Managers of state-appropriated funds are encouraged to use the Web-based SMRT (SUNY Management Resource Tool) Application to monitor account resources and expenditures.

Come and enjoy an evening in a casual atmosphere networking with students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 26, when the Western New York affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation hosts the second annual Dine Out for the Cure! Participating restaurants will either donate a percentage of your meal ordered off their regular menu, or offer guests a special "Pink Menu" with a percentage of the meal going to support the Komen Foundation. Money raised will fund programming right here in the community. For a complete list of participating restaurants, please visit www.komenwny.org.

Join Student Life, Sodexho, and Residence Life in a celebration of German culture during an Oktoberfest-inspired dinner on Thursday, September 28, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of German cuisine and birch beer for only $10.99 plus tax! Stick around to enjoy a Polka with the Bergholz German Band at 6:00 p.m. This is a great chance to get to mingle with students!

While we're counting our steps and improving our health, let's be careful not to cause an injury. People are living longer, on the move more often, and frequently placing additional stress on their knees and hips. How can we continue to work harder to improve our fitness and assist our knees and hips to last longer with integrity. These are the two largest joints of the body and they must bear your full body weight while allowing for a wide range of motion. That makes them susceptible to injury and arthritis. An informative report covers a wide range of knee and hip conditions and describes treatments, preventive strategies, and surgeries in detail can be accessed at (www.health.harvard.edu) Materials were prepared by the editors of Harvard Health Publications in consultation with, Scott David Martin M.D., assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, Harvard Medical School and Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Here's to your health!

Come to a free workshop presented by Ron George of the Counseling Center about Alcohol and Liability on Campus for all student organizations (especially Greek Letter Organizations) and advisers. It will be held on Thursday, September 28, during Bengal Pause (12:30–1:30 p.m.), in Bulger Communication Center South.

On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m., Melissa Wertman Brown, collections manager at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, will speak about the textiles in "That Bloomin' Exhibit!" and demonstrate how people can care for their dresses, tablecloths, quilts, and samplers. Admission: $8 for Historical Society members; $10 for public.

We are all aware of the potential health benefits gained by engaging in a lifestyle that includes a proper diet and exercise routine. But who thought that coffee might serve to protect the brain?

This weekend, Donald Birdd, professor, Earth Sciences and Science Education, will make a return appearance at the annual Wildlife Festival in Lewiston. Using his educational alias, "Dr. B Suited for Science," Birdd will present information on the unique habits of that nocturnal ground-digger, the armadillo. The Wildlife Festival is held at the Niagara Power Project's Power Vista from on 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Professor Birdd will make his presentations on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.

With the SEFA/United Way Kickoff and Leadership Breakfast behind us, we are now in the hands of our 91 volunteer solicitors. Please work with them to make this one of the most successful campaigns in Buffalo State history. The traditional reserved parking place raffle and the United Way Challenge give you opportunities to benefit from your own generosity. Consult the Buffalo State SEFA Web site for details.