Please join us for the presentation "Branding Yourself: How to Make Yourself More Competitive in Today’s Job Market" by Nicholas Bowe, store team leader at Target Corporation, on Thursday, October 2, at 12:30 p.m. (Bengal Pause) in Butler Library 210. His presentation will help students stand out when interviewing. Bowe is known for his energetic talks and invites active audience participation. This is not your standard lecture!

What you will learn:

• How to set yourself apart from the competition
• What skills employers seek in college graduates
• Using social media to further your professional image
• How internships increase your chances for interviews
• Creating a strong identity for yourself both online and in your résumé
• Timeline for finding great paid internships for summer 2015
• The importance of completing an internship before graduation
• How to develop the leadership skills employers are seeking
• Defining your "mission" in one minute: developing your "elevator pitch"

As team leader of the North Buffalo Target store, Bowe oversees 200 team members and a $45 million business. He started his career as an intern for Target and held various leadership positions throughout the company. Target Corporation considers its greatest asset to be its team members, and Bowe has been a part of hundreds of team members' development throughout his career. He is currently the college recruiting captain for Buffalo.

This presentation is sponsored by the Career Development Center, the Fashion and Textile Technology Department, and the Business Department.

Through National Student Exchange, students have the opportunity to study for a semester or an academic year at one of 200 participating colleges or universities at affordable tuition rates. Please contact Christine Frezza, ext. 4328, to schedule a class visit. Provide your students with this possibility for enriching their college experience and let them know about the upcoming information sessions on Tuesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 11, from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 219. Thank you.

Angelica Green, a master's degree candidate in forensic science at Buffalo State, will present the literature seminar "Ink Classification Using Thin Layer and High Performance Liquid Chromatography" at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, in Classroom Building B119. Light refreshments will be served before the seminar. The Chemistry-Physics Seminar Series is supported by the Faculty-Student Association.

Abstract
Ink classification and discrimination in forensics can be beneficial for numerous reasons including forgery, authenticity, and dating of documents. There are many different materials used for writing, but ink is the most commonly used today. Ink can be broken up into four main subdivisions: liquid, printing, ballpoint, and the most uncommon, typewriter. The forensic examination of inks can be analyzed through various characteristics: color, age of writing, and chemical composition; however, chemical composition has been shown to be the most useful in the differentiation of inks. Chromatography is a highly effective analytical technique in studying the chemical composition of inks. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) have been two important methods for analyzing and discriminating inks. This talk will present the applications of TLC and HPLC for analyzing various types of inks.

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Office (SoTL) is accepting applications for two one-year, $2,000 faculty development fellowships to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning on campus. Full-time faculty members, departments, and interdisciplinary groups are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted electronically until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 31. Anyone interested should e-mail John Draeger or visit the SoTL website.

Jeffrey Otterstein from VALIC Financial Advisors will be on campus for individual consultations with Buffalo State faculty and staff members on the following days:

Tuesday, September 9
Wednesday, October 8
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesday, December 2

Sessions are by appointment only, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Butler Library 210B. To schedule an appointment, please register online.

A faculty and staff Bible study will be held every other Friday starting September 12 at noon in Butler Library 210B. We usually spend about a half hour studying a book or topic and then have some time for sharing and prayer. All faculty and staff members at Buffalo State are welcome. Contact Dave Ettestad, associate professor of physics, for details.

The Counseling Center offers free QPR training on a monthly basis and upon request. QPR stands for question, persuade, and refer—three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone for help.

QPR workshops will be conducted on Fridays, September 26, October 24, November 21, and December 5, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Counseling Center, Weigel Health Center 203 (second floor). Additional trainings are available for classes or other campus organizations upon request. Contact Ron George, outreach coordinator, for more information or to schedule a training.

We would like Buffalo State to be a community of upstanders as opposed to bystanders. It is a myth that asking a vulnerable person if he or she is considering suicide gives that person the idea. Instead, it reduces anxiety, opens communication, and lowers the risk of an impulsive act. The goal is not to be a counselor but to listen and know where to refer the struggling person for professional help. Help is available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 273-TALK (8255). We can create a safety net for our community by listening nonjudgmentally and instilling hope.

Ask a question, save a life—be an upstander!

Today is the final opportunity for employees to submit information on awards they have received to be included in the program booklet for the Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, October 16. All faculty and staff members, as individuals or groups, who received significant awards from academic, professional, or service organizations at the international, national, or state level between September 1, 2013, and August 31, 2014, are invited to submit their complete award information.

Also, new faculty and staff members who received SUNY Chancellor's Awards, such as the Award for Excellence, while previously serving at another SUNY institution at any time during their careers may submit that award information. Awards meeting the criteria will be listed in the program booklet distributed at the ceremony. The names of faculty and staff members hired during the past year will be included in the program booklet as well.

Online forms for submitting award information are posted on the Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony web page and must be completed by Monday, September 8.

The ceremony takes place on Thursday, October 16, at 12:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. The campus community is invited to attend; a reception will immediately follow.

Please e-mail Patricia Alessandra in the Academic Affairs Office with questions.

The Career Development Center will host more than 65 schools and programs at its annual Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. All students—freshmen through seniors—and alumni are encouraged to attend this free event. This is a great way to learn more about a variety of programs and the admission process, and make face-to-face connections with recruiters.

For more information or a list of participating schools, contact the Career Development Center or e-mail Jessie Lombardo, assistant director of the CDC.

The Career Development Center will host the Greater Western New York Law School Fair on Monday, September 29, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara. All students and alumni are encouraged to attend this free event to network with recruiters and learn more about the admissions progress.

For more information or a list of participating schools, contact the Career Development Center or e-mail Jessie Lombardo, assistant director of career development.