Singer to Work with National Science Foundation
Jill Singer, professor of earth sciences and science education, has been serving the college as acting director of the Undergraduate Research Office. For the 2001–2002 academic year, she will be on leave, working as a program officer at the National Science Foundation. Singer will continue to lead the college's work in student research, dividing her time between Washington, D.C., and Buffalo.
The third annual student research and creativity celebration was a great success, and with the faculty planning committee and faculty coordinators in place, next year's celebration promises to be at least equally as stellar.
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Sale of Surplus College Property
The Business Services Office will conduct a sale of surplus college property from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Items include drafting tables; desks; tables; chairs; cabinets; and miscellaneous auto, office, and cafeteria equipment. Contact director Richard Saddleson, Clinton Center 208, ext. 3169, for more information.
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Change-Management Workshops
All employees are invited to attend the workshop "Change Is Coming: Are You Ready?" Part of Project SABRE phase-one training, this workshop will benefit all campus employees, who must keep pace with the continual change that affects all organizations, including Buffalo State. Even positive change can be stressful. The workshop will help participants:
- Understand why organizations must change
- Understand how change affects people
- Recognize the stages or phases of change
- Learn techniques for moving through transition periods
- Build and maintain positive attitudes toward change
Susan Earshen, director of human resource development, will lead the workshops. Refreshments will be provided. The following sessions will be held in Bacon Hall 117:
Monday, May 21
9:00 a.m.–noon
Wednesday, June 20
9:00 a.m.–noon
Friday, July 13
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15
9:00 a.m.–noon.
To register, send e-mail to sabre@bscmail.buffalostate.edu. Include your name, department, campus telephone number, campus e-mail address, and the date of the class you wish to attend. Contact Earshen at ext. 4821 or earshesj@buffalostate.edu for more information.
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Computing Services/FAST Development Center Training
Computing Services and the FAST Development Center offer monthly computer training classes. SABRE certification classes also are offered. For a complete list of courses and registration information, visit http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration.
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Grants Approved
The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee approved funding for the following proposals during the April 2001 review period:
- Arts and Humanities Month, Emile Netzhammer, $5,600
- First Annual Buffalo's Collegiate Leadership Conference, Fred Cabrera, $4,155
- Tips for the University, Ronald George, $1,500
- Earth Day 2001: Our Water, Our Future, Michael Davioli, $1,000
- Collegewide Academic Discourse in Psychology Program, Jurgis Karuza, $800
Program proposals for the 2001–2002 academic year must be submitted by September 21, December 7, or April 12, 2002, and must support the college mission and strategic directions.
Programs and events funded must be open to all students, faculty, and staff at Buffalo State and result in a direct educational experience. All Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply. Application packets are available in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513; the United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 401; the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400; and the Student Union Information Desk.
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Be a Star: Homecoming Talent Show
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Talent Showcase during the Homecoming King and Queen Pageant Thursday, September 27 in the Buckham Campus School auditorium. This is a wonderful opportunity to join with colleagues and share your talents with our students. The Talent Showcase Committee can introduce you to others with whom you might perform. Solo acts also are welcome.
Homecoming occurs early in the fall semester, and acts are being scheduled now. Contact Lee Ann Grace, ext. 4620 or gracela@buffalostate.edu, with questions or to volunteer.
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Minigrant Program
The Equity and Campus Diversity Office provided 12 minigrants to faculty, staff, and students for their efforts to support the campus goal of empowering a diverse student population to succeed as citizens of a challenging world.
More than 1,000 members of the campus community participated in programs supported by the minigrants. The minigrant program will continue for the 2001–2002 academic year. Applications for funding for programs to be held during fall 2001 can be obtained throughout the summer from Cleveland Hall 415.
Requests for reimbursement for programs held during the 2000–2001 academic year must be submitted with the proper documentation and evaluation reports by Friday, June 1. Anyone who cannot meet this deadline should call the Equity and Campus Diversity Office at ext. 6210 as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements.
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Campus Climate Survey Report
The executive summary of the Campus Climate Survey will be distributed within the next few days. All faculty and staff are urged to read it and send comments to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office by Friday, June 1. Large-print or other formats of the document are available; call ext. 6210.
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