The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will provide naloxone training on Monday, April 16, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Caudell Hall 209. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose. Upon completion of the training, participants will be provided with a naloxone kit. For more information, please contact the Weigel Wellness Center Health Promotions office or visit the Weigel Health Promotions website.

The Buffalo State community is saddened by the death of Duane J. “Bunny” Andersen, professor emerita of design, who died March 26, 2018. Ms. Andersen retired in 1986. She is survived by her sister, Carole Andersen Foy. Private services will be held at a later date. More information is available online.

The Buffalo State community is saddened by the death of Robert Squeri, professor emeritus of fine arts, who died January 17, 2018. Dr. Squeri retired in 1979. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne Squeri Smith; and his partner, John Hules. A service will be held in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, April 22. More information is available online.

Please join the Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) and the University Police Department (UPD) on Tuesday, April 24, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge. The CPAC would like to bring university police officers and the community members they serve together over coffee to enhance communication and learn more about each other. Help bring the Buffalo State Community Oriented Policing Philosophy alive (PDF, 79 KB). Attending is an easy way for faculty, staff, and students to get to know the men and women of University Police who serve and protect our campus community. This is a great opportunity to chat with CPAC members and UPD officers to ask any questions you may have. The CPAC is partnering with Chartwells Dining Services to provide this community policing event.

Join Weigel Health Promotions and Crisis Services for the 13th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, an international men's walk to end rape, sexual assault, and gender violence, on Sunday, April 29, at Harriman Hall on the UB South Campus. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m, and the walk begins at 1:00 p.m. Please show your support. Donations benefit the Crisis Services Advocate Program.

We welcome you to join us for a night of poetry readings, dance performances, skits, music, speakers, and more during Take Back the Night—an event designed to give back power to victims of sexual and domestic violence and their allies—on Wednesday, April 11, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Reception to follow in the Fireside Lounge. Brought to you by the Weigel Wellness Center, the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, United Students Government, the University Police Department, and the Student-Athlete Athletic Committee.

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Buffalo State's dedicated VALIC financial adviser, Raelynn Harlach, will offer one-on-one consultations for faculty and staff members on Wednesday, April 11, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 416. 

These consultations are a great was to enroll in the plan, get answers to any questions you may have about the 403(b) or ORP, provide a current review of your VALIC account, or complete a Retirement Pathfinder to see if you are on track for retirement.

To schedule a meeting, please visit the Valic website and enter registration code 5873BUF11AB, call (518) 783-6464, or e-mail raelynn.harlach@valic.com.

The Civic and Community Engagement Office's Alternative Break Student Leadership Team will host a variety of events on campus next week, April 9–13. Alternative Break Week is designed to provide students with the opportunity to get connected to student leaders, learn more about the program, and provide opportunities for Buffalo State students to serve the community.

Grant Street Cleanup
Monday, April 9 | 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Learn about the West Side as you assist with spring cleanup efforts. You’ll be led by student leaders and provided with snacks, gloves, garbage bags, and other cleanup necessities. Meet the team in South Wing 137 at 11:00 a.m. or noon for an hour and a half of service.

Motivation Booklets for Buffalo Public Schools Students
Tuesday, April 10 | 12:15–1:30 p.m. | South Wing 137
Decorate and provide inspiration for motivation booklets for elementary and middle school students. Markers, stickers, and paper will be provided. Bring meaningful quotes or your own pieces of advice to pass on to the younger generation. Snacks provided.

On-Campus Service Projects
Wednesday, April 11 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Ketchum Hall 219
Lend a hand in creating homemade laundry soap and reusable grocery bags to benefit our community partners, None Like You/We Care and the Matt Urban Hope Center. Stop in for 15 minutes or the full two hours to contribute to these service projects. Snacks provided. 

De-stress with Alternative Break
Thursday, April 12 | 12:15–1:30 p.m. | South Wing 137
Take some time for yourself and de-stress. Relax with some tea, color, and learn a few yoga techniques that you can do at your desk to stretch out and refresh your mind when you’re working on assignments. Stop by for 10 minutes or the full Bengal Pause. Snacks provided.

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. Friday, 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.

Reports to the College Senate are posted on the College Senate website. The most recent reports are from the March 9, 2018, Senate meeting.

Podcasts are now 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 also posted to the website after they are presented to the Senate.