Student Leadership and Engagement
Campbell Student Union 400
(716) 878-4631
Student Leadership and Engagement is committed to an inclusive student-centered environment that creates educational experiences for students and that promotes leadership, involvement, learning, and success. The office collaborates with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders to provide innovative and purposeful programs to prepare students for a diverse and changing world.
Activities and Organizations
Student Leadership and Engagement hosts multiple campus programs throughout the year that include Bengal Bound, Weeks of Welcome, Homecoming and Family Weekend, Bengals After Dark, Bengal Pause, and commuter programs. The department supports more than 70 student organizations on campus, registering all student organizations and overseeing the recognition process required of all new student organizations that seek to be affiliated with the college. The office provides numerous services to all student organizations, including advisement, co-sponsorship opportunities, and leadership development. Buffalo State is dedicated to enhancing the development of students through membership in campus-approved Greek organizations. Each fraternity and sorority offers students the opportunity to be part of their close-knit communities that promote leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Campbell Student Union
The Campbell Student Union is located in the center of campus and is the hub for student activity at Buffalo State. The building houses a number of amenities, including the Buffalo State Welcome Center, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore, retail and residential dining, lounges, and meeting rooms. Hundreds of events take place there annually including many hosted by student organizations. The student union also houses the offices of the Bengal Card Office, Dean of Students, Student Leadership and Engagement, United Students Government, and several student organizations.