Valentin E. Brimkov, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Mathematics
Ilya Y. Grinberg, Ph.D.,
Distinguished Teaching Professor, Engineering Technology
Samuel DeJesus
Facility Operations Assistant 2, Events Management Office
Brian S. Meyer, B.A.
Lecturer, Communication
Bhakti Sharma, M.S.
Associate Professor, Art and Design
Susan A. McCartney, Ph.D.
Director, Small Business Development Center
Laura H. Rao, M.S.
Director, Civic and Community Engagement
David N. Ben-Merre, Ph.D.
Professor, English
Shashi Marlon Gayadeen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Patricia D. George, Ed.M.
Lecturer, Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership
Elizabeth A. Stevens, M.S.Ed.
Senior Academic Adviser, Muriel A. Howard Honors Program
Arjun K. Pathak, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physics
Christopher M. Pennuto, Ph.D.
Professor, Biology
Mark A. Norris, B.A.
Web Administration Associate Director and Editor, Marketing and Communications Office
Andrew I. Hashey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Exceptional Education
Arlesa J. Shephard, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Fashion and Textile Technology
Robert J. Warren II, Ph.D.
Professor, Biology
Faculty and Staff may submit awards, recognitions, grants, and previous SUNY awards information using the appropriate forms below. Awards and grants accepted for the current year will have been received or announced between September 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022, and meet the criteria stated below for each category.
Deadline: September 6, 2022
Faculty and staff who received significant awards and recognitions from academic, professional, or service organizations at the international, national, or state levels may submit their award information for consideration.
Buffalo State College, City of Buffalo, local organizations, and WNY-area awards are not included. Submissions meeting the criteria will be listed in the printed program that will be provided at the ceremony on October 13.
Deadline: September 6, 2022
Faculty and staff may submit information on significant grants they have received at $50,000 and above. Submissions meeting the criteria will be listed in the printed program that will be distributed at the ceremony on October 13.
Deadline: September 6, 2022
Faculty and staff who received SUNY awards—such as the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence—while previously serving at another SUNY institution any time during their careers may submit their award information. Submissions meeting the criteria will be listed in the printed program that will be provided at the ceremony on October 13.
As a warm welcome to the Buffalo State community, the names and titles of all new faculty and staff (as provided through the payroll system from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022) will be listed in the printed program that will be provided at the ceremony on October 13.
Archived programs from 2012 through current are available in PDF format as well as a limited number of printed programs by year, or large print format by year. Please contact the Academic Affairs Office, (716) 878-5550, with the year and format you are interested.
2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Regarding ceremony program book listings: chambepa@buffalostate.edu ● (716) 878-5902
Regarding ceremony, award recipients, and guests: martinc@buffalostate.edu ● (716) 878-5903
