The Institute for Community Health Promotion Collaborative Research Initiative (ICHP/CRI) is accepting graduate and undergraduate student applications for its Public School Mentoring Program for the fall 2015 semester. Applicants must be enrolled full time at Buffalo State College, have excellent written and oral skills, and have previous experience tutoring or working with groups of children in an educational setting. Undergraduate students must be at least second-semester sophomores with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Interested students should pick up an information packet from Bacon Hall 114 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily and return completed applications to the office as soon as possible.

The International and Exchange Programs Office is pleased to announce the presentation "Colors, Sounds, and Flavors of Siena" on Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Butler Library 210. This presentation will explore the SUNY Buffalo State Siena Program. Alumni will share their perspectives and detail how the study-abroad experience has shaped their lives.

The International and Exchange Programs Office will host two information sessions on the Buffalo State Siena Program. Please encourage students interested in studying in Siena to attend either of these sessions.

Thursday, September 10, 4:00 p.m. in Butler Library 210

Friday, September 11, 10:00 a.m. in Butler Library 208

The Media Relations staff in College Relations uses the Events Calendar to create a list of events presented by Buffalo State that are open to the public. The list, produced monthly, is sent to a variety of online and print events calendars hosted by print and broadcast media.

To make sure your event is included, please post it in the Events Calendar at least two weeks before the first of the month in which the event will occur. (Example: Post an event scheduled for November 21 to the Events Calendar by October 15.)

Faculty, staff, and students with a current Buffalo State user account (required) may submit events using the online submission form.

Today is the last day to submit applications for the SUNY B-140W Tuition Assistance Program for the fall 2015 semester.

Staff members may apply for tuition assistance after six months of service; faculty members may apply after one semester of service. The following employees are eligible:

• Full-time Buffalo State faculty members and professional or classified employees.
• Part-time or temporary Buffalo State faculty members and professional or classified employees who are employed at least half time (faculty must teach at least two courses in the semester).
• Full-time Research Foundation employees, provided they work on the Buffalo State campus.

Program funds may be used for courses at SUNY campuses only. Eligible employees may apply for a 50 percent waiver of SUNY tuition for up to two courses a semester, to a maximum of 15 credit hours an academic year. Tuition assistance is limited to regular in-state undergraduate or graduate tuition rates. The level of support may be adjusted when necessary if funding is not adequate to cover applications received.

After submitting an application, employees who decide to drop a class or find it has been covered by another source are asked to please notify Human Resource Management immediately to update their applications.

Please contact Human Resource Management, 878-4821, for applications or program guidelines.

Tomorrow is the last day to submit applications for the SUNY B-140W Tuition Assistance Program for the fall 2015 semester.

Staff members may apply for tuition assistance after six months of service; faculty members may apply after one semester of service. The following employees are eligible:

• Full-time Buffalo State faculty members and professional or classified employees.
• Part-time or temporary Buffalo State faculty members and professional or classified employees who are employed at least half time (faculty must teach at least two courses in the semester).
• Full-time Research Foundation employees, provided they work on the Buffalo State campus.

Program funds may be used for courses at SUNY campuses only. Eligible employees may apply for a 50 percent waiver of SUNY tuition for up to two courses a semester, to a maximum of 15 credit hours an academic year. Tuition assistance is limited to regular in-state undergraduate or graduate tuition rates. The level of support may be adjusted when necessary if funding is not adequate to cover applications received.

After submitting an application, employees who decide to drop a class or find it has been covered by another source are asked to please notify Human Resource Management immediately to update their applications.

Please contact Human Resource Management, 878-4821, for applications or program guidelines.

The deadline to submit applications for the SUNY B-140W Tuition Assistance Program for the fall 2015 semester is Wednesday, September 30.

Staff members may apply for tuition assistance after six months of service; faculty members may apply after one semester of service. The following employees are eligible:

• Full-time Buffalo State faculty members and professional or classified employees.
• Part-time or temporary Buffalo State faculty members and professional or classified employees who are employed at least half time (faculty must teach at least two courses in the semester).
• Full-time Research Foundation employees, provided they work on the Buffalo State campus.

Program funds may be used for courses at SUNY campuses only. Eligible employees may apply for a 50 percent waiver of SUNY tuition for up to two courses a semester, to a maximum of 15 credit hours an academic year. Tuition assistance is limited to regular in-state undergraduate or graduate tuition rates. The level of support may be adjusted when necessary if funding is not adequate to cover applications received.

After submitting an application, employees who decide to drop a class or find it has been covered by another source are asked to please notify Human Resource Management immediately to update their applications.

Please contact Human Resource Management, 878-4821, for applications or program guidelines.

The Graduate Student Association is accepting nominations for the positions of secretary and senators. All matriculated graduate students who are in good standing can run for these positions (students running for the position of secretary cannot be first-semester students). Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9. Voting will take place September 13–19 through Blackboard. For more information, please visit the GSA website.

While the Anne Frank Project is proud that over 70 percent of this year’s presenters are from off campus, we continue to celebrate Buffalo State’s own students, faculty, and staff.

Tuesday, September 15
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Stitch Buffalo: A Refugee Woman’s Workshop presents its Buffalove embroidery project.
Co-directors Dawne Hoeg, lecturer of design, and Shelby Deck
Czurles-Nelson Gallery, Upton Hall

Wednesday, September 16
9:00–9:20 a.m.
Welcome Ceremony
Katherine Conway-Turner, president of Buffalo State College, and Drew Kahn, professor and director of AFP
Savage Theatre

11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Relationship Violence
Charlene Vetter, interim associate director of the Counseling Center
Assembly Hall 1

11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Turning Research into Revolution
Andrea Nikischer, assistant professor of adult education
Assembly Hall 2

1:40–2:55 p.m.
Keep Pedaling
Madeline Allard, Buffalo State student
Activity Tent, Student Union Plaza

3:05–4:15 p.m.
MIRROR/RORRIM – AFP’s new play that teaches the tools and vocabulary to learn to love your story. Touring local schools in fall 2015.
Savage Theatre

5:50–7:05 p.m.
What Does It Mean to Be a Survivor?
Jill Gradwell, professor of history and social studies education
Assembly Hall 2

Thursday, September 17
11:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
“It Will Never Happen to Me” Has Happened to Me
Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, Weigel Health Center
Campbell Student Union Social Hall

11:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
I Am (8x10)
Candace Masters, associate professor of art education
Butler Library 210

12:15–1:30 p.m.
Eyes of Others, Molly Bader, Buffalo State student
Margaret E. Bacon Gallery

3:05–4:20 p.m.
The Many Faces of Anne Frank
Sophia Veffer and Drew Kahn
Savage Theatre

5:00–7:00 p.m.
Artist Reception celebrating works by Stitch Buffalo: A Refugee Woman’s Workshop and Molly Bader
Upton Hall galleries

Download the AFP 2015 app to check in and view details (iPhone/Android/HTML web view).

View the AFP 2015 program (PDF)

Visit the AFP website.

Questions? Call 878-5559 or e-mail Eve Everette, AFP assistant director.

The Anne Frank Project 2015 will host a variety of workshops designed specifically for teachers on Wednesday, September 16. The following workshops will explore the festival's theme, Identity, Inclusion, and the World.

3:05–4:15 p.m.
MIRROR/RORRIM - AFP’s new play that teaches the tools and vocabulary to learn to love your story. Touring local schools fall 2015.
Savage Theater

4:30–5:45 p.m.
Mindful Teachers Will Change the World, Roberta Schnorr
Assembly Hall 1

4:30–5:45 p.m.
My Thoughts Can Change the World, Rachel DiNunzio
Assembly Hall 2

5:50–7:05 p.m.
Identity Exploration through Multidisciplinary Art; Marissa Lehner, Barrett Gordon, Cassie Lipsitz
Assembly Hall 1

5:50–7:05 p.m.
What Does It Mean to Be a Survivor? Jill Gradwell
Assembly Hall 2

Download the AFP 2015 app to check in and view details (iPhone/Android/HTML web view).

View the AFP 2015 program (PDF)

Visit the AFP website.

Questions? Call 878-5559 or e-mail Eve Everette, AFP assistant director.