Please join us for the next meeting of the Buffalo State College Bike Group on Tuesday, March 22, at 12:15 p.m. in Weigel Wellness Center 203. This meeting will cover where to ride your bike in the Buffalo area, including mountain, city, rail trail, bike path, and snow biking opportunities, along with Bike apps like Strava and other ways to connect to riding communities. RSVP online.

Do you have an interest in bicycles (recreation, transportation, hobby, and all things "velo")? Join the Buffalo State Bike Group to build community and promote healthier lifestyles and social justice. The group is open to everyone—students, faculty, and staff, riders and non-riders alike—and is led by Luke Krieg, professor of sociology.

The third meeting of the semester will be held Tuesday, April 19, at 12:15 p.m. in Weigel 203, and will cover adventure riding.

The Bike Group is co-sponsored by the Weigel Health Center, the Employee Assistance Program, and Professional Development.

Please contact?Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions, or Luke Krieg with questions.

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From the President and the Chair of the College Senate
A recent communication published in the Record on behalf of an anonymous group of Buffalo State constituents underscored the need for all members of our campus community to work collaboratively as we transform the lives of our students—all while urgently addressing together the financial and enrollment challenges Buffalo State College faces today. We couldn’t agree more. Like many other regional colleges and universities, there is no doubt Buffalo State is facing obstacles on many fronts as demographics shift, state financial resources fade, and society rebounds unevenly from the layered effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Despite these challenges, we believe in the Buffalo State spirit and value the consultative and inclusive process that brings us together to gather perspectives and collaboratively develop solutions. Buffalo State has long-standing and effective strategies and systems in place to foster collaborative actions. Our shared communication forum, the College Senate, provides important consultative and advisory functions, and serves as a critical representative forum for deliberations on issues of concern to the college community. While we might not always agree with each other, our decisions are better informed and properly grounded because of this participatory and collaborative process. When ideas and thoughts are shared through established channels, there is demonstrated room for growth, constructive dialog, and betterment of our community. Some upcoming ways in which we encourage Bengals to be a part of these conversations are:

• Participation in the College Senate, both as guests and senators
• Participation in the upcoming Institutional Planning Advisory Committee (IPAC) listening sessions as the new strategic plan takes shape
• Participation in the forthcoming sessions on general education reform
• Communication with the Shared Governance Committee               

We would be remiss if we did not mention that the issues referenced in the letter have already been the center of discussions between the President and the Senate leadership. We firmly believe that shared governance is the productive way forward to address issues of a) engagement of stakeholders, b) increased transparency, and c) vision for the college.

We write today not to diminish the concerns expressed by members of our community but to invite all faculty, staff, and students to participate in the future success of Buffalo State through many and varied participatory forums, committees, and discussions across campus. Undoubtedly, challenges lie ahead as we meet known and unknown obstacles, but we are committed to the consultative process and shared governance. We invite the campus community to help us in developing innovative solutions and driving change in these challenging times in higher education. You can share your ideas with us by email or through an online form.

Katherine Conway-Turner
President

Bhakti Sharma
Chair of the College Senate 

From the Chair of the Search Committee for the Vice President for Enrollment Management

The search committee for the vice president for enrollment management is pleased to announce that the committee has selected three candidates for on-campus interviews. The committee invites the campus community to attend the following open forums, during which the candidates will make a short presentation on their vision for Enrollment Management at Buffalo State College and answer questions:

Candidate 1 on Thursday, March 10, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 217

Candidate 2 on Tuesday, March 15, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 217

Candidate 3 on Thursday, March 17, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 217

Attendees will be invited to share feedback on the candidates with the committee via a survey link that will be provided prior to the forums.

The Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions are proud to present The Tragedy of Macbeth, directed by Jonathan Seinen, assistant professor of theater.

The Shakespearean drama features Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Driven by ambition, they begin a reign of terror and are haunted by witches, ghosts, and their own regret. A bloody tale from the mists of time brought forward to today, Macbeth shows that when the human removes itself from nature, the supernatural rises up to repair the balance.

Anthony Chase, assistant dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, will join student actors Mohamed Abdi, Marykate Beyer, Bobbi Clarkson, Gianna Cotto, Carolyn Freeman, Ash Glass, Link Hagerty, Summer Harris, Kennedy Lee, Azarius Matthews, Sierra Munt, Jeanvier Nkurunziza, Nathaniel Schumacher, and Adda Lee Wenner. The student production team includes Emma Connaire, Christopher Forgie, Jake Grear, Mary Margaret Keenan-Brown, and Sierra Munt. Dance Ensemble: Alijah Giscombe, Michelle DeRenzo, Janiah Lawrence, Jeila Rainey, and Jacob Tucker.

Performances are March 17 and 18 at 8:00 p.m. and March 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Upton Hall's Warren Enters Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, by phone at (716) 878-3005, or online.

Please join the Geography and Planning Department, the Political Science and Public Administration Department, and the Equity and Campus Diversity Office in celebrating the 11th annual Southeast Asia Week March 21-24. The following presentations, panel discussions, and talks are open to the campus community and the public.

Country Analyses of Wars and COVID-19 Politics in Southeast Asia
Monday, March 21, from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. in Technology Building 358

Speakers

• Students in the Geography of Asia course

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Panel Discussion on Governance, Politics of COVID-19 and Race
Tuesday, March 22, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 425 and virtually. Advance registration is required.

Speakers

• Peter Yacobucci, Buffalo State associate professor of political science and public law; coordinator of the American Democracy Project and Conflict Analysis and Resolution Program
• Patrick McGovern, Buffalo State associate professor and pre-law coordinator
• Vida Vanchan, professor of geography and planning and political science and public administration

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Country Analyses of Wars and COVID-19 Politics in Southeast Asia
Wednesday, March 23, 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. in Technology Building 358

Speakers

• Students in Geography of Asia course

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Peace Zones in the Philippines and the Spatialities of Peace
Wednesday, March 23, from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Please register in advance to receive the meeting link.

Speaker

• Nerve V. Macaspac, assistant professor of geography in the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York (CUNY).

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Book Talk: Vietnam's Strategic Thinking during the Third Indochina War
Thursday, March 24, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 425 and virtually.

Please register in advance.

Speaker

• Kosal Path, associate professor of political science and chair of the master’s program in international affairs and global justice, Brooklyn College, CUNY

Each spring, campus personnel must decide when to begin cooling campus buildings. Unlike heating systems, air-conditioning cannot be turned on and off on a daily or weekly basis. The initiation of campus cooling systems is a temperature-dependent activity performed once nighttime low temperatures are consistently predicted to be 60 degrees or higher.

Additionally, the New York State Department of Health requires that all cooling systems be inspected by an accredited external inspector before activation in order to comply with Legionella testing requirements. In compliance with New York energy guidelines, we strive to keep indoor temperatures no higher than 78 degrees in air-conditioned spaces. Your patience is appreciated as we await warmer overnight forecasts and carry out the important inspection phase. Questions about air-conditioning can be directed to Facilities Operations at (716) 878-6111.

The Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions are proud to present The Tragedy of Macbeth, directed by Jonathan Seinen, assistant professor of theater.

The Shakespearean drama features Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Driven by ambition, they begin a reign of terror and are haunted by witches, ghosts, and their own regret. A bloody tale from the mists of time brought forward to today, Macbeth shows that when the human removes itself from nature, the supernatural rises up to repair the balance.

Anthony Chase, assistant dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, will join student actors Mohamed Abdi, Marykate Beyer, Bobbi Clarkson, Gianna Cotto, Carolyn Freeman, Ash Glass, Link Hagerty, Summer Harris, Kennedy Lee, Azarius Matthews, Sierra Munt, Jeanvier Nkurunziza, Nathaniel Schumacher, and Adda Lee Wenner. The student production team includes Emma Connaire, Christopher Forgie, Jake Grear, Mary Margaret Keenan-Brown, and Sierra Munt. Dance Ensemble: Alijah Giscombe, Michelle DeRenzo, Janiah Lawrence, Jeila Rainey, and Jacob Tucker.

Performances are March 10, 11, 12, 17, and 18 at 8:00 p.m. and March 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Upton Hall's Warren Enters Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, by phone at (716) 878-3005, or online.

Please join the Psychology Department in celebration of Buffalo State College’s 150th anniversary for the seminar “My Path to Pediatric Feeding,” presented by Jennifer Felber, alumna and director of the Pediatric Feeding Clinic at the Summit Center, on Friday, March 11, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 214.

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Please join the Psychology Department in celebration of Buffalo State College’s 150th anniversary for the seminar “My Path to Pediatric Feeding,” presented by Jennifer Felber, alumna and director of the Pediatric Feeding Clinic at the Summit Center, on Friday, March 11, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 214.

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

The Daily Bulletin will not be published the week of Spring Recess, March 28–April 1. The deadline for submissions for the April 4 issue is 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 25. During the break, users may submit items for Tuesday, April 5, and beyond. Thank you.