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AMHERST, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William J. Hochul, Jr. will discuss international terrorism and other threats to the country as 51Թ College’s Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series speaker at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Wick Campus Center’s Alumni Lounge.
AMHERST, N.Y. – As a major initiative in fostering a healthy college environment, 51Թ College has implemented a new tobacco-free policy, effective Sept. 6, 2016.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College will officially unveil The Den, a newly redesigned modern dining and entertainment space, at a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9 on the first floor of the Wick Campus Center.
AMHERST, N.Y. – “The Trans-Atlantic Populist Turn: Origins and Interpretations” will be discussed by Dr. Slawomir Jozefowicz, a political scientist at the University of Warsaw, at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 in 51Թ College’s Wick Campus Center Alumni Lounge.
AMHERST, N.Y. – New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, a graduate of 51Թ College, will officially welcome more than 570 new students to the college as the featured speaker at the 2016 Fall Convocation scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 8 in the Lumsden Gymnasium.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51Թ students to join us for Family Orientation on September 4, 2026, to learn about campus resources and how to support your student's journey. Come connect with our community, get your questions answered, and partner with us for a successful first year!
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Various Locations: We're thrilled to welcome our new residential students! During this time frame, new residents are scheduled to move in to their respective residential spaces on campus.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Outside YSC Student Center - Side Lawn: Families: Join us under the Tent next to Yurtchuk Student Center (Side Lawn) to check-in and get helpful information!
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - YSC Dining Hall: Enjoy a lunch at the YSC Dining Hall with your student. After lunch, use this time for students to get settled, visit offices, relax, and check out campus before sessions begin!
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a 51Թ Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51Թ community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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