E. H. Butler Library is excited to announce ZINE SCENE, a series of free zine workshops and a zine exhibit on April 24–25. Zines are DIY magazines that anyone can make. At Butler Library, we have a small but growing collection of zines.

All are welcome to join us for the reception and zine exhibit on Thursday, April 24, from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Butler Library's Global Lounge (3rd floor in the southeast quad).

Registrations are required for the free zine workshops on April 24 and April 25 in Butler 316. Workshops will be led by local zinesters and book artists on the following topics: Healing through Zines; Zines as Resistance; and Zine as Memoir, Archive, and Diary.

This event is funded by Butler Library and the Faculty-Student Association, and co-sponsored by Africana Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. This event is open to the public. Please help us spread the word!

Any questions can be directed to Julie Setele, senior assistant librarian.

Student Care and Support in the Dean of Students Office, in collaboration with the Music Department, is pleased to announce that our Celebration of Life memorial event will be held again this year. Since its inception in 2001, this gathering has become a vital tradition for our campus, offering a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity.

This year's Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall.

Each year, we come together to honor the members of our community who have passed away, celebrating their lives and the impact they had on making Buffalo State a compassionate and respectful place. This non-denominational, spiritual program provides an opportunity for us to grieve collectively and to find solace in one another's company.

We invite members of our campus community to participate in this meaningful event. Your involvement will be invaluable in creating a heartfelt and memorable tribute.

For more details or to express your interest in participating, please contact meadejl@buffalostate.edu. 

Join us today, Thursday, April 10, at noon for the Cultural Café, a monthly event that brings together members of the Buffalo State University community over conversation, culture, and sushi. We will begin at 12:15 p.m. on the first floor of E. H. Butler Library. As we celebrate Earth Day, join us for a conversation on ways we make a difference with sustainability in our home countries. This event is sponsored by the Butler Library and Maurene Callahan Bouras Center for Global Engagement.

Governor Kathy Hochul is directing flags to be flown at half-staff on state buildings on Thursday, April 10, the day of former Congresswoman Nita Lowey's memorial service.

Data Science and Analytics Seminar Series—Spring 2025 

Date and Time: Monday, April 14, 4:30 to 5: 45 p.m.  
Location: Bacon Hall 115 or Zoom ID 718 634 0613  

Invited Panel:  

Joseph F. Miceli Jr., chief operating officer/chief revenue officer, Identity Fusion 

Ralph Nicosia, chief financial officer, Superior Lubricants Company Inc. 

Talk Title: AI: An Industry View 

Key Discussion Points:

• AI is driving a fundamental shift in how organizations verify, manage, and protect identity. With machine learning enabling adaptive, real-time access control, the boundaries of trust are being redefined. 
• AI is reshaping financial and operational strategy—enabling faster forecasting, smarter resource allocation, and enhanced agility in both manufacturing and service industries. 
• As autonomous systems make more decisions on our behalf, the question isn’t just what AI can do—but how it should do it. Building ethical frameworks for AI is becoming a critical business priority. 
• AI’s impact isn’t limited by geography. From supply chains in China to operations in North America, intelligent systems are making international coordination faster, more precise, and more adaptive. 

About the Panelists:

Joseph F. Miceli Jr. is a seasoned technologist and strategist specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital identity. With more than three decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, Miceli brings deep expertise in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex challenges in Identity and Access Management (IAM). His recent work explores the convergence of AI/ML with autonomous identity systems and the implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity frameworks. Miceli is passionate about shaping ethical and secure AI-driven solutions for the future of digital trust. 
 
Ralph Nicosia is a senior financial and organizational leader with extensive financial and operational experience specializing in manufacturing and service environments. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from Canisius University, including a B.S. in accounting and strategy. He has experience with public, private, family-owned, and private equity backed organizations and international experience in China, Mexico, and Canada. 

All faculty members, staff, and students are welcome to attend "Events in the Public and Third Sectors," a panel discussion featuring experts from the events management industry on Tuesday, April 15, at 1:40 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 217. Panelists include:

• Courtney McClurg, Corporate Events, Ingram Micro 
• Dionne Williamson, CEO, Founder, Upward Design for Life
• Meaghan Zimmer, CFMP, National Sales Director, Visit Buffalo Niagara

This panel discussion is part of Hospitality and Tourism's Events Management class.

Bengals and Bikes is a campus organization open to all members of the Buffalo State community (students, staff, and faculty members). This year we have formed a Ride for Roswell fundraising team with the goal of raising $10,000 for cancer research. We invite you to join our team as a rider/fundraiser or to support our riders with a donation.

Voting is now open for the PSC Spring 2025 elections! All eligible professional staff members are encouraged to vote through the online election portal. Voting will close Thursday, April 17, and winners will be announced Friday, April 18.

Thank you and best wishes to all of our candidates!

In this training session, faculty members will learn how to create accessible content in Microsoft Word utilizing a universal design method, meaning the document is accessible to all students. Topics will include using built-in accessibility tools, formatting documents with proper headings and styles, adding alternative text to images, creating accessible tables, and ensuring document compatibility with screen readers. By the end of the session, faculty members will be equipped with practical skills to create more inclusive and accessible course materials.

Ally is embedded within Brightspace to assist content creators in making files such as Word, PowerPoint, images, and PDFs more accessible. This training will explain the importance of Ally accessibility score indicators, alternative formats, and how to run your Ally Course Report. We will end with a Q&A and an opportunity to work on personal course content for step-by-step instructions from Accessibility Services and/or Instructional Design.

April 14, 10:00 a.m.- Virtual 

April 16, 11:00 a.m. Butler 314

The GrantForward online database covers over 20,000 sponsors worldwide, from federal and state agencies to corporate and private funding organizations. The tool allows faculty and staff to stay current on funding opportunities and to help identify the right grants for their work. Buffalo State users can search for grants by keywords, sponsors, and awards, and the software can also help generate customized alerts based on a research profile. To access GrantForward, follow the simple instructions on the Buffalo State Research Foundation webpage to create an account and get started.