Please join us for our final event of Pride Week, a time to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community on campus; all faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

3:30 p.m.
Out in Faith Spirituality Panel
Bacon Hall 215
A discussion on the intersection of LGBTQ+ identities, spirituality, faith, and connecting with faith communities. Come and meet our panel of diverse religious leaders and gain their unique perspectives.

If you have questions or would like more information about this week’s events, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, or Bengal Allies, please contact Sean P. Terry, student activities assistant for evening and weekend life, in the Student Leadership and Engagement Office, or Char Vetter, associate director of the Weigel Wellness Center. Pride Week was sponsored by the Student Leadership and Engagement Office.

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend our events and join in the festivities this week during Pride Week, a time to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community on campus.

TODAY, APRIL 4

Noon–1:30 p.m.
Queer Fashion: Guest Speaker Michael Mamp, Associate? Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Design at Central Michigan University
Technology Building 160
Dr. Mamp will discuss the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on the fashion world and vice versa. Hosted by the Fashion and Textile Technology Department.

7:00–11:00 p.m.
Big Gay Extravaganza: Drag Show, Dance Party, and Resource Fair
Campbell Student Union, third floor
Boogie down for the biggest event of the week. We will enjoy two drag shows, food, awesome music, and community resources. It's all free and 80s themed. It will be a night to remember.

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We have one more event coming up tomorrow. We would love to see you there.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

3:30 p.m.
Spirituality Panel
Bacon Hall 215 

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If you have questions or would like more information about this week’s events, please contact Sean P. Terry, student activities assistant for evening and weekend life, in the Student Leadership and Engagement Office, or Char Vetter, associate director of the Weigel Wellness Center. Pride Week is sponsored by the Student Leadership and Engagement Office.

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend our events and join in the festivities this week during Pride Week, a time to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community on campus.

TODAY, APRIL 3

3:00–5:00 p.m.
Bengal Ally Mixer
Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge
Come and enjoy delicious food, engaging conversation, and an opportunity to connect with others on campus. This monthly event is an opportunity for members of the campus lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, and ally community to informally meet and strengthen our association and visibility at Buffalo State. Food and refreshments will be provided.

6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pride and Pajama Party
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
Games, movies, popcorn, and tons of fun! Bring your favorite PJ set or onesie (not required), kick back, and hang out in a comfortable, open environment.

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We have events all week long, so please mark your calendars. We would love to see you there.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Noon
Queer Fashion: Guest Speaker Michael Mamp, Associate? Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Design at Central Michigan University
Technology Building 160

7:00 p.m.
Big Gay Extravaganza: Drag Show, Dance Party, and Resource Fair
Campbell Student Union, third floor

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5

3:30 p.m.
Spirituality Panel
Bacon Hall 215 

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If you have questions or would like more information about this week’s events, please contact Sean P. Terry, student activities assistant for evening and weekend life, in the Student Leadership and Engagement Office, or Char Vetter, associate director of the Weigel Wellness Center. Pride Week is sponsored by the Student Leadership and Engagement Office.

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend our events and join in the festivities this week during Pride Week, a time to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community on campus.

TODAY, APRIL 2

4:00 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Panel
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
Hear more about the experiences and paths of success from some of our campus leaders. Panelists include Emily Boyce, associate professor of music; Anthony Chase, assistant dean of the School of Arts and Humanities; and Timothy Gordon, vice president for student affairs. Light refreshments will be provided.

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We have events all week long, so please mark your calendars. We would love to see you there.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

3:00–5:00 p.m.
Bengal Ally Mixer
Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge

6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pride and Pajama Party
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Noon
Queer Fashion: Guest Speaker Michael Mamp, Associate? Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Design at Central Michigan University
Technology Building 160

7:00 p.m.
Big Gay Extravaganza: Drag Show, Dance Party, and Resource Fair
Campbell Student Union, third floor

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5

3:30 p.m.
Spirituality Panel
Bacon Hall 215 

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If you have questions or would like more information about this week’s events, please contact Sean P. Terry, student activities assistant for evening and weekend life, in the Student Leadership and Engagement Office, or Char Vetter, associate director of the Weigel Wellness Center. Pride Week is sponsored by the Student Leadership and Engagement Office.

All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend our events and join in the festivities this week during Pride Week, a time to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community on campus.

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Noon–1:00 p.m.
Pride Week Kickoff: Music, flags, food, and fun. Come and start the week off with a bang.
Campbell Student Union lobby

1:00–2:00 p.m.
Bengal Allies Meeting: Meet with other faculty, staff, and students who are working to make Buffalo State a more inclusive, open, and celebratory campus.
Campbell Student Union

4:15–5:00 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Competency: Do you want to learn more about LGBTQ+ people? Have some questions that you’ve always wanted to ask but never had the right opportunity? Come to our competency, led by the Pride Center of WNY, and learn in a safe, judgment-free environment.
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall

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We have events all week long, so please mark your calendars. We would love to see you there.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

4:00 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Faculty Panel
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

3:00–5:00 p.m.
Bengal Ally Mixer
Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge

6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pride and Pajama Party
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Noon
Queer Fashion: Guest Speaker Michael Mamp, Associate? Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Design at Central Michigan University
Technology Building 160

7:00 p.m.
Big Gay Extravaganza: Drag Show, Dance Party, and Resource Fair
Campbell Student Union, third floor

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5

3:30 p.m.
Spirituality Panel
Bacon Hall 215 

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If you have questions or would like more information about this week’s events, please contact Sean P. Terry, student activities assistant for evening and weekend life, in the Student Leadership and Engagement Office, or Char Vetter, associate director of the Weigel Wellness Center. Pride Week is sponsored by the Student Leadership and Engagement Office.

Please join us for the professional development workshop "Managing Up and Across the College: Cultivating Productive Partnerships with Your Supervisors and Peers” on Tuesday, April 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Chase Hall 109.

In a dynamic and complex bureaucratic institution, how we manage expectations, relationships, and projects with our supervisors and peers will determine how successful we are in attaining performance goals. This session is for any staff, faculty, or administrators who want to further improve how they manage up and across the college. As a result of this session, participants will be able to

• understand the differences and similarities between their supervisor's and their own preferred communication, decision-making, and problem-solving styles to identify approaches for working more effectively together;
• identify strategies for managing the expectations of supervisors and peers to successfully meet performance goals and avoid burnout;
• implement influence tactics to successfully create buy-in from their supervisors and peers for ideas and projects.

Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Buffalo State seeks internal candidates for the position of interim dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences (SNSS). This is a management/confidential 12-month administrative position. This position is to be held until the search for the full-time dean has been completed.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee 13 academic departments, five interdisciplinary units, and four research centers and institutes
• Uphold the mission of Buffalo State College and implement its strategic and academic plans
• Represent SNSS on various campus committees and work groups (Deans’ Council, Provost’s Council)
• Establish priorities and resources for academic programs in consultation with chairs, directors, and faculty
• Provide sound fiscal management
• Maintain the Dean's Office with appropriate sense of purpose, morale, and responsiveness
• Provide faculty support: hiring, promotion and tenure, research, advocacy, collegial work climate
• Exhibit fairness, equity, and consistency in judgment
• Promote recognition of student excellence
• Participate in external fundraising and grant procurement
• Boost community visibility and relations; foster campus, regional, national, and international partnerships

Required Qualifications

• Full-time, tenured member of the faculty in the School of Natural and Social Sciences, with an earned doctorate
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership and administration
• Strong record of scholarly achievement
• Commitment to facilitate excellence in teaching, service, and research/scholarship within NSS
• Commitment to the school’s fiscal development, planning, fundraising, and effective allocation of resources
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with diverse faculty, staff, units, and departments in NSS and in the college community as a whole
• Ability and willingness to guide infrastructure projects to completion

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a current vita and a cover letter addressing the required qualifications by e-mail to Kelly Boos, executive assistant to the dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences, by 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 5.

Participants of the Fostering Innovation in Teaching with Technology (FITT) Academy will share their project outcomes during the first session of the FITT Academy Spring Symposium on Thursday, April 4, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 215.

Kathleen McNerney, assistant professor of speech-language pathology will discuss her project "The Use of Badges to Increase the Knowledge of Graduate Students in the Speech-Language Pathology Department." Through the use of specialized badges and certificates, students had the opportunity to gain knowledge on specialized topics that cannot be covered in great detail because of the magnitude of information that needs to be presented in a two-year period. These modules/badges could also be used to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge before being placed at a clinical site that specializes in a specific area.

Robin O'Dell, associate professor of mathematics, will discuss her project "Providing Interactive Remediation and Support via Adobe Captivate." This project created an out-of-class online support system that allows underprepared students to self-remediate in advance of face-to-face classes, and enables all students in need to access additional instructional experiences that support the learning outcomes of face-to-face classes after they occur. This seamless integration of interactive content and assessment utilizes gamification principles and badges to encourage and reward participation. 

Please see the Daily Bulletin for a complete list of upcoming FITT presentations.

The Counseling Center of the Weigel Wellness Center is soliciting nominations from students, faculty, and staff members for the sixth annual UPstander Awards.

UPstander Awards are given annually to members of our Buffalo State Civil and Caring Academic Community who have made a difference in someone’s life through such things as acts of kindness, unselfish actions, proactive behaviors, and caring attitudes. We use the term "UPstander" to demonstrate and emphasize the opposite of "bystander." UPstanders are involved in and contribute meaningfully to our community.

UPstander Awards will be presented during the Take Back the Night event on Tuesday, April 9, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. A small reception will follow the event. Please nominate deserving students and colleagues by Tuesday, April 2, using the UPstander Award Nomination Form.

The Fostering Innovation in Teaching with Technology (FITT) Spring Symposium, a signature event of the FITT Academy, is a series of final presentations by the academy's group of inaugural faculty participants. All presentations will take place in Bulger Communication Center 215 and are open to faculty, staff, students, and guests. Detailed descriptions of their projects can be found on the FITT Academy 2018 website. 

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Thursday, April 4
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Kathleen McNerney, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Project: The Use of Badges to Increase the Knowledge of Graduate Students in the Speech-Language Pathology Department 

Robin O'Dell, Associate Professor of Mathematics 
Project: Providing Interactive Remediation and Support via Adobe Captivate

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Wednesday, April 17
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Lisa Rafferty, Associate Professor of Exceptional Education 
Project: Increasing Student Engagement and Individualized Feedback in an E-learning Environment

Andrea Nikischer, Assistant Professor of Adult Education
Project: Increasing Engagement and Retention by Adding Gamification to an Online Graduate Course 

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Tuesday, April 23
12:15–12:45 p.m.
Nirmala Nutakki, Lecturer of Mathematics
Project: Digital E-learning Modules to Support the Learning of Elementary Mathematics Content by Preservice Teachers

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The FITT Academy is an intensive hands-on project-specific faculty development event sponsored by Instructional Technology Services. This unique opportunity, held on campus for a full week in the summer, is designed to launch a faculty community of practice focused on advancing teaching with technology.