The Campbell Student Union will modify its hours from Sunday, May 19, to Wednesday, August 21. 

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. 
• Saturday–Sunday: Closed

Hours are subject to change on dates when New Bengal Orientation is held over the summer.

Barnes & Noble Hours
The Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore and the Starbucks Café will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Spot Coffee Hours
Spot Coffee will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please visit the Student Leadership and Engagement website for more information regarding space requests, building policies, rental fees, and availability.

Milligan’s Food Pantry will be adjusting its hours for the summer. Starting May 19 and ending August 21, the pantry will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Outside of those hours, students in need may pick up food at University Police. 

Governor Kathy Hochul is directing flags to be flown at half-staff on all state government buildings from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, May 15, for Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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 / Policy Administration Specialist
Department: Registrar’s Office
Salary: Competitive
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description:
This individual will properly maintain the records for our students going to other institutions and using processes such as Cross Registration, Off-Campus Study, National Student Exchange, Special Programs, and International Exchange. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for some local processes as well as interpreting new or reworked policies to create efficient and effective processes, which will play a role in accurate data collection and impact our collective retention efforts. This individual will also play a crucial role in providing timely and accurate communication to students, faculty, and staff by providing courteous, professional service through in-person, telephone, and electronic communication.

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7851.

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Friday, May 30, 2025.

Steppin' Out Dance presents Baby I'm a Star this Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the PAC. Expect large crowds in and around Rockwell Hall during these times. These performances are open to the public, and tickets can be purchased online.

Nardin Academy will hold its graduation at the PAC on Friday. Rehearsal starts at 9:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. Expect large crowds in and around Rockwell Hall Friday evening. 

The Career and Professional Education Center (CAPE) invites students to participate in a Professional Development Workshop Series—an interactive program designed to help them build the career skills employers value most.

When? Thursdays, starting May 22 to July 24
Time? 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where? Bacon Hall 204

Each week, students will engage in hands-on activities and discussions focused on the eight NACE Career Competencies:
Professionalism
Teamwork
Communication
Technology
Equity & Inclusion
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Career & Self-Development

Whether students are working, interning, or taking classes on or around campus this summer, it's a great opportunity for them to build their professional skills. Students who complete the full series will receive a Certificate of Completion—an excellent addition to their résumé or portfolio.

If students are working or interning in your office and you’d like them to enroll in the program, please email Denise Harris at harrisdm@buffalostate.edu. Simply include their name and B00 number, and a personalized invitation with details about the program will be sent to them.

The nomination period for the election for the offices of president, vice-president, recording secretary, and treasurer has closed. Candidates for President are Randy Marinchek Jr. and Earl Morris. The positions of Vice-President, Recording Secretary and Treasurer each had only one incumbent candidate, who are hereby considered elected/unopposed. Congratulations Julie Wholf as Vice-President, T. Morris as Recording Secretary, and Susan Dickinson as Treasurer. The election for president will be held Thursday June 12, 2025 in CHASE Hall Room 235 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please support our union and your candidate by voting.

CSEA Local 640 2025 Election Committee Members

Mary Codick, Chairperson      codickme@buffalostate.edu    CHASE 222   878-6121 Days

Susan Rizzo                           rizzosl@buffalostate.edu         CHASE 246   878-6223 Days

Donna Stuber                         dgstuber@gmail.com               Th - M 7:30 to 3:30 Days

The CSEA local 640 Veterans Committee will be placing flags around the Grover Cleveland Circle to honor military members. The flags will be in place from Memorial Day through Independence Day. Thank you to all our veterans for their service and sacrifice.

The Online Teaching: Technology and Educational Resources (OTTER) Institute, hosted by the SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD), is an opportunity for online practitioners, regardless of teaching modality or experience, to learn more about online education’s innovations, trends, and challenges.

This year, OTTER will focus on Digital Accessibility and run from June 2, 2025, to August 22, 2025.

Registration is required for the OTTER Institute 2025.

OTTER Day 1: June 2, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm:
Why Accessibility Matters and Developing a Plan for Content Creation & Modification

OTTER Day 2: June 3, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Top 10 Accessibility Issues: How to identify accessibility issues and options for remediation.

OTTER Day 3: June 4, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Brightspace accessibility tools for easier content creation.

OTTER Day 4: June 5, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Style guides and generating accessible and usable course materials.

OTTER Day 5: June 6, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Student panel on accessibility.

OTTER Day 6: August 18, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Effective disability statements and policies in your classroom: creating an inclusive environment.

OTTER Day 7: August 19, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Communicating effectively: creating an inclusive environment for communicating with students.

OTTER Day 8: August 20, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Challenging conversations: moderating challenging discussions (online or f2f) with students.

OTTER Day 9: August 21, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Ready for the new semester: a checklist and strategies to be prepared for the start of the new semester.

OTTER Day 10: August 22, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Student panel on accessibility