Join the Resident Dining Hall today as we celebrate National Caramel Day. Enjoy all your favorite caramel desserts during lunch. All are welcome.

The campus community is encouraged to participate in the fourth annual UNYTS blood drive sponsored by Buffalo State Intercollegiate Athletics on Sunday, April 3, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sports Arena. All donors will receive a "Real Fans Bleed Orange" Bengals T-shirt, pizza courtesy of Mister Pizza, and a voucher for a free cup of coffee from Spot Coffee in the Campbell Student Union. In addition, all donors will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 gift card for either Wegmans or JetBlue. Reservations are not needed, just your desire to give blood and save lives! For more information, please contact Tom Koller, senior associate athletics director, 878-6514.

Buffalo State is a college with a heart. Each day, Buffalo State makes a difference in the lives of others through the unselfish actions and caring attitudes of our community. As part of the “Buffalo State Cares” campaign to raise awareness of mental health and wellness, reduce stigma, prevent suicide, and enhance our community, the Counseling Center is seeking nominations for the third annual UPstander Award.

An UPstander is a person who takes the time to help another person. He or she might step up or speak up when noticing a distressing, unfair, or potentially dangerous situation. It takes courage to be an UPstander instead of a bystander, and we would like to recognize our hidden heroes.

Do you know a student, staff, or faculty member who has spoken up on another’s behalf to empower that person, for example, when witnessing bullying? Do you know someone who contributes to the campus welfare by their actions? Someone who has gone beyond their role to help someone? Someone who recognized someone else’s distress and acted to get appropriate help? Someone who did or said something to provide comfort and support?

Please do your part to let us know about the many special people we have here on campus. All nominations will be reviewed by a committee, and awardees will be recognized at this year’s Take Back the Night event on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in n Rockwell Hall. 

Please use the online form for all nominations. Thank you.

EVERGREEN will be collecting eyeglasses and sunglasses during the month of April. Drop boxes will be located at the information desks in the Campbell Student Union and Butler Library. Glasses can also be sent through campus mail to EVERGREEN, Moore Hall 124.

By donating your glasses you are helping people with eyesight difficulties worldwide. With the price of glasses exceeding three months' average salary in some African countries, donated eyeglasses are the only feasible way to bring sight to many visually impaired.

Thank you for your help.

EVERGREEN will be collecting eyeglasses and sunglasses during the month of April. Drop boxes will be located at the information desks in the Campbell Student Union and Butler Library. Glasses can also be sent through campus mail to EVERGREEN, Moore Hall 124. 

By donating your glasses you are helping people with eyesight difficulties worldwide. With the price of glasses exceeding three months' average salary in some African countries, donated eyeglasses are the only feasible way to bring sight to many visually impaired.

Thank you for your help.

The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center’s Alternative Break student leadership team is hosting its second annual Spring Plant Fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the Alternative Break Scholarship, which covers payment expenses for students who would otherwise be unable to participate in an Alternative Break trip experience.

The student leadership team is selling locally grown organic basil, cilantro, marigold, and parsley plants. The plants come ready to be transplanted to your garden or patio pot and are $3 each or two for $5. You can have your order delivered to your office or you may pick it up on Thursday, May 5.  

Spring Plant Fundraiser orders are due by Monday, April 18. Orders can be placed online.  

To learn more about Buffalo State’s Alternative Break program, please visit our website. Any questions regarding the Spring Plant Fundraiser can be directed to buffalostateab@gmail.com.

The Alternative Break student leadership team thanks you for your support!

Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State will host a traditional Irish session including Mark Warford, chair and associate professor of modern and classical languages, on Wednesday, March 16, from noon to 2:00 p.m.

Join us today, March 31, for National Tater Day in the Resident Dining Hall. Enjoy all your favorite taters between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Join us today, March 18, for Wheel of Savings at Bengal Creamery. Spin the Wheel on every purchase to receive a coupon for your next visit. All are welcome to participate, and we hope to see you there.

Join Chartwells for all your favorite St. Patrick's Day foods on Thursday, March 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Resident Dining Hall. Cornbeef, cabbage, and more will be featured. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there.