Buffalo State is excited to bring the 2021 Golf and Tennis Classic to our backyard at the Delaware Park Golf Course! This treasured cultural asset showcases the rich history of our city, the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and Buffalo State’s deep connection to both. As SUNY’s Urban-Engaged campus, this tournament offers the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the Anchor Mission and to leverage the institution’s position for the mutual benefit of the campus and community. The Anchor Mission, an institution’s commitment to apply their economic power in partnership with community to mutually benefit the long-term well-being of both, is a key component of Buffalo State’s Strategic Plan and is representative of our core institutional values. Further, these relationships will be on full display for sponsors, alumni, and friends of the college throughout the day’s festivities and we encourage attendees to find out more here.
Parade Highlights
The Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center
The Alumni and Visitor Center was made possible in part through a leadership gift from Jacquie LoRusso, who envisioned a dedicated alumni gathering space. It opened in 2018 and welcomes hundreds of visitors each year to campus. These include returning alumni, community members, prospective students and their families. The structure hosts events for campus departments, alumni affinity groups, and community organizations. It is also the starting point for undergraduate admissions tours. Thanks to generous gifts the state-of-the-art alumni center features the Costello Room, Zemsky conference room and the Penfold outdoor patio. The Alumni Engagement Office is also located in this building.
STAC or Student Apartment Complex
Special thanks to the Buffalo State College Foundation Board, who without their efforts this project would not have been possible. This building features apartment-style living for upper division and graduate students and opened in 2011. Rooms feature full kitchens and free laundry services.
Athletic Complex
Completely renovated in 2014 Houston Gym includes a state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipped Fitness Center, the Robert Kissinger Memorial Pool, the Paul A. Bacon Sports Medicine Center; racquetball courts; a large gymnasium for the recreation and intramural program; a Student-Athlete Varsity Weight Room; year-round dedicated locker rooms; and several classrooms. The Sports Arena houses the basketball court and ice arena. During the winter months open skating is offered in the ice arena for students, staff and the public. Outdoor athletic facilities include Coyer Field, home to the Bengals' football, soccer, track and field teams, as well as the upgraded softball field adjacent to both the Sports Arena and Houston Gym.
The Science and Mathematics Complex (SAMC)
SAMC contains the Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Science Education, and Physics departments. It also houses the greenhouses, and research space for the Great Lakes Center. This new educational space features revamped facilities, as well as a multi-story glass atrium, state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, an advanced imaging suite, and completely new labs. Special thank you to Dorothy Ferguson, and the Ferguson Foundation for making possible the new Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium, which is also housed in this building. The fourth and final phase of the SAMC was completed in December 2020.
Caudell Hall
Reopening 2017 after extensive renovations Caudell Hall contains state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, conference rooms, offices, and food laboratories for the Hospitality and Tourism, Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology departments. The Russell J. Salvatore Demonstration Kitchen and culinary theater in the main lobby was made possible by a generous grant from Russ Salvatore. The Statler Foundation Room was named for the Statler Foundation, another generous supporter of the Hospitality Department.
Butler Library
First floor renovations in Butler Library were completed in February 2020, featuring a bright and airy open concept and a new Starbucks in the rear of the building. The IT Help Desk has also been relocated to the library’s first floor, where students, faculty and staff can access assistance with any computer or technology issues. The library is also home to the Alex Osborn Brainstorming Room, part of the Creative Studies Innovation Suite. Gifts from the Osborn Trust have made this area possible, and it is named in honor of one of the founders of the Creative Studies department. Dr. Gerard Puccio, department head, has established the Gerard Puccio Small Business Incubator Fund to support the small business incubator in the Innovation Suite. Academic Commons, also housed in Butler Library, will be officially recognized with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 1. It includes the Writing Center, the Math Center, Subject Tutoring, the Advising Center, and Student Accessibility Services. The commons is a one-stop shop for students seeking help with completing assignments, advice and answers to many types of questions.
Campus House
Many of you have enjoyed the fine dining offered at Campus House, our hospitality and tourism classroom and teaching laboratory where our students practice 21st century skills and gain industry specific knowledge. It offers a comfortable and quiet space for members to socialize, as well as spaces for business meetings. Campus House occupies one of the oldest buildings on campus. For many years it served as the president’s house.
Rockwell Hall
A campus landmark completed in 1931, Rockwell Hall is home to the internationally known Garman Art Conservation Department. It also house the Music department and the 850-seat Performing Arts Center, recital hall, classrooms, computer labs, dance studios, administrative offices, performance spaces, practice rooms, and a second floor cafe and lounge.
