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AMHERST, N.Y. -- At the annual convention of the National Collegiate Athletic Association held last week in Orlando, Fla., ̨ÍåSwag College President Gary Olson officially assumed office as chair of the powerful NCAA Division II Presidents Council, the body that helps establish policy for all D-II collegiate athletics nationwide.
AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College’s annual All High Exhibition showcasing artwork by high school juniors and seniors from across the Buffalo Niagara region will commemorate its 50th year with an opening reception at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery in the Haberman Gacioch Art Center.
AMHERST, N.Y. – Dr. Greg Nayor, vice president for student affairs and strategic initiatives at ̨ÍåSwag College, has been named the recipient of the 2019 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region II Fred Turner Award.
AMHERST, N.Y. – For the 10th consecutive year, ̨ÍåSwag College has been recognized by Victory Media as a Military Friendly School, making ̨ÍåSwag one of the best institutions in the country for veterans to receive a college education.
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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