Buffalo State International Student Affairs Office

Buffa-love Things to Do #3: Larkin Square. A Must Do!! Trust me!! (One of my personal favorites) Food Truck Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, 5-8pm, May 6 -October 28, at Larkin Square. Features a variety of Buffalo and Rochester based Food Trucks Plus: Live Music... Heathy Choice Options offered at all the Food Trucks. Beer, wine and other Beverages at The Grill and the Beer Cart Hula Hoops and More! See this link for more info about Food Truck Tuesdays: http://www.larkinsquare.com/food-truck-tuesdays/ Larkin Square also has many more events, such as a Wednesday Music Series. Check out their official webpage for more information: http://www.larkinsquare.com/

Buffa-love Things to Do Post #2: ARTPARK Summer Concert Series http://www.artpark.net//c/per_page,10/event_type_id,100004 Summer time in Western New York is filled with live music series and concerts. Some are free of charge, and some are not. Here is the link for the concert series at ArtPark, in Lewiston, just North of Niagara Falls. If you're into live music and able to make it up there, it's one of the best times around! More to come!

Hello everyone! Hope all is going well. Speaking of wellness, next week is Relaxation Week! Beginning May 9th to the 14th. Here is the inside scope: Monday, May 5th: There will be a free Movie called, That Awkward Moment, starting at 9:00 p.m. in the Social Hall... Tuesday, May 6th: Relaxation Activities (Co-Sponsoring with the Weigel Health Promotions and the Student Life Office) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Union Quad. Featuring activities: Massage Chairs, Ice Cream Giveaway, a Mechanical Bull, Inflatable Joust, and Psychic Reading Wednesday, May 7th: The Inter-Greek Association (Co-Sponsoring with the Student Life Office) presents the Greek Giveback BBQ. Open to Buffalo State community. From 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Quad Free food and Old School Games. Also, there will be a Foam Party (Co-Sponsoring with the Student Life Office). From 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the Ice Arena. Free for Students with Buff State ID. Thursday, May 8th: Springfest Concert to feature: Tyga, Pusha T, Sevyn Streeter, plus DJs and more. Starting at 8:00 p.m. in the Sports Arena (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets on sale for $5 for Buffalo State Students (Limit 1 per student), and $25 for general admission (on sale May 5th, see attached link). Enjoy a week full of relaxation before CEP Week! (Sponsored by USG and funded through the mandatory student activity fee).

To All Our BRAZILIAN Students Out There! On Wednesday, May 21st, there will be a new cohort of Brazilian students coming to campus, so we are having a one day orientation for them. If anyone is going to be in the area and is interested in volunteering to help with it, please email [email protected] for more information. Thanks! :)

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON THIS GORGEOUS DAY??! DON'T MISS OUT!! Come celebrate Dyngus Day (with a parade starting at 5pm)- along with food, music and other entertainment! Now, what is Dyngus day you ask?! " Historically a Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the often restrictive observance of lent and the joy of Easter. Over the decades, Dyngus Day has become a wonderful holiday to celebrate Polish-American culture, heritage and traditions." Buff...alo is the Dyngus Day Capitol of America, and since Buffalo has a very large Polish Heritage Population- the celebration attracts thousands of people! Check out the website, and it will give you all of the details, location, and anything you'd need to know. http://www.dyngusday.com/

Buffa-love Things to Do Post #1: Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market This is a producer-only market, with locally grown products from vendors from around Western New York. There can also be musical entertainment and even cooking demonstrations! It's very popular among locals and definitely worth a visit! You'll find Bidwell Park filled with people enjoying the outdoors, playing games, rela...xing, and strolling down Elmwood Ave. The Market is held every Saturday (Rain-or-Shine!) starting May 10th through November 29th (located on the corner of Elmwood Ave. and Bidwell Parkway) Attached is a 9 minute video about it.... if you have the time and would like to get a better idea of what it's all about! http://youtu.be/XQNYCwcN2mE

Attention all Graduating International Students and Scholars: On Friday, May 16th at 12pm in Butler Library 210, you will be recognized during our 9th Annual International Graduation Ceremony Reception. At the event you will be presented with a blue and white chord that you will proudly wear the next day during commencement. We encourage you to bring family, friends and loved ones to share in this special occasion! Light refreshments will be served. You should have receive...d an email with a form to RSVP for the event, so please return it as soon as possible if you plan on attending. If you need a new form, stop by the office. Any Questions, contact Michelle at the office: 878-5331

Dr. Gounard has TWO very important reminders for current students! (You'll also get emailed about these) 1) If you're changing your address and moving somewhere new- you must come to the ISA office and see Michelle. The Homeland Security rule stipulates that you report your new address WITH IN TEN DAYS of moving!!! (and we don't want anyone getting in trouble with Homeland Security- that would really ruin your day!) 2) For those of you who are going back home (anywhere in the world), do not forget to have your I-20 forms and other documents verified and signed by the ISA office before leaving.

Cool Video about Buffalo- Check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://youtu.be/sBsi5FGbY2Y

The end of the semester is quickly approaching!! Incase you didn't know, you have the option of selling back your text books for a partial refund! I only suggest doing this if you are CERTAIN that you will never need the book again for future reference. You can sell back to Buffalo State's bookstore (the info. link is below), or you can Google other options in the area. http://buffalostate.bncollege.com//BNCBSellBackTextbookVie

End of the Year Academic Calendar and the Summer Class Session's Schedules http://suny.buffalostate.edu/academic-calendar

For those of you who will be in the Buffalo area this summer, we will be posting events and things to do that make Western New York a fun place to be! Stay Tuned!