From the Special Adviser for Economic Development
All Buffalo State students are invited attend an information meeting about the 2018 New York State Business Plan Competition on Tuesday, November 14, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication East. All students—both undergraduate and graduate—are invited to participate in the New York State–sponsored contest, which awards a top prize of $50,000 and additional prizes starting at $10,000. Students do not need to be in a business program to compete. The Small Business Development Center will assist all students in the preparation of their business plans and presentations. Please advise interested students to attend the information meeting. Please contact me, Susan McCartney, with questions.

The fall 2017 Conversations in and out of the Disciplines series concludes today, November 3, when Mark Warford, chair and associate professor of modern and classical languages, presents "Translation of Innovations" at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320. A Q&A and short wine-and-cheese reception will follow the talk. Everyone is welcome.

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming talks this spring, which will include presentations by Steve Peraza, assistant professor of history and social studies education, and Daniel DiLandro, archivist and special collections librarian in Butler Library.

Please join the Great Lakes Center, the Biology Department, and the Great Lakes ecosystem science program today, November 13, for the seminar "Disentangling Dreissena Mussel Effects on Larval Fish Distribution, Density, Growth, and Potential Recruitment in Lake Michigan," presented by Ed Rutherford, research fishery biologist with NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center West. All interested faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Please join the Great Lakes Center, the Biology Department, and the Great Lakes ecosystem science program for the seminar "Disentangling Dreissena Mussel Effects on Larval Fish Distribution, Density, Growth, and Potential Recruitment in Lake Michigan," presented by Ed Rutherford, research fishery biologist with NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, on Monday, November 13, from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center West. All interested faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Please join the Civic and Community Engagement Office for an open house on Wednesday, November 29, between noon and 2:00 p.m. in South Wing 130. We are celebrating our new office name, location, and expanded mission. 

RSVP to cce@buffalostate.edu or 878-3019 by Wednesday, November 22.

From the Diversity Program Coordinator
The spring semester deadline for Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant proposals for 2017–2018 is Friday, February 16. Consistent with the college’s mission, minigrants provide financial assistance for projects, workshops, and activities that have institutional impact—strengthening Buffalo State’s inclusive excellence toward diversity as described by our mission statement, core values, and strategic plan. 

Applications must be submitted at least six weeks in advance of proposed events.

For additional information, please visit the Equity and Campus Diversity website.

The Buffalo State Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions proudly present Deranged Durang, a series of seven one-act plays directed by Shaun McLaughlin, lecturer of theater, in the Donald Savage Building's Flexible Theatre.

The one-acts by Christopher Durang showcase the playwright's immense talent in comedic writing from stage to sketch comedy. Performed by an ensemble cast, Deranged Durang borrows from classic television sketch comedy and presents an evening of satire, whimsy, and unbridled silliness.

Tickets are available online, by phone at 878-3005, or in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office.

Performances November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 at 8:00 p.m.; and November 4 and 11 at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.

The Student Life Office, along with other campus partners, will host Commuter Appreciation Week from November 6 to 10. This week will be filled with fun programs, giveaways, and other special treats for Buffalo State commuters. For more information about specific events, please visit the Student Life website or e-mail Bailey Hornung, student activities assistant for commuter and class programming.

The Buffalo State Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions proudly present Deranged Durang, a series of seven one-act plays directed by Shaun McLaughlin, lecturer of theater, in the Donald Savage Building's Flexible Theatre.

The one-acts by Christopher Durang showcase the playwright's immense talent in comedic writing from stage to sketch comedy. Performed by an ensemble cast, Deranged Durang borrows from classic television sketch comedy and presents an evening of satire, whimsy, and unbridled silliness.

Tickets are available online, by phone at 878-3005, or in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office.

Performances November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 at 8:00 p.m.; and November 4 and 11 at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Running low on food funds? Reload Dining Dollars or meal swipes online through dineoncampus.com/bsc or at the Bengal Card Office in Butler Library 108.