Verizon will be upgrading the college voice mail system starting tonight, Monday, July 26. The process is expected to continue through Thursday, July 29. When your voice mailbox is migrated to the new system, the greeting and password from your current voice mailbox will be moved over to the new system and all new messages will be deposited in your new mailbox.

Your existing messages will not be transferred, but you will be able to access those messages for 30 days after the upgrade. In order to access the messages in your old mailbox, you will need to dial (716) 885-0404 and enter your 10-digit mailbox number beginning with the area code—(716) 878-XXXX—and enter your old password.

After the upgrade, when retrieving your messages from a remote location you will need to use your 10-digit mailbox number.

If you require further clarification or have any questions, please contact the Telecommunications Office at ext. 3333.

As work on the Student Union Quad project continues, the southwest entrance of Caudell Hall will be temporarily closed beginning today, Monday, July 26. Because the stairs and sidewalk outside this entrance will be removed and replaced, there will be some noise associated with this work, which is expected to last a few weeks.

Caudell Hall’s northwest and northeast entrances will be available as usual.

For more information about the Quad Rehabilitation project, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. Questions about this project may be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

Verizon will be upgrading the college voice mail system starting on the evening of Monday, July 26. The process is expected to continue through Thursday, July 29. When your voice mailbox is migrated to the new system, the greeting and password from your current voice mailbox will be moved over to the new system and all new messages will be deposited in your new mailbox.

Your existing messages will not be transferred, but you will be able to access those messages for 30 days after the upgrade. In order to access the messages in your old mailbox, you will need to dial (716) 885-0404 and enter your 10-digit mailbox number beginning with the area code—(716) 878-XXXX—and enter your old password.

After the upgrade, when retrieving your messages from a remote location you will need to use your 10-digit mailbox number.

If you require further clarification or have any questions, please contact the Telecommunications Office at ext. 3333.

Water service to Caudell Hall and Caudell Annex will be interrupted from 6:00 p.m. until midnight, today, Wednesday, July 21. The buildings will be without water during this time to accommodate the integration of utilities for the Student Union Quad rehabilitation project. Signage will notify those in the area of this temporary interruption of service.

Your understanding is much appreciated as we move forward with this critical project.

For more information about the Quad Rehabilitation project, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. Questions about this interruption may be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

On Wednesday, July 28, the University Police Department, working with the Buffalo Police Department and Rural Metro Ambulance, will be conducting an emergency response training drill at Neumann Hall from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

For this active shooter simulation, you may see police action, hear the firing of simulated rounds, and observe actors portraying perpetrators and victims near Neumann Hall. Do not be alarmed. This is a simulated event.

In addition, the Emergency Response Planning Group will test the college’s Outdoor Emergency Alert Horn—shortly after 10:00 a.m.—and NY-Alert in conjunction with the exercise. 

People who are outdoors during the horn test will hear a series of three loud one-minute 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 five full minutes. If a real emergency alert is signaled, immediately seek shelter and await further instructions communicated via NY-Alert, e-mail, www.buffalostate.edu, or direct instructions from University Police.

Approximately 45 minutes before the training drill begins, at 9:15 a.m., the college will issue a campuswide test of the NY-Alert emergency communication system. At this time, students, faculty, and staff who are currently registered with the service will be sent a test alert via their pre-specified means of communication—text message, automated phone message, e-mail, or fax.

During the drill, the Buffalo State Web site will feature a modified look and contain information pertaining to this emergency exercise.

The goal of this exercise is to train first responders in the event of a shooting, terrorist attack, fire, or other critical incident on campus. We are fortunate to have University Police and other trained support staff on campus, an ongoing partnership with the Buffalo Fire Department, and a continually updated and tested Emergency Response Plan.

If you have questions, please call University Police at ext. 6333.

Water service to Caudell Hall and Caudell Annex will be interrupted from 6:00 p.m. until midnight on Wednesday, July 21. The buildings will be without water during this time to accommodate the integration of utilities for the Student Union Quad rehabilitation project. Signage will notify those in the area of this temporary interruption of service.

Your understanding is much appreciated as we move forward with this critical project.

For more information about the Quad Rehabilitation project, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. Questions about this interruption may be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

As underground installation of campus electrical lines continues, access to portions of the handicap parking spaces located at the north end of Academic Drive (Lot D) will be interrupted. Through Monday, July 26, between two and 12 of these spaces may be offline at any given time. Your understanding is appreciated. Questions about this matter may be e-mailed to  VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

As previously announced in the Daily, water service to Bulger Communication Center and Caudell Hall will be interrupted from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. today, Monday, July 12. The buildings will be without water during this time to accommodate the integration of utilities for the Student Union Quad rehabilitation project. Signage will notify those in the area of this temporary interruption of service.

Your understanding is much appreciated as we move forward with this critical project.

For more information about the Quad Rehabilitation project, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. Questions about this interruption may be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

Water service to Bulger Communication Center and Caudell Hall will be interrupted from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12. The buildings will be without water during this time to accommodate the integration of utilities for the Student Union Quad rehabilitation project. Signage will notify those in the area of this temporary interruption of service.

Your understanding is much appreciated as we move forward with this critical project.

For more information about the Quad Rehabilitation project, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. Questions about this interruption may be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Morrison-Fronckowiak as the next director of Disability Services, following a national search to replace Marianne Savino, who retired in June 2009. Lisa previously served as coordinator of disability services and ADA 504 compliance at Medaille College before coming to Buffalo State in fall 2009. At Buffalo State, Lisa served in the Disability Services Office as the technology and accommodations coordinator during the search to fill that position. Lisa is licensed to practice law in the state of New York, having earned her J.D. in 2003 and LL.M. degree in 2004 from the University at Buffalo School of Law. She also earned a master of education from the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education in 2000. Lisa started her new appointment July 1, 2010.

The college extends its deep appreciation to Amy Rosen Brand, who served as interim director during the period of the search and has returned to the position of associate director. In that capacity, Amy will continue to provide leadership on campus and in the community for increased access and opportunity among individuals with disabilities.

Submitted by: Hal D. Payne, Vice President for Student Affairs