The bookstore has recently been enhancing many best selling sections in our trade book area, offering newly released titles, and better selection. Please check us out when you're in the market for a good book, or as you start looking for holiday gifts. Bargain books arrive frequently and our holiday shipments should be here soon. 2005 calendars are now 25% off, and "National Campus Bestsellers" are discounted daily 20-30%. Don't forget to mention that you are faculty/staff to get your discount.

Did you know you can view any class roster? After you logon to SABRE, choose “SABRE Lookup Self Service”, then “Home.” From the home page, choose “View Student Lists”. Choose “Advanced Search”. Enter the Term Calendar and other information. Choose “Go”. Pick the select circle next to the class. Choose "View List". Use the check boxes above the list to see more than enrolled students (e.g., dropped, waitlisted etc.), choose “Go” to activate. Visit the SABRE web site www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff for more information. Watch for more SABRE tips in the Daily.

Submitted by Sandra D. Washington, Director, McNair Scholars Program
On Thursday, October 28, 2004 the McNair Scholars Program will host an information session for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. The session will be held in the Science Building Room 250, from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. Please encourage eligible students to attend. For program qualifications please visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/mcnair Contact Jennifer Johnson at johnsoja@buffalostate.edu or 878-3411.

Casting Hall Productions and the Performing Arts Dept. proudly present THE TEMPEST. Shakespeare's island spectacle takes you to a magical retreat where anything is possible! Is true forgiveness possible? See how magical spirits, island beasts, contemporary politicians, drunken college students and a wise father answer that same question. Explosive effects, high comedy and heart-tugging drama, "-such stuff as dreams are made on." Oct. 28-Nov. 5 Call RH Box Office, 878-3005, for Tix!

Join a Building Emergency Response Team - help with emergency response situations on campus, evacuating buildings and acting as on-the-scene liaisons to first responders. The University Police Department is offering a Community Emergency Response Training and Certification program in Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue Operations, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism. Enhance life safety for yourself and others. Contact Cheryl Byer, ext. 3142, byercl@buffalostate.edu by October 27th.

Because of the demand for learning Outlook 2003, two additional workshops have been added to the CyberQuad Schedule: Friday, November 12th at 1pm and Friday, December 3rd at 1pm. Go to http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration to sign up for these workshops or call Paul Reynolds at 878-3361.

Before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us and the Buffalo State Alumni Association would like to help you out with your holiday shopping needs! Stop by our office (GC 305) today for a 2005 Entertainment Book.

For a limited time, the cost of the book is just $23.00 - quite a savings! After December 5th, the price goes up to $28.00. Contact the Alumni Office at 878-6001 to purchase your Entertainment Book!

Also, PLEASE NOTE that the LONG LIVE ROCK and ROLL TRIP is being held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2004! Thanks for your attention to this matter!

We are calling for volunteers to join Building Emergency Response Teams who help with emergency response situations on campus, evacuating buildings and informing first responders about special building conditions or characteristics that may determine the best response to an emergency. As part of this recruitment effort, UPD is offering a Community Emergency Response Training and Certification program in Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue Operations, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism. Contact Cheryl Byer, ext. 3142, byercl@buffalostate.edu

Did you know you can access student registration timeslot information? After you logon to SABRE, choose “SABRE Lookup Self Service”, then “Home.” From the home page, choose “View Student Schedule”. Enter a Student Name, Career (e.g. undergrad) and Term. Choose “Go”. Choose “Registration Timeslot”. View the student‘s scheduled date to begin registering. Visit the SABRE web site www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff for more information. Watch for more SABRE tips in the Daily.

The Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and The University College at Buffalo State present "Aligning Objectives with Assessments" by Dr. Gloria Eastman-English and 2003 CASTL Fellow, Thursday, October 21, during Bengal Pause in TR 102. Based on research conducted during her CASTL fellowship, Dr. Eastman's interactive workshop will help faculty better align their assessments of student work with the expressed learning objectives of their courses.