Try one of Buffalo State Dining's famous gourmet sandwiches from Spot Coffee located in the Campbell Student Union. Gourmet sandwiches include:

The Turkey Jack: Thin-sliced turkey topped with jack cheese, field greens, tomato, and chipotle aioli served on a fresh pretzel roll.
Vegetarian Baguette: Cucumber, roasted red pepper, feta cheese, field greens, and hummus on a French baguette.
Tuna Tuna: Housemade tuna salad topped with fresh field greens and tomato served on a roll.
BBQ Chicken: Grilled BBQ chicken and provolone cheese topped with fresh greens and tomato served on ciabatta bread.
The Black and Blue: Fresh-cut roast beef topped with provolone and crumbled blue cheese, fresh greens, roasted red peppers, and aioli served on ciabatta bread.

Faculty and staff, 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

Tuesday, May 28–Friday, June 21
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, 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.

A Google grant has been awarded to faculty members Sarbani Banerjee (project director), Neal Mazur, Ramona Santa Maria, and Barbara Sherman of the Computer Information Systems Department to host a three-day CS4HS (Computer Science for High School) workshop June 26–28 for in-service teachers from area high schools. With the goal of broadening participation in computing, the high school teachers will learn various concepts of computer science and different strategies for attracting students to computing. If you know of any in-service high school mathematics, science, or technology teachers who might be interested in attending, please encourage them to check out the CS4HS website and register for the workshop.

The Train Grill, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court, is serving a hot breakfast every day Monday through Friday. Stop in and enjoy a delicious made-to-order breakfast served hot and fresh off the grill. Try our two-egg combo served any style with two pancakes, two pieces of bacon or sausage, and a fountain beverage for only $4.89. Train Grill also offers a variety of delicious omelets all priced at about $5. From pancakes and breakfast sandwiches to hash browns and French toast, the Train Grill is guaranteed to provide you with a hearty breakfast to kick-start your day!

Summer Hours of Operation

Tuesday, May 28–Friday, June 21
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, 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.

Please be advised that the campus Mail Room will be moving from the Clinton Center to Moore Hall (building 28 on the campus map—not to be confused with Moore Complex, the residence hall) on Wednesday, June 5. Mail pickup will remain the same. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. Please feel free to call the Mail Room with any questions at ext. 5515.

The Great Lakes Center is pleased to announce the second issue of our semiannual newsletter, available on our website. The main goal of these newsletters is to give an update on our activities for the past six months to our friends, colleagues, and anyone else who’s interested in what we do.

This issue focuses on some of the big changes that have taken place at the GLC in the past few months.

If you have comments or questions, please contact us at greatlakes@buffalostate.edu.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, June 5, in honor of a Fort Drum soldier who died in Sharan, Afghanistan, on June 1.

Private 1st Class Mariano M. Raymundo died in an incident that is under investigation. He was a member of the 210th Brigade Support Battalion, part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division. PFC Raymundo was from Houston, Texas.

"On behalf of all New Yorkers, I extend my condolences to the family, friends, and fellow soldiers of PFC Raymundo," Governor Cuomo said. "We will honor the service of this Fort Drum soldier, and we are grateful for this commitment 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.

The sixth issue of Nutrition Provision—the Dietetics and Nutrition Department’s newsletter—is now available online. If you have comments or questions about the newsletter, please contact Suk Oh, professor and chair of the Dietetics and Nutrition Department, ext. 5913.

Are you ready to submit your annual report? What were your accomplishments over the past year? “Keep in mind that your annual report is not an archive for everything you have done throughout the year; rather it should showcase the scope, quality, and positive results of your performance.” Bring your drafted or completed report, and take this opportunity to “toot your own horn” by “selling the sizzle, not the steak!” This is a guided interactive workshop you don't want to miss! Presented by Lauren Copeland, academic tutor, and Ottilie Woodruff, director of professional staff development, on Wednesday, June 12, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B. Light lunch provided.

A ballot box election of officers for the positions of president and treasurer will be held on Friday, June 14, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Caudell Hall 116. Please bring a valid form of ID with you to the polling location, such as your CSEA ID card, SUNY ID card, driver’s license, or pay stub. Also, please have your CSEA ID number with you at the time of voting.

If you are unable to vote in person, an absentee ballot may be obtained by contacting Perry Edinger. The deadline for receipt of completed absentee ballots is 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 14, at CSEA Local 640 Election Committee, P.O. Box 295, Buffalo, NY 14213.

To be eligible to vote, a member must be in good standing as of April 1, 2013.

If you have any questions about the election forms or process, please call one of the CSEA Local 640 Election Committee members, listed below.

• Mary Codick, chair, Caudell Hall 101, ext. 6121, M–F days
• Leslie Brogan, Weigel Health Center 102A, ext. 6711, M–Th 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or F days
• Perry Edinger, Clinton Center 112, ext. 6111, M–F days
• Amy Kline, Moot Hall 110, ext. 5713, M–F days

Join us to celebrate Buffalo State Day on Wednesday, June 19, at Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Observe the students in the 2013 Buffalo State Archaeological Field School as they excavate a portion of a War of 1812 soldiers’ barracks. Tour the French Castle, enjoy the grounds, and see the Visitor Center. Historical demonstrations run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Buffalo State students, faculty, staff, and their families can visit free of charge with a valid Buffalo State ID card.