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Bengal Bound Schedule

Bengal Bound Fall 2023

**THE FALL 2023 BENGAL BOUND SCHEDULE WILL BE REGULARLY UPDATED**

 

Tuesday, August 22nd

New Student Move-In Day
Location: Residence Halls
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm

It is move-in day for new students who will be living in the residence halls at Buffalo State! Please contact Residence Life for questions and information related to move-in day.

 

Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Location: Residence Halls
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

New residents will meet with Residence Life to learn about important expectations, guidelines, and rules when living on-campus at Buffalo State. 

 

Wednesday, August 23rd

Paint and Sip
Location: Campbell Student Union Lobby
Time: 9:00pm - 11:00

Looking for a fun and creative activity? Come out to paint and sip in the Campbell Student Union Lobby. Paint supplies will be provided and all you need to bring is your creativity. Chartwells will provide non-alcohol mocktails to sip on during the event. Paint supplies and mocktails while supplies lasts. 

 

Thursday, August 24th

Bengals After Dark: Glow in the Dark Roller Rink
Location: Campbell Student Union Social Hall
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Join Student Leadership and Engagement for a night of music, skating, and fun with their Glow in the Dark roller rink. Students will have the opportunity to meet their peers and enjoy a free skating event. Upon arrival, students will receive a wristband indicating their time slot for skating.

 

Friday, August 25th

New Student Convocation
Location: TBD
Time: TBD

 

Post-Convocation Party
Location: TBD
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

We invite the Buffalo State community to join us for the Post Convocation Party. Following New Student Convocation, come to the Plaza and enjoy a street sign making station, a 360 photo booth, balloon hats and light refreshments! We also will have

 

Bengals After Dark: Silent Disco
Location: Campbell Student Union Social Hall
Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am

Join Student Leadership and Engagement with the Residence Hall Association for the Silent Disco. Upon arrival, students will receive a pair of headphones. They will have the option to choose between several DJ’s and find which vibe is right for them. This event is funded by the mandatory student activity fee.

 

Saturday, August 26th

Elmwood Village Arts Fest
Location: Elmwood Ave
Time: To Be Determined

Take a trip to the Elmwood Village Arts Fest! This free festival is held only a few minutes away from campus! The Elmwood Village Arts Festival aims to foster growth and awareness of the artistic treasures of the Western New York area.

 

 

Sunday, August 27th

First Day Help Desk
Location: Campbell Student Union Lobby
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Student Leadership and Engagement along with Roar 2 Success will be in the Campbell Student Union Lobby to assist with any questions you have for the first day of classes! 

 
Elmwood Village Arts Fest
Location: Elmwood Ave
Time: To Be Determined

Take a trip to the Elmwood Village Arts Fest! This free festival is held only a few minutes away from campus! The Elmwood Village Arts Festival aims to foster growth and awareness of the artistic treasures of the Western New York area.

 

Monday, August 28th

Coffee and Donuts with Student Leadership and Engagement
Location: Campbell Student Union Lobby
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am

Come meet staff from Student Leadership and Engagement for a cup of coffee and donut holes to start the first day of classes! They can answers questions  on the college experience and anything else you need to be supported during at Buffalo State!

 

Tuesday, August 29th

Bengal Pause: 152ft of Nachos!
Location: The Plaza
Time: 12:15pm - 1:30pm

To celebrate the 152nd year since Buffalo State was founded, we will be celebrating with 152ft of free nachos. Students only and while supplies last. Food provided by Chartwells.

 

Wednesday, August 30th

To Be Determined

 

Thursday, August 31st

Commuter Breakfast
Location: Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am

Breakfast is a perfect opportunity to increase levels of antioxidants and other healthy nutrients. We are inviting all commuter students to take part in Commuter Breakfast. Provided by Chartwells, commuter breakfast will help you have more energy and improve your mood, focus, and physical performance.

 

Part-Time Job and Internship Fair 
Location: The Plaza 
Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm 

Employers from on-campus departments and local organizations will be in attendance, looking to hire Buffalo State students to fill their part-time job openings, as well as Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024 paid internships! Sponsored by Career and Professional Education (CAPE)

 

Zipline on Campus!
Location: Grass Field by Lot I-39
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Buffalo State students will be able to enjoy a free zipline on campus! This event will take place before and during the first football game over at Coyer Field.

 

Friday, September 1st

Funtastic Friday
Location: Campbell Student Union Lobby
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

We’re having a celebration! Funtastic Friday is way to say thank you for being good members of the community. Stop by for refreshments Friday, September 1, 2023, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Please bring your Buffalo State ID. Sponsored by Student Conduct and Community Standards.

 

Bengals After Dark: Orgapalooza!
Location: The Plaza (Outside the Campbell Student Union) 
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm 

Student organizations will table outside the Campbell Student Union to share how to get involved on campus. Additional activities will include a rock wall, extreme air bungi jump, and free food. Thie activity is sponsored by the mandatory student activity fee and United Students Government (USG).

 

Want More Events?!

We encourage you to visit Bengal Connect for a FULL list of Weeks of Welcome events, meetings ,and events sponsored by the United Students Government (USG) and our registered student organizations!

Bengal Connect

 

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Student Leadership and Engagement

1300 Elmwood Ave  •  Campbell Student Union 400 •  Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-4631 •  Fax: (716) 878-5600   sle@buffalostate.edu