A one-day SUNY conference, "Promoting Scholarly Communications through Open Access Journals," will be held on Friday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the College at Brockport. The goals of the conference include raising awareness of issues in scholarly communication and sharing best practices in faculty and student use of open access publishing through speakers, panel discussions, and a hands-on workshop. The conference is sponsored by the SUNY Conversations in the Disciplines Program.

The cost is $10 for students and $30 for faculty and staff members. SUNY CPD points will be accepted for registration.

The full conference schedule is posted on the College at Brockport website.

Registration is now open on the conference website.

"How to Find Value in Other Cultures" connects Buffalo State's multiethnic and international students with domestic students through storytelling, presentations, and cuisine on Friday, March 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Halls.

From 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., the Anne Frank Project will present the play Dear Me, a touching story about a boy who finds solace and guidance in the stories of souls from past ethnic and cultural conflicts after the death of his friend.

Noon–1:30 p.m.: Lunch, donated by Chartwells.

The late morning and afternoon will feature cultural presentations by United Students Government organizations and Buffalo State students. Our students' cultural diversity will be highlighted through USG organization presentations and discussions.

This is a collaborative partnership between the Anne Frank Project, the Creative Studies Department, and the International Student Affairs Office and sponsored by the Equity and Campus Diversity Office.

The deadlines for two programs that support student research are approaching. Only applications completed by the deadlines can be considered.

The 16th annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration (SRCC) is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. This year's event is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3.

Access to the online application will remain open for students through midnight Tuesday, March 18. Faculty mentors have through midnight Thursday, March 20, to review, edit, and approve application(s) submitted by their student(s). SRCC applications are completed online. Visit the Undergraduate Research website or scan the QR code on the event posters.

Note: Many resources are available to help students prepare abstracts and artist statements, design posters, and take advantage of the 'Early Bird' printing discount.

The Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program is open to undergraduates with a graduation date of December 2014 or later. Applications are completed entirely online (both the student and mentor portions). The deadline for students to complete their part of the application and forward it to their faculty mentors is midnight Wednesday, April 2. Mentors have through midnight Friday, April 4, to complete and submit the full application. A detailed description for conducting the research, scholarly, or creative activity is necessary and prepared by the student. Faculty mentors are required to provide a detailed mentoring plan. To view and complete an online application, go to http://undergraduateresearch.buffalostate.edu/usrf.

To learn more about this program, attend one of the following information sessions in E. H. Butler Library 210B. Students and mentors are encouraged to attend a session together.

Wednesday, March 12: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 13: 12:15–1:30 p.m.

This is a great time to recruit an undergraduate student and apply to the Undergraduate Research Office's Summer Research Fellowship Program. This program supports eight weeks of full-time summer research, scholarly, and creative activities. The summer research program is open to undergraduates in all academic disciplines. To be eligible, the undergraduate student cannot be graduating any sooner than December 2014.

In this round of the program, we anticipate awarding 26 fellowships. Each fellowship provides a student stipend of $2,750, a faculty stipend of $1,000, and $500 for travel, supplies, and/or equipment to support the project.

Deadline for student input: Midnight Tuesday, April 2
Deadline for faculty input and application submission: Midnight Thursday, April 4

Applications are available online or by scanning the QR code on the program poster.

Information sessions about this program will be held in E. H. Butler Library 210B on the following dates:

Wednesday, March 12: 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 13: 12:15–1:30 p.m.

Students and mentors are encouraged to attend a session together.

Light refreshments will be served.

Buffalo State Dining will celebrate Fat Tuesday today, March 4, in the Resident Dining Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Enjoy a delicious Southern-style menu including cocoa-and-coffee-crusted steak bowl, cheese grits, red beans and rice, spicy collard greens, and eggplant Creole. For dessert, indulge in king cake, French Market doughnuts, pecan pralines, and Creole brownies.

Enter with a meal swipe or lunch door price of $8.99. Faculty and staff members, save 10 percent on the door price when you use your Bengal Bucks.

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

The Fine Arts Department is accepting entries from students and alumni for a competition to create a permanent sculpture to be installed on the east side of the Donald Savage Theater and Communication Building. The theme for this site-specific competition honors the memory of Dr. Horace "Hank" Mann (1921–2010). Designs are not limited in style, size, or medium; however, the sculpture should be constructed of durable materials capable of withstanding the elements and should require minimal maintenance. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 15.

Please direct inquiries about the sculpture competition to the Fine Arts Department at ext. 6014 or by e-mail to Professor Kenneth Payne.

Cheryl Finley, associate professor and director of visual studies in the History of Art and Visual Studies Department at Cornell University, will present "Mixing History: Contemporary Art and the Reimaging of Slavery" on Wednesday, March 5, at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. This presentation will focus on the image of the slave ship and deal with artists such as Romare Bearden. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.

This talk (which was rescheduled from a snow day in February) is in honor of Black History Month and is sponsored by the African and African American studies program, the Fine Arts Department, and the Faculty-Student Association Founders Fund.

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Office is accepting applications for three 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, April 11. Anyone interested should e-mail Pixita del Prado Hill or visit the SoTL website.

SoTL Talk is a new initiative showcasing research conducted by SUNY Buffalo State faculty members in a dynamic, intimate environment. Please join us for the inaugural talk on Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Flexible Theatre of the Donald Savage Building. Come and listen. Come and share. Come and learn. This is "research worth knowing!" Sponsored by the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Office, the event will feature three SoTL fellows: Cyndi Burnett, assistant professor of creative studies; Hibajene Shandomo, associate professor of elementary education and reading; and Jevon Hunter, assistant professor of elementary education and reading. Faculty, students, and community members are invited to attend. This is a Year of the Teacher event.

Banner Preview begins Tuesday, March 11. Summer and fall 2014 registration begins on Wednesday, April 9. All registration timetickets begin at 6:00 a.m. on assigned dates and are then continuous. More information is available online on the Registrar's Office website.

Helpful (and printable) PDF documents:

Summer/Fall 2014 Web Registration Schedule

Summer/Fall 2014 Registration Flier Including Tips for Successful Registration

Summer 2014 Page

Student Accounts: Tuition Liability Schedule for Summer 2014

Fall 2014 Deadline Calendar

Banner Student Registration Guide