From the Chair of the Bylaws and Elections Committee
Congratulations to the following individuals, who were elected as the official officers and standing committee chairs of the College Senate for the 2018–2019 academic year at the Senate caucus on May 11:

College Senate Chair
Joseph. J. Marren, Chair and Professor, Communication

College Senate Vice Chair
M. Scott Goodman, Chair and Professor, Chemistry

Academic Plan Committee Chair
David N. Ben-Merre, Associate Professor, English

Budget and Staff Allocations Committee Chair
Ted P. Schmidt, Professor, Economics and Finance

Bylaws and Elections Committee Chair
Amy Rosen-Brand, Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services

Curriculum Committee Chair
Kimberly A. Kline, Chair and Professor, Higher Education Administration

Faculty and Staff Welfare Committee Chair
Maria B. Brickhouse, Coordinator of the Academic Center for Excellence, Educational Opportunity Program

Instruction and Research Committee Chair
Arlesa J. Shephard, Associate Professor, Fashion and Textile Technology

Standards for Students Committee Chair
Amy B. Wilson, Assistant Professor, Higher Education Administration

Student Welfare Committee Vice Chair*
Steve M. Macho, Associate Professor, Career and Technical Education

*The Student Welfare Committee chair is a student senator who will be elected at the fall 2018 Senate meeting. This individual will work along with the vice chair of the Student Welfare Committee.

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Congratulations to the following individuals, who have been elected to serve on the College Senate representing the four schools, the Professional Staff Caucus, classified staff, and at large. Their three-year terms begin Monday, August 27, 2018, and run through academic year 2021:

School of Arts and Humanities
Julian C. Cole, Associate Professor, Philosophy (1)
Marguerite E. Knowles, Associate Professor, Communication (2)

School of Education
Peter W. Loehr, Associate Professor, Elementary Education and Reading (2)
Jing Zhang, Associate Professor, Elementary Education and Reading (2)

School of Natural and Social Sciences
Susan E. Maguire, Associate Professor, Anthropology (1)
Gregory J. Wadsworth, Associate Professor, Biology (1)

School of the Professions
Katrina R. Fulcher, Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology (1)
Kimberly A. Kline, Chair and Professor, Higher Education Administration (2)

At-Large Senators
M. Scott Goodman, Chair and Professor, Chemistry (1)
Ted P. Schmidt, Professor, Economics and Finance (1)
Josephine P. Adamo, Senior Academic Adviser, Academic Commons (1)

Professional Staff Caucus
Maria B. Brickhouse, Coordinator of the Academic Center for Excellence, Educational Opportunity Program (2)
Amy Rosen-Brand, Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services (2)

Classified Service Representative
Katherine R. Morales, Secretary 2, School of the Professions (2)

(1) = first term; (2) = second term

Please join Chartwells Dining for a surprise retirement celebration for baker Phyllis "Grandma" Daniels on Thursday, May 17, at 10:40 a.m. in the Bengal Kitchen. She will retire at the close of the spring 2018 semester after almost 25 years of service to Buffalo State. Please stop by and wish her well.

From the Chair of the Search Committee for the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
The search committee for the college's next vice president for institutional advancement reminds the campus community of the open forum with the second candidate for the position on Friday, May 25, from 12:15 to 1:05 p.m. in Newman Lecture Hall (Bulger Communication Center North). The candidate's name and vita will be published in the Daily Bulletin on Wednesday, May 23. At the open forum, the candidate will offer a short opening statement and then take questions from the audience. An online survey will be made available to solicit feedback following the presentation. Please mark your calendars; we look forward to campus participation in the search process. Please direct questions about the process to me, Wendy Paterson, chair of the search committee.

The campus Mail Room is entering a period of personnel turnover. While positions are being filled and staff levels are being brought back to capacity, service levels will be adjusted to meet employee capacity. We expect disruptions to be short-term and minimal. Normal service will be restored once vacant positions are filled.

Should you require more expedient access to a package that has arrived on campus, please call the Mail Room at 878-5515 to arrange a pickup.

Questions about this transition period can be e-mailed to vpfm@buffalostate.edu. Your understanding during this time of transition is appreciated.

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff today, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, a U.S. observance that pays tribute to local, state, and federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty.

TIAA financial consultant Michael Spogli will be on campus for individual consultations with Buffalo State faculty and staff members on Thursday, May 24, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 416. Appointments are required.

This is your opportunity to review your investments and allocations or set up a supplemental retirement account. Make an appointment today to speak with a professional regarding your financial retirement goals.

Visit the TIAA website to schedule your appointment today.

The Campbell Student Union is now accepting reservations for the fall 2018 semester. When making a reservation, please include as much information as possible, including the department or organization hosting the event, the time and duration of the event, the approximate expected attendance, and any furniture or technology needs. Event reservations can be updated at a later date. Reservations with no information may be denied.

Reservations can be made by creating an account via our website. Please e-mail studentunion@buffalostate.edu with any reservation questions.

A list of raffle winners (PDF, 75 KB) from Friday's end-of-year Mexican Fiesta is now available. Winners may pick up their prizes from Melissa Slisz, staff assistant in the President's Office, Cleveland Hall 517. Please pick up your prizes by Thursday, May 31. Thank you.

Governor Cuomo and SUNY have collaborated to provide support for up to 250 students to participate in the New York Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative, an exciting low-cost service-learning opportunity for SUNY students beginning in June. Students will participate in reconstruction efforts in Puerto Rico following hurricanes Irma and Maria. Details and applications have just been released for two-week opportunities, which run mid-June through late August. Program participants are eligible for 3 credits and a stipend. Room and board as well as round-trip travel costs will be covered from one of the New York City–area airports. Selection and placement of applicants in appropriate programs will be conducted by SUNY’s Office of Global Affairs. Applicants will be chosen based on their availability, special skills, commitment, and motivation demonstrated in their essay. Applications are due by Thursday, May 17. The first round of placements will be announced on May 23. Please encourage students to apply for this important opportunity.

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