2011 COMMENCEMENT - Buffalo State College

BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222-1095
www.buffalostate.edu
BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE ALMA MATER
OUR FINEST HOUR
A toast to State, to all the days,
All the laughter, all the tears.
You have made our friendships great,
We’ll triumph through the years.
With hope anew we’ll face the storm
Beyond which stands your lofty tower –
That will be our finest hour.
In years to come we’ll look to thee,
Yearning for your guiding light.
You’ll not fail us, Alma Mater,
Keep us through the night.
When darkness comes and all hope dies,
You will give us strength and power –
That will be our finest hour.
L. Harry Ray, ’51
COMMENCEMENT GARDEN
The president of Buffalo State College and the entire campus
community honor the Class of 2011 by continuing the
tradition of the Commencement Garden. Inaugurated in
2000, the permanent garden is located outside the main
entrance to the Sports Arena. The garden represents the
messages of environmental awareness, growth, and continuity,
all visions embraced by the graduating class. Please enjoy
the garden and use it as a backdrop for taking pictures of
your graduates.
ALUMNI AMBASSADORS
In honor of the 139th anniversary of the institution, alumni
ambassadors representing Buffalo State’s more than 94,000
successful graduates are here today to celebrate the
achievements of the Class of 2011. They can be identified
by the flowers and ribbons they are wearing.