Keep warm on these chilly October days with a cup of soup and a stuffed pretzel for $5 plus tax in the Barnes and Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore caf. Offer is good until November 1.

Did you know that Buffalo State has a camp in Franklinville, New York, that can be used by the campus community? Please join us for Open Camp Day at Whispering Pines Camp, 1933 Raub Road in Franklinville (14737), on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Whispering Pines is funded and managed by United Students Government (USG). A $5 refundable ticket may be purchased at the USG Office, Campbell Student Union 402, 878-6701. Lunch will be provided. Transportation will be provided to the first 40 people who sign up. Come and enjoy the great outdoors and unplug on your day off. We hope to see you there.

The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center’s Alternative Break Student Leadership Team is preparing  three homemade dessert options—apple pie, chocolate peanut butter pie, and pumpkin pie fudge—just in time for your Thanksgiving celebration. All desserts will be made with high-quality signature ingredients by members of the team.

Suggested prices are as follows:

• Apple pie: $8
  Made with locally sourced organic apples
• Chocolate peanut butter pie: $10
  Made with a graham cracker crust and homemade chocolate spread
• Pumpkin pie fudge: $3 for one-quarter pound or $10 for 1 pound
  Made with real pumpkin

Thanksgiving Dessert Fundraiser orders may be submitted online by Monday, November 9. Faculty and staff members may pick up their desserts or have them delivered to their office on Monday, November 23. Payment will be required upon delivery or pickup.

Alternative Break trip experiences take place during fall, winter, February, spring, and summer breaks. This program allows students to volunteer with nonprofit organizations to meet community-identified needs throughout the country. The experiences give students an opportunity to learn about social issues, serve communities, build teamwork and leadership skills, and meet new friends. Learn more about the VSLC's Alternative Break program and the Alternative Break Student Leadership Team on the VSLC website.

The Alternative Break Student Leadership Team thanks you for your support.

Kendry Brown, Afiya Cousins, Theresa Dahn, Allie Diamond, Molly Diamond, Ada Garcia, Stephanie Hanson, Dom Lamour, Rachael Mark, Michelle Ostrovskis, Aye Min Thant, Ashley Termini, Scott Thompson, and Sasa Vann

Join the Newman Center this Friday, November 6, as we celebrate the First Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in the Newman Center Chapel, 1219 Elmwood Avenue. We will gather for Mass and start the month with a renewed perspective. Stay for a cup of coffee afterward or take a cup to go. All are welcome!

Intercollegiate Athletics invites the campus to help the community and win great prizes at the UNYTS Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Houston Gym.

The drive will be held in honor of William "Champ" Reynolds and is open to all faculty, staff, and students. All donors will receive a raffle ticket and be in the running for great prizes courtesy of Intercollegiate Athletics' corporate partners, including dinner for four at Chef's Restaurant, a $25 gift certificate to the Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, a $25 gift card to Wegmans, dinner at Coles, $20 in gift certificates to Moe's Southwest Grill, and more. Appointments are not necessary. For more information, please contact Tom Koller, senior associate athletics director, 878-6514.

The dietitian education program will host its annual chili sale on Tuesday, October 27, in Buckham Hall A114. Your $5 purchase includes an 8-ounce portion of Buffalo chicken chili or vegetarian chili, a roll, an apple, and a bottle of water. Cookies can be purchased for an additional $1 apiece. Proceeds will benefit the Buffalo State Food Pantry. All chili must be ordered in advance and can be either picked up or delivered the day of the sale.

Faculty and staff members must order by Wednesday, October 21. Please e-mail all orders to buffalostatechilisale@gmail.com. Please provide your name, e-mail address, phone number, type of chili (Buffalo chicken or vegetarian), quantity, number of cookies, pickup or delivery, and delivery address (building and room number; faculty and staff only).

A limited quantity of chili will be available for students for pickup only the day of the sale from 11:30 a.m. until supply runs out.

Thank you for your support.

It's not too late to join the Buffalo State Striders UUP team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, at Canalside, 44 Prime Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Registration opens at the NYSUT tent at 9:30 a.m. The team can walk together and have a great time. Special treats for those with pledges who walk on Saturday. See you soon and wear pink!

Join the Buffalo State team today.

Weather forecast for Saturday.

Weigel Health Promotions will host a Clean Sweep across the Buffalo State campus on Thursday, November 12, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Participants should meet in Health Promotions (Porter Hall lower level, next to Orientation). The goal is to collect and dispose of as much trash on campus as possible, specifically tobacco- and cigarette-related litter. We hope to use this opportunity to not only clean up our campus but also raise awareness about Buffalo State’s Tobacco-Free Policy. Clean Sweeps are open to anyone who would like to help us keep Buffalo State clean and looking its best.

For more Weigel Health Promotions programs, please check out our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, 878-4719, with questions or concerns.

Weigel Health Promotions will host Clean Sweeps across the Buffalo State campus from 10:00 a.m. to noon Friday, October 23, and Thursday, November 12. Participants should meet in Health Promotions (Porter Hall lower level, next to Orientation). The goal is to collect and dispose of as much trash on campus as possible, specifically tobacco- and cigarette-related litter. We hope to use this opportunity to not only clean up our campus but also raise awareness about Buffalo State’s Tobacco-Free Policy. Clean Sweeps are open to anyone who would like to help us keep Buffalo State clean and looking its best.

For more Weigel Health Promotions programs, please check out our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, 878-4719, with questions or concerns.

Weigel Health Promotions will host a program on the Buffalo State Tobacco-Free Policy on Friday, November 20, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Ketchum 111. Come and learn about the history and purpose of the policy. Opportunities to become a tobacco-free ambassador will be available. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to approach and speak with others and have a respectful and appropriate conversation with them about the policy when necessary.

For more Weigel Health Promotions programs, check out our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, 878-4719, with questions or concerns.