The Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program will celebrate the exemplary academic performance of its students during the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 6, at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. This year's theme is “Resilient… Believe, Inspire, Achieve.” Program highlights include recognition of student achievements and recognition of distinguished alumnus Yasin Mohammed, a political science major from the Class of 1999, who is currently serving as the deputy director of procurement and contract management for the Maryland State Highway Administration. 

The EOP Honors Convocation recognizes students who have obtained a 3.0 semester or cumulative GPA during the 2020 calendar year. Special awards are also given to faculty, staff, and outstanding students who have provided valuable contributions to EOP. The campus community is invited to attend our virtual ceremony.

RSVP by Tuesday, May 4.

Join the Zoom meeting.

Meeting ID: 820 3614 2128
Passcode: 268078

View the EOP newsletter and award recipients (PDF, 1.2 MB).

Weigel Health Promotions has been collaborating with Buffalo State College alumnus Stephen Forman, executive chef for the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, to provide free online cooking classes each week. This Monday, May 3, he will host special guest chef Darian Bryan, owner of the Plating Society and personal chef for several of the Buffalo Bills players, including Stefon Diggs, at 5:00 p.m. on the Thyme-N-Honey Facebook Live website. Chef Bryan, also a Buffalo State alumnus, was recently featured on CBS and ESPN. He is from Jamaica and will be cooking a traditional meal of Jamaican curry with rice and peas. Please share this information with students and consider offering extra credit for attendance. This event was also featured in Step Out Buffalo.

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

Sponsored by Weigel Health Promotions, the Faculty-Student Association, Chartwells, United Students Government, Thyme-N-Honey, and the Plating Society.

Like us on Facebook (Buffalo State Health Promotions).

Follow us on Twitter (@BSCHealthPromo).

Find us on Instagram  (@Buffalostate_healthpromotions).

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will host an election May 3–7 to fill one support staff seat, open to all classified employees of the college. The election is for a three-year term (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the election.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time classified employees (all negotiating units except NU = 8 and NU = 13) are eligible to vote.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-on required), located on the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will host an election May 3–7 to fill one support staff seat, open to all classified employees of the college. The election is for a three-year term (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the election.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time classified employees (all negotiating units except NU = 8 and NU = 13) are eligible to vote.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-on required), located on the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will host an election May 3–7 to fill one support staff seat, open to all classified employees of the college. The election is for a three-year term (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the election.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time classified employees (all negotiating units except NU = 8 and NU = 13) are eligible to vote.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-on required), located on the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will host an election May 3–7 to fill one support staff seat, open to all classified employees of the college. The election is for a three-year term (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the election.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections Information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time classified employees (all negotiating units except NU = 8 and NU = 13) are eligible to vote.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-in required), located on the College Senate’s Elections Information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate Office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.

Episode 10 of the Data Science and Analytics program podcast Buffalo State Data Talk is now available. This episode features Shuler Cotton, a data analyst for the Buffalo Bills. Mr. Cotton analyzes football data from the team and players to answer questions and create automation. Tune in to hear how he got a job in an industry he loves and what it is like working for the Bills.

Buffalo State's Data Talk podcast series introduces listeners to data and explores careers that involve data. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate will hold elections May 3–7 to fill three at-large College Senate seats (two for academics and one for professionals or academics). All elections are for three-year terms (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the elections.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time academics and professionals (NU = 8; negotiating unit 8) are eligible to vote.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-on required), located on the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate will hold elections May 3–7 to fill three at-large College Senate seats (two for academics and one for professionals or academics). All elections are for three-year terms (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the elections.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time academics and professionals (NU = 8; negotiating unit 8) are eligible to vote.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-on required), located on the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.

From the Chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee
The College Senate will hold elections May 3–7 to fill three at-large College Senate seats (two for academics and one for professionals or academics) and one alternate University Faculty Senate seat. All elections are for three-year terms (2021–2024). Voting will begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday, May 3, and continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 7. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will again use an electronic voting system supplemented by paper ballots to conduct the elections.

Our primary goals are to encourage participation in the shared governance of Buffalo State College and to share information on each candidate. If you have not already visited the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site to review the candidates’ qualifications, please do so.

Voter Eligibility
All full-time academics and professionals (NU = 8; negotiating unit 8) are eligible to vote; managerial employees (NU = 13; negotiating unit 13) can vote for alternate UFS.

We urge everyone to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them.

Electronic Ballot

• Visit the election voting portal link (log-in required), located on the College Senate’s Elections and Caucus information site.
• Log in using your e-mail username and password.
• When you log in, the system will identify the election(s) in which you are eligible to vote. If you think you have been misidentified or some other issue arises, please contact Slade Gellin, College Senate parliamentarian.
• With general questions only, please contact Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139.

Paper Ballot
Paper ballots will be sent only to voters who request them. Please e-mail Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, to request a paper ballot. Please provide your name and phone number. Requested paper ballots will be distributed before or during election week (May 3–7) and must be returned to the College Senate office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, to be counted.

Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. Please share any feedback, questions, or concerns with Ramona Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.