From the Chief Diversity Officer
The Equity and Campus Diversity Office is pleased to announce a newly developed Sexual Violence Victim Bill of Rights (docx). Title IX information will be publicized on campus during January and February. Please visit the Equity and Campus Diversity website for more information.

We're here to serve you. Questions? Call ext. 6210 or stop by Cleveland Hall 415. You can also e-mail us at eeoequity@buffalostate.edu.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The first College Senate meeting for the spring 2015 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, in Butler Library 210. Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions. Please note that the College Senate will debut its new website in early 2015.

From the Chief Diversity Officer
The Equity and Campus Diversity Office is pleased to announce the continuation of the campus’s Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants.

Consistent with the college’s mission, minigrants provide financial assistance for projects, workshops, and activities that have institutional impact—strengthening Buffalo State’s inclusive excellence toward diversity as described by our mission statement, core values, and strategic plan. 

The spring deadline for applications is Friday, February 13. Applications must be submitted six weeks in advance of proposed events. For additional information, please visit the Equity and Campus Diversity website.

From the Chair of the College Senate
Happy New Year from the College Senate Office! The first Senate meeting for the spring 2015 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, in Butler Library 210. Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions. Please note that the College Senate will debut its new website in early 2015.

The Newman Center at Buffalo State is pleased to announce the Newman Winter Party on Friday, January 30, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Foundry, located at 1738 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The evening's music will be provided by Rick Holland's Little Big Band, a 10-piece swing band featuring Buffalo State alumna Lindsey Holland. The cost is $35 per person. The price of the celebration includes hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and dancing. Cash bar will be available. Make your reservations online or by phone at 882-1080.

Instructional Resources would like to extend a warm holiday greeting to the faculty, staff, and students of Buffalo State. Please view our holiday message on YouTube. ?Thank you for a wonderful and productive year. See you in 2016!

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday December 19. With more than 15 local vendors, food trucks, and music, this weekly community event will become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market will be open to the public each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buckham Hall A Wing (closed December 26 and January 2). Help support our local growers and food producers—and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don’t miss it!

A sincere thank-you goes out to each and every one who so kindly and generously supported the 19th annual Student Art Sale, proving that the Buffalo State community supports its students. Through this event, students participated in a "real world" experience, tested their works in the marketplace, and earned some money at the same time.

Thanks again, and happy holidays to all.

Help support Buffalo State’s Winter Farmers Market on Saturday, December 12. With more than 15 local vendors, food trucks, and music, this weekly community event will become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market will be open to the public each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buckham Hall A Wing (closed December 26 and January 2). Help support our local growers and food producers—and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don’t miss it!

Join Dining Services for a Winter Holiday Celebration. Bring an unwrapped new toy and receive a free lunch on December 8 and 9 in the Residential Dining Hall. Toys will benefit a local charity selected by Buffalo State.