From the Chair of the Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will host the annual College Senate Caucus—the election of Senate officers for the upcoming academic year—on Friday, May 11, from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 210. The final College Senate meeting of the spring 2018 semester will follow the caucus at 2:00 p.m., also in Butler 210. Please note the one hour earlier start time. Questions may be directed to Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next College Senate meeting of the spring 2018 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 13, in Butler Library 210. The agenda (PDF, 104 KB) is posted on the College Senate website. Senate meetings are recorded and posted as podcasts on the College Senate website. Please visit the website to catch up on past Senate news, listen to podcasts of past meetings, or review meeting summaries. The schedule (PDF, 46 KB) of all upcoming College Senate meeting dates is also posted.

The College Senate Office is located in Cleveland Hall 211. Howard Reid, professor of psychology, is chair of the College Senate for the 2017–2018 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.

The Goodwill Community Foundation offers free video tutorials on Internet safety that you can use with students and family. Seventeen videos are currently available.

Because of unforeseen delays, the temporary closure of portions of Bengal Drive and Bengal Walk will persist through April 27. Your patience is appreciated as this work is completed. Questions may be directed to vpfm@buffalostate.edu. Please visit the Facilities Construction and Maintenance website for more information about the Science and Mathematics Complex Phase 3 and other projects.

The Buffalo State community is saddened by the death of Gary H. Kent, director of the physical plant, who died March 28, 2018. Mr. Kent retired in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, and seven children. His son Scott Kent is head janitor in Custodial Services, and his son Mark Kent is manager of client systems engineering in RITE. Services were held April 3. More information is available online.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The Senate nomination period for two faculty at-large seats and one faculty or professional staff at-large seat  begins Monday, April 16, and runs through Friday, April 20. The three at-large positions will become vacant on August 31, 2018. At-large senators represent the entirety of the college. All full-time faculty and professional staff members (PSC) are eligible to seek the position provided they meet other eligibility requirements (see below).

A call for nominations and information about candidates’ statements can be found on the College Senate website. The call for nominations for all positions begins at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 16, and continues through 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 20. Elections for these positions will run from 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 23, to 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 27.

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 (available to the college community beginning Monday, April 16).

Please note: Individuals running for a senator position in another election may not also run for at-large positions while the other election is being conducted. If the other election concludes during the period when nominations for at-large senator positions are still being accepted, eligible individuals may self-nominate for an at-large 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 Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program will celebrate the exemplary academic performance of its outstanding students at the 51st annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 10, at 3:30 p.m. in Rockwell Hall Auditorium. This year's theme is "Imagine, Believe, Achieve: Invested in Education."

Highlights of the program will include the presentation of special awards to students, staff, and faculty. The Distinguished Alumnus Award will be presented to Vicki T. Sapp, ’94, ’97, director of student engagement, diversity, and inclusion in the Department of Student Affairs at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

EOP Honors Convocation recognizes students who have obtained a 3.0 semester or cumulative GPA during the 2017 calendar year. The campus community is invited to attend the program, with a catered reception to follow. RSVP to Cathy McCoy, keyboard specialist 2, 878-4426.

Come and celebrate Mass on Friday, May 4, the first Friday of the month, at 8:00 a.m. in the Newman Center Chapel. We will gather for Mass and start the month with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee afterward or take a cup to go.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Everyone is welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold its final campus blood drive of the semester today, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit the Red Cross website to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

The American Red Cross will hold its final campus blood drive of the semester tomorrow, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Call (800) RED-CROSS or visit the Red Cross website to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.