To accommodate required system maintenance, most campus servers will be unavailable between 4:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 29. Servers/services that will not be available during that time include (but are not limited to) the campus website, e-mail (Exchange), Degree Navigator, SharePoint, department shares, student shares, Judicial Action server, Medicat, Service Desk, some academic department servers, and most campus print services.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357 or CHD@buffalostate.edu.

SUNY CPR/AED class is being offered at Weigel Health Center free of charge for faculty, staff, and students. During the class, you will learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and provide relief to a choking victim. Skills are taught for use with adults, children, and infants.

Class is scheduled for Thursday,  June 2, at 9:00 a.m. in Weigel Health Center 203.

Future classes will be announced soon.

If you would like to schedule a more convenient time for you and three others, contact us to arrange a class that fits into your schedule.

Reserve a spot in this class or obtain additional information at lifesupport@buffalostate.edu.

ANGEL is available again at https://bscangel.sln.suny.edu. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the staff at SUNY ITEC, the SUNY Learning Network, and Buffalo State, the migration to SUNY ITEC’s hosting service was successful and completed ahead of schedule. 

Please bookmark the new ANGEL URL. 

Log in using the same information as always–your Buffalo State username and password. If you encounter any issues, please contact the SUNY Learning Network Help Desk via web form or by calling 1-800-875-6269.

The Donald Savage Theater and Communication Building will be closed for the day on Sunday, May 22, to accommodate removal of the current HVAC system. Air conditioning will be unavailable in this building for the duration of its roofing project, which is expected to be concluded in July 2011. For more information about this project, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/construction. Questions may be e-mailed to VPFM@buffalostate.edu.

Raising consciousness about the complexity surrounding human trafficking is an increasingly important aspect of sexual violence. As we broaden our lens to end sexual violence, it is critical to discuss the struggle associated with human trafficking. Many groups, communities, and organizations across the country and world are collaborating in identifying root causes of violence, risk and recruitment, and strategies that multidisciplinary teams can use to systemically address sexual violence by drawing from the efforts of colleagues working to end trafficking. This webinar presents an opportunity for practitioners to make the link between the trafficking of young girls and women with the sexual violence response practices of coordinated community response teams at institutions of higher education.

This webinar will present a basic overview of the issue of the commercial sexual exploitation in the United States. Stephanie M. Cabrera Esenwa is an attorney with Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), an organization that serves sexually trafficked minors, provides technical assistance to law enforcement and social service agencies. It will examine the factors that put youth at risk for this type of exploitation, and will discuss how youth are recruited into and trapped in the commercial sex industry. Best practices for engaging with exploited youth will be discussed. The webinar will serve as a space to discuss the intersection of commercial sexual exploitation of children with domestic/intimate partner violence to raise critical consciousness and dialog with participants about ways in which coordinated community response teams can engage with each other to create more effective response practices.

The webinar, sponsored by the Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy program, will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2:00–3:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 120.

Please contact Liz McGough at ext. 4029 with any questions.
 

AFSAD in collaboration with MFSA at UB will host the fifth biennial “Networking in Higher Education Conference: Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,” Friday June 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Buffalo-Amherst.

This year’s conference theme, Core Competencies for Success: Tapping our Potential, offers faculty, staff, and students essential information relative to strategies and/or best practices that aid in better serving students (Pre K–graduate school). Understanding how to work with this population is paramount to teaching, service, and learning outcomes.

 
The keynote speaker is Dr. Tricia Rose of Brown University. Presenters from Buffalo State include Dr.  Welch, Dr. Liao, Dr. Shandomo, Dr. Wall, Joseph Marren, and Dr. Paige. Dr. Hunter will moderate the morning plenary session “Impacting Positive Teaching, Service and Learning Outcomes for the Twenty First Century Student.”  

The deadline for registration has been extended to May 27 and the cost is $80.00. Proceeds from this conference fund student scholarships at both institutions. For more information, visit our website at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/afsad.
 

Moura's NY Deli and Cafe at the Burchfield Penney is celebrating its one month anniversary today!

Stop by to congratulate Shirley and her team, and enjoy a special treat to commemorate this exciting milestone.

Need a quick lunch? Call ahead—phone orders are welcome at ext. 3253, and Moura's menu can be found online.

Today is the last day to register for Buffalo State’s team for the 2011 JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge! The annual race supports local charities and draws more than 10,000 participants from hundreds of companies. This year’s race will benefit the Child Care Resource Network.

The 3.5-mile race is Thursday, June 9, at 6:45 p.m. in Delaware Park. 

The Buffalo State College team welcomes all staff and faculty. You can run or walk. All participants, regardless of running or walking, must register.

Register online and get more information at our team page.

Questions? Contact Jessica Eagan or Mary Finger.

Buffalo State College is newly registered as a team for this year's Corporate Challenge! The annual race supports local charities and draws more than 10,000 participants from hundreds of companies. This year’s race will benefit the Child Care Resource Network.

The 3.5-mile race is Thursday, June 9, at 6:45 p.m., in Delaware Park. 

The Buffalo State College Team welcomes all staff and faculty. You can run or walk.

All participants, regardless of whether they plan to run or walk during the race, must register.

The registration deadline is Friday, May 27.

Register online and get more information at our team page.

Questions? Contact Jessica Eagan or Mary Finger.
 

NYS Labor Law §27b mandates that all public employees participate in annual workplace and domestic violence prevention training. Employees must either attend a scheduled class or may fulfill this requirement by completing the web-based workplace violence prevention training, which can be accessed through ANGEL (view ANGEL log on guide).

A training session will be held Wednesday, May 25, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Cleveland Hall 418. The session is presented by the Human Resource Management Office, and will be conducted by Sam Lunetta, retired University Police lieutenant. Topics to be covered include recognizing warning signs for potential violence, assessing risk in various work settings, what to do and what not to do if presented with a violent situation, and campus resources available to prevent violence.

Visit the HR website or call ext. 4822 to register.

All department heads should work with their employees to ensure that everyone completes this mandated training online or in a workshop by the end of 2011.