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Leadership A A R O N P O D O L E F S K Y W A S F O R M A L LY I N S TA L L E D A S T H E E I G H T H P R E S I D E N T O F B U F F A L O S TAT E COLLEGE ON OCTOBER 29, 2010. The historic rite, which was held on campus in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, was attended by more than 800 guests, including former presidents Muriel Howard and Bruce Johnstone, SUNY chancellor Nancy Zimpher, area leaders, students, faculty, and staff. For his inaugural theme, Podolefsky selected “Celebrate, Serve, Imagine: The Promise of Buffalo State College” to honor Buffalo State’s legacy and his commitment to affordable, accessible higher education, the university’s role in community service, and the importance of transcending current economic challenges. The formal ceremony included an academic procession; original music written by J. Tomás Henriques, assistant professor of music; and an inspirational program performed by students, including the West African Drumming Ensemble. Friday’s event was preceded by a week of celebration in which the campus and community participated, including a Community and Alumni Day festival; a business leaders reception hosted by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York; a Student Bash; and the formal opening of the new Student Union Quad. 4 B U F FA L O S TAT E C O L L E G E 

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