This week's topic for the residence halls late-night academic support seminars is Time Management. The seminar takes place on Tuesday, October 7, 10:00 p.m. in Perry Hall. Students will learn to manage study time, plan for short- and long-term projects, and balance academics with other activities.
Instructional Resources’ Classroom Support staff is available to help you with Classroom Technology issues Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Whether you need training in a smart classroom; key request forms for smart consoles; bulbs, batteries, or acetate rolls replaced; or in-class technology assistance, ext. 6670 is the number to call!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Look for pink ribbons and pink ribbon cookies that will be handed out every week on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. In addition, mark your calendars for the Wellness Wednesday event "Pink Ribbons Are Not Just For Little Girls: Breast Cancer Awareness," being held on October 29, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. For more information please contact Tammy Kresge at ext. 6725 or check our Web site.
The SUNY Coil Center announces the second annual Collaborations in Online International Learning Environments—How to Make them Work! on Friday November 14, 2008 at SUNY Purchase.
Applications and nominations are being accepted through Friday, October 24, 2008, for the May 2009 Emerging College Leaders program for faculty and professional staff. The program dates are May 19–21 and 27–28, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., with follow-up sessions in September and January. See the Leadership Development section of the Strategic Planning Web site for program and participant time commitment information. Applications and nomination forms are also available on the Web site. Contact Marie Mance or Cara Angie at ext. 3841 with questions.
Participate in the Faculty Development Forum on Friday, October 24, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in E. H. Butler 210. This is an opportunity to share your ideas and shape the mission, goals and upcoming faculty development initiatives as we work to create an active learning and teaching center. Space is limited. R.S.V.P. to Cara Angie at angiecl@buffalostate.edu or extension 3841 by Thursday, October 9.
The University at Buffalo Intercultural and Diversity Center will hold a conference titled "Team Work Makes the Dream Work: What's Your Dream Today?" on Saturday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Three conference tracks include the following: 1) Student track, designed to empower students; 2) Educator track, designed to explore inclusive learning environments for college faculty and pre-service teachers; and 3) a Professionals and Community members track, designed to facilitate collaborations among professionals and the WNY community.
To commemorate the grand opening of the new Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College, a special membership designation, Landmark, has been created. By joining now, your membership will carry this one-time designation for all time.
Journalist and filmmaker Christopher Gallant will talk about his work with WGRZ-TV’s special projects unit this Thursday, October 2, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.). He will focus on his role as director and editor of the Emmy Award-winning news special "They Made a Mistake: The Anthony Capozzi Story," shot in high definition.
The Admissions Office would like to extend a special offer to all Buffalo State faculty and staff who have children currently involved in the college search process. We invite you to join us for a general information session, “College Planning 101,” on Tuesday, October 14, or Wednesday, October 29. Both sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Admissions Office, Moot Hall 110.