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The Buffalo State community is saddened by the death of Richard J. Foster, professor emeritus of geology, who died March 22, 2019. Mr. Foster joined the college in 1965 and retired in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and three children. A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, in Larson-Timko Funeral Home, 20 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY 14063. More information is available online.

The American Red Cross will hold a campus blood drive today, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the traveling donor center stationed in the Student Union Plaza. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment or to learn more. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold a campus blood drive tomorrow, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the traveling donor center stationed in the Student Union Plaza. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment or to learn more. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold a campus blood drive on Tuesday, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the traveling donor center stationed in the Student Union Plaza. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment or to learn more. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Buffalo State College will host "Tricks of the Trade: Being a Parliamentarian Is Easier Than It Looks," an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about becoming a parliamentarian, on Tuesday, May 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Grande Conference Room, Cleveland Hall 418. Advance registration is required. 

Have you ever considered becoming a parliamentarian? Many units at Buffalo State and in professional societies value the presence of a parliamentarian. Find out how using Robert’s Rules of Order for parliamentary procedures ensures equity, clarity, and action.

The day will be divided into two sessions:

The first session will be facilitated by Sharon Cramer, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, who served as chair of the College Senate (2007–2010), chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee (1995–2007), and parliamentarian for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (2011–2019). Attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals parliamentarians use for practice, procedure, and process.

The second session will be facilitated by Slade Gellin, professor emeritus of engineering technology, who has served as the Buffalo State College Senate parliamentarian since 2005. Attendees will break into small groups and work through proper procedure and required practice relative to a variety of governance scenarios.

Registration is open to the Buffalo State campus community through Thursday, April 18. After that date, other SUNY campuses will be invited to attend. Space is limited.

Please register online. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Co-sponsors
The Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Buffalo State College Senate
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The SUNY University Faculty Senate

Buffalo State College will host "Tricks of the Trade: Being a Parliamentarian Is Easier Than It Looks," an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about becoming a parliamentarian, on Tuesday, May 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Grande Conference Room, Cleveland Hall 418. Advance registration is required. 

Have you ever considered becoming a parliamentarian? Many units at Buffalo State and in professional societies value the presence of a parliamentarian. Find out how using Robert’s Rules of Order for parliamentary procedures ensures equity, clarity, and action.

The day will be divided into two sessions:

The first session will be facilitated by Sharon Cramer, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, who served as chair of the College Senate (2007–2010), chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee (1995–2007), and parliamentarian for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (2011–2019). Attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals parliamentarians use for practice, procedure, and process.

The second session will be facilitated by Slade Gellin, professor emeritus of engineering technology, who has served as the Buffalo State College Senate parliamentarian since 2005. Attendees will break into small groups and work through proper procedure and required practice relative to a variety of governance scenarios.

Registration is open to the Buffalo State campus community through Thursday, April 18. After that date, other SUNY campuses will be invited to attend. Space is limited.

Please register online. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Co-sponsors
The Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Buffalo State College Senate
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The SUNY University Faculty Senate

Buffalo State College will host "Tricks of the Trade: Being a Parliamentarian Is Easier Than It Looks," an opportunity for interested individuals to learn more about becoming a parliamentarian, on Tuesday, May 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Grande Conference Room, Cleveland Hall 418. Advance registration is required. 

Have you ever considered becoming a parliamentarian? Many units at Buffalo State and in professional societies value the presence of a parliamentarian. Find out how using Robert’s Rules of Order for parliamentary procedures ensures equity, clarity, and action.

The day will be divided into two sessions:

The first session will be facilitated by Sharon Cramer, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emerita, who served as chair of the College Senate (2007–2010), chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee (1995–2007), and parliamentarian for the SUNY University Faculty Senate (2011–2019). Attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals parliamentarians use for practice, procedure, and process.

The second session will be facilitated by Slade Gellin, professor emeritus of engineering technology, who has served as the Buffalo State College Senate parliamentarian since 2005. Attendees will break into small groups and work through proper procedure and required practice relative to a variety of governance scenarios.

Registration is open to the Buffalo State campus community through Thursday, April 18. After that date, other SUNY campuses will be invited to attend. Space is limited.

Please register online. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Co-sponsors
The Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Buffalo State College Senate
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The SUNY University Faculty Senate

The Buffalo State community is saddened by the death of Verla L. Dolliff, former secretary in the Dean of Arts and Humanities Office, who died July 30, 2018, in Peoria, Arizona. Ms. Dolliff retired in 1997. She is survived by her husband, Thad. Services were held in August.

The Western New York Blackboard Users Group (WNYBUG) will host its spring event on Friday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hilbert College. Attend this free event to hear from Kate McLoughlin, solutions engineer at Blackboard Inc., on the latest features and what's in store for the near future with Blackboard Learn Roadmap. There will also be time to talk with Blackboard representatives to share your successes and challenges, and to confer with your fellow Western New York colleagues on how they use Blackboard Learn. Please see the agenda for a detailed schedule and register for this great event online.