The Newman Center at Buffalo State will gather as a community of faith to formally open the academic year and celebrate the Annual Convocation and Liturgy of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, September 10, at 10:00 a.m. We welcome all members of the community to join with students, staff, faculty, family, and friends for Mass in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. This year, we will honor and present the John Henry Cardinal Newman Award to Kristen Helling, associate director of student care and support, in recognition of her support of Catholic Campus Ministry.

A light reception will follow the Mass. To help us prepare for this event, please email the Newman Center or call (716) 882-1080 if you plan to attend. Please include your name and the number of people who will be attending.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The first meeting of the Buffalo State College Senate for the fall 2023 semester will be held Friday, September 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Newman Lecture Hall, Bulger Communication Center 215. Ken Fujiuchi, head of information commons in Butler Library, serves as chair of the Senate for the 2023–2024 academic year.

We encourage everyone to visit the Senate website to catch up on Senate news, find podcasts and minutes of past meetings, review reports and resolutions, and more. Documents for the upcoming meeting can be found on the Senate SharePoint site.

WBNY, Buffalo State's FCC-licensed, student-run radio station, will hold a general interest meeting on Tuesday, September 12, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) in Campbell Student Union 220 (the Checkerboard Lounge). Everyone is welcome! WBNY offers opportunities for students interested in music-, sports-, and interview-based programs for the radio. We would love to see you!

From the Chair of the College Senate
The first meeting of the Buffalo State College Senate for the fall 2023 semester will be held Friday, September 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Newman Lecture Hall, Bulger Communication Center 215. Ken Fujiuchi, head of information commons in Butler Library, serves as chair of the Senate for the 2023–2024 academic year.

We encourage everyone to visit the Senate website to catch up on Senate news, find podcasts and minutes of past meetings, review reports and resolutions, and more. Documents for the upcoming meeting can be found on the Senate SharePoint site.

Please join us today, September 6, at noon on the first floor of Butler Library for the Cultural Café, a monthly event that brings together members of the Buffalo State community over conversation, culture, and coffee and light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and find common ground with other internationally minded members of the community in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Consider making a new friend by gathering with us at noon. This event is sponsored by the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Butler Library, and Global Engagement.

The Small Business Development Center's Bengal Entrepreneurship Program will host its launch event on Thursday, September 7, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Caudell Hall 222.

The program focuses on student entrepreneurs, whether they own a business now or are considering one in the future. It consists of weekly meetings highlighting different parts of a business plan including market analysis, value proposition, and even public speaking. All this culminates in a competition for $3,000 in prize money, which will be awarded to six student entrepreneurs.

Please encourage students to attend the launch on September 7 or to email Olivia Harbol, business advisor in the SBDC, to learn more about the program and competition.

Participate in the Newman Center’s Service Saturdays, where we highlight social justice issues in our community. On Saturday, September 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., we will be helping Habitat for Humanity by building affordable housing for those in need. Lunch will be provided. If interested, please contact the Newman Center today!

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across the street from the Burchfield Penney Art Center. The phone number is (716) 882-1080.

Come to the Newman Center every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. for a free home-cooked meal, delicious desserts, and lots of fun! All are welcome. Bring your friends for a delicious meal; stay for a game night.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across the street from the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Please call (716) 882-1080 or visit the Newman Center website for more information.

Please join the Teaching and Learning Center for the session "Supporting International Students for Success," presented by Joy Guarino, director of global engagement, and Tricia Herritt, director of international student and scholar services, on Tuesday, September 19, from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 134.

Are you currently advising or teaching international students or new Americans? If so, please join Buffalo State University’s International Student and Scholar Services for this brown-bag information session. Staff members will share ways our office can support student learning when English is not their first language, along with other campus services that are available to this unique population. In addition, we will discuss important compliance topics, including advising tips to ensure that visa status is maintained, and steps international students must take to participate in off-campus activities such as internships, service learning, volunteering, and student teaching, which now require Homeland Security approval.

For more information, please contact Tricia Herritt. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

P.E.A.C.E. Inc. will be on campus looking for volunteers on Thursday, October 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby. P.E.A.C.E. Inc. provides services to survivors of homicide victims and other victims of violence. The organization offer various programs to assist and empower survivors of homicide victims to rebuild their lives through education, bereavement support groups, workshops, community outreach, referrals, and victim advocacy.

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, (716) 878-3919, with questions or for more information.