From the Chair of the College Senate
The first meeting of the College Senate for spring 2022 will be held Friday, February 11, at 3:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 215 (Newman Lecture Hall). Please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, with questions.
Each week Weigel Health Promotions will post respective booster date reminders on our social media channels. You can also find them on our web page, where you can download or print them.
Please email Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotion, with questions.
The best way to find information is to follow us on social media. We will post any last-minute additions, updates, or cancellations as necessary.
Submitted by: Health Promotions
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 tips and information on buying a bike, what options are out there, how to get the right fit, used vs. new, and more. 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.
Other meetings will include
organizing rides,
offering safety courses,
learning how to do repairs,
developing transportation infrastructure/apps,
adventure cycling/bikepacking,
showing/discussing cycling films.
Future meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 22; and Tuesday, April 19, at 12:15 p.m. in Weigel 203.
The Bike Group is co-sponsored by the Faculty-Student Association, the Employee Assistance Program, and Professional Development.
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Submitted by: Health Promotions
Academic department faculty and staff members, please review submitted student change of major forms to make sure the form is filled out completely and correctly. The Registrar’s Office has been receiving incomplete or incorrect forms, which delays processing. Students should fill out the top portion of the form. The new department fills out the bottom of the form. Forms must be signed by both the student and the department chair. A complete updated listing of programs and major codes (XLS, 113 KB) can be found on the Registrar’s Office website. Look under “Faculty Grading and Resources” > “Resources” and click on “Active Major Chart 2022” to find correct Banner program codes.
Submitted by: Gail A. Gauda
The faculty and staff Bible study will have its first meeting of the spring semester Friday, February 4, at noon. We meet every other Friday from noon to 12:50 p.m. by Zoom. The last part of the meeting, we have a time of sharing and prayer. Please email David Ettestad, professor of physics, for the Zoom link.
Submitted by: David J. Ettestad
The Admissions Office will host its Spring Open House on Saturday, March 5, from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program is designed to highlight Buffalo State College’s academic departments, student services, and campus life for all accepted students. We have also created a short video for the event.
Visitors will gather in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall for a welcome at 9:15 a.m. Campus programming will begin at 9:45 a.m. and continue until 1:00 p.m.
Students and families can choose from a wide range of programs at Open House. Academic departments will present individually to those students who are specifically interested in their major programs. Tours of the campus, athletic facilities, library, and residence halls will give students an opportunity to envision life on campus. Financial Aid and Admissions representatives will be available to meet with students one-on-one. There will also be a “Your Best Choice” presentation for students who are still deciding what they would like to study. Student services offices and student groups will meet with visitors in the Campbell Student Union.
If you know anyone who is interested in attending Buffalo State, feel free to extend an invitation to Open House. Registration is available online.
Please contact Tom Karanas, assistant director of admissions, with questions.
Submitted by: Thomas J. Karanas
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 first celebration will take place tomorrow, Friday, February 4, at 12:05 p.m. Because of the weather, we will meet via Zoom only. Please email the Newman Center for the Zoom link and password. All are welcome!
Submitted by: Jean Kornacki
Please join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for the webinar "Creating ImpACT through Global Citizenship Education," featuring speakers Anna Durfey, Mary Ellen Lynch, and SenMuthiya Mani from Roger Williams University, on Thursday, February 24, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. This event is presented by Campus Compact as part of its National Webinar Series and is free to members of the Buffalo State College community.
According to UNESCO, "Global citizenship education (GCE) aims to empower learners of all ages to assume active roles, both locally and globally, in building more peaceful, tolerant, inclusive, and secure societies.” GCE is a form of civic learning that aims to provide students with the ability to respond to global challenges and to contribute to a more inclusive and peaceful world. By integrating key components of global citizenship into curriculum across disciplines, students develop skills that prepare them for an increasingly interconnected world, and as a result, create more fully engaged and compassionate communities. In this webinar, participants will gain tools and resources to integrate GCE and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the curriculum to help learners of all ages develop core competencies such as collaboration, critical thinking, effective communication, and empathy to be equipped to respond to global challenges. Participation as the action dimension of global citizenship will be the focus of the presentation, providing participants with strategies to incorporate project-based learning into curriculum by applying global citizenship and SDGs frameworks to help students develop global competencies, explore global issues in their local context, and feel empowered to transfer ideas into action. Participants will acquire knowledge of how the SDGs can be used as a roadmap and innovative teaching method to deepen student learning experiences, empowering students to engage in collaborative change-making.
Please register online for this webinar and any others in the National Webinar series that may interest you.
Submitted by: Naomi W. Hall
Please mark your calendars for the spring semester internship coordinators meeting on Thursday, February 10, at 3:00 p.m. in the Grande Conference Room, Cleveland Hall 418. If you oversee or support internships in your department, please attend this brief meeting where we will discuss available resources and additional supports for internship coordinators.
Please email Denise Harris, director of the Career Development Center, with questions.
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the Civic Engagement Series Valentine’s Day Card service project on Thursday, February 10, in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Stop by the CCE’s table between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to send a warm wish of comfort to children who are hospitalized. Make one card or 10!
The Civic Engagement Series is funded by the Grant Allocation Committee.
Submitted by: Aurora M. Schunk