One of the things that people always mention about Buffalo State is the strong sense of community people feel on campus. This sense of community is something we also see online in our forums. However, it also continues after students graduate. So, I thought I’d try something new, a Friday Highlight, to showcase items a little different from our regular posts. We’ll see how it goes, pending comments and feedback. Our first (only?) Friday Highlight is on Alumni.
Theater Alumni
The arts have a strong tradition at Buffalo State, and alumni are understandably proud of the work they and their peers have done. Theater alumni are no different. That’s why it should be no surprise that there was recently a request for more photos of past productions posted in the Theater Alumni forum.
It’s great to see people using tools such as the Buffalo State Forums and View to stay in touch and share memories. It’s also great to see people proud of their time at Buffalo State. Talking, sharing, and posting are all ways to help maintain that sense of Buffalo State community. It also helps to share the message that there is great work being done at Buffalo State—now, and in the past!
Alumni Roamin’ in the Wild
Obviously, not all alumni discuss Buffalo State in our forums. They also do it on their own sites. We recently ran across a great story discussing an alumni’s first published logo as an undergrad at Buffalo State, for the 10th Annual Dance Marathon. That student? Mark Wisz, co-owner of Otherwisz and Where to Roam. This isn’t the first time he’s written about his early design experiences—just the first time that he happened to do so when I was making a new feature for our blog. You can find more at the Roam Buffalo blog.
What’s all the Hubbub?
The hubbub is that, as we keep saying, we’re focusing on the story of Buffalo State. One of the greatest disappointments, as a staff member, is knowing that many people here—students, faculty, and staff—are working or have worked on great projects that too few people know about. The only way to change that is to talk about what you do or have done—and shine a spotlight (or highlight) on those that are talking about Buffalo State.
So, What About You?
Are you an alumni or current student? Working on something great or inspiring? We always want to know what exciting things you may be doing. Comment below, or contact us!
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