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Buffalo State's 15th annual Foundation Scholarship Gala raised over $285,000, benefiting 200 students in the All College Honors Program and making the gala the single most successful fundraiser in the institution’s history. Held Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Statler, the event was attended by more than 400 guests.
The gala was hosted by President Aaron Podolefsky and his wife, Ronnie, and co-chaired by Todd Brason, '85; Kimberley Brason; Paul Hojnacki, '84; and Mary Frances Hojnacki, '85, '05. The Larkin Development Group, LP Ciminelli, M&T Bank, and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York were this year’s presenting sponsors.
Buffalo State extends a sincere thank-you to the Buffalo State College Foundation Inc., our All College Honors Program, musical groups from the School of Arts and Humanities, our hospitality and tourism students, the Public Relations Students Society of America, our faculty and staff, the gala committee, our alumni, friends, volunteers, and business partners for their generous support.
Thank you for making this year’s gala the most successful to date!
For more information about the Foundation Scholarship Gala, please contact Kathryn Neeson, (716) 878-4895.
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Presenting Sponsors
Butler Sponsors
Robert, ´72, and Teresa Lamendola
Scajaquada Sponsors
James, '71, '73, and Joy Brandys
Buffalo State College President’s Office
Ross B. Kenzie
Lend Lease (US) Construction Inc.
Cleveland Sponsors
Buffalo State College Finance and Management
Buffalo State College Institutional Advancement
Judy L. Elliott, '82
James O. Grunebaum and Penelope A. Prentice