Findlay Newsroom
Ahead of the fall semester, the University of Findlay’s Buford Center embraced exciting transformations, including a relocation and a dynamic merger with other departments. These changes mark a new chapter of growth, all while staying true to the center’s core mission: creating a welcoming and supportive environment for the entire campus community. As part of […]
University of Findlay’s renowned mini-cultural festival, International Night, is making a grand comeback after more than a year of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating its legacy of over 50 years, this event is set to captivate attendees with a vibrant display of diverse cultures and communities. Scheduled for March 8th, from 5-9 p.m., […]
University of Findlay’s 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will feature a presentation by keynote speaker Germaine Hunter, vice president of talent acquisition and diversity, equity, and inclusion at Marathon Petroleum. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at noon in the Winebrenner Building, TLB Auditorium. Following the presentation, the campus community and public are […]
University of Findlay’s 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will include several public events and service opportunities over the course of six weeks. The celebration provides an opportunity for the campus community to reflect on the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to celebrate his life and legacy. The free celebration began Monday, […]
The University of Findlay’s Buford Center for Diversity and Service has been awarded a $13,400 Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation grant that will fund diversity projects between students and organizations. The project, titled “Pursuing Cultural Humility,” will pair 10 UF students with community nonprofits and coalitions to bring mutually-beneficial, sustainable initiatives to fruition. Students will be […]
Not all fairytale romances begin in a kingdom far far away. Barb (Balcik ’89) Buford’s fairytale began at Findlay College in 1986. Barb was well into her freshman year when she was introduced to Desmond Buford ’89 through mutual friends. At the time, she still had a boyfriend back home in Dayton, Ohio, and wasn’t […]
Everyone deserves to be surrounded my friends and family for Thanksgiving, and this year the Buford Center is helping make that happen for some students. A Thanksgiving lunch will be held today in the Alumni Memorial Union’s Multipurpose Room before the holiday break. The meal will be served to international students, faculty and staff, and […]
Keitha West gets about four hours of sleep on any given night, which is not uncommon for a chef. After working third shift in the corporate cafeteria at First Solar Energy, she then checks her messages and preps meals for her Toledo area business, HotBox, an increasingly busy catering and delivery service. In addition, she […]
The University of Findlay has a vibrant international student population that includes individuals from 41 countries. But many, from United States citizens to Saudi Arabians, tend to remain socially exclusive, according to Rayshawn Eastman, director of the Office of Intercultural Student Services. Given today’s global interconnectivity that influences everything from business to politics, the University […]
On Tuesday Nov. 24 UF administration, faculty, staff and students are invited the annual traditional Thanksgiving meal put on by the Buford Center for Diversity and Service and the Office of the President. The meal will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union multipurpose room. This meal is to be shared with students […]
