From the Provost
Posted: Thursday, August 4, 2011Academic Convocation
Faculty and staff members are invited to attend Buffalo State’s 24th annual Academic Convocation on Thursday, September 15, at 12:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. Convocation is an important tradition on our campus; we celebrate learning and excellence in commencing a new academic year.
Buffalo State alumnus Steve Ralbovsky, ’79, will receive a SUNY honorary doctorate and give the Bonnie and Vern L. Bullough Academic Convocation Address. Ralbovsky, founder and president of Canvasback Music, is a champion of American popular music and is a highly regarded A&R (artists and repertoire) professional in the music business.
We will also recognize the following colleagues who are recipients of SUNY and Buffalo State awards:
Anna E. Cedri, Secretary 1, Dean of Students Office
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service
Christopher M. Pennuto, Professor, Biology
President’s Award for Excellence as an Undergraduate Research Mentor
Gary W. Pettibone, Professor, Biology
President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Gary S. Solar, Chair and Associate Professor, Earth Sciences and Science Education
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Amitra A. Wall, Associate Professor, Sociology
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Robert L. Wood, Chair and Professor, Design
President’s Award for Excellence as an Undergraduate Research Mentor
Joseph L. Zawicki, Associate Professor, Earth Sciences and Science Education
President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Advisement
Denise M. Zenicki, Secretary 1, School of Arts and Humanities
President’s Award for Excellence in Service to the College
Faculty and staff are encouraged to march in the academic processional. You may register to march online. All respondents will be contacted with directions for the formation of the academic processional. If you need academic attire, rentals are available through the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore. A rental form can be downloaded (PDF). Rental forms are due to the bookstore by Friday, August 19.
A reception will immediately follow the ceremony; light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to your participation in this event. For additional information, please visit the Academic Affairs website.
