Please join the Philosophy and Humanities Department for the next lecture in the annual spring colloquia, "The Meaning of Life: Satisfying One's Inner Conviction," presented by sophomore Nastacia Brown, political science major and legal studies minor, at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in Bishop Hall 242. The commentator will be Sarah Johnson, social work and philosophy major.

The spring 2015 "Conversations in and out of the Disciplines" series continues today, April 3, when Carolyn Guzski, assistant professor of music, presents “Manhattan Project: Desegregating the Metropolitan Opera in the 20th Century” 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.

Please also mark your calendars for the final talk of this year's series: Tim Bryant, assistant professor of English, will present “Will You Play with Me? The Pleasures of Paranoia from the Cold War to Contingent Culture” on Friday, May 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

Please join Butler Library and Instructional Resources today, April 7, at 12:30 p.m. in Butler Library 314 for coffee and a discussion on increasing flexibility and student satisfaction by using open educational resources (OERs) in your math and sciences classes.

Many high-quality open resources are available to faculty and students in various math levels and science disciplines. We will discuss and review some of these resources, provide tips and tricks for incorporating them smoothly and successfully in your courses, and explain the benefits and opportunities for OER in the classroom.

This discussion is part of a series of events tailored to individual disciplines. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. To read more or to register, please visit the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.

Please join Butler Library and Instructional Resources for coffee and a discussion on increasing flexibility and student satisfaction by using open educational resources (OERs) in your math and sciences classes on Tuesday, April 7, at 12:30 p.m. in Butler Library 314.

Many high-quality open resources are available to faculty and students in various math levels and science disciplines. We will discuss and review some of these resources, provide tips and tricks for incorporating them smoothly and successfully in your courses, and explain the benefits and opportunities for OER in the classroom.

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. This discussion is part of a series of events tailored to individual disciplines. To read more or to register, please visit the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.

The spring 2015 "Conversations in and out of the Disciplines" series continues tomorrow, April 3, when Carolyn Guzski, assistant professor of music, presents “Manhattan Project: Desegregating the Metropolitan Opera in the 20th Century” 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.

Please also mark your calendars for the final talk of this year's series: Tim Bryant, assistant professor of English, will present “Will You Play with Me? The Pleasures of Paranoia from the Cold War to Contingent Culture” on Friday, May 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

Thank you to all faculty and staff members who have volunteered to assist with Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Additional volunteer ushers are greatly needed to make the 143rd Commencement a success. Please help in honoring the Class of 2015 and welcoming their guests to campus by registering online to volunteer usher for any of the three ceremonies. Please contact Karen Jurewicz, events manager, with questions. Thank you.

Thank you to all faculty and professional staff members who have registered to march in the Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Additional marchers are greatly needed to make the 143rd Commencement a welcoming celebration of the Buffalo State Class of 2015. Please help in honoring our graduates and welcoming their guests to campus by registering online to march for any of the three ceremonies. Please contact Patricia Alessandra, senior staff associate in Academic Affairs, with questions.

A note about regalia: The deadline for ordering academic regalia for Commencement with guaranteed hood colors and standard charges is Friday, April 17. Contact Marybeth Keller, general merchandise manager in the bookstore, to place rental orders. If you have rented academic regalia for Honors Convocation on April 16, you may also wear it for Commencement and return it on Monday, May 18.

National Financial Literacy Month is recognized in April to encourage Americans to improve their understanding of financial principles and practices. The theme for 2015 is "Financial Wellness 2.0."

Financial wellness is the balance between having a financially healthy state of well-being today while preparing for tomorrow. Focusing on this theme, the following events are available this month to all employees:

Webinar “Tomorrow in Focus: Saving for Your Ideal Retirement,” offered by TIAA-CREF            Wednesday, April 8
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Register online
and
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Register online

One-on-One Consultations with Richard Thompson of TIAA-CREF
Tuesday, April 14
Butler Library 210B

To schedule an appointment between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., visit TIAA-CREF online or call (800) 732-8353.

Workshop: "Tax Strategies," conducted by MetLife
Thursday, April 23
Cleveland Hall 418
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Register online (enter “SUNY Buffalo State”) or call (866) 801-3547. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided.

Financial IQ Challenge
In special recognition of National Financial Literacy Month for 2015, SUNY will host an interactive Financial IQ (FIQ) Challenge for all SUNY employees. The FIQ Challenge is a daily five-question quiz available throughout the month of April. Taking the challenge each day results in an entry for a chance to win one of five tablet computers. Winners will be selected in early May.

The SUNY Benefits page also offers a variety of financial education and planning tools. 

Please take this time to also ensure that you are saving enough for your future. Please note: all employees are eligible to participate in the SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan.

Please call the Employee Benefits Office at ext. 4821 with questions.

Weigel Health Promotions will host a variety of events throughout the month of April to promote sexual assault awareness. Speakers and presentations will include Crisis Services, healthy relationships, QPR, survivors, I Love Consent, and of course, Take Back the Night, which will be held Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.

Information will be posted in the Daily Bulletin and through e-mail and fliers as well as on our social media sites (Buffalo State Health Promotions). Check out our YouTube channel for more information about our office, programs, and events.

Please promote any Weigel Health Promotions events that you feel would benefit students and consider making them mandatory to help spread awareness of sexual assault. For more Weigel Health Promotions programs, check out our newsletter, the Promotional.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, ext. 4719, with questions.

Weigel Health Promotions will host Take Back the Night on Wednesday, April 15, in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This year's theme, "The Different Faces of Sexual Assault," will showcase the progression between the incidents of assault through the different phases of healing. The main event is performance-based and will feature elements of dance, music, and poetry. Weigel Health Promotions is collaborating on this event with many other campus departments and community organizations, who will be present at the show.

Watch this video and explore the Health Promotions YouTube channel for more information on Take Back the Night. For more Weigel Health Promotions programs, check out our newsletter, the Promotional

Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, ext. 4719, with questions.