The African and African American Studies Interdisciplinary Unit (AAAS) invites Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff to a lecture given by Carl Wilkens on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center North. Carl Wilkens was the only American who stayed in Rwanda after the 1994 genocide started. His decision resulted in preventing the massacre of hundreds of orphans between April and July 1994. His story has inspired many in the USA, in Rwanda, and around the world.

Charles Bachman, professor of English, will read from his second book of poetry, The Strange Lives of Mr. Shakovo, at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, in the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore. Refreshments will be served.

Free guided walks in the county parks with gifts and programs for the entire family will occur at 9:00 a.m. as follows: October 17 and Chestnut Ridge; and October 24 at Ellicott Creek Park.

The Office of Undergraduate Research's Small Grants Program provides up to $400 to assist students in carrying out their research and creative activities during the academic year. NEW this year: up to $600 may be requested for a single project that involves two or more students.

The Pedagogy 2.0 Series is a series of workshops designed for those who are teaching. The first workshop in the series is on October 27 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger 104. It will focus on images and how to use free web-based tools to add interactivity and collaboration in both the traditional and online classrooms. This is a hands-on workshop and space is limited.

The Buffalo State Education Chapter is back in action! Join them in welcoming LouAnne Johnson, author of Dangerous Minds and Queen of Education on October 17, 2009. Her keynote presentation starts at 10:00 a.m. in the Assembly Hall of the Campbell Student Union and refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. in the Fireside Lounge.

Come down to the Buffalo State College Fitness Center and sign up this week. This is a great program and it is FREE with your membership. Lose some weight and have fun. Pump up your metabolism BEFORE the holidays!

The McNair Scholars Alumni Chapter would like to invite you to attend their Flapjack Scholarship Fundraiser at the Delaware Applebee’s this Sunday, October 18. You can have breakfast in the restaurant anytime between 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. Tickets for the event are $5 and Applebee’s will donate 80 percent of the proceeds to the David Matyjasik Scholarship Fund, named in honor of a McNair Scholar who tragically passed away in 2003. Please contact the McNair office at 878-3411 to purchase tickets, or you can email Jennifer Johnson.

Practice makes perfect! Tell your students considering graduate school to take a free practice entrance exam with KAPLAN Test Prep. Pre-registration is required. To sign up or for more information, contact the Career Development Center at 878-5811 or stop by Cleveland Hall 306. The following tests will be offered: MCAT, LSAT, GMAT and GRE.

Seasonal Flu Shots will be given in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall on Tuesday, October 20, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m.