The Online Education Advisory Committee will sponsor an all-campus meeting on Tuesday, November 16, during Bengal Pause in Classroom Building B118 to answer questions and discuss ideas about the online education development process. Another incentive will be offered for the spring semester. Details and rationale will be shared. Both new and experienced online instructors will be on hand to address questions and concerns about online teaching.

Join the Rooftop Poetry Club on November 10 at 4:00 p.m. for a reading and book signing featuring Buffalo State alumna Sara Ries. Open mike slots will be available for Buffalo State students. International Students Reading Area (Third Floor, SE Quadrant), E. H. Butler Library.

December 1 is the deadline to apply for scholarships that will provide $1,000 financial awards to three meritorious students participating in Buffalo State foreign study programs in spring 2011. Students must be currently matriculated at Buffalo State, have completed at least one semester here, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Guidelines and applications for the scholarships may be requested by e-mailing intleduc@buffalostate.edu or stopping by South Wing 410. The scholarships are sponsored by International Graduate Programs for Educators.

The deadline for Buffalo State's program to Puerto Rico has been extended to November 12. Interested students should go to http://buffalostate.studioabroad.com to apply.

The Equity and Campus Diversity Office will host a webinar being broadcasted from SUNY Fredonia titled “Reaching Out: Creating and Sustaining a SafeZone Program" on Wednesday, November 10, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210.

Last month, Barnes & Noble College Booksellers launched a new website, www.bncnews.com, to keep everyone informed on everything we are doing as a company. With the changing landscape of our business and the book industry, I think you will find this website informative. As always, please reach out to the campus bookstore staff with any questions.

The Hospitality and Tourism Department in association with the Upstate New York Transplant Services is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Hospitality and Tourism students will be providing a "Sweets Table" during the event. All donors will receive a coupon for BRAVO Italian Restaurant. Walk-ins are welcome.

Donations for the Asarese Youth Center are now being accepted for the annual clothing giveaway, which is December 4. Items should be taken directly to the Asarese Center on Rees Street. There is a great need for winter apparel, children's clothing, and shoes. The community center is open after 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however it is advisable to call first at (716) 886-1040 before dropping items off.

We have reached 78 percent of the 2010 SEFA/United Way goal. The SEFA/United Way deadline is November 10. Please remember to give your pledge cards to your solicitors. You may also bring your pledge cards and raffle tickets to Cleveland Hall 210.

Faculty are invited to the Burchfield Penney Art Center for a sneak preview of the upcoming exhibitions for 2011–2012 on Thursday, November 18, at 9:00 a.m.