The session "Let's Discuss DSI" scheduled for today, Tuesday, April 12, has been postponed.

We are into the 12th week with five more weeks to go. As a group, we have lost more than 400 lbs! Come to our next free meeting, Thursday, April 14, at noon in E. H. Butler Library 208. You can still sign up. Just pay $12 for the number of weeks remaining in the program. We are hoping to extend the program for another session. If you need any information, please contact Melissa Slisz.

University Police will host a child car seat checkpoint, Saturday April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is by appointment only and space is limited. Interested individuals can sign up by stopping by University Police, Chase Hall 110, or by calling UPD at ext. 6333 for availability. Any questions can be directed to Officer Herberger at herberka@buffalostate.edu.

The reading and book signing with Micah Nathan scheduled for Thursday, April 14, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.in Bulger Communication Center West 2 has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Carol Y. Beckley, associate professor in the Theater Department, teaches set design, a career made possible in part by help from others. “Working my way through college was tough,” she said. “Scholarships and the generosity of individuals assisted me every step of the way.”

Each of the three funds Carol supports is special to her. “The McCarthy-Eskew Scholarship is dear to my heart,” she said. “Donna McCarthy, former chair of Theater, was my mentor for 15 years. Her mother, Betty Eskew, helped out in our costume shop. So I am honored to donate to a fund created by people who contributed to my success and the success of hundreds of students.”

The Dr. Harry and Lorraine Ausprich Endowed Scholarship is “the exact kind of scholarship I received as an undergraduate,” said Carol.

Finally, Carol supports the Adult Student Scholarship Fund because of her mother, who took one class a semester for 12 years to complete her bachelor’s degree. Carol said, “I want to help other adult learners who value education and are following their dreams.”

Payroll deduction makes it easier for Carol to be generous. “The amount I give every two weeks is something I can afford,” she said. “Giving the whole amount at once would be impossible.”

Join Carol. Support our students and choose a fund for your gift. For additional information about giving to the Faculty and Staff Appeal, please contact Louis Noce.

The Burchfield Penney Art Center (BPAC) Street Team is hosting an open house on Friday, April 15, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Students of all majors are invited to take tours, participate in art activities, and grab some food while meeting members and officers of the group.

The purpose of the BPAC Street Team is to provide Buffalo State students with experience and participation in museum studies, education, communication, and volunteer services. We seek to unite the campus museum and the campus body so that as many students as possible can benefit from the programs and resources of the Burchfield Penney. Activities for the first year included museum field trips and a speaker series with the Anthropology and Art Conservation departments as well as a local design firm.

For questions, please contact ext. 4534.

This year, the Counseling Center is hosting a free Campus Alcohol Screening Day to help identify at-risk drinking on campus, Thursday, April 14. Anonymous, free alcohol screenings are available online. The process will only take a few minutes. After completing a screening, students receive referral information on where they can go to discuss their results or any other concerns.  

While many believe alcohol is a normal part of college life, social drinking can quickly develop into at-risk drinking. Often students think that because they don’t drink every day or feel like they need to drink, their alcohol use is safe. However, this year the staff at the Counseling Center wants students to know that you don’t have to have an alcohol problem to have a problem with alcohol. 

“When students engage in extreme or high-risk drinking, they are not only negatively affecting their health, they are also more likely to put themselves in risky situations that could be harmful to themselves or others, and may inadvertently cause death” said Joan McCool, director of the Counseling Center.

For more information, please contact Wendell Rivera at ext. 4436.

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.

Are you considering collaborative group projects for your students? Would you like research-based suggestions for structuring groups that function effectively? Do you know what constitutes a “group worthy” project? How can you fairly evaluate group projects? Join us to examine the research and discuss the pedagogy of collaborative groups. Presented by Sue McMillen, Thursday, April 21, 12:15–1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B. A light lunch will be provided.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2424 

Take an additional 25 percent off already reduced, clearance items. There is a huge selection of clearance merchandise available now through Sunday, April 17. Visit your Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore today.