In honor of Black History Month, Sodexho will be celebrating the wonderful traditions of Soul Food on Thursday, February 23, during the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Expect to find all your favorites including carved beef brisket, barbecued chicken, black-eyed peas with rice, glazed carrots, beans and greens with smoked turkey, corn bread, watermelon, macaroni and cheese, and peach cobbler.

You are invited to a reception at E. H. Butler Library in honor of the great contralto Marian Anderson today, Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. View photographs of the singer, listen to live vocal performances of songs made famous by Ms. Anderson, and view memorabilia from her remarkable life. Refreshments will be served.

Huge selection of men's and women's fashion clothing at savings of up to 50 percent off original retail prices. Stop by the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore today to take advantage of this special sale!

Faculty and staff are invited to a presentation on best practices for online discussions today, Thursday, February 16, at 1:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 315.

Please join us for the opening of Collections and Conservation at the Buffalo Museum of Science today, Thursday, February 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This exhibit features a variety of objects from the Buffalo Museum of Science's anthropology collection that have been treated by Buffalo State College Art Conservation graduate students and alumni. There will be works on display, photographs of work-in-progress, and examples of future conservation projects. For more information, please call the department at 878-3757.

The International Student Affairs Office is currently working on the ninth edition of the Directory of Faculty and Staff with International Qualifications. This well-known and unique publication, which has been in existence for more than 20 years, contains valuable information on the rich variety of international professional experiences, research projects, linguistic abilities, and publications of the members of Buffalo State College's faculty and staff. This directory has been used repeatedly over the years by various members of the Western New York community looking for contacts throughout the world.

Members of the campus community are invited to attend the next session in the Residence Life Office Professional Development Series on Friday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. The dissertation findings of Dr. Timothy Ecklund will be shared.

Make your opinions count! E-TABS is a brief 15-item survey sent to all faculty, professional staff, and administrators at Buffalo State. The survey is relevant to everyone, regardless of your specific interest in utilizing emerging technologies. Even if your interest is quite low, we are interested in your opinions.

The Buffalo State College Coalition for Katrina Relief Efforts invites you to the Mardi Gras Ball on Sunday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Tickets are $5, which includes admission, three food/drink tickets, and entry into our raffle for door prizes.

The Weigel Health Center, a training center for the American Heart Association, is offering free CPR training to faculty, staff, and students. Participants learn skills to perform CPR for adults, children, and infants. You'll learn how to operate the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that are now on campus. You'll learn what to do if someone is choking. This certification is good for two years. Classes are scheduled on the following dates and times: