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President Gary Olson
Mar 4, 2019
President Gary Olson

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College President Gary Olson and several college trustees have been selected for the 2019 Buffalo Business First Power 250, an annual ranking of the most influential people in the Buffalo Niagara region.

Alecia Cultrara
Mar 4, 2019
Alecia Cultrara

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College student Alecia Cultrara recently joined other advocates from across the country for the National Day of Action in Washington, D.C., to encourage support for the RISE Act, legislation that will help ease the transition to college for students with learning and other disabilities.

Brandon Burke
Feb 26, 2019
Brandon Burke

AMHERST, N.Y. – Brandon Burke, co-founder of 43North winner LegWorks, which is revolutionizing access to high-quality prosthetics for amputees, will be the featured speaker at the next 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Nancy Haberman Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture Series event on March 27.

Tracy Masse
Feb 25, 2019
Tracy Masse

AMHERST, N.Y. – Tracy Masse, who has more than 20 years of experience in human resources, has been named director of employee engagement at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College.

Best in Show
Feb 25, 2019
Best in Show

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College recently presented top honors and scholarships to winners of the 50th annual All High Exhibition, which featured some of the finest artwork by high school students from throughout the Buffalo Niagara region.

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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