A second panel discussion on the Bailout Bill, why markets declined after its passage, some of the dangers ahead, and what is yet to be done will be held on Thursday, October 16, at 12:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center South. Presented by the Economics and Finance Department, panelist include the Hon. John LaFalce, former congressman, Dr. Joelle Leclaire, and Dr. Ted Schmidt. Moderated by Bruce Fisher, director, Center for Economic and Policy Studies.

Friday, October 24, is the deadline for students to apply for the Puerto Rico study tour, May 24–June 16, 2009. Applications and further information are available in South Wing 410.

The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations issued a memorandum revisiting the state’s policy regarding the need to separate political campaign activities by state employees from the conduct of official state business. The text of the memorandum was published in the September 4, 2008, issue of the Bulletin.

If you give a cat a cupcake he'll probably... Join us to find out what happens! Our children's book events are back again this fall with story time, crafts, and refreshments. Join us as we celebrate Laura Numeroff's new book, If You Give a Cat a Cupcake on Saturday, October 18, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore.

The staff at the Information Technology Exchange Center (ITEC) has established a scholarship and would appreciate your assistance in getting the word out to students.

W. Scott Lewis, faculty member at the University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business and a partner with the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management, will be on campus Wednesday, October 22, to meet with faculty and staff on the topic of responding to disruptive students. There will be several times that day when faculty and staff can listen to Dr. Lewis’ presentation. Specific times and locations will be announced shortly so mark the date and plan to attend.

There will be a teleconference held on Thursday, October 16, from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. in Bulger Communication Center N2A. Ed Alphonsin the parliamentarian for the University Faculty Senate, will give an informal overview of Robert's Rules. As an experienced parliamentarian, he has vast experience. This is open to all Buffalo State faculty, staff, and students, so come and learn!

USG is proud to present a lecture by one of America’s most provocative public intellectuals on Thursday, November 6, at 7:00 p.m in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.

The Center for Development of Human Services (CDHS) College Relations Group will host its annual poster presentation on Tuesday, October 28, in Butler Library 210 during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.).

Deadline for proposals is Friday, October 17. This program provides up to $400 to assist students in carrying out their research and creative activities during the academic year. The award is designed to help defray the cost of travel, supplies, and other materials necessary to conduct the project. It is not intended as salary for the student.