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The new Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College is pleased to announce its first schedule of art classes to be held at the new museum. Taught by artists and professionals in related fields, courses integrate the museum’s distinct collection of Charles Burchfield’s work and the art of Western New York.   [more…] 

Stanley Kardonsky, vice president for finance and management, released a statement Friday regarding Gov. Paterson's New York State budget recommendations.  Click here to view his comments. [more…] 

Applications are still being accepted for Buffalo State College’s second Restaurant Institute, a semester-long crash course and seminar for aspiring restaurateurs.   [more…] 

Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March, speaks about her new bestseller, People of the Book, at a lecture and book signing on Thursday, February 5, at 8:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.  [more…] 

Are you looking for a great holiday gift item or stocking stuffer?  How about a Delta Sonic Super Kiss Car Wash ticket? The Buffalo State Alumni Association has partnered with Delta Sonic to offer discounted rates on this popular item!! [more…] 

Learn to Ski: Includes lesson, beginner lift ticket and rental equipment. Regular price - $50.00; Bengal Price - $25.00 [more…] 

Join student filmmakers as they screen their work on Thursday, December 11, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in the Flexible Theater, Donald Savage Theater and Communication Building.  [more…] 

Stanley Kardonsky, vice president for finance and management, released a statement Friday regarding the New York State budget situation and SUNY tuition increases.  Click here to view his comments. [more…] 

Elizabeth Peña, art conservation director and professor, has just returned from a month-long course “Sharing Conservation Decisions” in Italy. She was one of 22 participants selected from around the world and the only American. Sponsored by the International Centre for the Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, the workshop focused on decision-making in the interdisciplinary field of cultural heritage and included a collaborative case study at the Sacri Monti of Varallo in the Italian Alps, a site visit to the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence and a behind-the-scenes visit to the Herculaneum. While there, Peña was a Visiting Scholar at the American Academy in Rome. [more…] 

Just in time for the holidays, the 12th annual Student Art Show and Sale features more than 500 works by graduate and undergraduate students in the art education, design, interior design, and fine arts programs—all at affordable prices.  [more…] 

The Burchfield Penney is hosting an open house for all Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, December 4, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.). [more…] 

The Buffalo State College Alumni Association welcomes nominations from faculty and staff for the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually at commencement. This is a very prestigious honor awarded to alumni who meet the following criteria: (1) Significant achievement and recognition in their field or profession; (2) Dedication to community service, civic affairs and volunteerism on a local, state, national or international level; and (3) Demonstrated ongoing support for and loyalty to the college and its mission. [more…]