The new Student Code of Conduct (approved by the College Council on May 15, 2018) went into effect on June 22, 2018. Please visit the Student Conduct and Community Standards website for access to the new Code of Conduct, forms, documents, and important information about the student conduct process. Please refer all requests for conduct records and information directly to the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office, Porter Hall 14 (lower level), 878-3051.

Please join us for the 24th annual Buffalo State Professional Development Schools Consortium Conference (PDF, 158 KB) on Friday, September 28, at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo. Many new and exciting features are planned for this year’s event (PDF, 1 MB), including a variety of poster presentations, roundtables, and a wide range of sessions. The keynote speaker will be the NYS Teacher of the Year, Christopher Albrecht. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please register online by Wednesday, September 19.

From the Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences
Please join us for a reception celebrating William Wieczorek, director of the Institute for Community Health Promotion, the Center for Health and Social Research, and the Center for Development of Human Services, on the occasion of his retirement from Buffalo State on Tuesday, September 4, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 205.

Dr. Wieczorek founded the Center for Health and Social Research (CHSR) at Buffalo State in 1997. CHSR is a leader in researching critical issues such as drunk driving, suicide, violence, mental health, substance abuse, and educational reforms. Over $10 million in support from federal, state, and private agencies has been awarded to the center since its inception. In 2014, the Center for Development of Human Services and CHSR were combined to form the Institute for Community Health Promotion (ICHP), with Dr. Wieczorek serving as director. ICHP’s mission focuses on the health and well-being of individuals—as well as larger communities—through the development and implementation of research and programming. The institute also seeks to strengthen the influence of Buffalo State as a driver of health promotion.

Please stop by to thank Dr. Wieczorek for the outstanding work he has done at Buffalo State and to wish him well in the future.

The Graduate School will host its annual Fall Open House on Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Campbell Student Union. The Open House allows prospective graduate students to learn more about academic degree and certificate programs, as well as admission requirements and the application process. Guests will have an opportunity to explore financial aid options, meet our faculty, and hear from current students.

A second Open House will be held in the spring on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. This event will replace the Applied Information Session and the Education Information Session typically held each spring.

For more information or to register, please visit the Graduate School Open House web page.

The Grant Allocation Committee (GAC) requests proposals from individuals, departments, and student clubs and organizations for funding of programs, speakers, and events to take place during the 2018–2019 academic year.

The deadlines for submitting applications under this funding cycle are Friday, September 28, for fall 2018 and spring 2019 program proposals; and Friday, November 16, for spring 2019 program proposals. Applications for funding and complete details of requirements may be found on the Student Affairs website. All proposals must be submitted electronically to marzolkl@buffalostate.edu with one hard copy delivered to Cleveland Hall 513.

Questions about the GAC may be addressed to Kathy Marzolf, secretary 2, 878-4704.

Students can drop a course in Banner only through the first week of class, specifically, through the end of registration, which ends Monday, September 3, at 11:59 p.m. in Banner.

If a student drops a class after September 3, it is not a drop but a withdrawal from course. When a student drops a class, he or she has no financial liability, but after the first week of class, withdrawals carry the possibility of financial penalty. Please refer to the Schedule of Refund Eligibility from the Student Accounts Office page.

Drops can be completed easily online in Banner. Withdrawal from course is also done online in Banner.

Drops do not show on a student's official academic record. Withdrawals are recorded as a "W" next to the class, although they have no effect on a student's average.

It is always recommended that students complete all registrations, including drops and adds, before the first day of classes, August 27. Students who need to make changes during the first week of class should complete their drops as soon as possible as a courtesy to the faculty, who are working hard for them, and fellow students, who may be waitlisted for those courses.

Non-attendance in a class does not constitute an official withdrawal. Monday, September 3, at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline to complete all drop activity in Banner for fall 2018.

Bengals Dare to Care Day is Saturday, September 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join President Katherine Conway-Turner for this important Buffalo State day of service. The event is in great need of site coordinators to keep track of volunteers, facilitate a reflection discussion, and be a point of contact with the community partner. Sign up today!

Please note that the registration process has been updated for volunteer registration:

• Everyone must register this year, including individuals in a group or class. Walk-ins may be able to participate, but we cannot guarantee a spot to anyone who has not registered in advance.  
• Any faculty member teaching a course whose students want to participate on a project together must e-mail Laura Hill Rao for pre-assignment. This course participation guide (PDF, 545 KB) will help faculty members prepare their students to participate and reflect on the day in relation to their course content and civic learning.
• A list of projects is available on the Civic and Community Engagement Office website.

Aloha! The Career Development Center's annual Part-Time-Job Luau is today, August 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Plaza (rain location: Student Union Social Hall).

More than 50 campus departments and local organizations will be in attendance, looking to hire Buffalo State students to fill their part-time-job openings, as well as fall 2018, spring 2019, and summer 2019 paid internships. A list of the organizations attending is available on the CDC website.

Please remind students about the luau and feel free to join us for the festivities.

For more information, please contact the Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306, 878-5811, or visit the CDC website.

Aloha! The campus community is invited to attend the Career Development Center's annual Part-Time-Job Luau on Thursday, August 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Plaza (rain location: Student Union Social Hall).

This fun and casual event allows Buffalo State students to learn about part-time-job opportunities, as well as fall 2018, spring 2019, and summer 2019 paid internships, while meeting with employers in an informal, relaxed setting.

This year's luau will feature more than 55 organizations from campus departments and local businesses and organizations. A list of the organizations attending is available on the CDC website.  

Please provide students with information about this exciting opportunity. Faculty and staff members are also welcome to join in the festivities and enjoy some refreshments.

For more information, please contact the Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306, 878-5811, or visit the CDC website.

Waitlists for fall 2018 will be turned off at 11:59 p.m. today, August 28; however, students who are already on a waitlist will continue to have the opportunity to register for the class if a seat becomes available before the end of drop/add (11:59 p.m. Monday, September 3).

Additional information on waitlisting can be found on the Registrar's Office website.