New Hall of Famers
Six alumni were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming/Parents’ Weekend in September. [more…]
Restoring the River
The Buffalo River caught fire in 1968—and it wasn’t the first time. Like many urban rivers, the Buffalo River was polluted by the oil refineries, steel mills, and chemical plants that operated along its shores and discharged waste directly into the river. The river was considered dead in the early 1970s. [more…]
Stadium Planning Under Way
As the first step in the design of a new outdoor athletics stadium for Buffalo State College’s Intercollegiate Athletics program, Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), a top-100 engineering, planning, and design firm, has been selected to develop a study that will determine the location, features, and budget for the stadium. [more…]
"I'm open-minded about any situation."
Cordero King, class of 2009, in an electrical engineering technology lab.
Cordero King aims to be a Renaissance man, and so far he’s on track. This electrical engineering technology major is pursuing two goals already: to be successful and to help others succeed.
King graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. He chose Buffalo State because it offered him an affordable opportunity to pursue his interest in all things electrical. His high school record made him eligible for the Ross B. Kenzie Family Scholarship. Kenzie, former executive vice president of Merrill Lynch, is vice chair of the Buffalo State College Foundation’s board of directors. Kenzie also exemplifies King’s goals.
"Mr. Kenzie really reaches out to the students who are receiving the Kenzie scholarship,” said King. “We had a barbecue at his home last summer, and he keeps tabs on us every semester. He has made a big investment in us.”
King is investing in others, too. He is secretary of the Pan African Students Organization, which seeks to educate people about African culture, traditions, and politics and their connection to daily life. He is also a member of the National Society of Black Engineers, an organization that encourages minority students who are majoring in engineering and technology.
Living up to his belief in giving back, he has volunteered at the Asarese-Matters Community Center as both a tutor and a basketball player. He is passionate about encouraging African American youth to consider careers in engineering and technical fields, and he is conscious of his role as an example.
However, his interests go well beyond the world of science and math. “I like to be informed about everything,” he said, “and I’m open-minded about any situation that may come up. I think critically about what it means to live and why things happen...to myself, in the nation, and in the world.”
When asked if there was anything else he wanted to add, King said, “I want to thank Mr. Kenzie for giving me the opportunity to come to this school. This scholarship helps me pay my tuition so I can come to college and be the best I can be.”
