Steve Peraza, Ph.D. candidate in the University at Buffalo's Department of History, will present "Slave Legal Resistance: Problems and Possibilities" on Thursday, April 2, at 12:15 p.m. in Classroom Building C214. His talk is sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society.

Looking for an economical catered lunch solution? Look no further than Buffalo State Catering. We are happy to introduce our new Lunch Busters menu. Get a delicious hearty lunch that feeds up to six people for $20. Add a dessert for an additional $5. View the full Lunch Busters menu (PDF) and contact catering manager Lindsey Syracuse, ext. 4128, to place your order. Please place orders 48 hours in advance.

For more information on Buffalo State Catering, please visit our website.

In preparation for a safe spring break, Weigel Health Promotions will host a training session on Narcan (naloxone) opiate overdose prevention on Wednesday, March 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 106. The session is designed to provide students with the tools and information they need to prevent harm to themselves or others.

This training is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Registration is encouraged; each participant is provided with a kit upon completion. Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, ext. 4719, if you plan to attend or send students from a class or group.

Opiate (heroin) overdose has been in the news recently. Last year, Weigel Health Promotions partnered with Horizon Health Services to offer trainings at least twice each semester. We can also schedule trainings for groups or classes upon request.

To learn more, view this brief video of a past training session (kits are now intranasal).

Cheektowaga Police Facebook Post
Six cases of opiate overdose were reported in Cheektowaga between February 28 and March 10. According to this post, the people who overdosed were between the ages of 21 and 25.

Two die from heroin overdose in East Aurora
"The drug knows no socioeconomic boundaries."

Please contact Paula Madrigal with questions.

The spring 2015 "Conversations in and out of the Disciplines" series continues Friday, March 20, when M. Scott Goodman, department chair and associate professor of chemistry, will present "Two-Step Spin Crossover Behavior in the Iron(II) Complex of Tris(3-methylpyrazolyl)methane: What Could This Title Possibly Mean?" 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 other talks this spring:

• Carolyn Guzski, assistant professor of music, will present “Manhattan Project: Desegregating the Metropolitan Opera in the 20th Century” on Friday, April 3.
   
• 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.

All talks will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

The annual Fine Arts Student Exhibition will be on display in Upton Hall's Czurles-Nelson Gallery from Monday, March 16, to Thursday, April 9. The exhibition features work by our talented Fine Arts students in the areas of painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, and art history. A closing reception will be held in the gallery on April 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The campus community is invited to attend.

The Professional Development Center will host "The Unique Buffalo State Experience," the second session in the One Buffalo State series of conversations on engagement, inclusion, and student success, on Thursday, March 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Butler Library 181B. Participants will discuss and share ideas about how academic, student service, and professional staff work together to create a unique Buffalo State experience.

Please register online via the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System. An online survey will be forthcoming for those who are unable to attend but would like to share their insights. In the meantime, you may post comments on our Twitter site, #OneBuffaloState.

Please e-mail Lauren Turner, professional development assistant, with questions.

This year's Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place on Friday, April 10, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. A reception with light refreshments will follow.

For the past 14 years, Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff have come together to celebrate the lives and memories of those lost during the past year. The Celebration of Life Memorial Service is a significant, longstanding tradition at Buffalo State that provides a forum for our community to remember, celebrate, and grieve for those who are no longer with us.  

We believe that Buffalo State students, alumni, faculty, and emeriti remain part of our campus community—even when they’re no longer with us. This spiritual, nondenominational celebration honors their lives through music, poetry, readings, and the lighting of candles. The name of each deceased individual will be read aloud, followed by the ringing of a bell.

This event is sponsored by the Counseling Center. Please call Wendell Rivera, senior counselor, at ext. 4436 for more information or with questions.

Welcome spring with a bowl of hearty soup and support the Buffalo State Nutrition Club during the Dietetics and Nutrition Department's annual Soup Sale on Tuesday, March 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Buckham Hall Program Center A114. Choose Buffalo chicken wing soup or vegetarian pasta fagioli with bread, fruit, and water for just $5.

St. Patrick's Day–themed cookies will also be available for $1. Eat in, take out, or let us deliver to you. Please place your order in advance and indicate if delivery is needed. Advance orders will be accepted until Thursday, March 12. Please contact Jenna Guadagna with questions. (Please note corrected e-mail address.)
 

The men's soccer program at Buffalo State will hold a youth skills clinic on Saturday, April 18, for boys and girls ages 8 to 12. The cost of the clinic is $50.

Clinic Schedule
2:15–2:30 p.m. Registration
2:30–3:00 p.m. Technical Warm-Up
3:00–3:45 p.m. Dribbling Clinic
3:45–4:30 p.m. Shooting Clinic
4:30–5:30 p.m. Small-Sided Games

To register, please return the registration form located in the camp brochure (PDF) to the address located on the form. Please direct any questions to Tom Karanas, assistant men's soccer coach.

The Buffalo State Teacher Education Unit will host an on-site NCATE Continuous Improvement Pathway accreditation review Sunday, March 15–Tuesday, March 17. The visit is an "NCATE Legacy" visit, meaning only NCATE standards will be addressed and evaluated.

An open session for candidates, alumni, and school faculty members is scheduled for Monday, March 16, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. in Butler Library 210. An open session for education and content-area faculty members will be held Monday, March 16, from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. in Butler Library 210B. Stakeholders who wish to provide feedback to our NCATE Board of Examiners team are welcome to attend and participate.

Additional information can be found on the NCATE website. Please e-mail NCATE coordinator Mary Todd with questions or for help in preparing for the visit.