Please join the Native American Student Organization (NASO), the English Department, and the School of Arts and Humanities for a presentation on traditional storytelling as part of the 18th annual Native American Heritage Month Celebration. Storytellers Joyce Pembleton (Cayuga) and Ronnie Reitter (Seneca) will share their thoughts on oral tradition, the value of stories, and the art of storytelling. The event will take place today, March 18, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 328. The event is free and open to the public. NASO is a United Students Government (USG) recognized student group and this is a USG sponsored event.

We have the power to prevent diseases and promote health. But did you know that 106 individuals are diagnosed with cancer in Erie County each week? And that 45 of these people eventually will die from the disease? (Source: New York State Cancer Registry)

The Leadership Lecture Series continues this week with Donald K. Boswell, President and CEO of the Western New York Public Broadcasting Association (WNED-TV/AM/FM). Boswell, a public broadcasting veteran of nearly 35 years, will speak this Thursday, March 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m. in E.H. Butler Library 210. Prior to joining WNED in January of 1998, Boswell held positions with North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. in Dallas, KCTS in Seattle, and WVIA-TV/FM in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The Leadership Lecture Series is free and open to the public.

The Women's Studies Interdisciplinary Unit presents "Pretty Words Like Blades: Buffalo Women in the Arts," a three-part series celebrating Women’s History Month. Meg Knowles, assistant professor of communication, and Dorothea Braemer, executive director of Squeaky Wheel, Buffalo's Media Center, will speak and show examples of their work in documentary film on Tuesday, March 18, at 12:15 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 208. Refreshments will be served. The program is supported by the Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant Program, the Faculty-Student Association, the Dean's Office for Natural and Social Sciences, and the African and African American Studies Interdisciplinary Unit. For more information, contact Jennifer Ryan, Women's Studies coordinator, at ext. 5415.

This collection, located in E. H. Butler Library's mezzanine level through Monday, March  31, represents works from DES 242 Fiber 1 and DES 114 Workshop in Fiber for non-art majors classes. The body of work was created between fall 2006 and spring 2008 by Buffalo State students under the leadership of Carol Ann Rafferty, lecturer, Design Department. The work is shown in chronological order from the semester in which it was created. Additional student work from this collection is on display in Upton Hall's fourth floor gallery.

The growing season has begun! Now is the time to learn the benefit of regional eating through this informative workshop explaining the enormous impact our dietary habits have in today’s world. Join us as we discuss the human diet and its role in the health of planet Earth and human society. Surprises are guaranteed as we delve into a wide variety of topics that surround our food choices. You’ll come away with a better understanding of our complex food distribution system and learn how to reduce negative consequences to your health, the environment, and society. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. Presenter is Mary Jo Graham with special guest Paul Mateja. More information and registration is available online, or by contacting Mary Jo Graham at ext. 4611.

Write Right: Ten Quick Style Tips is the next session in the Workshops to Success series sponsored by University College’s Academic Skills Center and offered free to Buffalo State students. Dr. Roswell Park, director, Academic Support Programs, will share several quick-fix approaches to writing that will instantly improve your essay and—we certainly hope—your grade on Monday, March 17, 4:30–5:30 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 205. If you have any questions, please call the Academic Skills Center at ext. 4041.

Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is up and running in our own Warren Enters Theatre. Performances take place today and Saturday, March 14 and 15, and March 19–22 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays, March 15 and 22, at 2:00 p.m. The Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions presentation of Hair, by James Rado and Gerome Ragni with music by Galt MacDermot, is directed by two-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner André De Shields. Tickets are on sale now through the Rockwell Hall Box Office, or charge by phone at (716) 878-3005. Please note: This production contains adult content and nudity.

The Robert J. Elmes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship fund provides a scholarship to members of CSEA Local 640 or their dependents who are attending Buffalo State. Elmes was working for Campus Services when he died in 1994. His parents, Robert J. Elmes, professor emeritus of communication, and his mother Nancy established the scholarship in his memory.

Are you going to be ready when Office 2007 is deployed? Check out the "What's New in Microsoft 2007?" workshops on the CyberQuad registration page.