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AMHERST, N.Y. -- ̨ÍåSwag College has successfully completed its first week of fully online classes, a monumental transition achieved in less than a week through a college-wide effort following the decision to move to remote learning on March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College has donated 8,000 gloves to Kaleida Health in response to the critical shortage of personal protective equipment for local health care providers as the Buffalo Niagara region deals with the coronavirus pandemic.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College student Justin Losowski has won second place in the Eastern Athletic Trainers Association District 2 Student Quiz Bowl competition held at the district convention, making him eligible to advance to the national competition.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College has been selected for the third consecutive year by University Research and Review as a 2020 Best Value College in recognition of the institution’s high quality education and affordability.
AMHERST, N.Y. – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District II has recognized Paula Witherell, director of institutional communications at ̨ÍåSwag College, with a 2020 Silver Accolade Award for Excellence in General News Writing.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Various Locations: We're thrilled to welcome our new residential students! During this time frame, new residents are scheduled to move in to their respective residential spaces on campus.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Outside YSC Student Center - Side Lawn: Families: Join us under the Tent next to Yurtchuk Student Center (Side Lawn) to check-in and get helpful information!
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - YSC Dining Hall: Enjoy a lunch at the YSC Dining Hall with your student. After lunch, use this time for students to get settled, visit offices, relax, and check out campus before sessions begin!
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Various Locations: We invite all parents and guardians of first-year ̨ÍåSwag students to join us for Family Orientation on September 4, 2026, to learn about campus resources and how to support your student's journey. Come connect with our community, get your questions answered, and partner with us for a successful first year!
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM - Lumsden Gym: Let's kick off orientation with a ̨ÍåSwag Welcome in the Lumsden Gymnasium. Families and students will learn more about what it means to be part of the ̨ÍåSwag community and about life on campus. Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs will lead this session.
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