The sidewalks immediately east and southeast of Ketchum Hall are scheduled to close during the week of July 1 to facilitate the underground utility rehabilitation project under way on the eastern portion of the campus. This closure is expected to last through mid-July. During this period, the east entrance to Ketchum Hall will be unavailable for regular pedestrian traffic and will be used as an emergency exit only.

Pedestrian access from Rockwell Quadrangle southeast to Rockwell Road and Elmwood Avenue will not be interrupted.

Questions about this temporary closure may be e-mailed to vpfm@buffalostate.edu. For more information about Buffalo State capital projects, please visit the campus construction website.

Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

The Art Conservation Department hosted three staff members from the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia, this week (June 24–28). Our guests were Natalia Avetyan, art historian and curator of photographs in the Department of Russian History and Culture; and Marina Kozlova, chemist, and Tatiana Sayatina, conservator of photographs and head, both in the Laboratory for Scientific Conservation. They are responsible for the preservation and access of the hermitage’s extensive collections of photographic materials.  

They attended a seminar and workshop on technical studies of nineteenth-century and modern photographic materials, organized by Art Conservation assistant professor Jiuan Jiuan Chen in collaboration with Andrew W. Mellon Professor Cory Rogge, associate professor Aaron Shugar, and graduate student Krista Lough. This event was part of the Hermitage Photograph Conservation Initiative with the goal of establishing a department of photograph conservation at the State Hermitage Museum. Through a grant by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC), the initiative provides training, reference materials, cataloging, digital documentation, and equipment. It is co-directed by Paul Messier, alumnus 1990, and Vyacheslav Fedorov, director of the Department of Russian History and Culture.

Have lunch today at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union, and take advantage of our summer special meal deal. Enjoy our entrée of the day, a side, and a fountain beverage for only $5.99.

Today on the menu is grilled flank steak with gorgonzola, cottage fries, onion rings, fettuccini Alfredo, fresh vegetable medley, garlic bread, and an assortment of fresh pizzas.

Summer Hours of Operation

Monday, June 24–Friday, July 19
Monday–Friday
Spot Coffee: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22–Friday, August 9
Monday–Friday
Spot Coffee: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Monday, August 12–Friday, August 23
Monday–Friday
Spot Coffee: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 27, 2013, in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died in Sar Rowzah, Afghanistan, on June 23.

Specialist Javier Sanchez Jr. of Greenfield, California, died of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on mounted patrol. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team.

"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my condolences to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of Specialist Sanchez Jr.," Governor Cuomo said. "We will remember and honor this Fort Drum soldier, and we are grateful for his service to our country."

Governor Cuomo has directed that the flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of and in tribute to our state's service members and those stationed in New York who are killed in action or die in a combat zone.

Rejoice in painting spring colors inspired from nature during the Watercolor Garden Party, part of the International Center for Watercolor, on Sunday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 343 Crescent Avenue (corner of Elam Place). This event is free and open to the public.

Sandy Ludwig, an artist, and Mark Kerwood, a woodworker and gardener, will open their patio, porch, and front and back gardens to celebrate the art of watercolor. 

Watercolor painters from beginners to advanced are all welcome to let their paints drip, run, and bleed. Bring paints, palettes, and brushes along with a stool and easel. Find an inspirational spot and settle in. Garden party hosts will have water available for painting and treats for the painters.

The corner garden will be budding with lilies, dahlias, cannas, peonies, irises, geraniums, petunias, and other annuals and perennials. Tomatoes will be sprouting along with Swiss chard, eggplant, zucchini, peas, and greens. 

For further information about the garden party or the International Center for Watercolor call Kathy Gaye Shiroki, curator of museum learning and community engagement, ext. 3549.

Join featured watercolorist Sandy Ludwig for "Exploring Beach-Combing Finds in Watercolor" at this week's Thursday Watercolor Salon at the Center, a hands-on watercolor program in the Burchfield Penney's Studio Classroom, on June 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Part of the International Center for Watercolor, Thursday salons offer a watercolor studio and gathering place at the Burchfield Penney Art Center on Thursday evenings during the summer. Bring your watercolor supplies, stop by Burchfield's café to purchase a refreshing drink, and join your friends in the Studio Classroom for painting and conversation.

The cost is $10 for members and $20 for not-yet members.

For more information, contact Kathy Shiroki, curator of museum learning and community engagement, ext. 3549.

The Daily Bulletin will not be published from Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 5. During that time, users will be able to submit items for Monday, July 8, and beyond.

We wish to encourage all faculty and staff members of Buffalo State to join us for First-Year Convocation activities on Wednesday, August 21, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sports Arena.

To succeed, First-Year Convocation requires the enthusiastic participation of our campus community. All departments and offices are encouraged to allow their staff to support this event as a work assignment for that morning by allowing personnel to march, volunteer, or simply attend the event as an audience member. Faculty and staff are urged to process in regalia to demonstrate Buffalo State's commitment to incoming students.

Please tell us if you will be marching in regalia or volunteering to staff the event by registering online.

Get your afternoon fix with a delicious meal from Buffalo State Dining. Try one of our famous gourmet sandwiches from Spot Coffee, located in the Campbell Student Union. Sandwiches are served on a variety of breads including ciabatta, whole grain, French baguette, and pretzel roll, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. Or stop by 2.mato, also located in the Campbell Student Union, and take advantage of our summer special meal deal. Enjoy our entrée of the day, a side, and a fountain beverage for only $5.99.

Faculty and staff members, sign up for your summer Bengal Bucks plan and save 10 percent on any Chartwells food purchase. For more information or to sign up, call the Bengal Card Office, located in E. H. Butler Library 108, at ext. 5152.

Summer Hours of Operation

Monday, June 24–Friday, July 19
Monday–Friday
Spot Coffee: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22–Friday, August 9
Monday–Friday
Spot Coffee: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Monday, August 12–Friday, August 23
Monday–Friday
Spot Coffee: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 7:30–10:30 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website.

Darien Lake will host a CSEA Family Picnic Day on Sunday, July 14, open to all CSEA members. Each purchased ticket includes admission to the amusement park and water park, parking, and an all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch—all at a discounted rate. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Susan Dickinson in the Career Development Center or Thanyania Morris in Custodial Services. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, July 12.