The docents of the Burchfield Penney Art Center are holding a used book sale at the museum October 30–31. All proceeds go toward the purchase of books for our new Docent Library. The growth of this library enhances our education program and expands the docents’ knowledge of Western New York art and artists. For the sale, we will accept all books except periodicals and textbooks. Please contact Mary Kozub, docent coordinator, at ext. 3156 by October 28 if you have items to donate.

On Thursday October 21, join chef Debra Mattice and chef Matt Pauszek from the Lexington Co-Operative Market as they show you how to prepare healthy meals made from local ingredients.

The Undergraduate Research Office's Small Grants Program provides up to $400 to assist students in carrying out their research and creative activities during the academic year; up to $600 may be requested for single projects involving two or more students. The award is designed to help defray the cost of travel, supplies, and other materials necessary to conduct the project. It is not intended as salary for the student. For information on this and other programs to support undergraduate research, go to www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch/x7.xml.

Both Sweetest Day and Boss's Day are October 16. Visit the Burchfield Penney Museum Store for cards and gifts! Mention the Daily and get 10 percent off of your total purchase. All purchases benefit the Burchfield Penney!

Buffalo State is participating in Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month by offering a variety of programs beginning with "Buffalo State Goes Violet Against Domestic Violence." Purple is a symbol of courage, survival, honor, and has come to symbolize the fight to end domestic violence. We are asking all Buffalo State faculty, staff, and students to wear purple on October 20 to spread awareness of domestic violence, to let victims, family, and friends know that they’re not alone.

Join the Burchfield Penney tonight at 7:00 p.m. for a screening Geoffrey Alan Rhodes' Buried Lands, part of Beyond/In WNY 2010. In 2006, CNN announced the discovery of ancient pyramids in the tiny village of Visoko, Bosnia. A fictional film in a real community, Buried Land is the story of one man’s return to his homeland to find the truth behind the pyramidal claims. But how do you make a film about a pyramid that can’t be seen and will he come to believe? This is a story of the power of faith, imagination and community, and of the futility of looking for absolute truths, in life, and in movies.

The 11th annual Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Fall Forum is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, in Houston Gym. The poster sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with remarks from President Aaron Podolefsky at 12:30 p.m. A buffet lunch will be provided for all participants and attendees. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Attend "Managing Student Staff and Volunteers: Answers to Your Toughest Issues" in Bulger Communication Center 120 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 13. In this live, 60-minute webinar, you and your fellow higher education professionals will learn how to effectively manage student employees and volunteers, reducing attrition, and promoting a healthy and highly successful work environment. Space is very limited (12 people), so please reply immediately to Todd Benzin at ext. 4538 or benzintr@buffalostate.edu if you plan to attend.

A SharePoint site containing Internal Control Documents for training is now available to all faculty and staff. To sign in, click on the “Sign In” button in the upper righthand corner of the screen and enter your NT Username and password.

The Faculty-Student Association is accepting applications for grants to enhance the educational and cultural life of the Buffalo State College campus. Application forms and program guidelines are available online or at the information desk in Campbell Student Union.