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RSS Feeds
Now, thanks to the wondrous technology of Really Simple Syndication (RSS), you can get all kinds of targeted Buffalo State news and event information delivered right to your desktop.
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What Is RSS?
RSS is an XML-based format used to syndicate electronic content. That is, RSS allows developers to codify content (using XML) and make it available for users to pull to their desktop via an "aggregator" (standalone software that looks a lot like one of those '90s newsgroup readers).
Used most often to disseminate news and Weblogs, RSS allows content producers to create "feeds," which users subscribe to (akin to subscribing to a broadcast e-mail list). Many major publications offer RSS feeds—once you become an RSS subscriber, you will be amazed at the amount of information you can process using feeds.
Better still: Feeds update themselves whenever new content becomes available, you don't have to give out your e-mail address to get feeds (goodbye spam), and you won't receive feeds you haven't subscribed to.
So, You Want In?
Step 1: Get an Aggregator
Aggregators (also called "readers" or "news readers") download and display RSS feeds. Several freeware and commercial aggregators are available. Aggregators often come with pre-loaded feeds, which can be deleted, from sources such as the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, Yahoo! News, Wired, etc.
For the PC:
amphetaDesk
Bloglines
FeedDemon ($)
Newzcrawler ($)
For the Mac:
NetNewsWire Lite (scroll down page)
amphetaDesk
NetNewsWire ($)
Step 2: Sign Up for Feeds
To add a Buffalo State feed to your aggregator:
1) Copy one of the URLs below
2) Open your aggregator
3) Select New Channel, Subscribe, etc.
4) Paste in URL
5) Follow prompts as directed
Buffalo State RSS Feeds
The Bulletin
http://wwwu.buffalostate.edu/rss/bulletin.rss
The Bulletin is a weekly online newsletter produced by the College Relations Office for Buffalo State faculty, staff, and emeriti. Along with news and policy information relevant to the campus community, the Bulletin contains feature stories, faculty achievements, and press placements. [more...]
The Daily
http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/daily.rss
Use the Daily feed to receive updates from the faculty and staff created source for campus news and information, including the latest campus events, news from the schools, technology tips, and important announcements from the campus community. [more...]
Buffalo State Podcasts
http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/podcasts.rss
Buffalo State podcasts are MP3 files you can listen to anytime, anyplace. Use the podcasts feed to catch up on WBNY-FM All Talk Monday programming, campus events, and other great Buffalo State audio content while you work out, study, or relax. [more...]
Buffalo State - Campuswide
Today’s Events: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/buffstateevents.rss
Headlines: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/buffstatehl.rss
Use the "events" feed to find out what's happening across campus today (academic, athletic, student, and cultural events all included in this feed). "Headlines" delivers the latest Buffalo State news.
Burchfield-Penney Art Center
Today’s Events: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/bpevents.rss
Headlines: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/bpnews.rss
Located on the Buffalo State campus, the Burchfield-Penney Art Center is dedicated to Western New York art and artists. Use the "events" feed to find out what’s currently on view at the Burchfield-Penney. "Headlines" delivers the five most recent Burchfield-Penney news stories.
Buffalo State Alumni Association
Upcoming Events: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/alumnievents.rss
Headlines: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/alumninews.rss
Use the "events" feed to find out about alumni events on and off campus. "Headlines" delivers the latest alumni news.
Buffalo State Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Schedule: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/athleticsschedule.rss
Headlines: http://www.buffalostate.edu/rss/athleticsnews.rss
Go Bengals! Use the "schedule" feed to keep track of current athletic events. "Headlines," comprised of news releases, the week in review (Bengal Beat), and athlete of the week, delivers the skinny on Buffalo State athletics.
Learn More About RSS
RSS: Your Gateway to News and Blog Content
What is RSS/XML/Atom/Syndication?
Media Relations
Phyllis Camesano
Public Relations Director
College Relations
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Cleveland Hall 307
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-4325
camesapa@
buffalostate.edu
