Buffalo State College, in partnership with Grant Writing USA, will present a two-day grant-writing workshop in Buffalo, January 10–11, 2006. This workshop is suitable for beginning and experienced grant-writers who desire to increase their fund-raising competitiveness and broaden their funder focus. Tuition is $395 and includes all materials. Seating is limited; online reservations are necessary; walk-ins are not allowed: http://grantwritingusa.com.

Tuesday, November 8, 12:15 p.m., Bulger Communication Center North 2B. Presentation by Dr. Maria Pacheco.

Buffalo State College's Newman Scholar's Forum presents a panel discussion on Monday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Newman Center, 1219 Elmwood Ave. (at the corner of Penhurst Park.). Panelists include Sister Marianne Ferguson, OSF, Ph.D., professor, Philosophy and Humanities, Buffalo State College (Christian/Catholic perspective); Nancy Atkinson, M.Ed., Ph.D. candidate, Department of Education Leadership, University at Buffalo (Jewish perspective); and Kathy Ahmed, principal, Universal School of Buffalo (Islam perspective). The program is free of charge, and we are excited to welcome the entire campus community and the community at large. Please tell your students! If you have any questions, call 882-1080.

The Center for China Studies invites you to access its Fall 2005 newsletter at the following link: www.buffalostate.edu/centers/ccs/newsletter/

A project to upgrade the mechanical systems in elevators in the following buildings will begin this month: Bacon Hall, Buckham Campus School, Butler Library, Caudell Hall, Classroom Building, Cleveland Hall, Science Building, Upton Hall, and Weigel Health Center.

Congratulations to the 2005 SEFA/United Way reserved parking space winner, Michelle Bonn.

Join us for a bowl of delicious gourmet chili on Thursday, November 3, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Margaret Grant Lounge, Caudell Hall 115. Lunch includes a 12-ounce serving of chili, a slice of bread, an apple, and 16-ounce water, all for only $5.50. Enjoy the lunch in the cozy atmosphere of the Margaret Grant lounge or take-out.

Just wanted to let everyone know that you can now contact me through e-mail at hartcl@buffalostate.edu for catering orders or questions. I can also be reached by phone at ext. 4128.

Don't throw away that spare change! On Wednesday, November 2, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., members of the Coalition for Katrina Relief Efforts will make their way around campus to collect the spare change that has been collecting in your desk drawer, your coat pocket, and the bottom of your purse. Every little bit counts and can make a very big difference.

The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall proudly presents Canada’s first family of Celtic music, the Barra MacNeils, with special guest the Cottars, this Friday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m. Their appearance at the Performing Arts Center is part of the 2005–2006 Great Performers Series, presented by M&T Bank. Tickets are $27 for Buffalo State faculty and staff. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office or by phone at 878-3005. Box Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.