Campus House is planning a "Welcome Back" event on Tuesday, September 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Whether you are returning to campus or new to our Buffalo State family, we invite you to join us for a celebration to kick off the new semester. The evening includes music by "Dr. Vibez" (Professor John Torrey), refreshments, light snacks, and a champagne toast at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Your support of Campus House assures a vibrant and interactive hands-on teaching and research laboratory for Buffalo State hospitality students. To become a member, please complete and return our membership application. Come and see why Campus House is the Now Place. Our management team is ready to answer your questions about membership or benefits.

These are the steps a student should follow to register from a waitlist.

When students are on a waitlist and they are notified that there is a seat available, they must follow these steps to successfully register:

• Log in to Banner within the 24-hour time frame.
• Find the waitlisted class on their schedule (in the Add or Drop Classes worksheet).
• Select "Web Registered" from the drop-down menu.
• Choose "Submit Changes" to register for the open seat.

Banner Student Registration Guide (PDF, 135 KB)

Buffalo State University has participated in the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) since 2014. The 2022 report is published, and the data has demonstrated that voting rates have continued to improve overall, with voter registration rates of 63.8 percent in 2014 to 70.1 percent in 2018, 75 percent in 2020, and 67.5 percent in 2022.

Voting rates of registered Buffalo State students have also continued to improve, from 20.3 percent in 2014 to 40.3 percent in 2018, 68.3 percent in 2020, and 35.7 percent in 2022. Despite these increases, Buffalo State still has a lower voting rate than peer institutions (24.1 percent voting rate of Buffalo State students compared with 30.6 percent of public masters institutions in 2022). As a result, summer voter registration efforts were held during New Student Orientation, and fall 2024 programming and activities are underway to encourage students to understand and engage in our democracy. Buffalo State is aiming to proudly maintain our ALL-IN Campus Democracy Challenge and Voter-Friendly Campus designations.

Review the SUNY Buffalo State NSVLE 2022 report in its entirety (PDF, 2 MB).

Review the SUNY Buffalo State Voter-Friendly Campus January 2023 Final Report (PDF, 167 KB).

Review the SUNY Buffalo State ALL-IN/Voter-Friendly 2024 Strategic Plan (PDF, 653 KB).

We are off to a great start with our Voter Friendly 2024 Strategic Plan, engaging 882 students with voter education information, registering 296 students, tentatively raising our voter registration rate to 34.5 percent. Students were also equipped with a voter plan and a registration tool guide to help them aid others to register. Find these resources, the fall 2024 voter engagement events program list, and more on the Bengals Vote CCE website.

Please join us for dynamic conversations and story sharing by esteemed panelists of the Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association (APIFSA) on their careers, challenges, successes, and aspirations on Tuesday, September 17, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Science and Mathematics Complex 173.

Panelists

• Ho Eui Holly Bewlay, Professor, Vocal Area Coordinator, Music Department
• Lisa H. Krieger, Interim Vice President, Management and Operations
• Ann Liao, Associate Professor, Communication Department 

Sponsored by the Global Studies Institute, APIFSA, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of the Professions.

*Important note: This talk is not for attribution. Participants and attendees may not attribute any quotes or share content of any speakers or participants. Use of personal recording devices and cameras is prohibited.

Please join us for a dynamic and powerful talk,* "Women at the Front Line of the Fight for Democracy," on Monday, September 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Science and Mathematics Complex 173.

In 2011, the traditional role of women in Myanmar society began to change along with the process of transition of the political system. The process gave opportunities for women to expose themselves to new ideas on gender equality, feminism, and human rights as the world reengaged the country. In 2015, these opportunities rose with the taking over of the civilian government, led by Aung San Suu Kyi. But the expectations were short-lived as the country continues to descend into deeper turmoil, since February 1, 2021. Today, women are holding the front line of the country's quest for freedom, with nothing but their courage, commitment, and creativity. The battle for democracy in Myanmar has become a symbolic contest between democracy and authoritarianism at the heart of the Indo-Pacific region. "The international community must recognize the courage of the women of Myanmar and stand with them in their fight for democracy." 

This talk is sponsored by the Buffalo State Global Studies Institute, School of Arts and Sciences, and School of the Professions.

*Important note: This talk is not for attribution. Participants and attendees may not attribute any quotes or share content of any speakers or participants. Use of personal recording devices and cameras is prohibited.

The Buffalo Museum of Science will be on campus Thursday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby looking for volunteers to help the museum.

Please email the Civic and Community Engagement Office or call (716) 878-3919 with questions or comments.

The campus community is invited to attend the next NYS Employee Assistance Program monthly webinar, "Journaling as a Path to Empowerment and Self-Care," on Wednesday, September 4, from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Journaling is a deeply personal practice; however, it can be a powerful tool for personal growth one journal entry at a time. Therapeutic journaling can be a safe harbor a space to process emotions, gain clarity, and navigate new beginnings as a source of empowerment and self-care. Your words hold the power to transform your mental and emotional well-being. Join us as we embrace the art of writing to build strength, foster change, and embrace the unfolding chapters of our lives. We will discuss the significance and benefits of therapeutic journaling in mental and emotional well-being, establishing a journaling routine, different journal techniques, and journaling to cultivate mindfulness and foster resiliency. This 45-minute seminar will be presented by Tanya M. England, Ph.D.

Please register for this free 45-minute webinar through the WebEx meeting registration page. You will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the session.

Buffalo State University's Anne Frank Project is thrilled to host its 16th annual social justice festival AFP 2024: Home: Building Our Collective Story September 25 and 26!

During this year's festival, we challenge our university students, faculty, staff, alumni, and off-campus audiences to define Home. Buffalo State University is a campus that welcomes students from all over the world to immerse themselves in education, diversity, and social justice. How can we bring our different stories together to build our collective story, our Home? A Home where our stories are protected, honored, and shared without fear?

At AFP 2024 - Home: Building Our Collective Story, we have the opportunity to achieve Anne Frank's wish to "repair the world" by deconstructing and rebuilding what we call Home.

View the schedule of events and register on our website today!

Questions about the festival? Please contact AFP's assistant director, Jonise Hall.

The Continuing Professional Studies Office is again offering the foundational Supervisor Training Academy: The Holistic Communicator on Fridays October 11, October 25, and November 8, from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. and November 22 from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. The training covers such topics as emotional intelligence, setting expectations, giving and receiving feedback, and running effective meetings.

The Supervisor Training Academy provides a dynamic and safe environment where lived and educational experiences combine to create a personalized, practical, and professional road map for growth. Designed exclusively for top-performing employees ready to step into supervisory roles, our academy transforms high achievers into exceptional leaders. Our programs use a combination of in-person training and virtual coaching to provide participants with support as they implement new strategies in their workplace.

Buffalo State faculty and staff members will receive a 50 percent discount; registration closes Friday, October 4.

For more information, please visit the Continuing Professional Studies website or email the office.

Friends of Night People will be on campus Wednesday, September 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby looking for volunteers to help provide food and necessities to address the effects and impact of poverty.

Please email the Civic and Community Engagement Office or call (716) 878-3919 with questions or comments.