The Employee Assistance Program at Buffalo State is pleased to announce the addition of three new EAP coordinators: Al Galone, assistant manager, Payroll; Warren Hoffman, assistant director, Financial Aid; and Aaron Hudson, general mechanic, Campus Services and Facilities.
Teaching in a learning community or first-year seminar is an opportunity to show students the pleasure of intellectual discovery, introduce the challenges of rigorous academics to new students, reinvigorate the teaching of a course, and establish new relationships across campus. Almost all faculty who teach in these programs report very positive experiences with colleagues and students. If you’re looking for a new way to reach students with the knowledge of your discipline, consider teaching in the first-year experience. University College will host a conversation about teaching in these programs on Tuesday, December 13, at 9:00 a.m. in Twin Rise 102.
Thursday, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All students, staff, and administration are invited to join Fr. Pat, director of the Newman Center (Catholic Campus Ministry at Buffalo State College), as he celebrates Mass in the Student Union Assembly Hall at 12:15 p.m. All are welcome.
Please follow this link to learn more about the college's snow removal procedures: www.buffalostate.edu/campusservices/x592.xml.
If you will need access to the equipment located in the consoles or need a slide setup for your exam in Bulger Communication Center, please call Maurine at ext. 4538 before Friday, December 9.
The Buffalo State College Coalition for Katrina Relief Efforts is in the process of planning and coordinating a service trip to New Orleans to aid in the rebuilding process of a region devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The proposed* service trip will take place January 6–15, 2006, which includes travel time down to New Orleans. The service project will be to assist local schools in reopening their doors and tutoring children to help them get caught up with their schooling.
The Native American Student Organization is sponsoring its annual Fall Social tonight, Friday, December 2, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Potluck dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. Native American "social" dancing from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Local Native American vendors will also have crafts available for sale. Bill Crouse, Seneca from Allegany Indian Territory, will emcee, along with the Allegany River Singers. All faculty and staff are invited and asked to encourage students to attend as well. This is a USG-funded event.
The Blackboard Web site (http://blackboard.buffalostate.edu) and all content within Blackboard will be inaccessible after Friday, December 30. As per our license agreement with Blackboard Inc., we are required to remove the software from the server by December 30. Removing the software removes all content.
Come in and join the Fitness Center! It is that time of year again, and with the holidays upon us, it is the best time to join the gym. With all the family, friends, and great food you will be enjoying in the coming months, it is important to keep up with your exercise routine. Stay active and healthy with a one-year membership. For the month of December, we are offering a discount of $10! That is a full year for $125! You can't beat that. Bring in a friend and take an additional $5 off of your membership!
The Buffalo State Visual Arts Board will hold the closing reception for its annual juried exhibition of student work, this evening, December 1, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Upton Hall Gallery. This year's juror was Claire Schneider, associate curator of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, who selected work by students in the college's programs in Interior Design, Fashion, Fiber/Textiles, Furniture Design, Printmaking, Painting, Graphic Design, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Jewelry. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend.