The International and Exchange Office will hold its annual Study Away Fair on Wednesday, October 7, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Students will be able to speak with representatives from Buffalo State’s International and Exchange Office, National Student Exchange Office, and representatives from about 20 other SUNY campuses about study-abroad and exchange programs.

Buffalo State regularly offers programs in Australia, China, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Quebec, and Spain, as well as other short-term programs that vary from year to year.

Please contact Melissa Conwell, department assistant in International and Exchange Programs, 878-4620, for more information. This event is sponsored by the International Education Office.

We look forward to seeing you there.

It's that time of year again. The International and Exchange Office will hold its annual Study Away Fair on Wednesday, October 7, from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Students will be able to speak with representatives from Buffalo State’s International and Exchange Office, National Student Exchange Office, and representatives from about 20 other SUNY campuses about study-abroad and exchange programs.

Buffalo State regularly offers programs in Australia, China, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Quebec, and Spain, as well as other short-term programs that vary from year to year.

Please contact Melissa Conwell, department assistant in International and Exchange Programs, 878-4620, for more information. This event is sponsored by the International Education Office.

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Members of the Buffalo State community are invited to Dine with the Directors on Thursday, October 15, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Resident Dining Hall. Meet with Chartwells directors to give feedback, generate ideas for future events, and convey other comments you might have. Chartwells will provide a free meal to all those who participate.

Dining Services will be open on Columbus Day. Please visit the Dining Services website for details.

The campus community is invited to attend a panel discussion on recovery and mental health today, October 15, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Butler Library 210. The discussion will be led by those who have lived through the experience as they share their struggles and successes.

The presentation is given in partnership with the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Compeer of Greater Buffalo, the Mental Health Peer Connection, and the Restoration Society. It is sponsored by the Psychology Department, the Social Work Department, and Active Minds and is supported by the Grant Allocation Committee.

The campus community is invited to attend a panel discussion on recovery and mental health on Thursday, October 15, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Butler Library 210. The discussion will be led by those who have lived through the experience as they share their struggles and their successes

The talk is given in partnership with the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Compeer of Greater Buffalo, the Mental Health Peer Connection, and the Restoration Society; is sponsored by the Psychology Department, the Social Work Department, and Active Minds; and is supported by the Grant Allocation Committee.

Fidelity Investments will present a one-hour webinar, "Make the Most of Social Security," on Tuesday, October 13. Two sessions are available: noon to 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The webinar will help you

• understand the importance of Social Security in your savings plan;
• take the steps you need to maximize your claiming strategy;
• plan for your retirement income.

Register for the noon workshop.
Register for the 4:00 p.m. workshop.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail that includes a link to access the workshop on the day of the event. Please retain the confirmation e-mail.

If you need technical assistance, please contact the Fidelity Help Desk at (888) 600-4015. Representatives are available between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The Undergraduate Research Office is now accepting applications for the fall round of the Small Grants Program and the Undergraduate Travel Program. All applications are completed online, and links can be found on the Undergraduate Research website. A one-page flier (PDF) with all program descriptions and deadlines is also available for download on the site.

Please share this message with interested undergraduates.

This year's MAP-Works survey has launched. First-year students must access the survey by clicking on the link in their Buffalo State e-mail. Faculty and staff members, once you are active in the system, you will receive an e-mail invitation for the new MAP-Works system and at that time will need to create or change your password. (The password criteria has changed, and any previous password is no longer active.) The goal is 100 percent participation!

More information on training for faculty and staff will be forthcoming. I would also like to especially thank Curtis Brickhouse, Margaret Loops, and Holly Quicksey for their support with this important initiative. All questions should be directed to Brian Dubenion, assistant director of residence life for student success and Map-Works campus coordinator.

The English Department's "Conversations in and out of the Disciplines" series for the fall semester begins today, October 2, as Michael Niman, professor of communication, presents “Acephalus Movements: Studying Utopia, Understanding Terror” at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320. A short, informal wine-and-cheese reception will be held after the talk. Everyone is welcome.