From the Chair of the Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
Congratulations to the following people, who have been elected to serve three-year terms (2011–2014) on the University Faculty Senate and the College Senate:

University Faculty Senator
M. Scott Goodman
Chair and Associate Professor
Chemistry

Alternate University Faculty Senator
William White
Interim Chair and Assistant Professor
Modern and Classical Languages

At-Large Senator
Jason Grinnell
Assistant Professor
Philosophy and Humanities

At-Large Senator
Sarah B. Hinderliter
Assistant Professor
Fine Arts

From the Vice President for Finance and Management
Requisitions for supplies, materials, services, and equipment from fiscal year 2010-2011 funds must be received in the Procurement Office by the close of business on the following dates:

$20,000 or more (non-contract)                     
Monday, May 2

$20,000 or more (contract)
Friday, May 27

Less than $20,000                                         
Friday, June 3

Furniture orders (all)                                   
Friday, May 27

Purchase requisitions for computer equipment and equipment replacement requirements, as well as purchases through OfficeMax for office supplies, also must adhere to these deadlines.

Important note: It is the responsibility of departments to ensure that all requisitions for fiscal year 2010-2011 are received in the Procurement Office by the above deadlines.  Late requisitions will not be processed.  Requests received through campus mail after the deadlines will be returned.

Call Terri Locher in the Procurement Office at ext. 4113 with questions

President Aaron Podolefsky, Ms. Ronnie Podolefsky, and members of the president’s cabinet invite all Buffalo State faculty and staff to an ice cream social from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, in Perry Quad.

Along with frozen treats, we’ll enjoy music from the Bourbon Street Brass and have a Bengal raffle for door prizes as we celebrate another terrific academic year at Buffalo State.

And for those who work second and third shifts, stay tuned—we’ll announce an evening celebration soon.

All faculty and staff are automatically entered in the raffle. You do not need to be present to win.

R.S.V.P. to Melissa Slisz by Monday, May 9.

President Aaron Podolefsky, Ms. Ronnie Podolefsky, and members of the president’s cabinet invite all Buffalo State faculty and staff to an ice cream social from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, in Perry Quad.

Along with frozen treats, we’ll enjoy music from the Bourbon Street Brass and have a Bengal raffle for door prizes as we celebrate another terrific academic year at Buffalo State.

And for those who work second and third shifts, stay tuned—we’ll announce an evening celebration soon.

All faculty and staff are automatically entered in the raffle. You do not need to be present to win.

R.S.V.P. to Melissa Slisz by Monday, May 9.

President Aaron Podolefsky, Ms. Ronnie Podolefsky, and members of the president’s cabinet invite all Buffalo State faculty and staff to an ice cream social from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, in Perry Quad.

Along with frozen treats, we’ll enjoy music from the Bourbon Street Brass and have a Bengal raffle for door prizes as we celebrate another terrific academic year at Buffalo State.

And for those who work second and third shifts, stay tuned—we’ll announce an evening celebration soon.

All faculty and staff are automatically entered in the raffle. You do not need to be present to win.

R.S.V.P. to Melissa Slisz by Monday, May 9.

The electronic voting booth for electing a university faculty senator, alternate university faculty senator, and two at-large (campus) senators closes tonight, April 15, at 11:59 p.m. Anyone wishing to vote by paper ballot should contact the College Senate Office at ext. 5139 or collegesenate@buffalostate.edu, or stop by Cleveland Hall 211.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The final College Senate meeting of the semester will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, in E. H. Butler Library 210. Please note the earlier start time. The annual Senate Caucus will take place at 12:30 p.m., prior to the Senate meeting, also in E. H. Butler 210. Senate meetings will resume in the fall.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The electronic voting booth for electing a university faculty senator, alternate university faculty senator, and two at-large (campus) senators is now open. Polls will close at 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 15. Anyone wishing to vote by paper ballot should contact the College Senate Office at ext. 5139 or collegesenate@buffalostate.edu, or stop by Cleveland Hall 211.

President Aaron Podolefsky, Ms. Ronnie Podolefsky, and members of the president’s cabinet invite all Buffalo State faculty and staff to an ice cream social from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, in Perry Quad.

Along with frozen treats, we’ll enjoy music from the Bourbon Street Brass and have a Bengal raffle for door prizes as we celebrate another terrific academic year at Buffalo State.

And for those who work second and third shifts, stay tuned—we’ll announce an evening celebration soon.

All faculty and staff are automatically entered in the raffle. You do not need to be present to win.

R.S.V.P. to Melissa Slisz by Monday, May 9.

From the Vice President for Finance and Management
Construction on Buffalo State’s new apartment complex for student living, located at Letchworth and Grant streets, is approaching completion. The finished complex is scheduled to be turned over to the campus next month, ahead of schedule and under its budgeted cost. A popular choice among students, the complex has been fully assigned for fall 2011 occupancy.

Consisting of three wings of varying heights, the apartment-style complex will add 500 beds to the campus’s residential capacity. Each of the 125 apartments offers four single bedrooms, two full baths, and a full kitchen and living room. Amenities include cable television and Internet access, air conditioning, and free laundry facilities. Please visit the Residence Life Office website to view images of the apartments or to take a virtual tour.

The student apartment complex was developed by the Buffalo State College Foundation Housing Corporation with the support of the Buffalo State College Foundation and the Buffalo State Alumni Association. The campus extends its gratitude and appreciation to the volunteer leaders who have devoted their time and expertise to the project, Cannon Design architects, LPCiminelli construction managers, and the many Buffalo State staff members who have contributed to the successful completion of the complex.