For students planning to graduate from Buffalo State College in May, August, or December who find themselves a few credits short, CLEP testing may be the answer. Students with deeper knowledge in a subject may also benefit by moving ahead in their course of study through testing out of entry-level work. 

In any situation in which CLEP testing may be appropriately pursued, students and faculty members should be aware that Continuing Professional Studies serves only as the test proctoring agency on campus. We are not involved in any of the steps that must occur before the actual test registration. We do not determine what tests the college accepts for what credit, nor are we able to advise students or faculty as to what test to register to take with CLEP.  

The basic process for a Buffalo State student to take a CLEP exam:

• Students confer with their adviser or faculty member in the department in which they are seeking credit to see if there is a CLEP test that matches the course in question. Please review the list of Bufffalo State–approved courses/test equivalencies, which are compiled and maintained by the Admissions Office.
• Questions about whether a test is or should be accepted by Buffalo State must be directed to the Admissions Office.
• If there is any question as to which test applies to which course, please contact the Admissions Office. Department offices may wish to compile and maintain a list of the CLEP test equivalencies for easy reference to their courses.
• Once an acceptable course has been confirmed, students register with CLEP and pay for the selected subject test.
• It is only at that point that the student would contact Continuing Professional Studies by following the instructions on our web page to select a test date and time and register with our testing center.

We hope this clarifies a number of the questions we routinely receive about CLEP. For more information, please visit the CLEP website.

From the Co-chairs of the Search Committee for the Dean of the School of the Professions

The search committee for the dean of the School of the Professions is pleased to announce that the committee has selected two candidates for a second round of 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 the School of the Professions and answer questions:

Candidate 1: Michael Littman, chair and associate professor of business, on Monday, February 28, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 216

Candidate 2: Carol DeNysschen, chair and professor of health, nutrition, and dietetics, on Thursday, March 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 214

Attendees will be invited to share feedback on the candidates with the committee via a survey that will be handed out at the forums.

Search Committee Co-chairs: Susan McCartney, director of the Small Business Development Center, and Catherine Mazzotta, chair and associate professor of social work  

The Art and Design Department is pleased to announce that In Process, the spring 2022 faculty exhibition, is open in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall through March 16. 

A reception with the artists will take place in the Upton Hall lobby on Thursday, March 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome.

In Process:
As a twist on our traditional faculty exhibition, this year we are highlighting the diverse processes of our art and design faculty. In observing finished artwork, the viewer usually only sees an end result. The artist's creative process—the thought, labor, and love that went into creating a piece—is not always transparent. Through this unique exhibition, we lean into the Czurles-Nelson Gallery as a teaching space and show our students and visitors how our diverse creative processes are anything but linear. A work and concept does not spring into being but is the end result of a labor of love and passion for what we do and who we are as artists.

Displayed here are concepts or samples that are perhaps temporarily abandoned and picked up again: tools, material explorations, or finished work that is surrounded by all the samples and drawings that lead up to its creation. The exhibition demonstrates how every work is the culmination of scholarly research, extended periods of brainstorming, and trial and error — all accomplished between the duties of teaching and service.

The gallery’s spring hours are 

• Monday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.,
• Tuesday: 8:00–10:30 a.m. and noon–1:30 p.m.,
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.,
• Thursday: 8:00–10:30 a.m. and noon–1:30 p.m.,
• Friday: 8:00–11:00 a.m. and noon–4:00 p.m.    

For questions, please contact Marie Bogner, gallery coordinator, at (716) 878-4390.

The campus community is invited to join the Anne Frank Project in celebrating Black History Month today, February 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union’s Anne Frank Project Student Lounge, 400H. Black Stories Matter will include a collective sharing and processing of Black art and stories from students across  campus.  

The Anne Frank Project uses the power of stories as a vehicle for community building, conflict management, and identity exploration. Inspired by the wisdom of Anne Frank, AFP surfaces, develops, and shares stories that have been stifled by oppression.

For more information, please contact Gabriella McKinley, AFP student engagement coordinator.

Do you have a delicious dish or drink that you would like to share with others? You now have the chance. Weigel Health Promotion, in collaboration with Chartwells, is inviting all Buffalo State students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit their favorite recipes, tips, tricks, and more that will then be added to a free online Bengal Cookbook. Participants are encouraged to upload photos and videos of dishes they are submitting, events or special occasions where the dish has been served, or cooking demonstrations.

The cookbook is an ongoing project that will continue to grow. After several recipes are collected, the cookbook will be printed and available in the Weigel Health Center.

Each semester, a few recipes from the Bengal Cookbook will be selected to feature in the Bengal Kitchen for everyone on campus to enjoy.

For questions or suggestions, please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotion.

"When any real progress is made, we unlearned and learn anew what we thought we knew before."  -- Henry David Thoreau

Language is powerful in its ability to convey complex meaning and emotions. However, regardless of intent, language can also serve as a conduit for injustice, normalizing attitudes and beliefs about marginalized groups. Among those targeted by such language are individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are often referred to using derisive or disempowering terms. People may use these terms without an understanding of their meaning and impact. The goal of creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive campus environment is rooted in a willingness to recognize the impact of one’s words and actions, regardless of intention.  

The Buffalo State chapter of Best Buddies is encouraging faculty, staff, and students to take a pledge to be respectful in words and actions toward individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The pledge runs from Wednesday, March 2, through Monday, March 21. Information about the pledge can be found here.

Buffalo State Dining will host a Farmers Market pop-up featuring fresh, local produce near the entrance to the Bengal Kitchen today, Thursday, February 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

One swipe or $10 for a bag of fresh produce and free hot chocolate.

Stop by. We look forward to seeing you!

Please contact Maggie Balcerzak, Chartwells marketing manager, with questions.

Come and celebrate the First Friday of each month with the Newman Center. We will gather for Mass and start the month with a renewed perspective. Our next celebration will take place today, Friday, March 4, at 12:05 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall.

Come and celebrate the First Friday of each month with the Newman Center. We will gather for Mass and start the month with a renewed perspective.

The next celebration will take place on Friday, March 4, at 12:05 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. Everyone is invited to participate.

Please email the Newman Center for more information.

Join the Newman Center today, March 2, in celebrating Ash Wednesday with a Mass and distribution of ashes at 12:05 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall.