Today, Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center East, The Edge of Heaven (directed by Fatih Akin, 2007) will be screened free of charge as the second showing of the German Experimental Cinema group's "Futuristic and Contemporary Visions" series. The film explores the profound dilemmas in the world of Turkish-German relations. Robert Reimer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will introduce this film and present a talk, "Fatih Akin's The Edge of Heaven: (Dis/Connections)." There will be a post-screening discussion.

For further information, write or telephone Heidi Dietz Faletti, ext. 4805, English Department, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222. Funding is from the Faculty-Student Association.

Drew Kahn, chair and professor, Theater Department, will be the guest speaker of the Buffalo-Lille Association Inc. on Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418. Kahn will present and discuss a subject very dear to his heart. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.

The fall 2011 master schedule is now available for viewing online on the Registrar's Office website.

Additional information that can be found on that page:

Fall 2011 Registration and Deadline Calendar (PDF) 
Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) Schedule (PDF) 
Cross-registration information for students coming to Buffalo State College (PDF)
Course Prefix Reference List (PDF)
 

Maria Garrity, ’86, a systems programmer and departmental coordinator for Computing and Technology Services, remembers the days when she dropped her son off at daycare. “That’s why I support the Child Care Center through the Faculty and Staff Appeal,” she said. “That’s where kids begin, and the kids and their moms need the assistance.”

In the fall, her son will start college. “As a single mom who works full time,” said Maria, “I know firsthand how difficult it is to makes ends meet. In these economic times, it is a struggle for our youth. I can empathize with their many hardships by my own life experiences.” Maria gives to the Ron Brown ITEC Scholarship Fund, and the Alumni Fund.

Maria chooses to support funds that are close to her heart, but there is another reason for her generosity. “If it wasn’t for the students,” she said, “we wouldn’t be here. They are doing their part and working hard. It’s up to us to help them out.”

Join Maria. 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.
 

Learn about study-abroad opportunities and the National Student Exchange, next Wednesday, March 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Find out how financial aid applies and about available scholarships. Get information about how credits taken elsewhere can fulfill requirements at Buffalo State. Speak with students who have participated in these programs and students who are currently here on exchange. Don't miss out on these life-changing, career-enhancing experiences!
 

Focus on you this spring! Two wellness classes—yoga and Zumba—are being offered to staff and faculty throughout March and April. Both are six-week lunchtime programs beginning this week in the Houston Gym Dance Studio 213. Registration forms and details. Please sign up!

Want to save time on your assignments, get better grades, and impress your professors and friends? Learn how to use the library’s databases to find high quality research materials that aren’t available on Google. Grab your research assignments, and join librarian Lisa Forrest for this hands-on workshop! Note to Buffalo State instructors: Please encourage your students to attend, especially if research is part of their assignments. Consider giving students extra credit for participating. Students can sign an attendance sheet which we will forward to you. The Workshops to Success series is sponsored by the Academic Skills Center (ASC) of University College and offered free to Buffalo State students. If you have any questions, call Lisa at ext. 3558 or the ASC at ext. 4041.

Date: Wednesday, March 9
Place: E. H. Butler Library 314 (Cyberquad)
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Presenter: Lisa Forrest

Please join the Buffalo State Alumni Association for our Wine Club: Uncorking the Possibilities event, Tuesday, March 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Parings Wine Bar in Williamsville. Owner Sheila Paolini will take alumni and guests on a progressive wine tasting tour of Europe. All wines will be European and paired with hearty Italian appetizers. Cost is $30 per person.

The goal is to provide a series of educational wine pairings and combine it with a bimonthly networking event for alumni and members of the campus community. Each event will be held at a different venue in Western New York.

Register today to reserve your spot. An R.S.V.P. is required. Space is limited.

The Counseling Center needs your help. We continually seek innovative approaches to reaching students and know this cannot be done without faculty and staff support. Our goal is to increase awareness and support around suicide prevention. But we cannot do this alone. The Counseling Center understands we only reach a small percentage of students who struggle with emotional and mental issues. Students may not always have the inner resources to know how to get help.

The sad truth is that each year approximately 83 New York State college students die by suicide. This has a large impact on a campus community. Therefore we have a call to action.

We are trying to reach out to as many students as possible through our QPR suicide prevention program. We would like to partner with faculty to encourage students to attend this two-hour training. Faculty could offer students an incentive for their attendance. We would provide each professor with the names of the students who attended.

Counseling Center is offering this QPR training on several dates throughout the remaining spring semester.

Thursday, March 10, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library
Tuesday, March 22, noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Counseling Center, Weigel Health Center 203

This session will focus on using video in education and provide an overview of the many campus resources available. Join us Tuesday, March 8, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B. Presented by Instructional Resources.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2343