The Anne Frank Project invites members of the campus community to submit proposals for AFP 2019: Engage for Change, the 11th annual social justice festival, which will be held on campus Wednesday and Thursday, October 2 and 3. AFP’s annual festival is an experiential exchange of ideas with a focus on processing theory into practice. We seek performances, workshops, and exhibits that actively engage participants in kinesthetic learning opportunities that

• explore the AFP 2019 theme;
• embrace the life and writing of Anne Frank; and
• explore a diverse array of disciplines, cultures, and viewpoints.

Proposals for the 2019 festival are due by 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 1. All applicants will be contacted by the end of July. Please submit proposals using the AFP 2019 proposal form.

About Our Theme
Communities across the world grapple with conflicts, challenging discussions, and injustices that often remain ignored. When these important stories fall silent, communities break apart and individuals are left alone. There is an opportunity within this struggle to unite and rebuild. AFP 2019 will examine unique ways in which people solve problems through the art of collaboration. In the Anne Frank Project, there is a specific philosophy that relates to this year’s theme: we agree we cannot do it alone. Whether we work across disciplines, neighborhoods, or countries, we need each other to manage conflicts, embrace challenges, and stand strong in the face of injustice. In honor of Anne Frank’s would-be 90th birthday this June, we encourage activists, artists, performers, and community leaders to share methods, practices, and experiences that ask people to come together to engage for change.

Questions or concerns? Contact Eve Everette, AFP assistant director and festival curator, or Drew Kahn, AFP founding director and SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of theater.

Members of the campus community are cordially invited to a retirement celebration for Marcia Burns, '97, secretary 2 in the School of Natural and Social Sciences, on Tuesday, May 21, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Classroom Building A109. Mrs. Burns began her employment at Buffalo State in 2005 in the Purchasing Department and later moved to the Modern and Classical Languages Department before becoming secretary to the dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences in 2011. Please stop by to wish her well.

Michael Spogli from TIAA will be on campus for individual consultations with Buffalo State faculty and staff members between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Cleveland Hall 416, and Friday, May 24, in Caudell Hall 110. Appointments are required.

Discuss your financial situation with an experienced TIAA consultant to help you plan for your future and pursue your financial goals. Take this opportunity to review your retirement savings or to increase or start a tax-deferred annuity.

Don't delay. Sign up today. Visit the TIAA website to schedule an appointment.

Please remind graduating seniors that Saturday, May 11, is the last day that Commencement tickets will be distributed to graduating baccalaureate candidates. For more information, please see the Commencement web page on ceremony registration and guest tickets. Master's and C.A.S. candidates have until Friday, May 17, to register for their ceremony.

Entrance to the Commencement ceremony in the Sports Arena is by guest ticket only. Tickets are distributed only to eligible graduating seniors to provide to their guests. Tickets are not provided to faculty or staff members. Please show your support for the Class of 2019 by marching or volunteering. Thursday, May 9, is the final day for faculty and staff members to register online. Thank you.

Thank you to the many faculty, administrators, and professional staff who have already registered to march in the Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18.

Marchers are still welcome and needed for all three ceremonies to make the 147th Commencement a vibrant display of ceremonial splendor in celebrating the Buffalo State Class of 2019. Please help in honoring our graduates and welcoming their guests to campus. Today, May 9, is the final day to register online if you have yet to do so.

Regalia Loans: Academic Affairs provides a limited number of generic doctoral and master's gowns, hoods, and caps for loan to registered marchers. Today is the last day to use the online regalia request form.

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2019!

Thank you to the many faculty, administrators, and professional staff members who have already registered to march in the Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18. Marchers for all three ceremonies are needed to make the 147th Commencement a welcoming celebration for the Buffalo State Class of 2019. Please help in honoring our graduates and welcoming their guests to campus by registering online to march. The deadline is May 9.

Regalia Loans: Academic Affairs provides a limited number of generic doctor and master gowns, hoods, and caps for loan to marchers. Please use the online regalia request form.

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2019!

Today, May 9, is the last day for Commencement volunteers to register online, and we need your assistance.

Please register to volunteer on Saturday, May 18, for one, two, or all three ceremonies. It's a fun and rewarding day, and a great way to support the Buffalo State Class of 2019 as they celebrate with their families their culmination of years of hard work. All staff and faculty members who are not marching are welcome and encouraged to volunteer usher. Roles include assisting with the graduate lineup, distributing programs, and welcoming guests. A rehearsal and training are provided.

Register online by the close of business today or contact Events Management.

Thank you for your support.

Commencement 2019 is drawing near, and we need your assistance. Please register to volunteer on Saturday, May 18, for one, two, or all three ceremonies. It's a fun and rewarding day, and a great way to support the Buffalo State Class of 2019 as they celebrate the culmination of years of hard work with their families. All staff and faculty members who are not marching are welcome and encouraged to volunteer usher. Roles include assisting with the graduate lineup, distributing programs, and welcoming guests. A rehearsal and training are provided.

Register online through Thursday, May 9, or contact Events Management. Volunteers are needed for all three ceremonies, with the greatest need for the 1:00 p.m. bachelor's ceremony.

Thank you for your support.

Commencement 2019 is drawing near, and we need your assistance. Please register to volunteer on Saturday, May 18, for one, two, or all three ceremonies. It's a fun and rewarding day, and a great way to support the Buffalo State Class of 2019 as they celebrate the culmination of years of hard work with their families. All staff and faculty members who are not marching are welcome and encouraged to volunteer usher. Roles include assisting with the graduate lineup, distributing programs, and welcoming guests. A rehearsal and training are provided.

Register online through May 9, or contact Events Management. Volunteers are needed for all three ceremonies, with the greatest need for the 1:00 p.m. bachelor's ceremony.

Thank you for your support.

Buffalo State invites internal applications (Buffalo State employees only) for the position of director of special international programs.

The director of special international programs is a 10-month, part time position beginning in fall 2019. It is a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal depending on the status of projects assigned. The anticipated date of hire is August 19, 2019.

Job Responsibilities

1. Facilitate informational seminars and assist with applications for faculty and students interested in sponsored international programs (Fulbright, Boren, Clinton Fellowship, etc.)
2. Facilitate informational seminars and assist with applications for students interested in national study-abroad scholarships (Boren, Gilman, Rhodes, etc.)
3. Work with faculty, staff, and administration to develop internationally focused grant proposals and coordinate funded initiatives when appropriate

Required Qualifications

1. Current appointment as a SUNY Buffalo State employee
2. Demonstrated experience with grant proposal authorship and administration

Preferred Qualifications

1. Proficiency in a language other than English
2. Experience living and learning in a country other than the United States
3. Demonstrated experience coordinating international academic programs

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current vita or résumé and a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications via e-mail to Cassi Hamilton, secretary 1 in the Global Engagement Office. Review of applications will begin Monday, May 20, and continue until the position is filled.