Buffalo State’s Student Leadership and Humanitarian Awards recognize students who help make Buffalo State truly extraordinary—the young people who go above and beyond, who answer the call to service, who lead their peers and our campus with energy, integrity, vision, and creativity.

Candidates for these awards are leaders in our campus community, participate in civic engagement and service, and demonstrate a commitment to something worthwhile and enduring. These are the qualities that help define Buffalo State as a truly civil and caring academic community.

We encourage students to self-nominate, and we invite faculty and staff to nominate deserving students for consideration. Nominations are due Friday, March 1.

Applications are available on the Student Leadership and Engagement website. 

Questions about the Student Leadership and Humanitarian Awards can be addressed to David W. Cox, assistant dean of student leadership and engagement, Campbell Student Union 400, 878-4631.

From the Chair of the College Senate
Reports to the College Senate are posted on the College Senate website. The most recent reports are from the February 8, 2019, Senate meeting.

Podcasts serve as the official audio record of each College Senate meeting. If you missed a Senate meeting and want to catch up, podcasts are posted to the Senate's podcasts web page. Senate meeting summaries are posted to the website after they are presented to the Senate.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next College Senate meeting of the spring 2019 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, in Bulger Communication Center 215. The meeting agenda will be posted to the College Senate website on February 28.

Remaining spring 2019 Senate meetings will be held on April 12 and May 10. Meetings are held on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 215 unless otherwise noted.

The College Senate Office is located in Cleveland Hall 211. Joseph Marren, professor of communication, serves as chair of the College Senate for the 2018–2019 academic year. Please stop by the office, call 878-5139, or e-mail Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, with questions or for general information.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
Two at-large College Senate positions, one University Faculty Senate position, and one University Faculty Senate alternate position will become vacant on August 30, 2019. All full-time faculty and professional staff members are eligible to run for these seats provided they meet other eligibility requirements (see below).

At-large senators represent the entirety of the college. University Faculty senators are senators within both the Buffalo State College Senate and the SUNY University Faculty Senate. The alternate attends SUNY University Faculty Senate meetings only in the absence of the university faculty senator.

A call for nominations and information about candidates’ statements can be found on the College Senate website. The call for nominations begins at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 15, and continues through 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 19. Elections for these positions will run from 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 22, to 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 26.

Senate elections conducted by the schools of Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural and Social Sciences, and the Professions as well as the Professional Staff Caucus (PSC) should be concluded before the election cycle for the at-large seats.

Eligibility: Current College Senate members who are completing two consecutive terms in their respective positions are not eligible for reelection. For additional information on eligibility requirements, please consult the College Senate bylaws.

Campaigning: The College Senate Elections and Bylaws Committee strongly discourages using college e-mail services for campaigning. Please limit campaigning to the candidate statement posted on the College Senate website.

Please note: Individuals running for a senator position in another election may not also run for at-large senator or university faculty senator positions while the other election is being conducted. If the other election concludes during the period when nominations for at-large or university faculty senator are still being accepted, eligible individuals may self-nominate for either position.

If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139. We look forward to your participation in the vital process of campus governance.

The American Red Cross will hold a campus blood drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 2, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit the American Red Cross website to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold a campus blood drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, April 2, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit the American Red Cross website to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold a campus blood drive from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit the American Red Cross website to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

All Buffalo State students are invited to attend this semester's Student Open Forum, hosted by President Conway-Turner, on Tuesday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. This event empowers students to share their opinions, ask questions, and engage with the president and her cabinet.

If students have questions prepared, they are encouraged to submit those questions ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!

Take an additional 50 percent off all clearance clothing items, including Nike, UnderArmour, and Champion sweatshirts, tees, and hats. Today only: Wednesday, February 20.

Please join us for an hour of student, faculty, and staff networking on Thursday, February 21, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore. This month's theme is "Couples and College," featuring the best-selling book The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. Refreshments will be served.