SUNY campuses have just been notified of the creation of a new Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services. I encourage the Buffalo State community to submit nominations for deserving colleagues. It will be an honor to recognize the commitment and achievement of our classified staff in this way.
Input window for departments in Banner is from December 8 through January 23. Input window for deans in Banner is from December 8 through January 30. For fall 2009 semester, use term 200930 and part of term 1. Questions? Please call Sharon or Sandy at ext. 4811.
In order to help us efficiently recycle, please remove cartridges/toners from their boxes when depositing them in the red electronic media recycling bin. These boxes should be broken down and recycled in a blue paper bin. If the cartridge/toner is leaking, please put it into a plastic bag. Your assistance is appreciated!
With the holiday season approaching, we at Project Flight appreciate the commitment this campus has shown in helping us help others who are less fortunate. We commend your dedication. And we give thanks to those whom we hold most dear: our family, our friends, and those with whom we work.
The online master schedule will not be updated during the following times: December 24–26 and December 31–January 2.
The residential dining facility in the Campbell Student Union will be open during the winter break and intersession from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Declining balance and flex dollars will be accepted for your convenience. It will remain an all-you-can-eat concept with one door price of $7.99. The Jazzman's Cafe in the Retail Food Court will be open for business from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and seating will be available. The remaining operations in the food court will be closed due to continued renovations in the kitchen areas.
By enrolling in NYS-Ride, you can save money on work-related transportation expenses–fares for riding buses, trains, subways, and other types of mass transit or vanpools–and support a greener New York.
Visit the new Museum Store at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Featuring work by local artisans, merchandise celebrating Charles E. Burchfield, and beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts, the store is the perfect place to do your holiday shopping while supporting the museum and local artisans while not, losing your coveted parking spot on campus!
The following Equity and Campus Diversity Mini-Grants have been approved:
China Week 2009. Dr. Lian Alon, noted economist from China, will provide lectures and textbooks on the economy in Asian markets. Submitted by Jie Zhang, Director of Center for China Studies and Professor of Sociology. $750.
ASL Signed Performance of the Grapes of Wrath. The theater department will provide accessible theater through performances of the Grapes of Wrath in American Sign Language. Submitted by Cindy Neuroth-Giambrone and Drew Kahn, Theater Department. $750.
China's Sacred Sites: Exhibition and Lecture. Selected photographs of sacred architectural sites in China will be displayed in the Upton Gallery followed by a lecture. Submitted by Richard Ross, Design, and Lin Xia Zhang, Fine Arts. $1000.
Diaspora Drumming Ensemble: A Journey of African Culture. A series of hands-on workshops and concerts will provide an understanding of the cultural traditions of African drumming. Submitted by Lisa Hunter, Music Department. $500.
Equity and Campus Diversity Mini-Grant program has provided $9300 in support. Information is available at www.buffalostate.edu/equity
The Payroll and Human Resource Management offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 25 and 26. Employees who are unable to pick up their paycheck or direct deposit advice on December 24 and wish to have it mailed to their home address should submit a request to Payroll by Thursday, December 18. Requests can be made by e-mail to alessidp@buffalostate.edu, or in writing to the Payroll Department at CLEV 408.