Join us for Bengala 2025!

We hope you join us for Bengala 2024, Buffalo State University's annual Foundation Scholarship Gala which will be held live and virtual from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 in the E. H. Butler Library. Watch virtually on YouTube starting at 5:30 p.m.

Hosted by Interim President Bonita R. Durand and James M. Finnerty and our Bengala 2024 alumni chairs Judy Elliott, Ph.D, '82 and Tracy Sawicki, '84.

If you have any questions about Bengala 2025, please contact Elizabeth Grady at GradyES@Buffalostate.edu

4:00 p.m. Cocktails and Conversations

Visit and learn about library archives on displays.

Bid in the silent auction.

Food stations available throughout the event.

5:30 p.m. Live broadcast on youtube begins with emcee's John Di Sciullo and I'Jaz Ja'ciel

6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome, Performance, and Stand for a Student

6:30 p.m. Dancing and Desserts

7:00 p.m. Silent Auction Closed

7:15 p.m. Check-out Open