Today is the deadline for submission of VSLC Service-Learning Faculty Fellowship applications. Join the over 70 Buffalo State faculty who have become fellows since 2003! 

Service-Learning Faculty Fellows will acquire an in-depth understanding of service-learning pedagogy through an intensive three-day workshop facilitated by nationally recognized experts in service-learning, and will be supported through the process of converting an existing course or creating a new course which incorporates service-learning. Faculty Fellowship training dates are set for May 17, 18, and 19, 2011.

For applications and information, visit the VSLC Web site. For questions, contact Laura Hill Rao, VSLC coordinator, ext. 5811, or Gary Welborn, faculty coordinator for service-learning, ext. 6428.

What do you know about the Academic Plan? How does it influence what you do? Let's review "The Academic Plan and You!" Tuesday, March 8, noon to 1:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 208. Brown bag lunch. Drinks and snacks provided. All are welcome. See you tomorrow!

The deadline for the four-week, six-credit language and culture program in Salamanca, Spain, has been extended to Monday, March 21. For more information, students may e-mail intleduc@buffalostate.edu or visit South Wing 410. Co-sponsored by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo.

Friday, April 1, is the deadline for students participating in Buffalo State programs abroad during summer 2011, fall 2011, and spring 2012 to apply for scholarships. Students must have a cumulative average of 3.0 or better to qualify. In excess of $4,000 will be awarded. Applications are available in South Wing 410.

Hosted by the Student Life Office, Buffalo State's Campbell Student Union Bash is an annual spring event that invites the entire campus community out for a night full of fun. Various student organizations and departments help sponsor this very popular, community-building event. You are invited to participate and be a part of this program, Friday, March 11.

This semester's beach party theme will include a tiki climbing wall, beach themed green screen photos, volleyball, a mocktail tiki bar, and spin art stunner shades. Pride Alliance will sponsor a drag show, Health Promotions will provide safe spring break tips, and USG will sponsor bingo. 

Student Life looks forward to the return of the offices and student groups listed below who supported the Union Bash in the past: Health Promotions, United Students Government, Pride Alliance, Inter-Greek Association, NYPIRG, Commuter Council, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Delta Sigma Theta, Lambda Theta Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho, Omega Psi Phi, N.S.B.E., CSO, AASO. 

For more information about this event, please contact Kristen Catalano, ext. 4631.

Please join the Rooftop Poetry Club Wednesday, March 9, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library's International Student Reading Area (third floor, SE Quad) for a reading with Patrick Riedy and Jennifer Skelton. A limited number of open mic slots will also be available.

The Google search engine offers powerful features to assist with research. This workshop will focus on advanced search techniques and special features. Join us Tuesday, March 15, 12:15–1:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 314. Presented by Information Commons. There is no prerequisite for this workshop.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2409.

A pre-retirement planning workshop, "Will Your Income Make the Journey?," will be presented by ING on Thursday, March 10, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. Topics to be discussed:

-Identify sources of income in retirement
-Develop a retirement spending plan
-Learn about positioning your assets to last throughout retirement
-Review your investments and determine an appropriate asset allocation strategy

Registration is required. To register, contact Molly Pecoraro at 626-3928.

An open forum to address the proposed 2011–12 Intercollegiate Athletics Budget will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center West 2.

How many times have you laughed today? As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Dawn Werner, certified laughter yoga teacher, will present this stress-relieving class, today, Monday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. Co-sponsored by EAP and the Counseling Center.