Paul Curran of Steel Winds Project LLC will speak about and exhibit scaled-down models of the windmills being developed along the shores of Lake Erie on Thursday, October 12, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Science Building 272. Curran is a mechanical engineer who describes himself as an energy person. Come and find out about this exciting new prospect!
"The eyes of the future are looking back at us and they are praying for us to see beyond our own time." Terry Tempest Williams
The Spring 2007 master schedule is now online at http://www.buffalostate.edu/registrar/x473.xml; click on Spring 2007.
Flu shots will be given in the Campbell Student Union lobby on Tuesday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. There will be no cost to employees covered by Univera, Independent Health, Community Blue, Blue Choice, Preferred Care, and Medicare Part B who show valid health-insurance cards. Faculty and staff not covered by these plans will be charged a $25 co-pay for the flu shot.
The Undergraduate Research Office provides funding for students and for faculty development opportunities related to mentoring undergraduate research students. A description of all programs and deadlines can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch.
OK, I’ll be the first to admit that I receive more junk mail per day than messages of professional relevance. But before you glance, say, “same old, same old,” and toss away the latest edition of the “Buffalo State College Emergency Procedures” brochure, I strongly recommend you give it a careful read and post it near your telephone or computer. Why? Because personal wellness is informed, is proactive, targets the reduction of lifestyle risk(s), and attempts to protect long-term health while promoting your enjoyment of life. No, there won’t be a written exam—just lifelong consequences if things run amok in an emergency.
The Buffalo State Native American Students Organization (NASO) and the Elementary Education and Reading Department are cosponsoring a program for preservice teachers, elementary and social studies teachers, and teacher educators on Teaching American History through Haudenosaunee Eyes today, Thursday, October 5, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 118.
Marie Ferraro from University College's Academic Advisement Center is offering an advising information update for all faculty and staff advisers across campus. Sessions will be held Wednesday, October 11, from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. in Science Building 220; Wednesday, October 11, from 2:00 to 2:50 p.m. in Upton Hall 230; and Thursday, October 12, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center N2B.
The CDHS Request for Proposals 2007 is now available online or in Bacon Hall 114. For more information, call 885-4309.
Roof repairs to Ketchum and Bacon Halls are scheduled to begin Tuesday, October 3. A maximum of five parking spaces in Lot W will be utilized by the roofing contractor during work at Bacon Hall. Once the work at Bacon Hall is completed, the contractor will begin repair work at Ketchum Hall, where a maximum of five parking spaces will be utilized in Lot B.