Buffalo State Dining will host a Farmers Market featuring fresh produce from our local partners at the entrance to the Bengal Kitchen on Earth Day, tomorrow, April 22.
One swipe or $10 = two bags of fresh produce
Stop by. We look forward to seeing you!
Please contact Joshua Ungaro, Chartwells marketing manager, with questions.
Submitted by: Joshua D Ungaro
Experts tell us to ramp up our studying three weeks before finals; it's hard to believe that's NOW!
What can you do? Visit the Tutoring website and under Learning Tools and Tips, you'll find the handout "Top 5 Midterm/Final Exam Prep Tips" (DOCX, 141 KB) and the video "Preparing for Midterms and Finals: Your Game Plan." You can also find this information on the Bengal Study Night website.
Also, now is the time to make appointments with our tutors. Most tutoring can be scheduled through your Bengal Success Portal.
Questions? Email Lauren Copeland, coordinator of tutoring services.
Submitted by: Lauren A. Copeland
From the Chair of the Bylaws and Elections Committee
As a result of the merger of the School of Natural and Social Sciences and the School of Arts and Humanities, the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee brought forth a motion at the March 12, 2021, College Senate meeting to change Article III, Section C, Number 5 of the Bylaws of the College Faculty.
The motion is regarding the allotment of Senate seats for the new School of Arts and Sciences. The motion can be viewed on the College Senate SharePoint drive. The College Senate voted in favor of this motion at its April 9, 2021, meeting. It will now be brought before the Buffalo State College faculty (defined by the bylaws as all academic, professional, and managerial employees) for a vote.
Important Voting Instructions
An email was sent to all eligible faculty and staff members on Tuesday, April 20. Because of problems with the survey's deployment, we have closed the previous survey. We issued a new survey on Wednesday, April 21, at midnight. Please cast your vote again.
If you are eligible to vote and did not receive the email, please check your Junk Email folder for misdirected messages. The vote will be conducted between midnight Wednesday, April 21, and 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 24.
The email contains instructions for voting. Please click on the provided link in the email to take the Qualtrics poll, which will serve as your vote, or copy and paste the URL provided in the email into your Internet browser. Complete the Qualtrics poll, which is simply a Yes or No vote, on whether the Buffalo State College faculty should or should not adopt the amended bylaws contained in the College Senate resolution. Do not click the orange arrow key in the poll until you have cast your vote or your vote will not be counted. Individuals may vote only once.
Reminder: This vote affects everyone. Your vote matters! Please direct questions about this process to Ramona R. Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.
From the Chair of the Bylaws and Elections Committee
As a result of the merger of the School of Natural and Social Sciences and the School of Arts and Humanities, the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee brought forth a motion at the March 12, 2021, College Senate meeting to change Article III, Section C, Number 5 of the Bylaws of the College Faculty.
The motion is regarding the allotment of Senate seats for the new School of Arts and Sciences. The motion can be viewed on the College Senate SharePoint drive. The College Senate voted in favor of this motion at its April 9, 2021, meeting. It will now be brought before the Buffalo State College faculty (defined by the bylaws as all academic, professional, and managerial employees) for a vote.
Important Voting Instructions
An email was sent to all eligible faculty and staff members on Tuesday, April 20. Because of problems with the survey's deployment, we have closed the previous survey. We issued a new survey today, April 21, at midnight. Please cast your vote again.
If you are eligible to vote and did not receive the email, please check your Junk Email folder for misdirected messages. The vote will be conducted between midnight Wednesday, April 21, and 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 24.
The email contains instructions for voting. Please click on the provided link in the email to take the Qualtrics poll, which will serve as your vote, or copy and paste the URL provided in the email into your Internet browser. Complete the Qualtrics poll, which is simply a Yes or No vote, on whether the Buffalo State College faculty should or should not adopt the amended bylaws contained in the College Senate resolution. Do not click the orange arrow key in the poll until you have cast your vote or your vote will not be counted. Individuals may vote only once.
Reminder: This vote affects everyone. Your vote matters! Please direct questions about this process to Ramona R. Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.
From the Chair of the Bylaws and Elections Committee
As a result of the merger of the School of Natural and Social Sciences and the School of Arts and Humanities, the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee brought forth a motion at the March 12, 2021, College Senate meeting to change Article III, Section C, Number 5 of the Bylaws of the College Faculty.
The motion is regarding the allotment of Senate seats for the new School of Arts and Sciences. The motion can be viewed on the College Senate SharePoint drive. The College Senate voted in favor of this motion at its April 9, 2021, meeting. It will now be brought before the Buffalo State College faculty (defined by the bylaws as all academic, professional, and managerial employees) for a vote.
Reminder: This vote affects everyone. Your vote counts! Please complete the Qualtrics poll, which will serve as your vote, on whether the Buffalo State College faculty should or should not adopt the amended bylaws contained in the College Senate resolution.
An email will be sent to all eligible faculty and staff members today, April 20. The vote will be conducted between Tuesday, April 20, and Friday, April 23 (closes at 11:59 p.m.).
Please direct questions about this process to Ramona R. Santa Maria, chair of the College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee.
Implementation of the Title III grant is on track. A full report on our progress during the first two quarters of year three (PDF, 305 KB) is posted on the Title III website.
In addition, we recently received the Title III external evaluators report for year two of the grant; the feedback is very positive and encourages us to start institutionalizing all grant initiatives. Moreover, the Annual Performance Report for the year-two report has been submitted to the Department of Education.
Any questions or comments about the Title III grant can be directed to Agnes Zak-Moskal, Title III activity director.
Submitted by: Agnieszka D. Zak-Moskal
The Temporary Elections Committee of the School of Arts and Sciences announces the Steering Council and committee representatives for 2021–2022. Nominations were received through March 30, and voting took place from April 12 through 16. The election for Senate seats will be held following the full college vote to determine the number of seats available to the School of Arts and Sciences.
School of Arts and Sciences
Steering Council
Kevin Williams, Speaker
Deborah Silverman, Vice Speaker
Meg Knowles, Secretary
Lisa Berglund, At-Large Representative to the Steering Council
Therese Fuerst, Voting Member Who Does Not Hold Continuing Appointment, Representative to the Steering Council
Bylaws and Elections Committee Members
Victoria Furby, Arts
Barish Ali, Humanities
David Abbott, Natural Sciences
Kimberly Hart, Social Sciences
Curriculum Committee Members
Emily Boyce, Arts
Ann Emo, Arts
Timothy Bryant, Humanities
Mark Warford, Humanities
Stephani Foraker, Natural Sciences
Gary Solar, Natural Sciences
Susan Maguire, Social Sciences
Julie Wieczkowski, Social Sciences
Personnel Committee Members
Ricky Fleming, Arts
Joseph Marren, Humanities
Mark Severson, Natural Sciences
Lisa Marie Anselmi, Social Sciences
Submitted by: Carol A. DeNysschen
As our campus community continues to adjust to new and innovative ways of working and learning during this unsettling time, we invite members of the campus community to recognize and submit nominations for individuals who have gone above and beyond in their role to ensure the entire campus community receives excellent support on and off campus. Please submit nominations for the President’s Caring Bengal Award by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 3. Please visit the award website for more information about the award criteria and recipient selection process or to submit a nomination.
Award Description
Each of us knows a faculty member, staff member, or administrator who transforms the work and personal lives of their colleagues by supporting them with compassion, care, respect, and collegiality. These caring colleagues in our community can be found at every level of our institution, and although they create positive work experiences for each person they encounter, their contributions to our community sometimes go unnoticed. To recognize these supportive colleagues in our community, each month faculty, staff, and administrators across all ranks, unions, and titles can be nominated by a colleague or student to receive the Caring Bengal Award.
The Faculty and Staff Recognition Committee, which includes faculty and staff representation from UUP, CSEA, the College Senate, and the Professional Staff Caucus, will review award nominations and select the award recipient each month. Each month, award recipients will be announced in the Daily Bulletin.
Please contact Jonathan Hulbert, director of leadership and organizational development, with questions about the President’s Caring Bengal Award.
Submitted by: Rebecca M. Eggleston
There is still time to participate in the Buffalo State Spring 2021 Challenge. As we look back at this past year and how our lives have changed, we hope this challenge encourages you to step outside of your "day to day" routine and take some time for yourself, your neighbor, and your community and do something you have never done or may not have been able to make time for in the past.
If you are interested in taking part in the challenge, please register and complete at least 10 activities from the list on the flier before midnight on Sunday, May 2. While taking part in each activity, please take a picture to capture the activity. Then submit these pictures either throughout the course of the challenge or all at once no later than Sunday, May 2, by midnight. As an option, we encourage you to post your picture on social media and tag with #BuffStateChallenge.
If you have any questions, please email Rebecca Eggleston, staff assistant in the Professional Development Center.
Submitted by: Rebecca M. Eggleston
The Anne Frank Project announces a call for proposals for AFP 2021: Believe. Inspire. Achieve., the 13th annual social justice festival, to be held October 12–14 in a hybrid format (subject to SUNY COVID mandates). AFP’s annual social justice festival is an experiential exchange of ideas with a focus on processing theory into practice. We share diverse performances, workshops, and exhibits that actively engage participants in kinesthetic learning opportunities that connect to the festival's theme, AFP's mission, and the story of Anne Frank.
AFP 2021: Believe. Inspire. Achieve.
AFP 2021 supports the theme for the 150th anniversary of Buffalo State College: “Believe. Inspire. Achieve.” These three words symbolize the storyline of our students’ journey through college, and the people and experiences that strengthen them. The workshops, artwork, and speakers at AFP 2021 will focus this storyline through the lens of social justice: Who or what pushes us toward excellence amidst the multiple odds and obstacles against us? This year’s festival seeks multidisciplinary workshops and artworks that define and expose the Belief and Inspiration required to Achieve an improved world.
Proposals are due by Thursday, July 1. For more information about Buffalo State College’s Anne Frank Project, please visit the AFP website.
Please e-mail Eve Everette, assistant director of AFP, with questions.
Submitted by: Eve C. Everette