The Daily Bulletin

From the SEFA/United Way Campaign Co-chairs
Buffalo State’s annual State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) and United Way Campaign begins Monday October 28. The university has a long tradition of generously giving to organizations that improve the lives of men, women, children, and pets in Western New York and beyond. The campaign theme is “Start Something Good.” We hope we can count on you to help Buffalo State University maintain its status of having the highest rate of participation of any SUNY campus.

This year’s featured agency is BestSelf Behavioral Health 57-00615.

Also, this year marks the introduction of continuous giving/rollover pledges. Last year’s pledges will automatically roll over. Donors who wish to make changes to their pledged amounts or selected agencies can do so via the electronic pledge system (system will be activated October 28). Pledges may be made electronically or through your department’s ambassador on or after Monday, October 28. 

Prizes to be raffled off at the end of the campaign in December:

• First prize: Sunday brunch for 10 people, donated by Interim President Durand
• Second prize: Reserved parking space, donated by Interim Vice President Krieger
• Third prize: Office pizza party for up to 12 people, donated by Interim Provost Wall
• Fourth prize: Bengal deck party with seasonal refreshments for 10 people at a fall 2025 football game, donated by Interim Vice President Brumfield
• Fifth prize: Two tickets to annual Bengala Scholarship Gala, donated by Vice President Finnerty
• Sixth prize: Taco Tuesday lunch for up to 10 people for a taco/nacho bar catered by Chartwells, donated by Vice President Bowen
• Seventh prize: $100 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble Bookstore, donated by bookstore manager Lynn Puma 
• Eighth prize: Lunch for four people at Campus House, donated by SEFA Campaign co-chairs Wendy Paterson and Maria Garrity

Please keep an eye out for an upcoming email from the School of Education inviting you to become a SEFA ambassador for your department. If you’re interested, please respond no later than Friday, October 18.

Thank you to all who are leading and participating in the 2024 SEFA/United Way Campaign!