In order to help us efficiently recycle, please remove cartridges/toners from their boxes when depositing them in the red electronic media recycling bin. These boxes should be broken down and recycled in a blue paper bin. If the cartridge/toner is leaking, please put it into a plastic bag. Your assistance is appreciated!

The Buffalo State College Campus Safety Forum reviews safety issues on campus and makes recommendations for ongoing improvements in personal safety conditions. We are particularly committed to preventing sexual assault, improving relations between Buffalo State College and the surrounding community, and increasing student, faculty, and staff interest in proactive safety measures.

In the spirit of Latino Heritage Month, Sodexo is celebrating with a Latin-themed dinner on Tuesday, October 5, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Residential Dining.  Be sure to check out salsa lessons put on by the ladies from AEL.

The Buffalo Maritime Center open house has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Center for China Studies Celebrates its 10-year anniversary on Wednesday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join any of the activities planned that day, which begins at 9:00 a.m. with opening remarks followed by conversations with past visiting scholars from China. At 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., campus faculty and students will present on their travel experiences to various Asian locations. Guest speakers will present on the topic of "China’s Sacred Sites" at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the topic "Centrality in Diaspora: Chinese Philosophy and Chinese Diaspora." The closing event begins at 3:00 p.m. and features a fashion show of traditional Chinese clothing. As well, an exhibit of prints and photographs will be displayed all day. Please plan to attend and invite your students. For more information, visit http://www.rf.buffalostate.edu/.

Want to know what is happening this election? Join us for an open discussion of the candidates and issues on November’s ballot. Voter registration forms will be available. 

The campus community is invited to attend a workshop entitled "Tips for Academic Excellence as an International Student" that will be held on Tuesday, October 5, in Cleveland Hall 416 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. This workshop will be conducted by Stephen Chris and Jessica Towsky of the Counseling Center and promises to be most rewarding for all students since it has a proven track record.

ANGEL course sites from both spring 2009 and summer 2009 will be deleted on Tuesday, October 12. The sites will be archived in Instructional Resources, but access will be limited.

This film tells the story of four “lost boys” of Sudan who embark on a journey to America after years of wandering Sub-Saharan Africa in search of safety. They end up in Syracuse and Pittsburgh, where they chronicle hardship of a different variety, and express their hopes of maintaining their cultural identity. The film will be presented on October 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center East by Buffalo State graduate and lost boy of Sudan Peter Anthony.

The 3 T’s: Exploring New Frontiers in Teaching, Technology, and Transliteracy Conference. Are you interested in teaching, technology, and transliteracy? Do you use your students' fluency across media, modes, and disciplines to their and your advantage? Are you using technology to extend learning in the classroom (physical or virtual)? Are you experienced in successfully blending technology into your teaching?