Using equipment readily available to borrow from the Equipment Loan Office, we will demonstrate what you need to do to get quality audio and video in and out of the classroom. If you plan to use video in the classroom or online, or if your students need to create video, this workshop is for you!
Danú, the most in-demand Celtic touring band to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, takes the stage at the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall on Friday, March 31, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for Buffalo State faculty and staff and are on sale now. They can be purchased at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, by calling ext. 3005, or online at www.buffalostate.edu/pac. Box Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The vice president for student affairs invites you to attend the annual Student Leadership Recognition Awards Ceremony and Reception on Thursday, March 30, at 12:15 p.m. in the Burchfield-Penny Art Center North Gallery.
Your opinion counts! E. H. Butler Library is participating in a national Web-based survey called LibQUAL+. The survey is designed to measure library service quality and identify best practices. This is the second time the library has administered the LibQUAL+ survey; the last time was during spring 2003, and we are excited about comparing the results.
Tweaking Your Public Speaking is the next session in the Workshops to Success series sponsored by the Academic Skills Center and offered free of charge to Buffalo State students. Instructor-tutor Catherine George will discuss the several elements that go into successful public speaking. Students will learn that no less important than the content of the speech is the demeanor of the presenter.
If you cannot bring a U.S. Postal Money Order for $99 payable to the New York State Education Department you can still be fingerprinted on Wednesday, March 29, in E. H. Butler Library 218 for a cost of $11 plus tax. The School of Education's Teacher Certification Office is sponsoring a visit from Thumbs Up Fingerprinting Service for those students seeking teacher certification. Thumbs Up will simply hold your fingerprints and you will be able to send them a $99 postal money order at a later date. Advance sign-up is required, so stop by the Teacher Certification Office (Caudell 101) to choose a time slot between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Remember to bring your fingerprint packet (provided by your teaching methods instructor), $11 plus tax (cash, check, or money order), and photo ID.
On June 24, 2006, Buffalo State College faculty, staff, and students will be cycling in the Ride for Roswell to raise funds for critical research and patient care at one of the nation's top comprehensive cancer centers, Roswell Park. If you would like to join the Buffalo State Ride for Roswell Team, you can register at www.ride4roswell.org under the Buffalo State College Team.
Ever wonder what that old lamp in your attic is worth? Curious about the pedigree of the painting over your hearth? Discover the value of your household treasures by coming to a special event at the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. The museum, in association with Ritchies Auctioneers and Appraisers in Toronto, will be hosting an Heirloom and Art Appraisal Day on Saturday, April 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Burchfield-Penney. This event will allow visitors to seek the advice of international experts from Ritchies on a wide array of heirloom artworks, antiques, and decorative pieces. Appraisers will provide a verbal assessment of value for up to three items per reserved 15-minute appointment. Please note that the appraisers on hand that day will NOT be able to value jewelry, books, stamps and coins. Contemporary regional art is also strongly discouraged. The cost for appraisal is $10 per item or three for $25 for Burchfield-Penney members, and $15 per item or three for $40 for non-members. Reserved appointments are required and are going FAST! For information and reservations, call ext. 3547 or e-mail keyespt@buffalostate.edu.
Thursday, March 30, 2006, Butler Library 210, 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A representative from Motion Computing will demonstrate the features of the Tablet PC. The Tablet functions as a PC laptop, but also functions in many new ways that can be very useful for teaching and field research.
The Buffalo State Fitness Center will be open during spring break, March 20–24, Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.