United Students Government is currently seeking graduate students to assist us in our upcoming student elections process. This is a paid position. The polls will be open March 18-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and March 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are available during these dates and times, we would appreciate your participation in this very important election.
 
Please let us know your availability and any specific shifts you are willing to work so that we can coordinate accordingly. Your contribution will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and fair election. If you are interested and available, please respond by email.

Generative AI has been the latest tsunami to hit higher education, and a SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT²) task group has been working since last summer to develop resources for faculty and instructional support staff.

As part of this, FACT² has planned a series of webinars for March and April on the following topics. Webinars will take place Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and be repeated Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

• Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence (March 12 and 15)
• Exploring Potential and Pitfalls of AI Use in the Classroom (March 19 and 22)
• Developing Syllabus Statements on AI Use (March 26 and 29)
• AI As an Assistant (April 2 and 5)
• AI Tools to Help You Build Your Course (April 9 and 12)

Please see the webinar events page for more information and to register.

A reception for the Art and Design Department's Spring Celebration: 7th Annual Western New York High School Invitational will be held today, March 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery. All are welcome! The exhibition, on view through Wednesday, March 27, features artwork from 10 area high schools and is a wonderful showcase of local talent.

Please contact Marie Bogner, Czurles-Nelson Gallery coordinator, (716) 878-4390, with questions.

Czurles-Nelson Gallery Spring 2024 Hours*
Monday
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3:00-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3:00-4:30 p.m.

Friday
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday
Closed

*Or by appointment

The Art and Design Department is pleased to announce that the Spring Celebration: 7th Annual Western New York High School Invitational is now open in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall. This exhibition features artwork from 10 area high schools and is a wonderful showcase of local talent.

The exhibition will be on view through Wednesday, March 27.

A reception will be held Tuesday, March 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery. All are welcome!

Please contact Marie Bogner, Czurles-Nelson Gallery Coordinator, (716) 878-4390, with questions.

Czurles-Nelson Gallery Spring 2024 Hours*
Monday
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3:00-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday
11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
3:00-4:30 p.m.

Friday
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday
Closed

*Or by appointment

The Business Department is pleased to announce that it is accepting student-developed, original business plans for the 2023-2024 Kratus Entrepreneurship Award. The purpose of the award is to provide a measure of financial assistance to budding entrepreneurs as they graduate from university and embark on building their own businesses.

The awards are given every spring to two graduating seniors who have demonstrated the greatest potential for building their own business, demonstrated by currently owning or operating a business, or preparing to own and operate a business. The award amount is $1,500 per student. Applicants do not need to be business majors to submit a plan.

Recipients will be selected by a committee of three faculty members from the Business Department. To apply for the award, please observe the following guidelines:

1. Follow the business plan format from the Small Business Development Center (see format below).
2. Email your business plan to Lorena Mathien, chair and associate professor of business, no later than end of day Monday, April 1.
3. You must present a five-minute pitch of your business plan on Thursday, April 4, in Chase Hall 341.

Award recipients will be notified Monday, April 15. The award ceremony will be held Friday, May 10, at 12:15 p.m.

History of the Award
John and Tom Kratus were among the early graduates of the Buffalo State Business Program. John, Tom's father, had been a successful businessman who decided to enter college at the same time as his son to pursue a business degree at Buffalo State. They both graduated with their business degrees in 1975. In 1977, John decided to move his business to the fast-growing area of Dallas, Texas. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived. In 1984, John died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 52. In 1986, Tom died of leukemia at the age of 30. Despite this double tragedy, the rest of the family continued to run the business successfully until it was sold.

In the late 1980s, the Kratus family established a scholarship for business students at Buffalo State in honor of John and Tom and to thank the Business Department for the support they received from the business faculty while they were students. The Kratus Award is given annually to two students who best exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit that John and Tom possessed.

Kratus Award Format

1. Summary
   1. Business description
      1. Name
      2. Location and plan description
      3. Product/Service
      4. Management experience/expertise
   2. Business goals
   3. Summary of financial needs and application of funds
   4. Earnings projection
2. Market analysis
   1. Description of total market and percent you plan to capture
   2. Industry trends
   3. Target market
   4. Competition
3. Products or Services
   1. Description of product line or service
   2. Proprietary position
   3. Comparison with competitor's products or services
4. Marketing strategy
   1. Overall strategy
   2. Pricing policy
   3. Method of selling, distributing, and servicing products or services
5. Management plan
   1. Form of business organization
   2. Officers, organizational chart, and responsibilities
   3. Staffing plan and number of employees
6. Financial data
   1. Two-year financial projections
      1. Income statements (profit and loss statement)
      2. Balance sheets
      3. Cash flow statement
      4. Capital expenditures
   2. Explanation of projections
   3. Explanation of use and effect of new funds (loans, etc.)

Done with that old Monopoly board? Put it to good use. The Social Work Department is collecting board games for the families at Gerard Place during March as part of a student-led initiative. The games will be enjoyed by the families who live at Gerard Place in the Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Gerard Place's mission is to empower individuals and families by providing housing, supportive services, education, and outreach. The families have experienced trauma, and our goal at Gerard Place is to support them on their journey to self-sufficiency. Please donate your new or gently used board games by Monday, April 1. Donations can be dropped off outside Caudell Hall 354. For more information, please contact Oscar Fuentes or Taylor Valenti, social work student interns for Gerard Place; or Assistant Professor Berg Miller, social work faculty support.

Please join the Beyond Boundaries Screening and Discussion Series for a presentation of the documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (2023) on Thursday, March 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center's Tower Auditorium. A panel discussion featuring Western New York poets will follow the film.

Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project pushes the boundaries of biographical documentary film to reveal the enduring influence of one of America's greatest living artists and social commentators. The film reckons with the inevitable passing of time through a collision of memories, moments in American history, live readings, and visually innovative treatments of Giovanni's poetry. Featuring the voice of Taraji P. Henson. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

Watch the trailer.

Beyond Boundaries is sponsored by the Buffalo State Center for Social Justice, Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Women and Gender Studies Interdisciplinary Unit, Communication Department, and Burchfield Penney Art Center. This screening is free and open to the public. The series is curated by Ruth Goldman and Meg Knowles, associate professors of communication.

The Dean of Students Office is sponsoring a Spring Self-Care Drive benefiting Milligan's Food Pantry. Essential self-care products can be donated to Campbell Student Union 402 until Friday, March 22. 

What we can accept:

Bar soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Women's self-care products

Please email Juliet Meade, assistant director of student care and support, with questions.

Thank you for your support!

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: Academic Advisor/Transfer Academic Advisor
Department: Student Success and Retention
Salary: $53,000
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
Provide direct transitional academic advising support to undergraduate transfer students from SUNY Erie by aiding them in academic planning and advisement, registration, course selection, and major requirements that support the SUNY seamless transfer initiative. This individual will determine students' eligibility in each major and be responsible for responding to early alerts and helping students develop problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to academic success. The incumbent will work collaboratively with various support services across campus to manage follow-up and case resolution, ensuring that students are provided with robust academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and success. The incumbent will also work closely with the Academic Standards Office to transition students placed on academic probation or dismissal to SUNY Erie as part of the seamless transfer program. This will include regular visits to each of the three SUNY Erie campuses to assist with pre-enrollment advisement.

Essential Responsibilities
60% Academic advisement
25% Working with the SUNY Erie liaison to support student enrollment between the institutions
5% Participation in coordinated outreach initiatives and special projects designed to promote the retention and persistence-to-degree of students at Buffalo State University

Secondary Responsibilities
5% Record-keeping and other administrative tasks
5% Participation in orientation activities and collaborating with other offices on initiatives linked to student success

Skills and Abilities
Experience working with students with disabilities, first-generation college students, nontraditional students, and/or international students. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of general education and programmatic requirements, college policies, and campus resources and services. Detailed familiarity with Buffalo State data management systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Admin pages, Starfish, and Degree Works).

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website.

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

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: Academic Advisor/Transfer Academic Advisor
Department: Student Success and Retention
Salary: $53,000
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
Provide direct transitional academic advising support to undergraduate transfer students from SUNY Erie by aiding them in academic planning and advisement, registration, course selection, and major requirements that support the SUNY seamless transfer initiative. This individual will determine students' eligibility in each major and be responsible for responding to early alerts and helping students develop problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to academic success. The incumbent will work collaboratively with various support services across campus to manage follow-up and case resolution, ensuring that students are provided with robust academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and success. The incumbent will also work closely with the Academic Standards Office to transition students placed on academic probation or dismissal to SUNY Erie as part of the seamless transfer program. This will include regular visits to each of the three SUNY Erie campuses to assist with pre-enrollment advisement.

Essential Responsibilities
60% Academic advisement
25% Working with the SUNY Erie liaison to support student enrollment between the institutions
5% Participation in coordinated outreach initiatives and special projects designed to promote the retention and persistence-to-degree of students at Buffalo State University

Secondary Responsibilities
5% Record-keeping and other administrative tasks
5% Participation in orientation activities and collaborating with other offices on initiatives linked to student success

Skills and Abilities
Experience working with students with disabilities, first-generation college students, nontraditional students, and/or international students. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of general education and programmatic requirements, college policies, and campus resources and services. Detailed familiarity with Buffalo State data management systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Admin pages, Starfish, and Degree Works).

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website.

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Wednesday, March 20, 2024.