Service Awards

Special Departmental Awards

Dr. Julia Piquette  -  Lifetime Dedication Award, 2000 

  • Faculty member 1952-1987 (35 years of service to Buffalo State) 
  • Two-term Department chair 
  • Active community volunteer

Dr. Robert Elmes  -  Chair's Award for Distinguished Service, 2001 

  • One of original members of Communication Department faculty, with service on many committees 
  • Outstanding teacher of speech communication 
  • Buffalo State College and student booster

Joseph Roland  -  Chair's Award for Departmental Service, 2001 

  • 18 years as adjunct lecturer in journalism 
  • Supporter of Buffalo State students
  • Features Editor of The Buffalo News