To accommodate the reconstruction of Rockwell Road, the NFTA bus stop (Route #32) normally located at the northwest corner of Elmwood Avenue and Rockwell Road has been moved. The temporary location will be approximately half a block south of the normal bus stop, at the entrance to the Buffalo Psychiatric Center parking lot on Elmwood Avenue. A bus stop sign and shelter mark the location. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this temporary relocation, and appreciate your patience during this summer’s construction projects.

As previously noted in the Daily, Campus Services will continue performing electrical shutdowns from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29, to perform critical upgrades. Faculty and staff should shut down all networked computers and miscellaneous equipment prior to any scheduled interruption. University Police will keep buildings locked until power has been restored.

Shutdowns during the week of May 26:

Tuesday, May 26, between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
A short-term shutdown of up to one hour in duration will affect the Sports Arena, Houston Gym, and Buckham Campus School. Individuals should plan to be out of these buildings by 6:00 p.m. on that day.

Wednesday, May 27, 5:00 p.m. to Thursday, May 28, 9:00 a.m.
Emergency power only will be provided to Tower 1, Tower 2, Tower 3, and Perry Hall between 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. Individuals should plan to be out of these buildings by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and to not reenter until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Backup generator power will be provided for Moore Complex, Tower 4, and Science Building between 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. Although the buildings will run on generator power, all individuals from these buildings should shut off all non-critical equipment in these buildings, including all networked computers.
 
Thursday, May 28, between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
A short-term shutdown of up to one hour in duration will affect the Sports Arena, Houston Gym, and Buckham Campus School. Individuals should plan to be out of these buildings by 6:00 p.m. on that day.

During the shutdowns, devices/appliances other than networked computers can remain in their normal operating state. After each interruption, some networked computers, especially those that were not powered down, may experience network connectivity issues after restarting. Such issues should be reported to the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357.

Information about power interruptions will be posted at building entrances. Questions or concerns regarding these scheduled outages may be referred to Campus Services at ext. 6111.          
 
Classified employees in buildings affected by the electrical shutdown may arrange with their supervisor to alter their work schedule in order to fulfill their work hours within the parameters of the shutdown or on any other days within the remainder of the payroll period. If such arrangements cannot be made, employees may charge any available leave accruals other than sick leave. Questions about classified staff work schedules may be directed to the Human Resource Management Office at ext. 4822.
 
For more information on campus construction, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction.

Starting Monday, May 18, work will begin on reconstructing Rockwell Road. Because two-way traffic will be maintained, parking will be prohibited on Rockwell Road for the duration of the summer-long project.

Rehabilitation of the Student Union Quad will also get under way on Monday, May 18, with completion expected in November 2010. Workers will begin by installing construction fencing for the protection of pedestrians.

Additionally, please take note of the electrical shutdowns and parking lot closures scheduled for the week of May 18–22.

Questions about these projects can be emailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu. Please refer to www.buffalostate.edu/construction for the latest information about current and upcoming construction.

The trademark licensing program at Buffalo State ensures that the integrity of the college’s trademark rights are maintained in all products, promotions, and publications.

Any questions about the program or its procedures can be sent to Jill A. Powell, senior assistant to the vice president for finance and management, who serves as trademark licensing director for the college. Jill can be reached at ext. 3561 or via email at powellja@buffalostate.edu.

To accommodate for construction of the college’s new electrical duct bank, all of Lot U (located near Caudell Hall) and a portion of Lot W (near E. H. Butler Library) will be closed from Monday, May 18, through Friday, May 22. Regular pedestrian access will be maintained during this construction.

Questions regarding all campus construction should be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu. For more information, including a detailed Parking Impact Map, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. 

Faculty may now enter their spring 2009 grades using Banner. The grading window is open and will close Tuesday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. Detailed documentation for entering grades is available by accessing http://buffalostate.edu/banner/documents/grading.pdf. Additionally, assistance is available by calling the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions about grading, please call the Registrar’s Office at ext. 4811.

Campus Services will be performing brief electrical shutdowns from Monday, September 21, through Friday, October 2, to perform critical upgrades. Faculty and staff should shut down all networked computers and miscellaneous equipment prior to any scheduled interruption. University Police will keep buildings locked until power has been restored.Each of the upcoming shutdowns is scheduled to last no longer than an hour, and to occur between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The following is a list of the buildings that will be affected by these shutdowns during the week of September 21 and September 28:

Shutdowns during the week of September 21:
Monday, September 21, between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Buckham Campus School, Moot Hall, Ketchum Hall, Rockwell Hall, Donald Savage Theater Arts Building, Bacon Hall, Bishop Hall, Porter Hall, Neumann Hall, Campus House, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Sports Arena, and Houston Gym.

Wednesday, September 23, between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Buckham Campus School, Moot Hall, Ketchum Hall, Rockwell Hall, Donald Savage Theater Arts Building, Bacon Hall, Bishop Hall, Porter Hall, Neumann Hall, Campus House, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Sports Arena, Houston Gym, Caudell Hall, Caudell Annex, Bulger Communication Center, Upton Hall, Chase Hall, and Cassety Hall.

Friday, September 25, between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.,
Caudell Hall, Bulger Communication Center, Upton Hall, Chase Hall, and Cassety Hall.

Shutdowns during the week of September 28:
Monday, September 28, between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
The short-term shutdown will affect the Classroom Building, Weigel Health Center, Twin Rise, North Wing, South Wing, Clinton Center, Central Receiving, Bakery Building, and the Power Plant.

Wednesday, September 30, between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Classroom Building, Weigel Health Center, Twin Rise, North Wing, South Wing, Clinton Center, Central Receiving, Laundry Bldg., Power Plant, Butler library, Campbell Student Union, Cleveland Hall, Moore Complex, Towers I, II, III and IV, Science Building 1 and 2, and Perry Hall.

During the shutdowns, devices/appliances other than networked computers can remain in their normal operating state. It is possible that after each interruption, some networked computers, especially those that were not powered down, may experience network connectivity issues when powered back up. Such issues should be reported to the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357.

Questions or concerns regarding these scheduled outages may be referred to Campus Services at ext. 6111. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information on campus construction, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction.

Buffalo State hosted representatives from three top higher education marketing firms in March (via the RFP process) who presented their proposals to assist the college in developing its brand platform strategy. Through participation and attendance over six sessions, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students contributed feedback and evaluated the proposals.

Stamats Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been selected as Buffalo State’s education consultant, and Beatrice Szalas will serve as the college’s point person. Tim Walsh, associate vice president for college relations, is leading the project for the college.

Cognizant of the tight time frame before students, faculty, and staff leave for the summer, College Relations has arranged for Stamats’ team members to come to campus on May 6 and 7 for a project planning meeting and campus visit. Over the two days, Stamats will conduct interviews and group discussions with students, faculty, administration, alumni, donors, and community leaders. A project planning meeting with Buffalo State’s brand development team will also be held to discuss vision, mission, core values, and strategic direction and determine how they will influence and inform the brand strategy.

Key campus stakeholders and constituent groups of students, administrators, faculty, and staff will be invited to engage via small groups to discuss Buffalo State College, providing insight into the heart of who are we, what we stand for, and what we promise and deliver to students. It is our turn to tell the Buffalo State story, with the end goal of establishing strong brand position statements and strategies for future campuswide endeavors.

The following open forums will be held in E. H. Butler Library 210:

For All Faculty and Staff Members
Thursday, May 7
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

For All Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Thursday, May 7
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

For more information, contact Tim Walsh, ext. 4201.

Buffalo State hosted representatives from three top higher education marketing firms in March (via the RFP process) who presented their proposals to assist the college in developing its brand platform strategy. Through participation and attendance over six sessions, more than 100 faculty, staff, and students contributed feedback and evaluated the proposals.

Stamats Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been selected as Buffalo State’s education consultant, and Beatrice Szalas will serve as the college’s point person. Tim Walsh, associate vice president for college relations, is leading the project for the college.

Cognizant of the tight time frame before students, faculty, and staff leave for the summer, College Relations has arranged for Stamats’ team members to come to campus on May 6 and 7 for a project planning meeting and campus visit. Over the two days, Stamats will conduct interviews and group discussions with students, faculty, administration, alumni, donors, and community leaders. A project planning meeting with Buffalo State’s brand development team will also be held to discuss vision, mission, core values, and strategic direction and determine how they will influence and inform the brand strategy.

Key campus stakeholders and constituent groups of students, administrators, faculty, and staff will be invited to engage via small groups to discuss Buffalo State College, providing insight into the heart of who are we, what we stand for, and what we promise and deliver to students. It is our turn to tell the Buffalo State story, with the end goal of establishing strong brand position statements and strategies for future campuswide endeavors.

The following open forums will be held in E. H. Butler Library 210:

For All Faculty and Staff Mem
Today, Wednesday, May 6
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

For All Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Today, Wednesday, May 6
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 7
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

For more information, contact Tim Walsh, ext. 4201.

Faculty will enter their spring 2009 grades using Banner. The grading window will open Monday morning, May 11, and close at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. In preparation, faculty are encouraged to logon to Banner to be sure that all of their courses are listed under their account. Detailed documentation for entering grades is available by accessing http://buffalostate.edu/banner/documents/grading.pdf. Additionally, assistance is available by calling the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357. If you have any questions about grading, please call the Registrar's Office at ext. 4811.