Over the next several weeks, service points and staff offices on the first floor of Butler Library will be moved to new locations in the library or elsewhere on campus in preparation for the partial renovation of the library and construction of the Academic Commons.
 
Earlier in the semester, the Bengal Card Office was moved from the library to the Student Union, and many staff offices were moved from the first floor of the library to the third floor. Starting the week of May 21 and continuing through mid-June, the following service points are scheduled to move in stages:

• Advising Center -  from Butler Library 147 to South Wing 100
• Circulation Services - from Butler Library 103 to Butler Library 200
• Professional Development Center - from Butler Library 181B to Chase Hall 109
• RITE Support Desk - from Butler Library 147 to Bulger Communication Center 200 and 204
• Technical Services - from Butler Library 150 and 155 to Butler Library 210
• Writing Center - from Butler Library 157B to Butler Library 310

Brief disruptions in services and access to areas of the library can be expected as staff and offices are moved. For more information, please visit the Library Renovation Project website.

We appreciate your patience as we work to build a better library.

The SANS training system is experiencing problems. SUNY is working with the SANS organization to navigate, document, and address the issues. Given the problems that our own enrolled users have had, we are removing all remaining users from the SANS system.

If you planned to complete SANS training this semester and are now unable to do so, you may request training in fall 2018 by completing the Request for Information Security Training.

The SANS training system is experiencing problems. SUNY is working with the SANS organization to navigate, document, and address the issues. Given the problems that our own enrolled users have had, we are removing all remaining users from the SANS system.

If you planned to complete SANS training this semester and are now unable to do so, you may request training in fall 2018 by completing the Request for Information Security Training.

The SANS training system is experiencing problems. SUNY is working with the SANS organization to navigate, document, and address the issues. Given the problems that our own enrolled users have had, we are removing all remaining users from the SANS system.

If you planned to complete SANS training this semester and are now unable to do so, you may request training in fall 2018 by completing the request for Information Security Awareness Training.

Hello, runners, walkers, and sitters. We are getting ready for the J. P. Morgan Corporate Challenge on Thursday, June 14, at Delaware Park. You may register for the Buffalo State College team online.

Last year's Buffalo State team had so much fun, we decided to do it again! The $37 challenge registration fee includes a Corporate Challenge T-shirt, a Buffalo State Challenge T-shirt, refreshments at the hospitality tent, conviviality, and camaraderie. Registration closes Friday, May 25. Don't miss out! Faculty and staff members who wish to join for the hospitality only should contact Jude Jayatilleke, senior academic adviser in EOP, or Kelly Boos, executive assistant to the dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences.

We thank the following sponsors and offices who support this endeavor:

President Conway-Turner
Alumni Affairs Office
Chartwells
College Relations Office
Events Management Office
Professional Staff Caucus
United University Professions

Photos of the 2017 Corporate Challenge festivities can be found on the PSC website.

Please join us in thanking Richard Saddleson for his many years of dedicated service to Buffalo State on Tuesday, May 29, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Moore Complex lounge. Light refreshments will be provided. If you would like to contribute, please contact Lauren Morse, senior assistant for property control and sustainable practices, 878-6835.

Thank you to the many members of the Buffalo State community who have registered to participate in Commencement this Saturday by either marching or volunteering to help out. Your participation makes Commencement possible. A list of participants to date is posted on the Commencement website.

Marchers should have received a confirmation e-mail from Academic Affairs. Please contact Patricia Alessandra if you have questions or did not receive your confirmation.

Volunteer ushers should have received assignments and rehearsal information from Events Management. Please contact Marybeth Wojtaszek if you have questions or did not receive information.

Commencement is Saturday, May 19, in the Sports Arena. See you there!

The final College Senate meeting of the 2017–2018 academic year was held on Friday, May 11. If you missed this meeting or a previous one, please visit the website to catch up on past Senate news, listen to podcasts of past meetings, or review meeting summaries. Reports to the College Senate are also posted on the website. The most recent reports are from the May 11 meeting.

The College Senate Office is located in Cleveland Hall 211. Please stop by the office, call 878-5139, or e-mail Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, with questions or for general information. The College Seante wishes everyone a safe and happy summer.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The College Senate will hold its annual New Senator Orientation for all newly elected senators on Thursday, September 6, during Bengal Pause in the Carmine A. Grande Room, Cleveland Hall 418. This informal session, hosted by the Senate chair and parliamentarian, gives newly elected faculty, professional staff, and students the basic protocol on Senate meeting etiquette. The College Senate follows Robert’s Rules of Order as is mandated by its bylaws. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged. Please e-mail Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, or phone the office at 878-5139 with questions.

From the Chair of the College Senate
If you are interested in serving on one or more of the eight College Senate standing committees for 2018–2019, the Committee Interest Form will be available on the College Senate website beginning July 6.

The College Senate Office will forward all information to the committee chairs for review and consideration. Committee membership is determined solely at the discretion of committee chairs. Not all committees may need members.