Join the Burchfield Penney's docents for the second installment of the new Burchfield Penney Book Club, Sunday, May 1, at 3:00 p.m. The club reads books that Charles E. Burchfield read and mentioned in his journals. The book that will be discussed on May 1 is Thoreau's Walden or, Life in the Woods. Copies are available at Talking Leaves on Elmwood Ave. Mention the book club and receive 15 percent off your purchase. To R.S.V.P. or for more info, e-mail Mary Kozub.

Save the Date: The club will meet again on June 5 to discuss Willa Cather's O Pioneer.

Learn the basics of constructing and using rubrics to assess your students’ learning. Using rubrics can save time, yet still provide meaningful feedback to students. The process of creating a scoring framework will be discussed and sample rubrics will be shared. A light lunch will be provided. Thursday, April 28, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B. Presented by Sue McMillen.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2421

Strong work teams are vital to success and productivity in the workplace. Learn the aspects of successful teams, such as building trust, clarifying goals, self-assessment, problem solving, appropriate roles, and effective communication at a webinar, Thursday, April 21, noon-1:00 p.m. Be sure to register in advance on the
NYS-Balance website. To participate, you will need an Internet-connected PC and a phone. If the webinar is not
scheduled during your break or lunch time, you can view it later online.
Sponored by EAP

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Honors Convocation will be held on Thursday, April 21, at 12:15 p.m. in Rockwell Hall Auditorium. Please join us as we recognize our students for their exceptional academic performance.  A light reception will immediately follow.  All faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

The third annual Buffalo State College Student Employment Week is April 18–22!

Celebrate your student-workers and start planning your office celebration! Here are some ideas to get you started:

- Have an office potluck or pizza/snack party.
- Give a gift certificate to the bookstore.
- Give students a thank you card or send a “thank you gram.”
- Leave a flower, balloon, candy, or a gift certificate at the students work area.
- Make a banner and hang it in your office that reads, “Thank you, student employees.”

The Career Development Center (CDC) has also planned the following activities:

Highlighters for student workers will be delivered to campus offices. If you need additional highlighters, please contact the CDC.

Need a summer job? Students can stop by and get help looking and applying for summer jobs, Monday, April 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby.

Free ice cream for student workers, Tuesday, April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby (quantities are limited).

Student Employment Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, April 20, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. R.S.V.P. to ext. 5811. Honoring the recipients and nominees for the Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year: Denise Rodriguez, Business Department; Graduate Student Employee of the Year, Christie Rossiter, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration Department; Student Supervisor of the Year, Maria Brickhouse, EOP, Academic Resource Center: and Student Employer of the Year, GEICO.

Join faculty, staff, and students from the Hospitality and Tourism Department as they honor community leaders and present scholarships to students, Wednesday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center auditorium. A reception immediately follows the awards presentation at Campus House Club.

This year, the keynote speaker is Chris Vogelsang, grandson of Buffalo State College's first president Harry Rockwell. Community leaders being honored are James Bedard III, president, Buffalo Hotel Supply Corporation; Dr. Frances Tyau, associate professor emeritus, Buffalo State College; and Bob Syracuse, president, Pizza Plant. Eight students will receive scholarships including four Pano's Scholarships and one Hart Hotels Scholarship.

Guests will enjoy a wine dinner reception immediately following the awards ceremony. Hand-passed hors d'oeuvres and food stations designed by hospitality students will showcase culinary talents and service skills of Buffalo State hospitality students. Senior students Aya Kuramoto and Tabitha Carr will demonstrate their skills at a live sushi station.

The cost of the event is $50 per person. Make your reservation today by calling Campus House at ext. 3300.

The Dean of Students and Student Life offices are sponsoring an Off-Campus Orientation program. The program will be presented twice: once on Monday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall and then again on Thursday, April 28, during Bengal Pause in the Fireside Lounge.

This program targets commuters who do not live with their parents and who reside in neighborhoods adjacent to the college (zip codes 14222 and 14215) and is designed to inform students about:

• The Compact For A Civil and Caring Community
• The Buffalo State College Student Good Neighbor Pledge
• New York State, City of Buffalo, and Erie County laws regulating tenant occupancy, noise, and alcohol consumption
• Commuter Council and services provided by the Student Life Office
• Behavioral expectations and the consequences for inappropriate behavior

We ask that you encourage all commuters to attend this very informative program, especially those considering getting their own apartment. For all questions regarding this program, please feel free to contact Tamara L. McMillan in the Student Life Office at ext. 4631.

Father Pat welcomes the campus community to join him for worship during the "High Holy Days" of the liturgical year. Holy Week services at the Newman Center, 1219 Elmwood Avenue, are scheduled as follows:

Holy Thursday, April 21: Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 p.m., chapel open for adoration until 9:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 22: Stations of the Cross, noon (in E. H. Butler Library 208); Passion of the Lord, 3:00 p.m. (in the Newman Center chapel)

Easter Sunday, April 24, Lilturgies at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Fall 2011 Campbell Student Union space reservations will open for all campus departments on Monday, April 18. This includes reservations for rooms, display cases, and all advertising tables. You can pick up and return copies of all forms at the Information Center in the Campbell Student Union lobby, or download forms online.

Although Active Minds has only been in existence at Buffalo State since spring 2010, it is quickly making it's presence known through the passionate, creative and energetic members and officers that have organized and participated in several innovative initiatives such as BeSeCret Community Art Project and Send Silence Packing as well as partnering with departments such as Health Promotions, Student Life and the The Counseling Center on like-minded projects. Active Minds is an official chapter of the National Active Minds (www. Activeminds.org) organization. Please encourage students to check it out 12:15-1:PM on Friday afternoons in Classroom Building B108. Officers will be elected in the next few weeks. There is a rewarding opportunity to continue to change the conversation at Buffalo State College regarding Mental Health, to decrease the stigma associated with mental health concerns and receiving support, and increase awareness of resources. Students interested in Leadership, Empowerment, and Connecting with others will really enjoy their involvement with Active MInds. Contact the officers for more information through their facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=296189300748.