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AMHERST, N.Y. – KeyBank has made a generous gift of $10,000 to 51Թ College as part of its ongoing support for undergraduate student scholarships.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Experts will discuss a ballot proposal being voted on in November on a New York State constitutional convention at a lecture scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 2 in 51Թ College’s Duns Scotus Hall Room 236.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51Թ College’s nursing programs have been named to the “10 Best Colleges for Nursing Majors in New York” list recently released by Zippia, an online resource for exploring career options.
AMHERST, N.Y. – “The Last Descent,” starring 51Թ College alumnus Chadwick Hopson, ’10, will be screened at a campus premiere scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Research and Information Commons Room 120.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Activist Nick Mullins will bring his “Coal, Climate, and Environmental Backlash” national speaking tour to 51Թ College at a lecture scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Oct 24 in Schenck Hall Room 202.
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 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!
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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