Tim Hortons is now open at the concession stand in the Sports Arena, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Coffee, hot chocolate, and ice caps are being served. Simply-to-Go baked goods, bagels, fruit cups, yogurt parfaits, sandwiches, and salads are also available. Flex dollars, cash, credit cards, and Bengal Bucks are accepted. Stop by on the way into class from the parking lot to fuel up for the day. This collaboration between Intercollegiate Athletics, Tim Hortons, and Sodexo welcomes students, faculty, and staff to frequent the updated Sports Arena concession stand.

Students will be able to complete Student Research and Creativity applications until midnight, Tuesday, March 22. After the student window closes, students can view existing applications but will no longer be able to make changes. Mentors have until midnight, Thursday, March 24, to review, edit, and approve applications. For more information and to access the online application, go to www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch/x503.xml.

The deadline for the Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship program is midnight, Friday, March 25. This application requires completion of two parts: students complete Part I of the application and then forward it to their mentor. Mentors complete Part II and electronically submit the entire application to the Undergraduate Research Office. Late applications cannot be accepted and incomplete applications are not reviewed. To access the online application, go to www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch/x504.xml.

An incident of workplace violence could have lifelong consequences for employees and their families. Human Resources offers Workplace Violence/Domestic Violence Prevention Training for all employees. Sessions are conducted by Sam Lunetta, retired University Police lieutenant. Participation at this training is mandated for all public employees under New York State Labor Law Section 27-b.

Topics covered include: recognizing warning signs for potential violence, assessing risk in various work settings, what to do and not do if presented with a violent situation, and campus resources available to prevent violence.

One hour “Basic Training Sessions” will be held in Cleveland Hall 418 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, and Thursday, February 17. An expanded “Refresher Class,” (includes “What Would You Do” scenarios) will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Visit the HR web site or call ext. 4822 to register.

This mandated training is also available online for those unable to attend the group sessions. Employees may access the program on ANGEL. (Go to: Campus Group Section, and select “Workplace Violence Prevention Group.")

An open public lecture by Norris J. Lacy, Sparks Professor of French and Medieval Studies of Pennsylvania State University will be presented Wednesday, March 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 113. All are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the All College Honors Program.

Campuses of the State University of New York adhere to two schedules for records retention and disposition—a SUNY schedule for education records and a general schedule for state government records—to ensure that records are retained appropriately and, once their retention periods have lapsed, disposed of routinely. Please visit www.buffalostate.edu/recordspolicy for links to the schedules, the accompanying SUNY policy, and for information on how to comply.

By July 15, 2011, using the certificate of records destruction available on the website, all campus offices and departments should document their records destruction activities during the 2010–11 academic year and forward the completed certificate to the campus records management officer, Cleveland Hall 508, or via e-mail to powellja@buffalostate.edu.

For more information about using the records retention schedules and following the SUNY policy, please contact Jill Powell. Thank you.

On your mark, get set, go! The Buffalo State Alumni Association is hosting the 14th annual Bengal 5k Scholarship Run on March 19. Registration is now open for all interested participants. All net proceeds generated from the race go toward the Buffalo State Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship and the Armed Services Scholarship.

The Legacy Scholarship Fund secures educational funding for lineal descendants of Buffalo State alumni. The Armed Services Scholarship provides funding for student veterans at Buffalo State.

The Alumni Association is committed to supporting students’ academic and social achievements and rewarding deserving students who demonstrate the core values of this institution. Interested patrons may also sponsor a runner at http://www.active.com/donate/buffalostate to contribute to the scholarship of your choice. Volunteers are also needed to make this event successful. Interested volunteers should send an e-mail to beardlw@buffalostate.edu.

Register today!

Final Round of the AMTA Great Lakes Regional Tournament underway. Good job everyone. "I'd like to thank all the little people....you know who you are....but what I'd really like to do is direct" Oh wait....that's later tonight....Oscar Night.

The Undergraduate Research Office's Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship (USRF) program supports eight weeks of full-time research, scholarly, and creative activities. For summer 2011, we anticipate awarding 24 fellowships. Each fellowship provides a student stipend of $2,750, faculty stipend of $1,000, and $500 for travel/supplies to support the project.

Have questions about the program and completing an online application? Take advantage of drop-in hours at the Undergraduate Research Office:

Wednesday, March 16 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Twin Rise South Wing Room 510

Faculty and students are encouraged to stop by!

Application deadline (requires both student and mentor input): midnight, Friday, March 25.

 
Join the Burchfield Penney from April 7 — April 10 as we celebrate the vision of composer Morton Feldman during spring’s RendezBlue festival, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of WNY.

Explore Feldman’s work and his role as part of The New York School through four free days of events featuring musicians, artists, performers, and poets who were inspired by the composer.

Visit www.RendezBlue.org for the complete schedule of events or call Don Metz at 5564 for more info.

An incident of workplace violence could have lifelong consequences for employees and their families. Human Resources offers workplace violence/domestic violence prevention training for all employees. Sessions are conducted by Sam Lunetta, retired University Police lieutenant. Participation at this training is mandated for all public employees under New York State Labor Law Section 27-b.

Topics covered include: 
-Recognizing warning signs for potential violence
-Assessing risk in various work settings
-What to do and not do if presented with a violent situation
-Campus resources available to prevent violence. 

One-hour “Basic Training Sessions” will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 30. An expanded “Refresher Class,” (includes “What Would You Do” scenarios) will be held on Wednesday, April 13, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All sessions will be held in Cleveland Hall 418. Visit the HR website or call ext. 4822 to register.

This mandated training is also available online for those unable to attend the group sessions. Employees may access the program on ANGEL. (Go to: Campus Group Section, select “Workplace Violence Prevention Group.")