The spring 2023 “Conversations in and out of the Disciplines” series kicks off today, February 24, as Kimberly Kamper-DeMarco, assistant professor of psychology, presents “Risk Factors and Consequences of Peer Victimization: Understanding Victimization Experiences across Development” 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 second and third talks of the spring semester. Hilary Lochte, assistant professor of English and elementary education, will present “The English Classroom as a Contested Space: Preparing English Teachers during Divisive Times” on Friday, March 17; and Aaron Daniel Annas, associate professor and director of television and film arts, will present “Capturing Truth: Exploring the Paranormal” on Friday, April 21. Both talks will also be held 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 College.” 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 spring 2023 “Conversations in and out of the Disciplines” series kicks off this Friday, February 24, as Kimberly Kamper-DeMarco, assistant professor of psychology, presents “Risk Factors and Consequences of Peer Victimization: Understanding Victimization Experiences across Development” 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 second and third talks of the spring semester. Hilary Lochte, assistant professor of English and elementary education, will present “The English Classroom as a Contested Space: Preparing English Teachers during Divisive Times” on Friday, March 17; and Aaron Daniel Annas, associate professor and director of television and film arts, will present “Capturing Truth: Exploring the Paranormal” on Friday, April 21. Both talks will also be held 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 College.” 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.

Please join the Buffalo State Political Science and Public Administration Department for the first talk in its spring 2023 Public Service Lecture Series, “Women in the NYS Legislature,” presented by NYS Assembly Member Monica P. Wallace, on Monday, March 6, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. in Caudell Hall 123.

Monica Wallace was elected in 2016 to represent the 143rd Assembly District, which includes the Erie County towns of Cheektowaga and Lancaster and the villages of Depew, Lancaster, and Sloan. Ms. Wallace learned early on the importance of hard work and education. Raised by a single mother who instilled these values in her, she became the first person in her family to earn a college degree. She worked her way through college and law school, earning her undergraduate degree with honors from SUNY Binghamton and her J.D., cum laude, from the University at Buffalo School of Law. Ms. Wallace spent much of her legal career as a law clerk in federal court, where she helped ensure that justice was served and that laws were applied equally to all parties appearing before the court. She also served on the faculty at her alma mater, UB Law School, teaching students how the law can be used as a vehicle for positive social change.

Please join the Philosophy Department for the spring colloquium "Little Women: Death or Marriage and the Meaning of Life," presented by Kimberly Blessing, professor of philosophy, on Wednesday, March 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418.

Winifred Benson, junior philosophy and speech-language pathology major, will serve as commentator. The talk is free and open to the public.

The annual SUNY Online Summit, a free SUNY-wide virtual conference for anyone interested in online teaching and learning, will be held Wednesday, March 8, through Friday, March 10.

Topics this year will include SUNY/SUNY Online Update, Investigating Videoconference Tools for HyFlex Courses, using AI to improve online learner writing and online instructor effectiveness, ChatGPT, how to support online students through data-informed action, Hot Topics in FERPA, and many others. Be sure to check out the full agenda and the speakers and register for the virtual options.

As we enter the fourth week of classes, the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore still has over 200 textbooks orders that have not been picked up. We are asking for assistance with reminding students to come in to pick up their textbooks! Our staff has sent out three emails already to remind students to come and pick up their orders. A little reminder from their professors may help as well.

Thank you!

Summer and fall 2023 registration begins at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, and is then continuous. Starting Wednesday, March 1, students will be able to

• view updated holds directly in Banner, if applicable;
• view their registration time ticket (assigned registration start date) directly in Banner;
• search both the summer and fall 2023 master schedules directly in Banner, as well as use Schedule Planner.

Students are encouraged to search the master schedules directly in Banner for the most up-to-date information and to use Schedule Planner to plan their best possible schedule. Schedule Planner is a helpful planning tool for undergraduate students who are strongly encouraged to register for at least 15 credit hours per semester to stay on track to graduate.

Please bookmark the Registrar's Office Courses web page for helpful information.

The director of the Graduate Studies Office, Kevin Miller, will host the spring 2023 Graduate Studies Meeting with graduate faculty on Friday, March 17, at 3:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 217. The meeting will focus on Graduate Studies operations, graduate-student related policies and procedures, and updates regarding the Graduate Student Association.

Questions regarding the meeting or content can be directed to the Graduate Studies Office.

Whether you imported your course from Blackboard or created your gradebook in Brightspace, you may have questions on the gradebook for your course.

In-person training sessions will be offered by Instructional Design and Distance Learning (IDDL). You can register for Brightspace Fundamentals Series Workshop 5 - Gradebook in the Workshop Registration System. This workshop is suitable for instructors teaching in any modality: face-to-face, hybrid, or online. 

If you need immediate support, please contact the SUNY Online Help Desk.

Upcoming dates for the Brightspace Fundamentals Series Workshop 5 - Gradebook:

• Monday, February 27, 1:00–1:45 p.m.
• Friday, March 3, 10:00–10:45 a.m.
• Monday, March 13, noon–12:45 p.m.
• Friday, March 17, 10:00–10:45 a.m.

Have other questions or need assistance?

• The Buffalo State IT Knowledge Base has many articles to assist with Brightspace. Use the search bar at the top to find information on other topics.
• Please direct any questions about Brightspace functionality to SUNY Online.
• If you need on-campus assistance from Instructional Design and Distance Learning, please submit a ticket through the IT portal.
• Check for upcoming Brightspace workshops on campus in the Workshop Registration System.

Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of SUNY Buffalo State who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.

Title: Assistant Coach / Assistant Football Coach – Defensive Coordinator Coach
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Salary: $50,000
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
Responsible for assisting with the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate football program in support of the mission and core values of the Athletic Department and Buffalo State University. Duties include serving as the defensive coordinator, supporting all efforts of the head coach in recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies that prepare team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; overseeing development initiatives; organizing football camps; collaborating with numerous athletic and university units; demonstrating adherence to university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. The assistant coach also supports campus retention and student-support efforts by serving as a mentor for non-student-athletes as assigned and in collaboration with partners in Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Performs other duties as assigned by the director of athletics that are consistent with the skills and abilities related to this position and that address the university’s strategic goals.

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

This posting has an application deadline of Friday, March 3.