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Commencement

Commencement

Congratulations Graduates!

Buffalo State College celebrated its 137th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the Sports Arena. Together, with the campus community and the graduates’ families, we celebrated the achievements of our seniors and advanced degree candidates.

The Ceremonies

Marsha Norman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, was the keynote speaker for both undergraduate ceremonies. Norman was be awarded a SUNY honorary doctor of letters by the college.

Alan November, educational technology consultant, delivered the commencement address at the 6:00 p.m. master’s hooding and C.A.S. ceremony.

Read more about the speakers here.

Watch archived video of the ceremonies.

See photos from Commencement.

Recognizing Our Students

Buffalo State is proud to recognize student excellence. Each year, several prestigious awards are given to recognize outstanding students for academic achievement, community service, and leadership.

President’s Medal for Outstanding Undergraduate Student
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Jenelle Orosz
Huewayne Watson

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Gertrude Antwi
Aimee Levesque
Lai Sze Wan

President’s Medal for Outstanding Graduate Student
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Diego Uribe Larach

Buffalo State College Council Medal
Dominique Gabriel

Read more about our outstanding students here.

Welcome to the Alumni Family

The Buffalo State community proudly welcomes our 2009 graduates to the family of Buffalo State Alumni. Buffalo State has a long and proud tradition of involved alumni who remain connected to the college in many ways. Through volunteering, mentoring, and donating, Buffalo State alumni have a major impact on our campus, our students, and the entire campus community. Many improvements here at Buffalo State are the direct result of the involvement of our dedicated alumni.

Please visit your Alumni Community. Once you register, you’ll have the chance to connect with other alumi, have access to job postings and career help, get lifetime e-mail, alumni-only discounts, and much more.