Wrestling historian, Mike Rickard, will feature his new book, Wrestling's Greatest Moments, at a book signing on Thursday, February 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble Buffalo State Bookstore.

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive today, February 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Walk-ins welcome, or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to make an appointment. Blood drives will also be held on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, April 16.

Join the Burchfield Penney Art Center and the Orion Cafe at the Burchfield Penney for a Coffee House Night in the new museum, Thursday, February 19, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy music by Free Henry, try coffees from around the world, sweet pairings, and explore the galleries of the new museum.

On Thursday, February 26, at 12:15 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center West, students can learn about studying in China this summer. No prior study of Chinese is required. Students will also find out how financial aid applies and about scholarships that are available. Encourage your students not to miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn Chinese and to experience Chinese culture!

The Events Management Office began a collection of nonperishable food and household items to benefit a local food pantry as an alternative to a holiday gift exchange. As the collection grew, several campus departments that frequent the Events Management Office in Cleveland Hall asked if they, too, could contribute.

John Curvin, CRPC from MetLife, will be hosting a presentation for SUNY faculty and professional employees on Thursday, February 19, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418. Learn more about your SUNY Retirement Plan options. John Curvin can also be reached by calling (716) 626-0048.

The Women's Studies Interdisciplinary Unit is seeking candidates for the position of coordinator, to begin directing the program in fall 2009. The coordinator's duties include recruiting students for our minor, overseeing admissions into the minor, managing curricular issues, chairing the Core Committee, and programming campus events for the fall and spring semesters.

...mentoring an undergraduate! Please help promote this program and consider nominating someone for the President's Award for Excellence as an Undergraduate Research Mentor. This award will be presented annually to publicly recognize and reward those individuals who have accumulated an exemplary record of guiding and supporting students as they develop the skills, methods, and techniques needed to carry out research, scholarship, and creative activities.

There are a number of programs that provide support for students (and faculty mentors) including the Small Grants Program, Undergraduate Travel Award Program, and the Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program. For information and access to online applications, go to www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch.

Come celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, the English naturalist who illustrated the process of evolution, today, Thursday, February 12, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) in the Science Building lobby and conference room (SC250). The celebration will include cake and snacks, informative displays and games, and some Darwin-related giveaways.