In honor of Black History Month, the Caribbean Student Organization (CSO)* will pay homage to the life and legacy of Robert Nesta Marley by commemorating the first week of February as "One Love Week." In honor of the 30th anniversary of the renowned Legend album, each day of the week will feature a track-inspired program where the audience can discover the influence Marley made on the world. Our goal is to expose the man Marley was and teach how his music influenced love, peace, and unity for the world through a simple message of "One Love."

One Love Week: DISCover the Legend includes programs and events from Saturday, February 1, to Friday, February 7, that are free and open to the public. Events for the week are as follows:

No Woman, No Cry: A Tribute for Colored Girls
Saturday, February 1
5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall
The C.L.A.P Alliance presents a tribute to Ntozake Shange's "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" and Nina Simone's "Four Women," exploring women’s issues from various cultural perspectives. The event will feature performances and presentations by the African American Student Organization (AASO), Adelante Estudiantes Latinos (AEL), Black Active Minds (BAM), CSO, and the Pan-African Student Organization (PASO); a keynote address by Morgan Williams-Bryant; and the honoring of four extraordinary women. This event is sponsored by the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, the Grant Allocation Committee, and the Academic and Student Affairs Office.

Exodus
Sunday, February 2
3:00 p.m.
Caudell Hall 219
Satisfy your soul with a discussion about spirituality and religion in the Caribbean.

Buffalo Soldier
Monday, February 3
5:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
Through lyrics and lecture, learn about the untold story of the Buffalo Soldier with Christienna D. Fryar, assistant professor of history and social studies education.

Jammin'
Tuesday, February 4
noon–1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union lobby
Jam with CSO for Bengal Pause.

One Love: One Night Stand Island Def Jam Experience
Wednesday, February 5
7:30 p.m.
Moore Complex lounge
In collaboration with Residence Life.

Taste of Marley
Thursday, February 6
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Resident Dining Hall
Get a taste of the Caribbean for lunch honoring the 69th birthday of Bob Marley.
Sponsored by Chartwells.

Roots! Rock! Reggae
Thursday, February 6
noon–1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall
Celebrate Bob Marley’s life and legacy with a Bengal Pause that will be full of rhythms and roots. Enjoy live performances, music, food, and more. If you are interested in competing in the "Roots" cooking competition on this day, please e-mail officialcso1985@gmail.com to enter. You must sign up as a team of three by Thursday, January 30.
In collaboration with Chartwells and United Students Government.

Three Little Birds / Every Little Thing
Thursday, February 6
Closed event at the Buffalo State Child Care Center.
CSO hosts a reading of Bob Marley–inspired children’s books.

Get Up! Stand Up! for 1Love Foundation
Friday, February 7
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union lobby
Join CSO in an effort of One Million Acts supporting the 1Love foundation. Acts include HIV testing for National Black AIDS Awareness Day; donating empty bottles to Charity: Water; and making a Valentine’s Day card for children at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
In partnership with Weigel Health Center.

*Founded on the Buffalo State campus in 1985, the Caribbean Student Organization came about in order to represent a strong population of Caribbean students to educate the Buffalo State campus about the Caribbean culture. We promote diversity, heritage, unity, and academic excellence. CSO hosts annual events such as the Cool Out, Culture Show, CSO King and Queen Pageant, Dolla Jam, Caribash, and much more. We are also active in serving not only the Buffalo State campus but also our local community.

Our motto is "One Family under the Sun" as we are open to all people whether you are of Caribbean ancestry or not. Our general interest meetings are Fridays at 3:00 p.m. Connect with CSO through Bengal Connect! CSO is funded by USG through the mandatory student activity fee.

Support Hospice Buffalo by purchasing a beautiful mixed bouquet for $8 or a large tribute bouquet for $30. For each tribute bouquet sold, an $8 bouquet will be given to a current Hospice patient. Advance orders will be taken until Monday, February 17. To order or for more information, contact Donna Doyle in College Relations, ext. 4201. Payment can be made at the time of order or at the time of pickup. Cash or checks only. Checks made payable to Hospice Foundation. Thank you for your support!

In honor of Black History Month, the Caribbean Student Organization (CSO) will pay homage to the life and legacy of Robert Nesta Marley by commemorating the first week of February as "One Love Week." In honor of the 30th anniversary of the renowned Legend album, each day of the week will feature a track-inspired program where the audience can discover the influence Marley made on the world. Our goal is to expose the man Marley was and teach how his music influenced love, peace, and unity for the world through a simple message of "One Love."

One Love Week: DISCover the Legend includes programs and events from Saturday, February 1, to Friday, February 7, that are free and open to the public. The CSO will kick off the first "One Love Week" with our signature C.L.A.P event titled "No Woman, No Cry" on February 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall.

In 2006, the CSO created the C.L.A.P (Caribbean, Latino, African American, and Pan-African) Alliance to unite minority student organizations on the Buffalo State campus in order to celebrate and collaborate on a platform of diversity, social justice, and service learning. Joining hands in an effort to bring attention to silent issues that span the different communities the organizations represent, CSO's C.L.A.P program has addressed global issues such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, education, violence, and natural disasters.

In 2014, the CSO plans to expand the vision of C.L.A.P by strategically making the C.L.A.P program the kickoff of Black History Month. The C.L.A.P Alliance will focus the 2013–2014 platform on women’s issues by exploring concerns that women face from various cultural perspectives. The event will reference Ntozake Shange's "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf" and Nina Simone's "Four Women." The event will feature performances and presentations from the African American Student Organization (AASO), Adelante Estudiantes Latinos (AEL), Black Active Minds (BAM), CSO, and the Pan-African Student Organization (PASO); the honoring of four women; and a keynote address from Morgan Williams-Bryant. This event is sponsored by the Equity and Campus Diversity Office and the Grant Allocation Committee.

Please advise seniors who are graduating in May 2014 that the deadline to submit applications for May graduation is Friday, February 7. Students may download the form from the Registrar's Office website or complete the form at the Registrar's Office in Moot Hall. The minimum number of credits for an undergraduate degree is 120; some majors require more. Students should contact their advisers with questions.

Get your afternoon fix with a delicious meal from Buffalo State Dining. Try one of our famous gourmet sandwiches from Spot Coffee, located in the Campbell Student Union. Sandwiches are served on a variety of breads including ciabatta, whole grain, French baguette, and pretzel roll, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. Or, stop by 2.mato, also located in the Campbell Student Union and enjoy our entrée of the day for $8.19.

Tuesday, January 21 Hours of Operation

Spot Coffee
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Train Grill
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

2.Mato
Lunch: 10:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Entrée of the Day 
Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Collard Greens and Corn Bread

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website www.dineoncampus.com/bsc

The Buffalo State Literacy Center, Bacon Hall 227, is offering free one-on-one literacy tutoring (strategy instruction) for children (grades K–12) of SUNY Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff members. Sessions will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m., beginning in February. There are nine sessions and one parent conference. Spaces are limited. Please e-mail garasyka@buffalostate.edu to register.

Get your afternoon fix with a delicious meal from Buffalo State Dining. Try one of our famous gourmet sandwiches from Spot Coffee, located in the Campbell Student Union. Sandwiches are served on a variety of breads including ciabatta, whole grain, and pretzel roll, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. Or, stop by the Train for lunch, also located in the Campbell Student Union, and take advantage of our à la cart menu featuring

• grilled cheese
• grilled ham and cheese
• grilled turkey and cheese
• grilled tuna melt
• hot beef sandwich
• Buffalo chicken wrap
• pizza logs 
• pot stickers
• onion rings
• Tater Tots 

Hours of Operation for Friday, January 17

Spot Coffee
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Train Grill
Breakfast: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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

The Graduate Advisory Council announces a call for nominations for Outstanding Master’s Theses and Outstanding Master’s Projects. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding student research and applied scholarship. Up to three thesis awards and three project awards will be made. Applications will be accepted for students who have graduated (or will graduate) in December 2012, May 2013, August 2013, or December 2013. Nominations may be made by thesis or project advisers, or by students themselves. Additional reviews are required from the department chair and one external evaluator.

Guidelines and forms are available on the Graduate School website. The deadline for submission of nominations and evaluation forms to the Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204, is Wednesday, February 12. Please direct questions to Marnie Letzelter, assistant to the dean of the Graduate School, ext. 5609.

If you are scheduled to teach in a classroom that is not equipped with a smart console, but you need access to a Windows PC or DVD/VHS player during that time, the Instructional Resources Office has smart carts available to meet your needs.

Smart carts are equipped with a projector, a Windows 7 PC, a DVD/VHS player, and computer speakers. They can be reserved for time slots on selected dates or for regularly recurring days throughout the semester.

To reserve a smart cart, please call ext. 4535 or send e-mail to irloan@buffalostate.edu. Alternatively, you can stop by Bulger Communication Center 204 during business hours to make the reservation in person. Please know the time, date, location, and frequency that you will need the cart. Training sessions can be arranged in advance if needed.

Users are responsible for the pickup and return of scheduled smart carts. To optimize availability for others, please be sure to return carts promptly at the end of your reservation.

Because of a recent staffing reduction, Computing and Technology Services announces changes to test scoring and survey analysis operations. 

We are no longer able to offer “while you wait” processing of tests or surveys. Please plan ahead. This is particularly critical during midterm and final exam weeks! Tests dropped off before 4:00 p.m. will be available for pickup at 10:00 a.m. the next business day. Survey turnaround time may be longer, depending on the volume of tests in the queue.

The scanning drop-off and pickup location will also be changing. We are closing the Twin Rise C3 reception area. Beginning Monday, January 27, all tests and surveys should be dropped off (and picked up) in Twin Rise 206. Hours of service are 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Please call ext. 4611 with questions.