The 2009 National Survey of Online Education Programs provides national data on critical issues facing schools involved with eLearning. This survey is focused on the instructional, organizational, and technological operations of online programs across all levels of postsecondary institutions. Dr. Kenneth C. Green from The Campus Computing Project and Russell Poulin from WCET explain the freshly-compiled data in this audio seminar format on Thursday, October 29, 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Bulger 120. This seminar delivers benchmarking information to help distance learning and IT professionals compare their online programming with similar institutions in this category.

All students who plan to student teach in the Spring 2010 semester were to have attended one of the three orientation sessions held last week.

The competition starts Monday so sign up today! This is a great way to jump start the new year BEFORE the holidays. Get fit and win prizes.

The Burchfield Penney is hosting the 4 Saturday art workshops at the Burchfield Penney for kids age 6-12 all taught by WNY artists:

The Peace Corps is coming to Buffalo State to meet with interested students on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Caudell Hall, Room 216.

The Women in Science and Mathematics Committee present Ms. Debbie Yen Dao from the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:15 in Classroom Building C-122. A member of the American Physician Scientists Association, Ms. Dao has completed the first 2 years of medical education and is in the fourth year of ongoing research. Upon completion of her thesis, she will transition to the third and fourth year medical clinical phases of training.

Join the Buffalo State Alumni Association for Casino Night on Wednesday, October 21, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, in Niagara Falls. The odds of having a great evening are in your favor.

The Buffalo State Alumni Association has teamed up with Liberty Mutual to offer a defensive driving class to Buffalo State faculty, staff, alumni and students on Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., in Ketchum Hall 320. Save money on your auto insurance by taking this class offered through Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.

Spring 2010 course offerings may now be viewed online. 

Attend an information session on Thursday, October 15, from 3-4 p.m. in E.H. Butler Library 208 to learn about the May 2010 Emerging College Leaders program for faculty and professional staff. The program dates are May 18,19,20 and 25,26,27, from 8:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m., with follow-up sessions in September and December. The deadline for submission of applications and nominations, which will be available after the information session, is Wednesday, October 28. R.S.V.P. to Cara Angie at ext. 3841.