Please join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for the virtual voting workshop "The Election Happened. What’s Next?" on Thursday, November 5, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. to discuss opportunities to be civically engaged beyond voting in an election.

Join us on Zoom by web or by phone at (929) 205-6099.
Meeting ID: 870 5761 6218

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

Please join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for a virtual voting workshop on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. to understand what your rights are when you vote and what to do if those rights are violated.

Join on Zoom or by phone at (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 870 5761 6218

All are welcome to attend this and the remaining virtual voting workshop below using the Zoom link and call-in number above:

• Thursday, November 5 | 1:00–1:30 p.m. | The Election Happened. What’s Next?

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

Please join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for one of two virtual voting workshop to help students make a plan for voting and feel prepared to cast their vote for the candidates appearing on their ballot.

• Tuesday, October 13 | 1:00–1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 21 | 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Join on Zoom or by phone at (929) 205-6099.
Meeting ID: 870 5761 6218

All are welcome to attend any of the additional virtual voting workshops using the Zoom link and call-in number above:

• Wednesday, October 28 | 6:00–6:30 p.m. | What Are My Rights at the Ballot Box?
• Thursday, November 5 | 1:00–1:30 p.m. | The Election Happened. What’s Next?

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

Please join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for a virtual voting workshop tomorrow, October 6, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. We'll help members of the campus community determine which method of voting is right for them—absentee ballot, early voting, or in-person on Election Day—as well as give them the tools to execute their chosen voting method.

Join us on Zoom by web or by phone at (929) 205-6099.
Meeting ID: 870 5761 6218

Additional Virtual Voting Workshops will be held as follows. Use the Zoom link and call-in number listed above. All are welcome:

• Tuesday, October 13  |   1:00–1:30 p.m.  |  What’s on My Ballot and Making a Voting Plan
• Wednesday, October 21  |  6:00–6:30 p.m.  |  What’s on My Ballot and Making a Voting Plan
• Wednesday, October 28  |  6:00–6:30 p.m.  |  What Are My Rights at the Ballot Box?
• Thursday, November 5  |  1:00–1:30 p.m.  |   The Election Happened. What’s Next?

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

Join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for a Virtual Voting Workshop tomorrow, October 1, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. We'll walk members of the campus community through the absentee ballot process and answer questions about voting. Join us on Zoom or call (929) 205-6099.

Meeting ID: 870 5761 6218

Additional Virtual Voting Workshops will be held as follows. Use the Zoom link and call-in number listed above. All are welcome:

• Tuesday, October 6  |  1:00–1:30 p.m.  |  Voting: Absentee Ballots, Early Voting, Election Day
• Tuesday, October 13  |   1:00–1:30 p.m.  |  What’s on My Ballot and Making a Voting Plan
• Wednesday, October 21  |  6:00–6:30 p.m.  |  What’s on My Ballot and Making a Voting Plan
• Wednesday, October 28  |  6:00–6:30 p.m.  |  What Are My Rights at the Ballot Box?
• Thursday, November 5  |  1:00–1:30 p.m.  |   The Election Happened. What’s Next?

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

Join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for the first in a series of virtual voting workshops today, September 14, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., as we walk students through the voter registration form and the online voter registration process while answering any questions they have about the registration process. Join us on Zoom or by phone at (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 870 5761 6218.

All are welcome to attend any of the additional virtual voting workshops using the Zoom link or phone number above:

• Wednesday, September 23, 6:00–6:30 p.m., How to Register to Vote
• Thursday, October 1, 1:00–1:30 p.m., Applying for an Absentee Ballot
• Tuesday, October 6, 1:00–1:30 p.m., Voting: Absentee Ballots, Early Voting, Election Day
• Tuesday, October 13, 1:00–1:30 p.m., What’s on My Ballot and Making a Voting Plan
• Wednesday, October 21, 6:00–6:30 p.m., What’s on My Ballot and Making a Voting Plan
• Wednesday, October 28, 6:00–6:30 p.m., What Are My Rights at the Ballot Box?
• Thursday, November 5, 1:00–1:30 p.m., The Election Happened. What’s Next?

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

New York State is now allowing all registered voters to apply for an absentee ballot online. Members of the Buffalo State College community can access the Board of Elections online portal through the Civic and Community Engagement Office’s website. We’ve also developed a short video to walk students through the questions that appear on the online form.

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions. 

The Civic and Community Engagement Office is working this fall to register, educate, and mobilize voters in advance of the general election this November.

Here are some resources you can share with your students or incorporate into your classes or on Blackboard:

• Voting Videos Series: Filmed tutorials to support viewers in accessing their right to vote.
• Virtual Voting Workshops: Live virtual workshops to answer student questions about voting.
• Forms, Resources, and FAQs Web Page: Documents, tools, and resources for voters.
• Online Absentee Ballot Request: New York now allows registered voters to request their absentee ballot using an online portal.
• Online Voter Registration Portal: New Yorkers with a driver’s license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID can register to vote with the address that appears on their issued-identification card through an online portal with the DMV.

Additionally, members of the campus community can safety pick up and drop off the following paper forms in the Civic and Community Engagement Office, South Wing 130. A member of the CCE staff will drop off Voter Registration Forms and Absentee Ballot Applications to the Erie County Board of Elections throughout the semester.

• Voter Registration Forms – To vote in the November 3, 2020, election, the deadline to drop off at the Civic and Community Engagement Office is Thursday, October 8, at 5:00 p.m.
• Absentee Ballot Application – To request an absentee ballot, complete the absentee ballot application. The deadline to drop off the application to the Civic and Community Engagement Office is Monday, October 26, at 5:00 p.m.

Please contact the Civic and Community Engagement Office, 878-3919, with questions.

Results from Buffalo State College’s 2020 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) show the college scored extremely well on nearly all 10 engagement indicators among both first-year students and seniors. Our three comparison groups include 18 Mid-East public institutions, 23 New York public institutions, and 11 SUNY colleges. Among first-year students, Buffalo State equaled or surpassed these groups on 29 of 30 points of comparison. Among seniors, Buffalo State equaled or surpassed these groups on 28 of 30 points of comparison. The NSSE Engagement Report is available on the Institutional Effectiveness website. 

The Math Center will offer virtual tutoring starting Tuesday, September 8. Sign up today!

Free math tutoring is available Monday through Friday to all students through the Math Center. Experienced tutors as well as instructors will be available to assist students with any math-related material. Whether it’s working through homework assignments together, clarifying a section of notes or the textbook, or preparing for a unit test or final assessment, we’ll be here to help! All students are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable free resource.

Schedule an appointment through the Bengal Success Portal. Click on "My Success Network," find the Math Center tile under "Services," and choose the day and time that is most convenient for you. Hours of operation and additional information can be found on our website.