The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic will be moving to Buckham Hall this week. The new address is Buckham Hall A106. Phone numbers will remain the same, although phone service will be interrupted during the move.

The School of Education Dean's Office will move from Caudell Hall to Bacon Hall 306 on Thursday, May 22. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same. Please note that phone service for all dean's office staff members, as well as access to the Internet, may be delayed during, and for a short period of time after, our move. We appreciate your patience as we settle into our new space. Please update your contact information to Bacon Hall 306 for the following individuals:

Wendy Paterson, dean; Kathy Wood, associate dean; Tamara Horstman-Riphahn; Beverly MacKenzie; and Allison Winkowski.

Apply for the Anne Frank Project 2014 Fellowship. The Academic Affairs Office and the Anne Frank Project are proud to support the AFP Fellowship Program. Individual incentives of $500 will be awarded to four Buffalo State faculty or staff members and one community leader. More than 13,000 people have attended the Anne Frank Project’s annual conferences from 2009 to 2013. Join the AFP family by directly connecting the AFP 2014 theme and three days of content to your courses for innovative curriculum throughout the fall 2014 semester. The Anne Frank Project is an ideal “dialogue-starter” for important topics like social justice, conflict resolution, hate crimes, bullying, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the moral dilemmas facing crimes against humanity.

The Anne Frank Project 2014 Fellowship deadline is Sunday, June 1. For details, information, and applications, please visit the AFP 2014 Fellowship web page. With questions about the AFP 2014 Fellowship, please contact Drew Kahn, director of the Anne Frank Project.

More information: AFP 2014: Change through Stories (September 8–10)

Science and mathematics faculty and students, New York State STEM Western Region master teachers, and members of the Science Teachers Association of New York State's Western Section will gather on Monday, May 19, in the Science Building atrium. Demonstrations and tours will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by a lecture from Jamie Szafran, computer scientist, engineer, and aerospace technologist for NASA, at 6:00 p.m. in Science Building 272. Keynote speaker Will Kinney, professor and cosmologist from the University at Buffalo, will discuss the cutting-edge science of the very first moments of the universe in Bulger Communication Center South at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Buffalo State Dining will have dining locations open for the summer. Today, Spot Coffee will be open for breakfast and lunch from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a variety of breakfast pastries, bagels, gourmet sandwiches, crisp salads, and a variety of side dishes.

For a full list of summer hours of operation, please visit our website and click on "where to eat" under the "places to eat" tab. 

Faculty and staff, save 10 percent on every purchase when you use your Bengal Bucks. For information on how to sign up for a Bengal Bucks account, please visit our website.

Computing and Technology Services will roll out a number of required software updates to all Windows computers this week. These updates will be available starting Wednesday, May 28, and must be installed by the June 11 deadline. Starting today, anyone using a Windows workstation will see the pop-up notification "Software changes are required." With the new Software Center self-service portal, users now have the option to apply these updates immediately or schedule them for a more convenient time (e.g., outside of regular business hours). For details, please refer to the FAQ I'm getting pop-ups that software changes are required. What should I do? If you have questions regarding this update, please contact the Computing Help Desk, ext. 4357.

After serving the Buffalo State Counseling Center for more than 17 years, associate director Modupe Akin-Deko, Ph.D., will retire in July. To thank her for her service and show our appreciation, a farewell reception (cash bar) will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Campus House. Remarks at 5:00 p.m.
Akin-Deko, a recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, has been a tremendous asset to the center and the college. She served as associate director and clinical coordinator and was active on many college committees. She was recently honored for her work on the Child Care Center board of directors. She has been a great advocate for students, a wonderful colleague, and a dedicated professional. She will be truly missed.

Please stop by and wish her well. Contributions of $10 for food and a gift are being accepted. To RSVP or to make a contribution, please contact Char Vetter, psychologist in the Counseling Center, by Wednesday, May 21.

This online interactive training for faculty and staff members to learn to recognize signs of psychological distress and connect students to appropriate support services will be held on Thursday, May 22, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 318. If you would like to learn how to identify students who may be at risk of suicide and what you can do about it, come to this seminar. Bring your headphones, because this workshop is conducted at a computer, interacting with avatars. Ninety-six percent of those who completed the training reported that they would recommend the course to their colleagues. Presented by Ron George, Alla Andelman, and Joan McCool.

Register for this class.

QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer, three simple steps to help prevent suicide. Certified trainers will teach participants these steps and provide time for practice during this workshop on Thursday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Bacon Hall 205. QPR is a component of the college's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association's grant titled "Buffalo State Cares: A Call to Bystanders to Prevent Suicide on Campus." Presented by Ron George, Suzanne Johnson, and Joan McCool.

Register for this class.

Learning how to talk about expectations in a way that solves problems requires accountability. We will explore the dynamics on a different level in this workshop on Thursday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Bacon Hall 115. Research data show that when people see accountability as "someone else's job," they waste time, resources, and morale. How are your conversations going in the workplace? Are you using the Crucial Conversation model? Let's get back to basics! Presented by Ottilie Woodruff and Rita Zientek.

Register for this class.