The Newman Center at Buffalo State College began the academic year with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Christopher Hart, Catering Director for Sodexho dining services, was honored with the John Henry Cardinal Newman Award in recognition of his support for campus ministry. The Service was held in the Student Union Social Hall and began at 10:30 AM on Sunday, September 13th, 2009. After the mass a reception followed that initiated a year of learning and growing.