Take Back the Night, a yearly spring event that empowers survivors of sexual assault, will be held again this year (date and time, TBA). Featuring student performances, songs, poetry, and dancing, this powerful and moving event usually draws more than 200 members of the Buffalo State campus and community. Campus and community organizations will also be present to support the cause, provide resources, and help raise awareness of sexual assault.

Examples of previous performances can be seen on our Youtube channel. Volunteers are likewise needed to help direct, organize, and oversee the event. Interested students, both volunteers and performers, should fill out this form.

Also, please save the date for our Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraising event on Sunday, April 30, at Crisis Services.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions, 878-4719, for more information, to be involved in planning this event, or if you have any students who are interested in a current or future leadership role with the event through volunteering, internship, independent study, or capstone (event planning, dance, choreography, stage management, other).

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, February 25. 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, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don't miss it.

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, February 18. 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, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don't miss it!

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, February 11. 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, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don't miss it!

Welcome back! Looking to begin the new year with a new routine? Join us for a walk. Let’s Move Buffalo State will lead walks on Mondays and Fridays at noon. We will meet on the covered patio outside the Sports Arena, near Buckham Hall. We will take 30-minute walks on the indoor track or outside once the weather warms up. Come and join us for a chance to socialize, recharge, and get the 30 minutes of daily recommended physical activity. This program is open to the entire campus community, so feel free to bring a friend.

Contact Sarah Martin, Let's Move coordinator, with questions. Hope to see you soon.

The Buffalo State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is looking for two volunteers to serve as EAP coordinators. EAP is a free, voluntary, confidential information and referral service available to all New York State employees, their family members, and retirees. EAP provides assistance with many kinds of problems, including family, marital, medical, financial, legal, grief and loss, elder care, and substance abuse. EAP does not provide direct therapy but serves as a link between Buffalo State employees and skilled professionals in the community. EAP is a neutral office, not associated with any disciplinary procedures, whose services are designed to improve the quality of working families' lives.

EAP coordinators are specially trained to assist Buffalo State employees and their family members in finding professionals in the community best suited to help solve problems or address concerns.

Coordinators must have a strong commitment to the goals of NYS EAP, excellent interpersonal skills, a history of productive relationships with co-workers, the ability to communicate with individuals and groups, interest in the community and its services and resources, flexibility and willingness to learn, the initiative and ability to work independently, and a strong sense of confidentiality. Coordinators report to and work with the EAP Committee to increase awareness of EAP on site, expand referral services, and help coordinate EAP-sponsored programs on campus. Coordinators must attend training sessions, including monthly regional trainings, as well as the five-day New Coordinator Institute and campus EAP Committee meetings. Candidates must have supervisory support and approval to assume this role. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to apply.

The EAP Committee is the executive body that administers the EAP. The committee meets regularly to implement and monitor all aspects of the program, including outreach, education, and evaluation.

Please contact Gina Game, Employee Assistance Program chair, to apply or to obtain more information. A letter of interest is due by Thursday, February 16.

The Newman Center will host its first meat raffle on Saturday, March 11, at the Knights of Columbus, 1530 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo 14216. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; first spin is at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Tables of 10 are available for $45 and include a chance to win a stocked freezer chest. All entrance tickets include door prizes, one beverage (beer or soda), and a slice of pizza. Other raffles taking place throughout the event consist of a stocked freezer chest, a 50/50 split raffle, a lottery ticket raffle, and a basket raffle. Those attending must be at least 18 years old. Outside food is welcome, but no outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.

For tickets and information, please visit www.buffalostatemeatraffle.eventbrite.com or call Jeannie Kornacki, administrative secretary, at 882-1080.

The Buffalo Home Show is March 3–5 and 10–12 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The Alumni Office has obtained a promo code for 50 percent off the regular ticket price for Buffalo State students, faculty, staff, and alumni. To purchase tickets, go to www.buffalohomeshow.com and click on the blue "Buy Tickets" banner in the top right corner. Enter the promo code BUFSTATE. The price will drop to $5.50.

Buffalo State's Rotaract Club will hold its Valentine's Day bake sale on Tuesday, February 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. Help support our Hope for Haiti fundraiser by buying a delicious baked good for only $1. All proceeds will benefit the people of Haiti by providing them with much-needed medical equipment. And if you don't have a sweet tooth, you can always buy a baked good for your sweetheart. Participating in this fundraiser is a great way to show your support for the people of Haiti, so come and join the fun.

The faculty and staff Bible study group will start meeting again this Friday, February 3, at noon. We usually meet in Butler Library 210B, but our first meeting will be in Cleveland Hall 416. We meet every other week for just under an hour. All faculty and staff members are welcome.