From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee:

Following the resignation of Senator Gliset Morales, the College Senate will hold a special election December 4-10 to fill one at-large College Senate seat (academic only) for the term ending May 2027. 

Eligible members of the full-time faculty can log in to the voting portal using their Buffalo State credentials to access the ballot. The election will run from 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 10. 

Please contact Kristen Mruk, special assistant to the provost and senate, (716) 878-5139, with general questions.

As we enter the holiday season, it's easy to get wrapped up in the bustle of celebrations, shopping, and year-end responsibilities. But this time of year can also bring heightened stress and feelings of isolation. Taking time for yourself is essential to maintaining emotional wellness.

This holiday season, take some time to prioritize your own emotional well-being. This is a gift not only to yourself, but to your family, friends, and community.

Take 10 minutes today to do something for you! Access the December 2024: 'Tis the Season for Emotional Wellness Team Playlist in BizLibrary, an online employee training system.

Happy holidays and happy learning!

The Performing Arts Center welcomes Mindi Abair's I Can't Wait for Christmas Tour featuring Lindsey Webster and Marcus Anderson this Friday, December 6, at 8:00 p.m., and West of the Mark presents Country Christmas this Saturday, December 7, at 8:00 p.m. Expect large crowds in and around Rockwell Hall during these days and times. Tickets are available online for both shows.

Fitness Center hours during Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) Week are:

Monday, December 9: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 10: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 12: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday, December 13: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15: Closed

The members of the EAB Navigate Implementation Team are very excited to invite our campus partners to get an overview of our new student interaction system: EAB Navigate! The time has finally come to show the campus what this fantastic tool can do! This product will continue to do so many amazing things, like it did in BSP, but it also brings with it a number of new processes and approaches that can improve communication and retention on campus.

This is part one of a two-part experience. This is the overview session. During the month of January, we are looking to do training sessions that will get you up and running and prepared to use Navigate in the spring semester.

December 10, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center 424
Target Audience: Advising, R2S, HON, ACE, EOP, Athletics

December 12, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center 217
Target Audience: Faculty

December 17, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center 424
Target Audience: Faculty

December 19, 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center 217
Target Audience: Admissions, Student Accounts, Admissions, Registrar

These sessions are all held during Bengal Pause. These are by no means closed sessions; if anyone can't make those sessions, they are welcome to attend any of the above sessions. The more the merrier!

If you have any questions, please let me know!

Social studies education teacher candidates enrolled in SSE 407: Teaching of History will present their findings and recommendations for dissecting social studies at a public display today, December 5, from 10:50 a.m. to 12:05 p.m in the Butler Library front lobby. All are welcome.

The Teaching of History course focuses on research studies and practitioner projects to inform teacher candidates' professional knowledge. Please participate in this public gallery walk that displays research efforts and potential solutions to transform the teaching of social studies.

The Buffalo State men's soccer program is hosting its 6th annual Holiday Toy Drive in collaboration with Toys for Tots. Donations can be dropped off in the front office of Houston Gym during business hours until Thursday, December 12. We are hoping to break our record for toy donations that we set last year. Thank you for your support!

The American Red Cross could not BE more excited for this exclusive merch!

Celebrate 30 years of FRIENDS by donating blood today, December 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at our blood drive in Buckham Hall A114. Donors will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks (limited quantity available). 

We are looking to reach 20 appointments and need your help. Schedule an appointment here or call 1 (800) RED CROSS.

The English Department book sale in Ketchum Hall 327 will have special holiday hours on Tuesday, December 10, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 11, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. The sale also may be visited by appointment. Contact the English Department office for details. A new science fiction and fantasy section has just been added. The sale also includes fiction, biography, mysteries, poetry, drama, art, history, and books about writing, literary criticism, and linguistics. It's time to buy yourself a present! Cash and venmo accepted.

The Maurene Callahan Bouras Center for Global Engagement cordially invites you to celebrate the accomplishments of the center and Joy Guarino's years of service to the Buffalo State community. Guarino has served as director of Maurene Callahan Bouras Center for Global Engagement, as professor and coordinator of the dance program, and as a member of a variety of committees and organizations, as well as vice chair of Campus House and a proud Buffalo State alum. We realize as the semester ends, many have a variety of commitments and may not be able to attend. You can always send your retirement well wishes to guarinja@buffalostate.edu.

The celebration will take place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Campus House on Thursday, December 5. Light appetizers will be available.