B.G. Flickinger will be the guest speaker of the Buffalo-Lille Association Inc. on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. Flickinger became interested in Egypt the same way that Vatican curators became interested in Egyptian art and culture. She has studied with Robert Bianchi, who wrote the catalog section about the Vatican Egyptian collection. As a result, her lecture promises to be quite interesting and informational. Everyone is welcome to attend this free lecture.

Buffalo State's newest on-campus eatery opens today at the Burchfield Penney! Moura's NY Deli, known for its oversized, New York-style deli sandwiches, homemade soups, and more, has been a mainstay of the downtown lunch crowd for more than 20 years. Visit the Burchfield Penney during gallery hours and check out what is sure to be your new favorite place for lunch (and coffee and dessert).

It's the end of an era and a time for celebration. After 26 years at Buffalo State, Sharon Cramer, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor of exceptional education, is retiring, beginning a new chapter of her life. Please join us to wish her well, Monday, May 23, 3:30–5:30 p.m. at Campus House for refreshments and a cash bar. Cost is $10 per attendee. Checks may be made out to Kevin Miller. Please send to Ketchum Hall 202. R.S.V.P by May 11. Call ext. 5317 with questions.

Students and the public are invited to participate in figure drawing at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, Thursday, April 21, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This is the last time figure drawing will be offered during the spring semester. The session will take place in the museum galleries.

Artists are responsible for bringing their own supplies. Instructors will be available. All skill levels are welcome. Admission is $5 general, $3 for Buffalo State students. For information, please call ext. 4534.

On Friday, April 22, Aimable Twagilimana, professor of English, will present “The Rhetoric of Liberation in African American Literature” for the Conversations in and out of the Disciplines lecture series. The talk will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320. Colleagues, friends, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students are welcome.

The final talk of the semester will be given by Michele Ninacs, assistant professor of English and director of the College Writing Program. Ninacs’s will present “Engaging Ideological Infrastructures: Multimodality and Curricular Innovation” on Friday, April 29, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

Although Active Minds has only been in existence at Buffalo State since spring 2010, it has quickly made its presence known through several innovative initiatives, such as the BeSeCret Community Art Project and Send Silence Packing, and partnerships with such offices as Health Promotions, Student Life, and the Counseling Center.

Active Minds is an official chapter of the National Active Minds organization. Please encourage students to check us out Fridays from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. in Classroom Building B108. Officers will be elected in the next few weeks. There are rewarding opportunities to change the conversation at Buffalo State regarding mental health, to decrease the stigma associated with mental health concerns and receive support, and increase awareness of mental health resources. Students interested in leadership, empowerment, and connecting with others will really enjoy their involvement with Active Minds. Contact the officers through their Facebook page for more information.

On Thursday, April 28, Sunhwa Kim, assistant professor, Design Department, will make her presentation in support of the Japan Relief Fund at Buffalo State. Kim has been the coordinator of the wood/furniture program since 2008. Her extensive knowledge of techniques in Eastern and Western traditional and contemporary design is indeed exceptional. She has acquired rich experience in that field in many parts of the world including Korea and Japan.

The presentation will be held in E. H. Butler Library 208 starting at 3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Inventory updates and inventory control procedures are going to be sent to each department in April and May. The information is intended to address questions concerning campus use of the Property Control System and departmental participation in established inventory control procedures. Forms to be used by the campus community for updating purposes are part of the procedures packet and can be duplicated for departmental use.

When your department receives their departmental inventory update, please review your inventory records and inform the Business Services Office of any discrepancies between the report information and the actual status of your inventory. The “Inventory Update Forms” included with the procedures should be duplicated and used for this purpose. The inventory spread sheet must be returned to Business Services no later than 30 days from the day that the inventory was received. It is important to complete your department’s inventory in order to be in compliance with SUNY Policy.

If there are any questions or comments, please contact the Business Services Office at ext. 6835. Thank you.

EVERGREEN and NYPIRG are proud to announce the fourth annual Environmental Information Fair, today, Tuesday, April 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Quad. 

There will be many opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to learn more about eco-friendly options for everyday life and to win one of our many prizes. 

Exhibitors include Smart Car of Buffalo, Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, West Herr Honda, SPCA, Erie County Department of Environmental Planning, Green Options Buffalo, Buffalo Olmsted Park Conservancy, and many more!

Giveaways include passes to the Buffalo Zoo and tree seedlings!

Human resources professionals say that 80 percent of the people who fail at their jobs do so for one reason—they don’t relate well to other people. Powerful communication skills can make a positive difference in one’s personal and professional success. This workshop, Wednesday, June 15, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 181, will explore how to be a better communicator. Participants will learn the skill of assertive communications to acquire trust and credibility, projecting a professional image through verbal and non-verbal communication practice, and how to be more effective by implementing applicable communication techniques.

R.S.V.P. to CyberQuad by June 10. Lunch provided.