First-Year Convocation
Friday, August 26, 2022
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. From that moment on, they embrace Buffalo State as their alma mater.
What Is Convocation?
Convocation, from the Latin words meaning “to call together,” has been used to describe a ceremonial assembly of members of a university since the fifteenth century. At Buffalo State, the annual event provides first-year students with the opportunity to hear from administrators, fellow classmates, and faculty before beginning their university journey.
10 a.m.
Convocation
11 a.m.
Academic Breakouts
Noon
Lunch
2 p.m.
Post-Convocation Party
Academic Day Events
| Time | Title | Presenter | Location |
| 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. | Convocation Ceremony |
Dr. Katherine Conway Turner Dr. James Mayrose Dr. Timothy Gordon Keynote: Jillian Hanesworth |
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall |
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. |
Tunnel of Applause/Transition to Academic Department time | Faculty/Staff/Volunteers to direct student path | Walking path between Rockwell Hall and the Plaza |
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Academic Breakouts | College Academic Administrators and Faculty | See Blue Sheet |
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12:00 - |
Lunch | Associate Deans and Faculty | Campbell Student Union-- Bengal Kitchen/Bengal Retail |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
“Worth a Visit”—Stop by these offices if you need to finalize anything for the first day |
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Financial Aid-Moot Hall Student Accounts-Moot Hall Registrar- Moot Hall Professional Advising- EH Butler Library Health Holds-Weigel Health Center Student ID- EH Butler Library Meal Plans- Chartwells, Student Union |
| 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
Post Convocation Plaza | Various vendors and professional staff offices |
Oath of Matriculation
As a new student to Buffalo State University,
being now admitted to the rite of matriculation
in baccalaureate studies,
I do pledge to be an exemplary learner,
to place the highest value on my
intellectual, personal and professional growth,
and to respect learning and knowledge.
My priority is to be an educated person,
to make significant progress in my program of study,
and to graduate.
As a student at Buffalo State, I will conduct myself
with dignity, honesty, and civility,
respecting the views and diverse backgrounds
of my teachers and peers,
enhancing the life of my community,
and promoting the welfare and esteemed reputation
of Buffalo State University.
This I pledge to myself.