Campuswide Memorial Service
The grief we experience from the loss of a family member, classmate, or co-worker is one of the
most serious traumas we can encounter. Publicly remembering those who have passed away can
have a positive, healing effect.
The Life Celebration Memorial Service Committee will hold a campuswide memorial service from
12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in Rockwell Quad to honor students, faculty, and staff
members who have died in the past year (rain location, Rockwell Hall). A reception will follow.
Please send the names of students, faculty, and staff members who have died in the past year to
Ronald A. George, senior counselor, Counseling Center, c/o Weigel Health Center 219, or
georgera@buffalostate.edu by Wednesday, April 10.
Formal acknowledgement will be given only to those members of the campus community who
have died this academic year, but the ceremony will provide time to remember others who have
passed away as well. Contact George for more information.
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New Employee Resource: LifeWorks
New York State, in conjunction with the public employee unions, is pleased to announce LifeWorks, a free
resource and referral program for state employees. Designed to help make your life a little easier,
LifeWorks offers fast, confidential services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in an array of areas, including:
- Parenting and child care
- Education
- Elder care
- Midlife and retirement issues
- Personal budgeting
LifeWorks offers:
- Real people to talk to. Trained professionals answer your questions and guide you to appropriate services.
- Referrals to resources, services, and support groups in your community or anywhere in
the country.
- Free booklets, audio recordings, online articles, newsletters, workshops, and other
resources to help you get the information you need in the format you want.
Call (800) 362-9874 or visit www.lifeworks.com.
More information about the program, including the user name and
password required to access the Web site, was distributed with the
February 27 paychecks. The New York State Family Benefits Program will
conduct workshops at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 in E.
H. Butler Library 210. Representatives will be available for individual
questions from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210B; no
appointments are necessary.
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Computer Training and SkillSoft E-Learning
Computing and Technology Services and the FAST Development Center offer monthly
computer training classes. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held in CyberQuad, E. H.
Butler Library 318. Please bring an IBM-formatted 3.5" disk. For a complete list of courses and
registration information, visit http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration.
Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) or Netscape 4.7 (or higher) is necessary for online registration.
Enter the following information in the required fields:
Explorer
User Name: your user name (e.g., publicjq)
Password: your password
Domain: bsclogon
Netscape
User Name: bsclogon\your user name (e.g., bsclogon\publicjq)
Password: your password
If you have trouble registering online, send e-mail to reynolap@buffalostate.edu or call ext. 3361
and leave voice mail. Please include your name; your phone number; and the name, date, and
time of the class for which you wish to register.
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SkillSoft E-Learning
Human Resource Management is pleased to announce that employees may participate in
SkillSoft, an online learning program that offers 106 courses and a variety of certificate
programs that allow employees to demonstrate mastery of a set of skills.
More information about the SkillSoft E-Learning Program is available from the Human Resource
Management Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
Employees also may register for courses on the site.
Starting in March, SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad from 9:00 a.m. to noon the first
Friday and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. This month's dates are March 1
and March 19. Registration is not required. A proctor will be available to assist and to answer
questions.
You must establish an account (username and password) with the Human Resource
Management Office to access SkillSoft courses. Contact Susan Earshen, director of human
resource development, at ext. 4821 or earshesj@buffalostate.edu.
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Summer and Part-Time-Job Fair
The Career Development Center will sponsor its 20th annual Summer and Part-Time-Job Fair from
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 in the Student Union Social Hall. Buffalo State students
can meet with representatives from summer camps, business, industry, and community service
organizations to discuss summer and part-time employment opportunities. Employers will accept
applications and conduct informal interviews. A list of participating organizations is available from
the Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306 or www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/spt-fair.html.
Women's Basketball
The women's basketball team defeated Cortland 56-50 on February 23 to earn its ninth State
University of New York Athletic Conference title—its first since 1994. The win clinched an
automatic bid to the NCAA Playoffs, and Buffalo State hosted Ohio Wesleyan at 7:00 p.m.
February 27. This marked Buffalo State's 11th trip to the NCAA Playoffs and its
first since 1995.
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ECAC West Goaltender of the Year
Women's hockey player Mary Keddie was named Eastern College Athletics Conference West
Goaltender of the Year. Keddie led the conference in saves and nearly propelled Buffalo State to
a win in the semifinals over eventual conference champion Elmira on February 23. The Bengals lost 6-5 in
overtime. Keddie was named Goaltender of the Week four times during the season.
Men's Track and Field
Buffalo State indoor track star Marcus Allen won two New York State Championships this past
weekend at St. Lawrence University, placing first in both the 55-meter and 200-meter dashes.
All-SUNYAC Teams
Monica Polka has earned First Team honors on the All-SUNYAC women's team, while Chrissy
Milleville was selected to the Second Team, and Monique Hanks received Honorable Mention.
On the men's side, senior center Pat Adams was selected First Team All-SUNYAC, and first-year
sophomore Josh Becker earned Honorable Mention.
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College Senate Meetings
The next College Senate meeting will be
held Friday, March 8. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for Friday,
April 5 and Friday, May 3. All will be held at 3:00 p.m. in E. H.
Butler Library 210.
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Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be
forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
Program Revisions:
Social Studies Adolescence Education (7–12), Postbaccalaureate Certification
Social Studies Adolescence Education (7–12 with 5–6 Extension), Postbaccalaureate Certification
Minor Revision:
Aging
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College Senate Discussion Board
The College Senate Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate, now features a discussion board, where campus constituents can:
- Post questions that will be included in the "constituent question" portion of
upcoming College Senate meetings. Those posting questions must
supply their names but may choose to remain anonymous when their
questions are discussed at meetings.
- Post items for discussion.
- Respond to previously posted items.
- Review discussion items.
Please take full advantage of this new resource.
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