From the Interim Chief Information Officer
Following a thorough internal search process, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Bayer as interim library director.

Bayer is currently the scholarly communication librarian at Butler Library, where he manages Buffalo State's Digital Commons institutional repository and participates in the library's Information Commons. He served as information systems librarian at D'Youville College from 2004 to 2007 and at Buffalo State from 2007 to 2012. His previous experience in the private sector includes account and project management roles for multimedia and print publishing companies in Buffalo and New York City.

Bayer earned a bachelor of arts degree in English literature from Fordham University in 1994 and a master of arts in humanities and a master of library science from the University at Buffalo in 2004. His research interests include virtual computing, open-source software, and information-seeking behavior.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate will be held tomorrow, November 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Butler Library 210. The meeting agenda is posted on the College Senate home page. Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions.

From the Diversity Program Coordinator
Please join us for a screening of 15 to Life: Kenneth's Story (PDF), the third film in an exciting year-long screening and discussion series, "Beyond Boundaries: Dare to Be Diverse," on Thursday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Synopsis: At age 15, Kenneth Young was tried as an adult and convicted of armed robbery under Florida law. He received four consecutive life sentences, guaranteeing that he would die in prison. 15 to Life is a story of redemption that raises the question, how should children be treated in the justice system?

Moderated by Ron Stewart, professor of sociology. Panelists include a representative from H.E.A.R.T., a city court judge, and an adviser to the Lifers' Group at Attica State Prison.

15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story (2013) (trailer)

Facebook event page

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Roundtable Discussion: "Gender Myths"
Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Assembly Halls 1 and 2

Simultaneous Sessions:
The Myth of Manhood: Defining What It Means to Be a Man
The Myth of Womanhood: Defining What It Means to Be a Woman

Facilitators:

• Equity and Campus Diversity: Jason Parker, diversity program coordinator; Jessica Micha, graduate assistant; John Roberts, graduate intern
• Student Success: Daniel Vélez, associate vice president, Student Success

Please join faculty, staff, and students as this timely topic is explored and shared.

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The November Equity and Campus Diversity newsletter is now posted (PDF).

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Please call or e-mail the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, ext. 6210, with questions.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, in Butler Library 210. The meeting agenda is posted on the College Senate home page. Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions.

From the Interim Chief Information Officer
The Buffalo State community is invited to participate in the selection of the interim director of Butler Library. The following candidates will present their qualifications and vision for the library as well as answer questions. Anonymous feedback will be collected electronically. Please bring your own device. A link will be provided for those who cannot bring a device. Presentations will take place in Butler Library 208.

Marc Bayer
Monday, November 3
2:00–3:00 p.m.

Ken Fujiuchi
Wednesday, November 5
3:00–4:00 p.m.

Candidate Presentations: Interim Library Director

From the Interim Chief Information Officer
The Buffalo State community is invited to participate in the selection of the interim director of Butler Library. The following candidates will present their qualifications and vision for the library as well as answer questions. Anonymous feedback will be collected electronically. Please bring your own device. A link will be provided for those who cannot bring a device. All presentations will take place in Butler Library 208.

Marc Bayer
Monday, November 3
2:00–3:00 p.m.

Ken Fujiuchi
Wednesday, November 5
3:00–4:00 p.m.

Maureen Lindstrom
Thursday, November 6
2:00–3:00 p.m.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, in Butler Library 210. The meeting agenda is posted on the College Senate home page. Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions.

From the Vice President for Finance and Management
The Emergency Response Planning Group and University Police will conduct a test of the college’s outdoor emergency alert horn at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28.

People who are outdoors during the test will hear a series of three loud 90-second horn blasts emanating from the central heating plant. Please note: the horn is primarily intended to be audible at outdoor locations on campus—not inside buildings.

In a real emergency, the horn will sound for a minimum of five full minutes. If a real emergency alert is signaled, immediately seek shelter and await further instructions communicated via Buff State Alert, e-mail, or www.buffalostate.edu or direct instructions from University Police.

Approximately 30 minutes before the test horn sounds, the college will issue a campuswide test of the Buff State Alert emergency communication system. At this time, all students, faculty, and staff who have registered with the service will be sent a test alert via text message, automated phone message, or e-mail.

Students, faculty, and staff who wish to enroll in Buff State Alert or modify their preferences may do so by visiting https://buffstatealert.buffalostate.edu and logging in with their Buffalo State user name and password. If you do not have a Buffalo State user name or password but still want to receive text messages from Buff State Alert, you can sign up by texting the phrase “buffalostate” to 79516.

From the Vice President for Finance and Management
The Emergency Response Planning Group and University Police will conduct a test of the college’s outdoor emergency alert horn at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28.

People who are outdoors during the test will hear a series of three loud 90-second horn blasts emanating from the central heating plant. Please note: the horn is primarily intended to be audible at outdoor locations on campus—not inside buildings.

In a real emergency, the horn will sound for a minimum of five full minutes. If a real emergency alert is signaled, immediately seek shelter and await further instructions communicated via Buff State Alert, e-mail, or www.buffalostate.edu or direct instructions from University Police.

Approximately 30 minutes before the test horn sounds, the college will issue a campuswide test of the Buff State Alert emergency communication system. At this time, all students, faculty, and staff who have registered with the service will be sent a test alert via text message, automated phone message, or e-mail.

Students, faculty, and staff who wish to enroll in Buff State Alert or modify their preferences may do so by visiting https://buffstatealert.buffalostate.edu and logging in with their Buffalo State user name and password. If you do not have a Buffalo State user name or password but still want to receive text messages from Buff State Alert, you can sign up by texting the phrase “buffalostate” to 79516.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 14, in Butler Library 210. Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions.