A one-time workshop for toddlers and their caregivers will be held Saturday, March 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Burchfield Penney. Art educator Clare Poth will present "Childhood’s Garden: The Enchantment of Painting" for children ages 2-4 with adult caregiver. Cost is $10 for Burchfield Penney members and $12 for "not yet" members.

There's still time to register online for the 13th annual Bengal 5K Run and Fun Walk benefiting the Alumni Association's Legacy Scholarship Fund. This year's race is Saturday, March 20, with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. in the Sports Arena. The actual race / fun walk begins at 9:30 a.m. All runners and walkers are encouraged to enjoy the a brunch and awards ceremony immediately after the race. To register yourself or your team, visit www.alumni.buffalostate.edu or, if you have questions, contact race director Tom Koller at ext. 6514.

Enjoy a steak and shrimp dinner in the Resident Dining Hall, today, Thursday, March 11, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $11.99 plus tax (cash or credit) or one Meal Swipe or Flex Dollars. One steak and shrimp dinner per ticket. Regular buffet and vegetarian options are also available. Dinner includes an 8 oz. strip steak, battered shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus with lemon butter and a red wine reduction sauce.

Join Student Life for a fun evening of laughter with comedian Erik Rivera at the Union Bash on Friday, March 12. Originally from the suburbs of New York, comedian Erik Rivera's humor takes you on a journey of growing up in a Latino family in a very waspy neighborhood. In an age of reality television, Rivera's autobiographical humor is like peering over the backyard fence into an insanely funny world, making the Osborne's seem mundane. His over-the-top descriptions and sarcastic twists leave you wanting more. Erik's squeaky-clean material and unique delivery make him a pearl in the sea of ordinary comedy.

Writing and publishing a book depends first on determination over a long time. It also depends on organization, willingness to be disappointed repeatedly without giving up, and above all at least some originality. (Excellent writing also helps.) Join Gerhard Falk, author of 19 scholarly books, for tips and discussion about getting publishers to accept your book and other aspects of the publication process. Refreshments will be served at this presentation on Thursday, March 18, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418.

Seeking to make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Join us as we discover the various campus/community service opportunities and resources available to professional staff. Identify campus service goals for your next performance program. The college is dedicated to service. Are you? Join us Wednesday, March 24, at noon in E. H. Butler Library 210. Refreshments will be provided.

Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield opened this past weekend at the Burchfield Penney with record attendance and created hundreds of enthusiastic museum visitors.

Countering norms that contribute to the production of cultures of violence is a key element of any effort to prevent violence in a lasting, comprehensive way. This Web conference will highlight specific strategies and efforts that seek to change norms related to gendered violence. Different norms will be examined with regard to their historical context, distinct challenges, and opportunities for collaborative work. Presenters include: Erica Mizelle of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Laura Fidler of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

Butler Library recently acquired Writer’s Reference Center, a multi-faceted database with help for writers at all levels. The Writer's Reference Shelf option includes a dictionary, thesaurus, and sections such as Foreign Words and Phrases, Grammatical Terms, Words Often Confused, and Allusions. The Writer's Resources section features topics such as Writing Fundamentals, How to Write a Good Essay, Writing With Style, and more.

The Equity and Campus Diversity Office would like to thank all of the participants and attendees at the Haiti Teach-In sessions held March 2 and 4. The 90 faculty students, faculty, and staff that attended each of the sessions received important understandings about the relationships between the history, economy, government and politics of a nation and its education, health care and wellness, art and culture. They learned that people in all countries in the world are interrelated and connected through their collective humanity.