Please join the Chemistry Department for the next talk in the Fall 2022 Seminar Series, "Heterogeneous Aerobic Oxidation Reactions: Catalysis Inspired by Electrochemistry," presented by Sourav Biswas, assistant professor of chemistry at SUNY Buffalo State, on Thursday, October 27, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Science and Mathematics Complex 151.

Abstract
Selective oxidation of organic molecules by molecular oxygen is a subject of considerable importance in the context of environmentally benign synthesis of commodity chemicals. Heterogeneous materials have been established as fundamental pillars supporting the advances in ‘green chemistry’, from the perspective of cost and waste minimization. Prominent long-standing challenges in this field include achieving selective oxidation of organic molecules by maximizing the energy efficiency of O2 reduction to water. Solutions to these challenges require development of catalysts. This talk will introduce a presentation of efforts we have made to address these challenges, emphasizing the development of transition metal-based catalysts and its application in selective oxidation reactions. Specific attention will be devoted toward the design of manganese oxide and the metal incorporated N doped carbon (M-N/C) materials, inspired from electrochemical applications such as fuel cells. Several classes of aerobic oxidation reactions including selective oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-diformylfuran (DFF) and oxidative deprotection of hydrazone and oxime derivatives to corresponding carbonyl functional groups will be discussed. This will be followed by understanding the mechanistic aspects, identification of active sites, the role of the surface oxygen species, and related oxygen transportation by the catalysts.

Applications for the Robert J. Elmes Jr. Memorial Scholarship are now available for the spring 2023 semester. All CSEA local 640 members and their dependent children who are registered or who will register at Buffalo State for at least 3 credit hours for the spring 2023 semester may apply for the $250 scholarship.

Applications must be completed in the Campus Application Portal for Scholarships (CAPS) system by Sunday, January 15. If you need assistance or instructions, please contact Mary Codick, administrative assistant 1 in the Teacher Certification Office, (716) 878-6121. Thank you and good luck.

The Banner Document Manager (BDM) Production platform will be temporarily unavailable as a result of scheduled maintenance from 5:00 p.m. today, October 25, until about 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, October 26.

There will be no access to BDM to perform the following related tasks during this maintenance window: scanning via Image Capture/Batching/Indexing/Lookups as well as usage of Report Manager (PDF dropbox processing). This maintenance time is required so that the Enterprise Infrastructure Services area can install the latest Microsoft update security patches on the Windows virtual server hosting BDM Production.

Please note: Banner 9 Prod Admin pages will not be down, and Self-Service Banner (SSB) will not be affected; both areas will be up and available for use.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Buffalo State community will wear pink today, October 28, and show its support for those who have fought or are fighting breast cancer. Tag or text us photos of yourself supporting Breast Cancer Awareness #buffalostategoespink or (716) 992-7077.

Don your pink jewelry, jackets, shirts, shoes, or tie. (A pink bowtie perhaps, Dr. Gordon?) No pink? No problem! Pick up your free pink ribbon pin from the Weigel Wellness Center vestibule during office hours.

And don't forget to stop by the @buffstatedining Bengal Kitchen on Friday as well and check out all the healthful foods to fight breast cancer, as well as our health promotion table with information on breast cancer, resources, and how to perform self-breast exams.

IG handles to tag:
@buffalostate_healthpromotions, @LifeatBuffState, @buffstateusg, @buffalostatecape, @buffalostatedining

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wear pink on Friday, October 28, and show your support for those who have fought or are fighting breast cancer. Tag or text us photos of yourself supporting Breast Cancer Awareness #buffalostategoespink or (716) 992-7077.

Start looking for your pink jewelry, shirts, shoes, or tie. (A pink bowtie perhaps, Dr. Gordon?)

No pink? No problem! Pick up your free pink ribbon pin from the Weigel Wellness Center vestibule during office hours all week.

And don't forget to stop by the @buffstatedining Bengal Kitchen on Friday as well and check out all the healthful foods to fight breast cancer, as well as our health promotion table with information on breast cancer, resources, and how to perform self-breast exams.

IG handles to tag:
@buffalostate_healthpromotions, @LifeatBuffState, @buffstateusg, @buffalostatecape, @buffalostatedining

Buffalo State is continuing the tradition of raising awareness on the important issue of drinking and driving this week with Bengals Against Drunk Driving (BADD), conducted in partnership with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.

Stop by the BOW Lounge (Bengals on Wellness) outside the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore tomorrow, October 26, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and speak with a member of Alcoholics Anonymous or chat with a UPD officer who will be performing field sobriety tests with “drunk goggles” simulations.

See a video from 2012 of students pledging to not drink and drive.

See other public service announcements created by Buffalo State students.

Please encourage students to attend to build their résumé or for extra credit. The flier and information about other upcoming events can be found on social media or the Health Promotion website.

Please contact?Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotion, with questions.

Follow us on social media for updates or cancellations. Check out our other free online resources as well. 

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We had a unique and creative 2022 SEFA kickoff this year, with five inspirational panelists from SEFA agencies in need of your support: the Buffalo State Child Care Center (57-00160), SPCA Niagara County (57-00712), SPCA Erie County (57-00158), Horizon Health Services (57-00457), and Journey’s End Refugee Services (57-00112). These are some of the many charitable agencies in the 2022 SEFA booklet (PDF, 5 MB).

In addition to the heartfelt kickoff, we are having a Buffalo Bills package raffle drawing for those who donate $10 or more than they did last year. For instance, if you donated $1 a pay period last year, please consider increasing it to $1.50 or $2 a pay period and you will automatically be entered in our campus raffle. The package is a $140 value, which includes a Buffalo Bills couch cover, a Josh Allen mug, a Josh Allen K-Cup coffee package, an Allentown long-sleeved shirt (XL), and a $25 Wegmans gift card all wrapped in an official Buffalo Bills reusable carrying bag. Hurry and get your pledge in; the drawing will be held Friday, October 28. Contact your departmental ambassador or email hejnamc@buffalostate.edu for more information. Go, Bills and Go, Pledges!

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

Title: Senior Staff Assistant / Assistant to VP for Student Affairs
Department: Student Affairs Office
Rank: SL-3
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
This position is responsible for providing high-level support to facilitate the efficient operation of the Student Affairs division. The incumbent will provide a broad range of administrative support to the vice president for student affairs and other members of the campus community. The incumbent holding this position must use good judgment in prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments; be able to interact with senior leadership on behalf of the vice president, using tact and diplomacy to respond to situations; establish procedures to meet priorities while maintaining an efficient workflow; respond to calls; and organize, expedite, and follow up on projects.

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

The internal priority review date closes Friday, November 4.

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

Title: Senior Staff Assistant / Assistant to VP for Student Affairs
Department: Student Affairs Office
Rank: SL-3
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
This position is responsible for providing high-level support to facilitate the efficient operation of the Student Affairs division. The incumbent will provide a broad range of administrative support to the vice president for student affairs and other members of the campus community. The incumbent holding this position must use good judgment in prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments; be able to interact with senior leadership on behalf of the vice president, using tact and diplomacy to respond to situations; establish procedures to meet priorities while maintaining an efficient workflow; respond to calls; and organize, expedite, and follow up on projects.

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

The internal priority review date closes Friday, November 4.

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

Title: Senior Staff Assistant / Assistant to VP for Student Affairs
Department: Student Affairs Office
Rank: SL-3
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
This position is responsible for providing high-level support to facilitate the efficient operation of the Student Affairs division. The incumbent will providing a broad range of administrative support to the Vice President for Students Affairs and other members from the campus community. The incumbent holding this position must use good judgement in prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments; be able to interact with senior leadership on behalf of the Vice President utilizing tact and diplomacy to respond to situations, establish procedures to meet priorities while maintaining an efficient workflow; respond to calls, as well as organize, expedite, and follow-up on projects.

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

This internal priority review date closes Thursday, November 4th.