Two-time Tony Award nominee André De Shields discusses the transformation of consciousness implicit in the definition of the Age of Aquarius, an era for peacemakers, how that element is germane to the longevity of Hair, and its relevance to the current generation of college students, on Tuesday, March 18, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.). in Warren Enters Theatre. This event is a part of Innovations in Creative Expression, a presentation of the School of Arts and Humanities’ Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring acclaimed artists and experts in art conservation, music, design, theater, communications, interior design, and art education.

All faculty and staff are invited to celebrate with the Buffalo State Class of 2008 by marching or volunteering in the 136th Commencement on Saturday, May 10. The deadline for marchers to place academic regalia rental orders, with guaranteed hood colors and standard charges, has been extended to Friday, March 14. Register to march or volunteer online, where marchers will find additional regalia information and volunteers will find rehearsal information. Volunteers do not wear academic regalia. Please register to march or volunteer by Friday, April 25. Thank you very much for supporting our graduates on Commencement day.

The redesign talk continues with tremendous and exploding volume at the College Relations blog! Join Sue Zilliox as she explores and unveils the misty, secretive world of the Buffalo State logo! Thrill as Aaron Knoll links different sorts of content into weird and useful configurations! Shield your eyes as Paul Kruczynski opens the reactor door to the ferocious and fearsome Search Engine meltdown! All this, and more, at the College Relations Web Team Blog. Your source on the Buffalo State Web site for information about the Buffalo State Web site! Your comments are welcome, so drop by and say "Huh?"!

Use the Buffalo State College Senate Forum to give your opinion and expand the discussion on the following: There is currently no college policy pertaining to the number of credit hours students on academic probation can take. Students have been given approval to take as many as 21, 24, or even 27 credits while they're on probation. Share your opinions on the following:

The 25th annual International Cultural Fiesta will be held on Saturday, March 15, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Rockwell Hall Auditorium, followed by dinner in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Tickets are $4 and are available at the Rockwell Hall Box Office. The International Cultural Fiesta is a major event at Buffalo State which promotes and supports diversity on campus and for the larger community. Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment and great food from around the world. Everyone is encouraged to bring friends and family to attend this wonderful and unforgettable annual international event.

The deadline for submitting all course and program proposals is Monday, March 31. Electronic submissions should be e-mailed to the College Senate Curriculum Committee and hard copies should be submitted to the College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211.

Take Back The Night (TBTN) is a powerful event designed to give back the power to survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their allies. Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff participate in this event which consists of poetry readings, invited speakers,  student speak out, a march, and more! The event will take place on Friday, April 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Tammy Kresge at ext. 6725.

The deadline for receipt of nominations for the Philip Santa Maria Award for Student Leadership in Equity and Campus Diversity and the Award to Faculty and/or Staff for the Promotion of Respect for Diversity and Individual Difference is Friday, March 21. Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to nominate students for the Philip Santa Maria Award for Student Leadership in Equity and Campus Diversity. Awards are given to undergraduate or graduate students who have demonstrated leadership in diversity curricular or co-curricular activities, student organizations, and/or community service or projects. Students are encouraged to nominate faculty and/or staff for the Faculty/Staff Award.

The rubber is starting to hit the road in virtual worlds. Get past experimentation and see how real-life educators are utilizing virtual environments to connect with students at the "Second Life in the Classroom" Webinar on Thursday, March 13, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Webinar Viewing Room, Bulger Communication Center 120. Come join Second Life evangelist Larry Dugan for a look at some best practices across the virtual plane.

The Research and Creativity Council is sponsoring its Spring Forum presentation, “Establishing Community Partnerships: Find the Partner, Find the Funding.” The Spring Forum will be focused specifically on how collaborative grant writing can be an outcome of college-community partnerships.