The Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program at Buffalo State received a Summer Food Service Program Grant for the class of 2019. Jude Jayatilleke, senior academic adviser, and Kimberly Borowski, office assistant 1, with assistance from Carol Darstein, director of pre-award and contract services in the Sponsored Programs Office, diligently applied for and secured the grant (formerly known as the USDA Grant), sponsored by the State Education Department for up to $30,000. Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved.

SFSP is a federally funded state-administered program that reimburses providers who serve healthful meals to children and teens ages 18 and under in low-income areas at no charge primarily during the summer months when school is not in session.

The campus community is invited to attend "Drugs and Consequences Part II," a presentation by DEA senior special agent Jonathan Sullivan exploring the myths and realities of drug use, on Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center North. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend—or two. Sponsored by the Bengal Community of Scholars Community of Student Investigators (CSI) program.

The Counseling Center will collaborate with several campus departments to host the seventh annual Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) from Tuesday, September 8, to Saturday, September 12.

The intention of Buffalo State Mental Health Awareness Week is to get the campus community talking openly about the issues that surround mental health and mental illness and to raise awareness of the issues people face. It is also a time to get people thinking about their own mental well-being and reaching out to others. Connecting with others, positively engaging with our community, looking out for each other, and being compassionate toward others and toward ourselves makes a big difference in the quality of our mental health.

To this end, various activities will be offered during the week, including tabling and presentations in the Campbell Student Union each day, a display about QPR (question-persuade-refer) for suicide prevention, learning about SafeZone, LGBT ally training, therapy dogs' impact on mental health, Evergreen LGBT health services, poignant speakers discussing their own experiences with mental illness, yoga for slowing down our mind and tuning into our bodies, and expressive writing learning experiences.

Buffalo State will join Buffalo community members in a Suicide Prevention Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, on Saturday, September 12. These events are free and open to all students, staff, and faculty. For more information, please visit the Counseling Center website or contact Suzanne Johnson, senior counselor.

The Travel Services Department invites the campus community to attend its training sessions on state-appropriated travel. Scheduled dates for this month are Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, September 24. Sessions begin promptly at 12:30 and end at 1:30 p.m. and will be held in Cleveland Hall 416.

Training is intended to update the campus community on New York State travel policies and procedures. We will also provide attendees with travel and non-employee travel card information.

Please visit the Travel Services website for additional training session dates. Contact office assistant David Lysiak, 878-4118, to RSVP.

Please join the Biology Department for the seminar "Environmental Determinants of Genetic Structure in the Magellanic Penguin," presented by Juan L. Bouzat, professor biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, on Monday, September 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center West. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Remind your students that the Anne Frank Project belongs to them. Volunteering for AFP 2015 is a great way for students to own the project, build community on campus, and tell their stories.

Volunteering is easy: fill out the online form.

Questions? Contact Eve Everette, AFP assistant director.

Buffalo State Dining will be open on Labor Day. Please see the website for locations and hours of operation. Thank you.

Teacher education faculty: Please join your colleagues and school partners at the 21st annual Professional Development Schools Consortium Retreat on Friday, September 25, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ramada Conference Center, 2402 North Forest Road, in Getzville. Please encourage your teacher candidates to attend, too. All those interested must RSVP to Crystal Holmes-Smith, 878-3668. For more details, please see the PDS website.

The Student Success Office, Weigel Health Center, and the Counseling Center will sponsor the webinar "Homeless and Food-Insecure Students" on Thursday, September 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall.

The numbers of homeless and food-insecure students on college campuses are increasing. Services and support for these students is essential to ensuring their retention and success.

Join us for an exploration of trends, tools, and action steps from the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. Our expert presenters will share an overview of federal resources and requirements, models of successful campus and community initiatives, and policies required to provide adequate, necessary support for all. RSVP to studentsuccess@buffalostate.edu.

Students with concerns about access to food can obtain help through Buffalo State's food pantry. Information about the food pantry is available on the Weigel Health Center's website.

The Professional Development Center will offer the first in a new series of ongoing roundtable discussions of twenty-first-century pedagogical practices on Friday, September 11, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Butler Library 181B. The series, Teaching Commons, will offer faculty and staff members the chance to share teaching successes and discuss ways to avoid common challenges. In this opening session, Bill White, director of faculty development, will lead a discussion on helping first-generation college students succeed in the academic and personal struggles that accompany this important and growing student population. All teachers are welcome to attend.

Coffee and light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.