Come and celebrate mass each Friday in Lent at the Newman Center. At 8:00 a.m., we will gather for Mass in the chapel and start the day with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee afterward or take a cup to go. Join us this Friday, April 7. Everyone is welcome.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Come and celebrate mass each Friday in Lent at the Newman Center. At 8:00 a.m., we will gather for Mass in the chapel and start the day with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee or take a cup to go. Join us this Friday, March 31. Everyone is welcome.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Come and celebrate mass each Friday in Lent at the Newman Center. At 8:00 a.m., we will gather for Mass in the chapel and start the day with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee or take a cup to go. Join us this Friday, March 17. Everyone is welcome.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Come and celebrate mass each Friday in Lent at the Newman Center. At 8:00 a.m., we will gather for Mass in the chapel and start the day with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee or take a cup to go. Join us this Friday, March 10. Everyone is welcome.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Come and celebrate mass each Friday in Lent at the Newman Center. At 8:00 a.m., we gather for Mass in the chapel and start the day with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee or take a cup to go. Join us this Friday, March 3. Everyone is welcome.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Father Pat, director of Catholic Campus Ministry at the Newman Center, welcomes all to join him on Ash Wednesday, March 1, for Mass and distribution of ashes at 12:05 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall or at 6:00 p.m. in the Newman Center Chapel, 1219 Elmwood Avenue.

Thank you to all those who supported the Buffalo State Rotaract Club’s Valentine’s Day bake sale. The sale and raffle raised $233 that will go toward a medical equipment fund for Haiti. Congratulations to Amy Kline, agency program aide in Admissions, who won the basket raffle. She has been a longtime supporter of Rotaract Club activities.

Again, thank you to all from the Rotaract Club.

The Buffalo State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers Weight Watchers meetings on campus every Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 205. Meetings are open to faculty, staff, and students.

From February 13 through 24, Weight Watchers will host Inspire Events to motivate employees with personal success stories and practical tools. All new members who attend an Inspire Event and join Weight Watchers will be eligible to receive a free starter kit full of exciting gifts ($70 value) to help joining members get started and stay on track throughout the year. To learn more before joining, please visit the Weight Watchers Inspire Event on Wednesday, February 22, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 205.

If you have been thinking about joining the program, now is the best time. If you are currently attending these meetings, keep up the great work and get ready to welcome some new members.

The benefits of the At-Work Program:

Flexibility – When you sign up for the Monthly Pass, you’ll get access to weekly At-Work meetings; unlimited local meetings; plus eTools, the Internet weight-loss companion.

Convenience – Weight Watchers brings the meetings right to campus, so even the busiest person can still attend.

Daily motivation – Since a majority of our week is most likely spent at work or school, attending Weight Watchers on campus creates a great network for ongoing support and motivation.

Fee – Participants must register for a Monthly Pass, costing $44.95 a month, payable by credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

RSVP to Gina Game, campus coordinator.

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, February 18. Activities this weekend include information on pre- and post-workout snacks, fast food and healthful alternatives, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for students, and free yoga at 11:00 a.m. With more than 15 local vendors and live music, this weekly community event has become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market is open to the public each Saturday through mid-April from 9:00 a.m. to noon in Buckham Hall A Wing. Help support our local growers and food producers and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, the Elmwood Village Association, and the Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department. Don't miss it.

As many as one in five college students experiences food insecurity, which means they do not have access to the food they need to live active, healthy lives, much less keep up with their studies. Milligan's Buffalo State Food Pantry aims to assist our students with their need.

Students can place an order online for pick up in Campbell Student Union 400, or they can visit any of the following locations to receive nonperishable food items from the campus food pantry:

Caudell Hall 354
Chase Hall 201
Classroom Building A113
Cleveland Hall 306
Newman Center, 1219 Elmwood Ave
South Wing 620
Technology Building 203
Weigel Health Center

Students can access the food pantry Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays at the Newman Center, 1219 Elmwood Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pantry is open to currently enrolled students only. Students must bring a valid Buffalo State ID and present their Banner ID number to access the pantry.

If you would like to donate to Milligan's, please contact Kristen Helling, assistant director of student life, 878-4631.