Please join us for the faculty development workshop "Self-Regulatory Strategies: Increasing Student Engagement and Academic Achievement" on Monday, April 17, at 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 181B.

The relationship between active student engagement (e.g., asking and answering questions, writing, discussing, and debating) in class and learning is one of the most robust and consistent empirical findings in educational research over the past four decades (Heward & Wood, 2015). Yet, it is not easy to engage all students, particularly during small- and large-group instruction. This session will focus on supporting the development of student-regulated strategies to increase engagement and academic achievement.

Facilitated by Lawrence Maheady, Horace Mann Endowed Chair of the Exceptional Education Department.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Join us to discover and learn more about internal issues, conflicts, and resolutions of various countries in Southeast Asia on Friday, March 17, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Ethel Lockman Newman Lecture Hall (Bulger Communication Center North). Student posters will be on display, along with formal presentations. Refreshments will be served.

Michael Lazich, associate professor of history and social studies education, will present "China and Southeast Asia: A Historical Perspective" on Thursday, March 16, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center East.

The relationship between China and the various states of Southeast Asia have a long and rich history. Indeed, China’s current relations with modern Southeast Asia cannot be thoroughly understood without considering the worldviews and traditional roles that have consistently characterized contacts between the Middle Kingdom and the diverse polities of this region. Making sense of the modern conflicts and political relations between China and Southeast Asia therefore requires a fundamental knowledge of the principal historical dynamics that have shaped their relations in the past.

Please join us for the panel discussion "Conflict Resolution around the World: Global to Local" on Wednesday, March 15, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Ethel Lockman Newman Lecture Hall (Bulger Communication Center North).

The program will provide a forum in which diverse community members discuss inter- and intra-racial and ethnic conflicts and resolutions with Buffalo State College faculties, professionals, and students. Panelists will share their insights and experiences with conflicts and resolutions concerning ethnic, gender, and religious issues—from global to local.

Panelists
Chipamong Chowdhury, monastic social activist and dharma teacher
Gamileh Jamil, executive director of ACCESS WNY
Kyi Tha Tun, Fulbright scholarship recipient at the University of Pittsburgh
Leonce Byimana, program director for the WNY Center for Survivors of Torture at Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and Erie County

Moderated by Sam Magavern, co-director of the Partnership for the Public Good.

This event is open to the public. Please contact Win Min Thant, education coordinator with the Community Academic Center, 878-3289 with questions.

"Peer-Assisted Strategies: Increasing Student Engagement and Academic Performance," a faculty development workshop, will be held on Monday, April 10, at 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 181B.

The relationship between active student engagement (e.g., asking and answering questions, writing, discussing, and debating) in class and learning has been one of the most robust and consistent empirical findings in educational research over the past four decades (Heward & Wood, 2015). Yet, it is not easy to engage all students, particularly during small- and large-group instruction. This session will teach participants how to use peer-assisted strategies to engage all learners.

Facilitated by Lawrence Maheady, Horace Mann Endowed Chair in the Exceptional Education Department.

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Join us for a panel presentation and discussion about student development theories that can be used to better understand your students and improve your teaching practice on Friday, April 7, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Butler Library 181B.

Panelists will explore theories from the disciplines of higher education and student affairs administration, adult education, and organizational and behavioral psychology. Following the panelists' brief remarks on theory, we will engage in a discussion of how these theories can inform faculty members' understanding of student learning and adapt their teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of today's college students. Additional remarks, grounded in student development theory, about the impact of academic standards and co-curricular learning opportunities on students' college experience will be shared. Participants will have ample time to ask questions and be actively engaged during this session.

Panelists
Kimberly Kline, Chair and Professor of Higher Education Administration, Buffalo State
Heather Maldonado, Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Standards, Buffalo State
Andrea Nikischer, Assistant Professor of Adult Education, Buffalo State
Agnieszka Zak-Moskal, Director of Student Success, Villa Maria College

Light refreshments will be provided. Please register online through the Workshop Registration System.

Buffalo State College is pleased to present the sixth annual Southeast Asia Week, “Conflicts and Resolutions: Understanding and Living in Global Communities” March 14–17. The following events will take place on campus. All events will be held in Bulger Communication Center. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, 878-6210.

Regional Territorial Disputes and Conflicts
Tuesday, March 14
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center East

Vida Vanchan, associate professor, Geography and Planning
Suparna Soni, assistant professor, Public Administration
Atta Ceesay, assistant professor, Public Administration

In recent years, there has been increased tension among countries that have competing claims over the Paracel and Spratly islands, which include China, Brunei, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia. In South Asia, Kashmir has been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan for more than 50 years. Today, it remains one of the most militarized zones in the world, and China administers parts of the territory. The African continent has endured its share of conflicts, which not only have resulted in casualties and refugees but also have vastly contributed to the socioeconomic decline and moral deterioration of its people.

This panel session aims to provide an overview of territorial disputes around the world, including a dispute over Paracel and Spratly islands in South China Sea, a conflict region of Kashmir in South Asia, and many conflicts that have plagued Africa over the past decades. Causes and resolutions will also be discussed.

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Conflict and Resolution: Global to Local
Wednesday, March 15
4:30–6:00 p.m.
Ethel Lockman Newman Lecture Hall (Bulger Communication Center North)

Chipamong Chowdhury, Buddhist monk and contemplative teacher and researcher of Buddhism
Gamileh Jamil, executive director of ACCESS WNY
Kyi Tha Tun, former Burmese political prisoner of 15 years and a Fulbright scholarship recipient at the University of Pittsburgh
Leonce Byimana, program director for the WNY Center for Survivors of Torture at Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and Erie County

Moderator: Sam Magavern, co-director of the Partnership for the Public Good

This program will provide a forum in which diverse community members discuss inter- and intra-racial and ethnic conflicts and resolutions with the campus community.

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China and Southeast Asia: A Historical Perspective
Thursday, March 16
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center East
Michael Lazich, associate professor, History and Social Studies Education

The relationship between China and the various states of Southeast Asia have a long and rich history. Indeed, China’s current relations with modern Southeast Asia cannot be thoroughly understood without considering the worldviews and traditional roles that have consistently characterized contacts between the Middle Kingdom and the diverse polities of this region. Making sense of the modern conflicts and political relations between China and Southeast Asia therefore requires a fundamental knowledge of the principal historical dynamics that have shaped their relations in the past.

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Internal Issues and Conflicts in Southeast Asia
Friday, March 17
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Ethel Lockman Newman Lecture Hall (Bulger Communication Center North)

Join us to discover and learn about internal issues, conflicts, and resolutions of various countries in Southeast Asia. Student posters will be on display, along with formal presentations.

Alice Pennisi, associate professor and chair of the Art Education Department, will present "Doing the Same Thing Differently: Teaching, Learning, and Art Making in Thailand and Ireland" on Thursday, March 9, at 12:15 p.m. in Science and Mathematics Complex 170 as part of the Artists on the Road: Travel as a Source of Inspiration series.

Dr. Pennisi has engaged in an almost constant state of movement and travel. In the last three decades, she has lived on three continents, in four countries, and in nine cities. In her presentation, she will examine three aspects of experiences that challenge ideas—doing the same thing differently, value and cultural memory, and seeing artwork as commentary—based on taking art education graduate students to Thailand and undergraduates of all majors to Ireland.

"I have lived in Southeast Asia, so I feel at home in Thailand," she said. "I miss the valuing of art, which is embedded in everyday life there."

Dr. Pennisi received her undergraduate degree from Barnard College, Columbia University, and studied painting at the New York Studio School. She holds a doctorate in art education from Teachers College, Columbia University, with master’s degrees in both art education and curriculum and teaching, specializing in early adolescence.

The third and final presenter for the spring semester will be Yola Monakhov Stockton, assistant professor of fine arts, on Thursday, April 20, who will present “The Atlas of Aloha Aina: Mapping the Love of the Land” about Hawaiian identity, tourism, and photography.

The Artists on the Road Series is sponsored by the Design Department and the International and Exchange Programs Office. For further information, please contact Carol Townsend, associate professor of design and coordinator of design foundations.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship. This scholarship will be given to a Buffalo State student who is enrolled in the spring 2017 semester and who shows promise in the use of computing and technology.

The application and information on the selection criteria are available through the Campus Application Portal for Scholarships (CAPS). The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 31.

Finalists will be interviewed by the selection committee. Notification will be sent to all applicants via e-mail. The selection committee's decision is final.

Given the constant barrage of information about account and data breaches, it’s a good idea to check on your accounts to see if they’ve been "pwned." Pwned is a corruption of the word “owned.”  To see if your account is associated with a list of hacked websites, visit haveibeenpwned.com and type in your e-mail account (i.e., yourname@buffalostate.edu). You can do this for all your accounts. If you've been pwned, change your password, or delete your account from the service. Remember, this is why we don't use the same password for more than one account.