Please join us for the discussion "Part 2: Minimize Distractions and Stay Present in Professional and Personal Engagements," part of the Work from Home and Be Home without Work during Times of Uncertainty: Striking a Balance between Work Productivity and Life at Home, on Tuesday, April 6, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. 

During Part 2, we will accomplish the following: 

• Understand the course format, workbook, and learning outcomes 
• Identify your personal course goals  
• Learn more about your colleagues participating in the course

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Please join us for "Lunchtime Virtual Trivia," facilitated by Andy Binder, director of the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, on Friday, April 30, from noon to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Need a break? This virtual Zoom trivia contest for Buffalo State faculty and staff members will cover a wide variety of topics, including geography, pop culture, history, science, and random facts. This program is coordinated by the Professional Development Center as part of its Employee Campus Connections, Health, and Wellness Series.

Please register through the Workshop Registration System. 

When working with students, please remind them that if they are declaring or changing their major, it is best to submit the approved form to the Registrar's Office at least 10 days before they intend to register. Because of added volume at this time of year, please allow for up to 10 days to process a major change.

Forms are available online (PDF, 1.1 MB) or in academic departments.

Summer and fall 2021 registration begins Wednesday, April 7. Now is the time for students to check their Banner accounts for any holds. Students should attempt to resolve all holds at least two weeks before registration to ensure that they can register on their assigned registration date. Detailed information on holds (PDF, 120 KB) can be found on the Registrar's Office Registration page.

As students prepare for upcoming registration, please be sure to remind them to bookmark the link for the Banner Student Registration Guide (134 KB).

Students are strongly encouraged to check Banner directly for their assigned registration time ticket or registration start date. All registration activity begins at 6:00 a.m. the assigned date and is then continuous. For additional information, please visit the Registrar's Office Registration web page.

Tips for Students to Stay on Track to Graduate

• Register early to secure your desired schedule.
• Register for at least 15 credit hours each semester.
• View the master schedule directly in Banner before registration.
• Meet with your adviser to review what courses are needed.
• Use Schedule Planner to plan your ideal schedule.

Registration for summer and fall 2021 begins Wednesday, April 7. All students have an assigned registration start date in Banner. All registration begins at 6:00 a.m. on the assigned date and is then continuous. Students are strongly encouraged to use Schedule Planner to plan their ideal schedule. Students should resolve any holds that prevent registration as soon as possible so they are not delayed in the registration process.

Over the next week, students, faculty, and staff members participating in mandatory weekly COVID-19 surveillance (pool) testing on campus will notice changes to the sample collection kits, as well as updates to SUNY Upstate Medical University’s online registration system.

New Funnel Test Kits
Starting Friday, March 26, because of supply chain constraints, swab kits will no longer be used to collect saliva samples. Instead, small disposable funnel kits will be used to collect saliva samples for the test. Test participants will deposit saliva in the funnel, close the test kit, remove the funnel top, cap the tube, shake for five seconds, and place the sample in the collection stand on the attendant’s table. Please allow 5 to 10 extra minutes in your schedule to accommodate this testing change.

Students, faculty, and staff members are encouraged to review this instructional video about the new surveillance testing process.

Test Results to Be Sent via E-mail
Starting Monday, March 29, Upstate Medical University will e-mail test results—both presumptive negative and individual positive—to participants after tests are processed. Past test results will also be available online via Upstate Medical’s web platform. Individuals who receive an e-mail regarding a positive test result should isolate and await instructions from the Weigel Wellness Center or Human Resource Management.

The Civic and Community Engagement office will host three AmeriCorps VISTA roles beginning in summer 2021. AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities are a great fit for recent college graduates or graduate students, but anyone is welcome to apply.

Being an AmeriCorps VISTA provides students with significant professional development opportunities. Students gain career experience while they work on important community engagement projects. In addition to a living stipend, VISTAs are eligible for a $6,000 education award that can be used to pay tuition or student loans. The full benefits of serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA are listed on the AmeriCorps website. 

Full position descriptions and application instructions can be found on the Civic and Community Engagement website for the following roles: 

• Project M.O.V.E. AmeriCorps VISTA (May 2021–May 2022)
  Application deadline: Thursday, April 15
  ? Design social media communication materials about social justice issues and opportunities for action
  ? Coordinate volunteer and social justice opportunities for college students
• Summer Associate AmeriCorps VISTA (May 2021–July 2021)
  Application deadline: Saturday, May 15
  ? Coordinate summer lunch outreach for locations in 14207 and 14201
  ? Create educational opportunities for children at summer lunch
• CCNYPA Anchor Mission Initiative AmeriCorps VISTA (July 2021–July 2022)
  Application deadline: Tuesday, June 15
  ? Coordinate programs to increase financial literacy and food security
  ? Support data collection and carry out strategic plan activities

If you have any questions, please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919.

Because of the federal income tax filing extension, the Civic and Community Engagement Office and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance have extended the free tax-preparation sessions to May 14.

This Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) tax services opportunity will allow you to complete and file your New York state and federal taxes. Department of Taxation and Finance staff members will provide an overview of the computer software, and you'll have from 90 minutes to two hours to complete your filing with small group support from their volunteers.

Sessions are open to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and any member of the Buffalo community. Please share this information with students, alumni, or community partners.

Register for a session on the CCE website. Sessions will be held on Fridays from April 2 through May 14, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Registration is required.

This year, all sessions will be held virtually, and a capacity limit has been set by the Department of Taxation and Finance. A confirmation e-mail and an e-mail with details to join the virtual session will be sent to you one or two days before your registered session. Access to the Internet and a laptop or tablet are required to complete your filing through the session.

For details on what to bring to your session and answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit the CCE website.

Further questions can be directed to Civic and Community Engagement at (716) 878-3919.