It is another busy week at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. In addition to the exhibitions on view, we are excited to offer the following events and tours. General admission to the Burchfield Penney is free for Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff. 

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Discussion: Animals in the City
?Presentation by Kimberly Hart
Tuesday, September 11
12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Dogs and cats live in Istanbul's marginal green spaces, in neighborhood backstreets, around tombs and mosques, in cemeteries, and in parks. Surviving in part through human acts of generosity and kindness, animals carve out habitat in this city of over 15 million people. Kimberly Hart, associate professor of anthropology, will discuss how she used photography as a research method to document and represent the animals who live in the city and the processes she used to select images for the exhibit of the same name at the Bacon Gallery in Upton Hall at Buffalo State. This research was funded by a Senior Fulbright Scholarship (2015-2016) and a UUP Individual Development Grant (2016-2017).

Dr. Hart has 30 years of experience studying Turkey. Her previous work was in rural villages in western Anatolia.
This event is free with gallery admission. Information at www.burchfieldpenney.org.

Panel Discussion: What Museums Mean to the Life of an Artist
Thursday, September 13
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
There is a complex relationship between artists, museums, and galleries. It is an ecosystem, and successful careers and recognition are reliant on the others. The Burchfield Penney Art Center, because of our mission and the artists that we present and collect, has the added layer. Our relationship is not just one of business, but we are neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Without the artists, the museums and the galleries would not exist. Not as essential as this, but important, without galleries and museums, artists would have a difficult time to make others aware of their work. What does it mean to be at the intersection of that relationship, for the museums and the artists?

Artists included in this discussion are Gary Nickard, Dorothea Braemer, LeRoi Johnson, and Catherine Shuman Miller, who are also featured in the 10 Years In exhibition. Each of these artists work in different media and markets. The concerns for conceptual, media, painter, and print artists have a specificity in how they navigate the art world. Moderated by Scott Propeack, chief curator and interim co-director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, the event will also include an overview of how exhibitions move from concept to realization. 

This event is free wth gallery admission. RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends! 

September M&T Second Friday
September 14, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
On the second Friday of every month, thanks to the support of M&T Bank, the Burchfield Penney hosts something great. From openings and happy hours, programs, concerts, screenings or other special events, visitors experience the best of the Burchfield Penney. The galleries are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and are free all day.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Live Music: Critt's Juke Joint in The Front Yard

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Opening Celebration: Salvaged: The Stitched Narrative of Jennifer Regan

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Drop-in Art-Making Workshop

8:00 p.m.
Art Moves Me in the Front Yard

After Dusk
Wallpaper the Front Yard
Bhakti Sharma, associate professor of interior design, Art and Design Department, Buffalo State

RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends.

Painting Reflections in Watercolor
International Center for Watercolor
Saturday, September 15, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Artist/Instructor: Jane Stoddard
$42 for Burchfield Penney member/$52 for Burchfield Penney not-yet members

Participants will explore techniques for painting reflections, particularly in water. Ms. Stoddard will demonstrate the technique she uses to create an initial drawing and how she transfers it to 400 lb. watercolor paper. She will show how to effectively layer transparent watercolor to create the deep, rich colors she achieves in her work. More info at www.burchfieldpenney.org.

Tour: Why Watercolor?
A Watercolor Tour of the Ten Years In exhibition with Sally Treanor
Sunday, September 16, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Tour Ten Years In highlighting the watercolor artists in the exhibition with artist Sally Treanor. This is a public tour, and everyone is welcome. 

Free with gallery admission. More information at www.burchfieldpenney.org.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings will be lowered to half-staff today, September 11, in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

"Nearly 17 years ago, New York was dealt a blow so devastating that the loss and suffering are still felt to this day. On September 11, 2001, the lives of countless Americans were forever changed in an instant as thousands of innocent men, women, and children perished in the deadliest terror attack this nation has ever seen.

"We will never forget these individuals and the selfless heroes who did not make it home that day. Today, we honor those we lost and thank the brave law enforcement officers, firefighters, medical professionals, and other first responders who saved so many lives in the wake of this unspeakable tragedy. We also remember the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces, including the New York National Guard, who protected our freedom then and continue to do so now at home and abroad. New York is eternally grateful for their service to our nation," Governor Cuomo said.

Buffalo State is proud to partner with Live Nation to offer discounted tickets for the J. Cole with Young Thug concert at KeyBank Center on September 25. This limited-time offer is made exclusively to Buffalo State students.

Students can purchase tickets for $25 plus fees while supplies last. Click here for your exclusive discount link.

Join the Weigel Wellness Center for "Operation Lean Machine"—free strength, cardio, and core conditioning exercises Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and core strength and conditioning Thursdays at 3:00 p.m.—in the Campbell Student Union lower lobby. All levels welcome. Please contact Weigel Health Promotion for more information.

Please join the Weigel Wellness Center for free movie night every other Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in Bacon Hall 117. Tonight's screening of When We Rise will rerun September 27, October 11, and October 25. The film Stonewall will run November 8. Following the screenings, peer educators will lead a discussion about LGBTQ rights.

Please contact healthpromo@buffalostate.edu with questions.

Flu season is right around the corner and Buffalo State would like to help you and your family stay healthy through our flu immunization program.

Flu vaccines will be available for faculty and staff members in Campbell Student Union Room 415 on Wednesday September 19, and Thursday, October 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. Most insurance plans accepted (BlueCross BlueShield of WNY, Independent Health, Blue Choice, MVP, and Medicare Part B). Employees without a participating insurance plan will be charged $30 for the flu shot.

Participation and acceptance of any insurance is not a guarantee of benefits or payment in full. Co-payments or a deductible may apply. Please call your insurance provider’s member services department with questions regarding coverage.

Empire Plan enrollees may obtain their flu shot from an Empire Plan participating pharmacy without copay or at their doctor’s office (participating provider) for their usual co-pay should they wish to do so.

Please call Employee Benefits at ext. 4821 or the member services department of your insurance company with questions regarding your health insurance coverage. The phone number should be on your insurance card.

TIAA financial consultant Michael Spogli will be on campus for individual consultations with Buffalo State faculty and staff members on the following days. Appointments are required:

• Wednesday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Cleveland Hall 416
• Thursday, September 13, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Caudell Hall 110
• Friday, September 14, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Cleveland Hall 416

Are you saving enough for retirement? Take this opportunity to speak with a professional regarding your financial retirement goals. Review your investments and allocations or set up a supplemental retirement account.

Visit the TIAA website to schedule your appointment. 

Don't delay; schedule an appointment today.

Brent Peterson, Fidelity director of retirement planning, will be available to meet with Buffalo State faculty and staff members regarding their individual retirement needs on Friday, September 21, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 205. Appointments are required.

As needs in life change, so does the help you require. Fidelity can assist with everything from investment strategies to complex wealth management needs to managing your portfolio for your retirement needs. Whether you want a simple investment solution, specialized strategies, or ongoing financial planning and investing advice, Fidelity offers a range of options.

To schedule your free one-on-one appointment, please call (844) FOR-SUNY or visit the Fidelity website.

AFP 2018: REPAIR THE WORLD. THE TIME IS NOW!
Buffalo State's Anne Frank Project is hosting its 10th annual social justice festival on October 2 and 3. We invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate and volunteer.

Full Schedule and Registration Online

Featured Artists

Peace Paper Project

October 1–5, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Czurles-Nelson Gallery, Upton Hall

Artist Talk: Thursday, October 4, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Upton Hall Lobby

Peace Paper Project is an international organization of hand papermakers, art therapists, fine artists, and social activists. Through community collaborations, Peace Paper workshops are offered to help and advocate for healing populations. Since its inception, Peace Paper has established over 40 studios across the globe, including in Australia, India, Iran, Turkey, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, and as far west in the U.S. as Hawaii.

Peace Paper Project facilitators Drew Matott and Jana Schumacher will be at using a bike-operated Hollander beater to engage Buffalo State students in an ongoing interactive papermaking demonstration, making paper from refugee clothing, military uniforms, underwear, politician suits, horse manure, and other pulps gathered from past international workshops.

Community members are invited to take part in the transformative process of papermaking during the scheduled activities. Participants will have the opportunity to make paper from their own clothing to contribute to the exhibit and ongoing activities.

Learn more.

Claude: A Reflection

October 1–12, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Margaret E. Bacon Student Gallery, Upton Hall 

Artist Talk: Tuesday, October 2, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Upton Hall 230

In his newest exhibition, Claude: A Reflection, textile artist John Latona presents a series of work inspired by his experiences in Rwanda, Africa. Latona uses traditional weaving and silkscreening techniques as a means to process a need for self discovery initiated by his travels.

You are invited to participate with Latona in his reflection by printing your very own Claude t-shirt or poster with a small cost during the opening reception and during the artist talk.

All proceeds will be donated to Urukundo Village, a school in Rwanda.

Questions? Contact AFP.

Join us for a discussion and activity on Tuesday, September 18, and Thursday, September 20, both at 12:15 p.m., in our Student INC.Ubator Suite located in Buckham Hall A107.

The Student INC.Ubator is free and open to all Buffalo State students. For more information, contact the INC.Ubator team at (716) 878-4030. To RSVP for this workshop, contact Olivia Harbol. Get connected with us on Instagram @bscincubator.