Fidelity Investments will conduct the workshop "Building a Portfolio for Any Weather," led by John Farar, on Tuesday, September 23, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 210.

You'll learn

• how much savings you'll need for retirement,
• investment types and how to balance potential risk versus reward,
• how to manage your investment strategy to meet your long-term goals.

Farar will also be available for individual consultations on Tuesday, September 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Butler Library 210B.

Gain a greater level of confidence in your retirement portfolio. To register for the workshop or to schedule an appointment for an individual consultation, please register online or call (800) 642-7131.

Does our campus culture affect your job performance? Are you personally and professionally engaged on the job? Does "trust" hinder or energize your performance? Come and share your thoughts on these and other questions during the first brown-bag luncheon of the semester on Tuesday, September 16, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 181B (Professional Development Center).

"Trust is the one thing that changes everything!"
—— Stephen M. R. Covey.

Register online through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will present Bluebeard's Castle, Béla Bartók's one-act psychological thriller, on stage at Kleinhans Music Hall for one night only on Wednesday, October 1. The BPO is offering discounted student tickets for only $11. JoAnn Falletta brings to life this unique pairing of art and music that has been performed only four times throughout the world. Magnificent glass sculptures by Dale Chihuly provide a dramatic visual effect to the folk legend about the mysterious Bluebeard and his wife. Featuring mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung and baritone Charles Robert Austin.

Students wishing to take advantage of this tremendous offer should call the BPO at (716) 885-5001 or e-mail groupsales@bpo.org.

Please join the Biology Department for the seminar "Living below the Poverty Line? How Prey Patches Allow Consumers to Thrive in Regions of Low Mean Prey Density," presented by Audrey Reid, Ph.D. candidate from the Biology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga, on Monday, September 15, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Technology Building 160.

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Seminar Abstract
In aquatic ecosystems, it has often been observed that there are not enough prey to support the growth and feeding of a predator population. Yet predators obviously survive and thrive in these ecosystems. Is it because the full diet of the predator is not known? Are growth and consumption calculations incorrect? Apparently not, according to the literature. Using Daphnia pulex as my model consumer, I test the hypothesis that the problem is based on our usage of average concentrations of organisms, as often measured in the field by investigators. These low mean prey concentrations are inadequate to meet predator growth needs. Yet we know that, in fact, prey and consumers are distributed in patches across space, and it is only by having access to locally high concentrations of prey that predators are able to meet their energy requirements. I conclude that the spatial structure of aquatic populations must be accurately measured in order to understand and predict the productive capacity of lakes and rivers.

Buffalo State students are invited to attend "Drugs and Consequences," a presentation by DEA senior special agent Jonathan Sullivan exploring the myths and realities of drug use, on Friday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center South. Bring a friend or two. Sponsored by the CSI: Community of Student Investigators Learning Community and Residence Life.

Father Pat and the staff at the Newman Center remind students that they are invited to the Newman Center, 1219 Elmwood Avenue, every Thursday evening for a free homemade dinner. The Newman Center's nonstudent community prepares and serves the meal each week beginning at 6:30 p.m. All students are welcome.

All members of the Teacher Education Unit (TEU) are invited to attend the first meeting of the Teacher Education Council (TEC) on Friday, September 12, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418.

On behalf of the Buffalo State Campus Intercultural Committee, the International Student Affairs Office is delighted to invite all internationally minded faculty, staff, and students to attend our well-known weekly International Social Hour, which allows all international students, scholars, and their friends to meet informally. This special get-together takes place every Thursday from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Assembly Hall 1 of the Campbell Student Union.

Coffee, tea, and other light refreshments are graciously shared.

Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 11.

The West Side Youth Development Coalition is excited to announce its first WSYDC fundraiser on Wednesday, October 1, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sportsmen's Tavern, 326 Amherst Street, Buffalo, 14207. Tickets are $20 and include appetizers, soft drinks, and live music from the Sportsmen (Dwayne Hall and Friends). A cash bar will also be available.

Three ways to buy tickets:

• Online at www.sportsmenstavern.net
• In person on October 1
• By phone at (716) 341-9094

The WSYDC uses an environmental approach, which is an evidenced-based strategy with three main goals: changing the environment, changing social norms, and increasing collaboration between law enforcement and the community. Our two main objectives are to enhance the capacity of the coalition and to reduce the use of alcohol and prescription drugs among youth.

Today, the WSYDC has more than 170 stakeholders drawn from Buffalo State researchers; faculty and staff members; law enforcement; the Buffalo Public Schools; the court system; the Erie County Health Department; and community-based organizations and sectors, businesses, and faith-based organizations in the neighborhood.

For more information, please visit the WSYDC website, or follow us on Facebook.

Because of an increase in bicycle thefts on campus, the University Police Department (UPD) is asking for your help. Please consider the theft prevention tips below to make your bicycle more difficult for someone to steal.

1. Never leave your bike unlocked, not even for a minute.
2. Lock your bike to a bike rack, not to a pole or tree. Bike racks are more secure and are patrolled regularly by UPD.
3. Use a U-lock to secure your bike. Cable or chain locks can be snipped in a few seconds with a wire cutter or bolt cutter.
4. Consider using two locks. A U-lock and a heavy cable lock make a good combination. You can use the U-lock to secure the bike and the cable lock to secure accessories such as the seat.
5. Take easily removable accessories off the bike and carry them with you.
6. Record the make, model, and serial number of your bike and keep that information in a safe place. If you become a victim of a bicycle theft, that information could help you get your bike back if it is recovered by the police.