Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in African Drumming workshops led by Diaspora Drumming Ensemble on Thursday, March 19. Workshops are approximately 40 minutes in length and will be held throughout the day at the Campus West Auditorium with a special faculty/staff only workshop at 1:30 p.m. No previous drumming experience is necessary. The day will conclude with a free public concert at 7:00 p.m. in the Campus West Auditorium. Please contact Lisa Hunter, assistant professor and coordinator of music education, for more information or to make a workshop reservation at ext. 6420.

Nominations are now being accepted from any faculty or professional staff member interested in running for an at-large seat on the College Senate. Three positions are available with terms starting in fall 2009 and running through spring 2012.

Join E. H. Butler Library’s “Green Enthusiasts,” Lauren White and Lisa Forrest, for this interesting (and fun) workshop—featuring information on campus recycling services and more, Tuesday, March 17, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 208. Presented by  as part of E. H. Butler's "Green Talk" workshop series. Shamrock cookies will be served. Please wear your favorite shade of green.

The Burchfield Penney Art Center is hosting two weeks of camp this summer for campers in grades 2–6; June 29–July 3 and July 6–10.

Join the Native American Students Organization (NASO) in welcoming Mr. Ken Parker, Seneca, as part of the 19th annual Native American Heritage Celebration. Mr. Parker will share his passion of plants in a lecture titled "Native Plants from a Native Perspective" on Tuesday, March 17, during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.) in Bacon Hall 117.

The Digital Content and Curation Task Force wants to know how you manage, preserve, and share your digital files.

Please join us for this fun-filled children's book event. Each child will receive a Klutz Build-a-Book kit to build their own "masterpiece." We will also have storytime and refreshments. Join us on Saturday, March 14, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble Buffalo State Bookstore. This is a free event.

Hosted by the Student Life Office, Buffalo State's Campbell Student Union Bash is the annual spring event that invites the entire campus community out for a night full of fun. Join “Miss Cleo,” “the Oracle,” tarot card readers, palm readers, and fortune tellers for a night of superstitious fun, Friday, March 13, starting at 9:00 p.m. Robert Channing takes the retail dining stage at 9:15 p.m. Play bingo with USG, make your own voodoo doll, watch the drag show, dismiss the urban legend of pop rocks and coke, and so much more.

Please join us for an uplifting opportunity with Kristen Huff, Ed. D., Senior Director, College Board on Tuesday, March 17, during Bengal Pause (12:15-1:30 p.m.) in Bacon Hall 115. Her presentation, "Spring into Action: Getting Started with a Research Initiative," is designed for campus scholars and grants persons who are curious about addressing research in new ways. Beginning and advanced campus scholars are encouraged to invite a student to attend. Co-sponsors: Information Commons, Scholarship Support Program, the Research Foundation, and Academic Affairs.

Buffalo State College, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated-Buffalo Alumnae Chapter, and its partners will host a free domestic violence summit, “Pathways out of Domestic Violence” on Saturday, March 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Buffalo State College in Classroom Building C122. The summit will take an in-depth look at Domestic Violence in Erie County and answer commonly posed questions. The summit also will cover several topics including spiritual responses to domestic violence; the impact of domestic violence on children; sisters helping sisters; supporting our children: identifying and responding to children who witness domestic violence, and domestic violence away from home.