

MORRISVILLE, NY—Greg Meyer (Lancaster/Lancaster) had 150 all-purpose yards and scored four touchdowns to lead Buffalo State (1-0) in a rout over host Morrisville (0-1), 37-14, today at Drake Field. [more…] 

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY--Skidmore (1-1) controlled play from the outset and handed Buffalo State (1-1) its first loss of the season, 1-0, today at the Skidmore Classic. [more…] 

BUFFALO, NY—Daemen edged host Buffalo State, 2-1, to claim the championship in the Men’s Soccer All-America Classic today at Coyer Field. Geneva defeated Hilbert, 2-0, in the early game. [more…]