The Curriculum Synergies Taskforce has been charged with looking for ways to enhance and improve the university's course offerings through course sharing, faculty collaboration, and combining courses. We would like to invite the entire campus community to share their input with the taskforce. There are two ways to do so. Everyone is encouraged to participate in either or in both.

We have scheduled two open forums in which we will provide information about our process and goals and will seek feedback. The second of these open forums is today, Wednesday, March 19, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in Bulger Communication Center 422. 

In addition, we invite everyone to complete a brief survey with three open-ended questions to share your thoughts on this process and your recommendations.

https://buffalostate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6RVyuEpEYJnkhVQ

If you have any questions, please contact co-chairs Jill Norvilitis (norviljm@buffalostate.edu), Elisa Bergslien (bergslet@buffalostate.edu), and Carol Beckley (becklecy@buffalostate.edu).

April is National Donate Life Month.

Give blood and save lives at the Connect Life Blood Drive at Buffalo State University on Thursday, April 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Houston Gym.

All April blood and platelet donors will receive a Buffalo Sabres t-shirt.

To make an appointment: call (716) 529-4270 or visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org and enter sponsor code 001047.

Visit ConnectLife.org/Register to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor.

The Buffalo State University community is saddened by the death of Nancy Belfer, professor emerita of design, who died November 17, 2024. Professor Belfer joined the campus in 1960 and retired in 1995. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Belfer, and is survived by her daughter Lauren (Michael Marissen), grandson Tristan Church (Lisa Church), and four great-grandchildren. More information is available online.

Join the Student Accessibility Services session, "Ally–Creating Accessible Content in Brightspace," on Wednesday, March 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Butler Library 318. The session is presented by Grace O'Leary, content accessibility support specialist in Student Accessibility Services.

This training provides faculty and staff members with essential guidance on using Brightspace Ally to enhance course accessibility. Participants will learn how to interpret Ally course reports, improve course materials for diverse learners, and leverage Ally’s alternative formats to support inclusive learning. The session includes hands-on demonstrations and best practices to ensure a more accessible and equitable educational experience for all students.

Register for the Workshop.

The Emanuel Fried Drop Hammer Student Reading Series will hold its next event on Thursday, March 20, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 302. Special guest Carol Townsend will read from her work. 

Townsend received her B.S. in art from Nazareth College of Rochester and her M.F.A. in applied design in ceramics from Ohio University. She served as an associate professor of art and design and former chair of the Design Department at Buffalo State University prior to her retirement. As an award-winning ceramicist and mixed media artist, she has works represented in numerous collections. She has been a frequent participant of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center poetry workshops and served on the board of the Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center for a number of years.

Her poems have appeared in the journals Voices de la Luna, Sow’s Ear, The Healing Muse, and The Cafe Review, as well as in the Buffalo News. She has been an invited reader in the Gray Hair, Rooftop, Wordflight, Red Door, Literary Cafe Series, A Musical Feast, and The Buffalo Corner Reading Series. One of her poems was selected for the public art project, BuffLit: On the Move, sponsored by Just Buffalo Literary Center and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.

Her chapbook, A Cinder In My Knee, was published in 2016; her full-length books, The Color of Shadows, in 2019, and The Songs of Leaves, in 2025, by Buffalo Arts Publishing.

An avid gardener and photographer, she resides with her husband, John, and mini-dachshund, Loki, in Snyder, New York.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.

This series is a tribute to the legacy of our late colleague Emanuel Fried.

The Daily Bulletin will not be published the week of Spring Recess, March 24–28. The deadline for submissions for the March 31 issue is 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 21. During the break, users will be able to submit items for Tuesday, April 1, and beyond. Thank you.

The spring 2025 midterm grading window is now open and will close on Friday, March 21, at 9:00 p.m.

Students can view their midterm grades in Banner and Degree Works as soon as they are posted. Advisors are encouraged to use Navigate functionality to review the records of their students and to communicate with those that may appear to need assistance.

Thank you for your commitment to our students’ success.

Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.

Title: Staff Assistant/Assistant to the Director of Admissions
Department: Admissions Office
Salary: $49,261
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description:
The assistant to the director of admissions is responsible for assisting the director with the administration and daily operations of the Admissions Office. Responsibilities include assisting the director with management, coordination, and oversight of activities such as human resource administration for a team of 24 individuals, procurement, budgeting, reporting, coordinating travel, special events and activities. Other general office duties include preparing reports, presentations, memos, letters, and other correspondence. The assistant supports recruitment and technology initiatives as designated by the director.

(10%) Managing director’s calendar, appointments, and meetings, and travel arrangements.

(25%) Human Resources Administration: Coordinate the personnel forms for Admissions, including but not limited to, performance programs, annual evaluations, position requests, and employee change forms. Assist with employee recruitment functions for staff and student positions.

(20%) Procurement: Assist with procurement of over 500 orders annually, tracking and follow up as necessary. Performs monthly reconciliation of credit card statements and accounts for all office T-cards and P-cards and Net cards.

(15%) Budgeting: Assist with planning and preparation of departmental budget requests. Track expenditures and reconcile accounts. Assist with all aspects of budget maintenance for Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions OTPS budgets. Assists director with grant application management, budget development and compliance monitoring.

(10%) Data Management: Assist in managing data in CRM and SIS systems. Assist in managing data in customer relationship management (CRM) and student information systems (SIS). Assists with special projects supporting recruitment of new students

(5%) Reporting: Prepare reports for the Director of Admissions and others as directed. Assist with coordinating the Admissions annual report. Gather research and statistical data as requested.

(5%) General Office: Manage phone calls for two areas, maintain an organized filing system of paper and electronic documents

(10%) Special Events: Assist the Director of Admissions with coordinating special events that support staff development and enrollment

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7782.  

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Facilities Construction has scheduled a necessary electrical power shutdown for Rockwell Hall on Tuesday, March 25, starting at 7:00 a.m. The shutdown will occur in two phases:

• Phase 1: This phase will affect the entire building and Campus House and is expected to last four hours.
• Phase 2: This phase will impact the backstage area of the PAC and some basement lighting and is expected to last 10 hours.

Both phases will run concurrently. Building staff have been notified.

Important Notes:

• Internet Access: Remote access to office computers will be unavailable during this interruption.
• Refrigerated Items: Please remove any food from personal refrigerators before the shutdown.
• Computers and Devices: Employees are asked to shut down computers and any other electronic devices before leaving on Monday March 24.
• Work Arrangements: For staff members who require alternate work arrangements, supervisors must meet in advance with their respective employees to discuss such work arrangements. If further assistance is required, please contact Human Resource Management.   

Your understanding is appreciated as this important site work is undertaken.

Monday, March 31, is the deadline for academic departments, programs, and offices to submit their student awards listings for publication in the 2025 Commencement booklet.

Instructions for submitting awards, including an Excel spreadsheet for you to complete, were emailed to you on February 17. Also see Commencement Student Awards Website for information.

Please contact Kimberly Jackson, Deputy Director of Commencement Operations and Ceremonial Events, with questions about submitting student awards.

Thank you for your cooperation.