In celebration of National Poetry Month, join the Rooftop Poetry Club in creating poetry and art on discarded topographical maps. Maps will be on display in the library for the month of April. Contact Lisa Forrest at forresla@buffalostate.edu for more information, or stop by E. H. Butler's reference desk to pick up a map.
There will be a workshop on "Teaching Critical Thinking in the Arts" on Wednesday, March 1, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Caudell Hall 315, designed for prospective instructors of Foundations of Inquiry (BSC 101).
The International Student Advisory Council is sponsoring an International Coffee Hour with a program titled "Resume Writing for Internationals," presented by Cathleen Walther of Buffalo State's Career Development Center, on Tuesday, February 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Campbell Student Union 415. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the International Student Affairs Office at 878-5331.
On March 1, Ash Wednesday, all faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join Fr. Pat, director of Catholic Campus Ministry at the Buffalo State College Newman Center, for Mass and the distribution of ashes at 12:15 p.m. in the Student Union Assembly Hall.
"Hi. It's me, Eric! Can you come out and play?!?" On Thursday, February 23, at 6:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center North, the Graduate Association of Student Personnel Administrators (GASPA) will present comedian Eric O'Shea. This event is a fund-raiser to benefit the Robert A. Davis Scholarship Fund. O'Shea has appeared on NBC and VH1, and was twice nominated for the National College Comedian of the Year Award. He's a veteran performer of over 700 colleges and universities. Tickets are currently being sold at the Campbell Student Union and Rockwell Hall box offices, as well as at the Student Personnel Administration Office, Bacon Hall 214C.
Are you interested in using audio and video in your classes? Do your students need to create a video of their teaching? This workshop will demonstrate what you need to do to get quality audio and video in and out of the classroom. The workshop will be held in Bulger Communication Center 104. Room size limits participants to 20; registration is necessary. For dates, times, and registration, go to http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/default2.asp. For more information, call Instructional Resources at ext. 4104.
The Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore will host a series of children's book events. The events will include themed storytelling, crafts, refreshments, and prizes. “If You Give a Pig a Party,” Saturday, February 25; “Dr. Seuss Read Across America,” Saturday, March 4; and “Dora the Explorer,” Saturday, April 8. An R.S.V.P. is appreciated but not required: ext. 5509. We hope you will join us. Contact the bookstore with any questions.
The Buffalo State College Fitness Center offers the campus community a fantastic facility and a wonderful atmosphere. Stay active and healthy in the winter months. Come visit us in Houston Gym and take a tour. We hope to see you soon.
James Foley, former US Ambassador to Haiti, will present an information session on careers with the US State Department to the Buffalo State campus community on Thursday, February 23, 2005 at 5 pm in Butler Library 210.
Mr. Foley's presentation will include information about a wide variety of internships and career paths within the US State Deparment. He will also provide details about the upcoming US Foreign Service examination, scheduled to be held this spring.
Mr. Foley is currently serving as Diplomat in Residence at SUNY Fredonia. His biography is available at: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/25992.htm
No prior registration is necessary to attend this program. Please announce this event to students. All faculty and staff are also welcome to attend.
For more information, contact the Career Development Center at x5811
University College's CSTEP Program will be hosting Dr. David Milling from the UB School of Medicine Thursday, February 23, during Bengal Pause in Twin Rise 102. Dr. Milling will be presenting an overview of UB Medical School, its requirements and its admissions procedures. The session will be interactive, with ample opportunity for student questions. All students are welcome.