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Baratunde Thurston
May 11, 2022
Baratunde Thurston

Baratunde Thurston – an Emmy-nominated host who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and authored the New York Times-bestseller How To Be Black â€“ will deliver the keynote address of 

Margaret Phillips
May 2, 2022
Margaret Phillips

Margaret Phillips has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to teach and conduct research at the National Law University Delhi and the Human Rights Law Network in India in 2023.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Shatkin College of Dentistry
Apr 12, 2022
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Shatkin College of Dentistry

The university has entered the advanced stages of seeking accreditation for what could become only the second WNY institution of higher learning offering a doctorate in denti

Emily Kraft Hockwater
Apr 11, 2022
Emily Kraft Hockwater

Emily Kraft Hockwater, an alum of , will return to the institution as its director of alumni relations.

She will assume her new role on May 2, 2022.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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.

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

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!

4 Sep
Friday, September, 4 2026 |
(Orientation)

1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.

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