The “Conversations in and out of the Disciplines” lecture series continues today as Hilary Lochte, assistant professor of English, presents “The English Classroom as a Contested Space: Preparing English Teachers during Divisive Times” at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

The talk will be followed by a brief Q&A and a short wine and cheese reception. Everyone is welcome.

Please also mark your calendars for the final talk of the spring semester when Aaron Daniel Annas, associate professor and director of television and film arts, will present “Capturing Truth: Exploring the Paranormal” on Friday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

The “Conversations” series was started 15 years ago by Ann Colley, SUNY Distinguished Professor Emerita of English, to “celebrate and draw attention to the research being done in various departments at Buffalo State.” Over the last decade, colleagues from Anthropology, Art Conservation, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Secondary Education, among others, have shared their work with the Buffalo State and Buffalo communities.

The “Conversations in and out of the Disciplines” lecture series continues this Friday, March 17, as Hilary Lochte, assistant professor of English and elementary education, presents “The English Classroom as a Contested Space: Preparing English Teachers during Divisive Times” at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

The talk will be followed by a brief Q&A and a short wine and cheese reception. Everyone is welcome.

Please also mark your calendars for the final talk of the spring semester when Aaron Daniel Annas, associate professor and director of television and film arts, will present “Capturing Truth: Exploring the Paranormal” on Friday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

The “Conversations” series was started 15 years ago by Ann Colley, SUNY Distinguished Professor Emerita of English, to “celebrate and draw attention to the research being done in various departments at Buffalo State.” Over the last decade, colleagues from Anthropology, Art Conservation, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, and Secondary Education, among others, have shared their work with the Buffalo State and Buffalo communities.

Faculty members will enter their Summer Session ES grades using Banner. The grading window will open Wednesday, June 28, at 9:00 a.m. and close Thursday, July 6, at 9:00 p.m. In preparation, faculty members are encouraged to log on to Banner to be sure that all their courses are listed under their accounts.

Detailed documentation for entering grades (PDF, 191 KB) is available on the Banner website. Additional assistance is available by calling the IT Help Desk at (716) 878-4357 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you have questions about grading, please call the Registrar's Office at (716) 878-4811. We have provided a grading tip sheet (PDF, 712 KB) to assist you in successful grading.

Come over to the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore and celebrate Pi Day with us today, March 14. Pizza and cheesecake will be $3.14 to celebrate Pi Day! Come and have lunch and dessert with us today. Who can resist a slice of Reese's Peanut Butter cheesecake?

Happy Pi Day!

There are three standing committees on the Teacher Education Council (TEC): Assessment/Accreditation, Field/Clinical Experiences, and Recruitment and Retention.

Membership on TEC committees is open to all Teacher Education Unit (TEU) members. The chair of each standing committee shall submit for the consent of the TEC those names of members nominated to serve on that committee, reflecting representation across the teacher education programs included in the TEU. Each standing committee shall have the right to add as many non-voting members to its group as it deems fit, consistent with its charge. Membership on all committees is open to all TEU faculty and staff members. Representative participation by TEU members across programs is encouraged.

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact your program’s TEC representative or Kathy Doody, associate professor of exceptional education.

Because of staffing issues, Gray Line is currently unable to offer full overnight shuttle services. It is actively working on a solution. There will be no shuttle service between 12:30 and 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, or Saturday, March 25. Those requiring a walking escort on campus between 12:30 and 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, or Saturday, March 25, can call University Police at (716) 878-6333 to request a walking escort. Updates will continue to be distributed as Gray Line works to resolve this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Buffalo State’s amazing Community Academic Center (CAC) welcomes faculty, staff, and students to volunteer to assist with daily programming for youth and families. The CAC supports youth with after-school programs for English language learners on Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. right here on campus, as well as adult English classes and citizenship classes for new Americans five days a week. Please consider supporting a program, offering an activity or experience, or spending some time with our CAC community students to help them adjust, achieve, and succeed! Contact Jennifer Serniuk for more information and to volunteer.

The Dean of Students Office will host its biannual “Self-Care Event” on Wednesday, March 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. There is a reciprocal relationship between learning and health, as well as a direct connection between the academic mission of Buffalo State and the well-being of its students. This program aims to advance that relationship by helping students explore and address the complex relationships among health, learning, and well-being.

We invite students to participate in the HEW 312 class health fair. Attendees can enjoy a 10-minute chair massage, try a sample of fresh-pressed juice, acquire a knowledge of gratitude journaling and how to use Milligan’s Food Pantry, connect with the Counseling Center (and learn how that department can best support their persistence toward graduation), and revisit their childhood wonder while having a balloon animal made. We hope to see you there!

Please join the Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post 24 and the African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation in the Campbell Student Union lobby on Tuesday, May 2 and May 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation honors African American veterans with tours, exhibits, and celebrations. The organization spearheaded the first annual parade in the nation to honor African American veterans for their service and sacrifices. The AAVACC is looking to expand its reach within the university community.

Please contact Buffalo State alumna and veteran Debbera M. Ransom, (716) 563-2536, with questions or comments.

Join the Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post 24 and the African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation in the Campbell Student Union lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays April 18, May 2, and May 9.

The African American Veterans Arts and Culture Corporation honors African American veterans with tours, exhibits, and celebrations. The organization spearheaded the first annual parade in the nation to honor African American veterans for their service and sacrifices. The AAVACC is looking to expand its reach within the university community.

Please contact Buffalo State alumna and veteran Debbera M. Ransom, (716) 563-2536, with questions or comments.