The Daily Bulletin

You are cordially invited to participate in this year’s annual First-Year Convocation at SUNY Buffalo State University on Friday, August 23, at 11:00 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.

First-Year Convocation is a Buffalo State tradition that gives our newest students an opportunity to be officially introduced and welcomed into the campus academic community. This event plays an integral role in the university’s comprehensive retention, engagement, and persistence framework.

First-Year Convocation Agenda

• 9:45 a.m. - Commuter student breakfast hosted by the School of Arts and Sciences (Rockwell Hall basement)
• 11:00 a.m. - Convocation ceremony (Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall)
• Noon - Class of 2028 photo (front steps of Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall)
• 12:30 p.m. - Grab-and-go lunch for students, faculty, and staff (Hank Mann Quad)
• 12:45 p.m. - Student lunch and learn with academic departments (Hank Mann Quad)
• 2:00 p.m. - Post-Convocation party for students (Hank Mann Quad)

Marchers are required to wear academic regalia and should place their orders for regalia rentals directly through the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore via email to Marybeth Keller, general merchandise manager, or by phone at (716) 878-5509 by Monday, August 12. A limited inventory of regalia is available for loan at no charge through the Academic Affairs Office. Please email Ann Delmont, administrative assistant 2, to make your regalia loan request by Monday, August 12.

To register to participate in First-Year Convocation, please complete the registration form by August 12. Please direct questions to Kimberly Jackson, deputy university marshal, Academic Affairs Office.

Please visit the First-Year Convocation website for more information.

Thank you for your commitment and service. We look forward to seeing you at First-Year Convocation!