We often think of Title IX as only applying to athletics. Actually, Title IX offers protection for all members of the college community against harassment and discrimination based on sex. Sexual assault is one form of harassment as defined by Title IX. 

In this webinar, John Wesley Lowery, associate professor in the Student Affairs in Higher Education Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, will provide information on the lessons learned from recent Title IX complaints, the impact of pending legislation that would place new requirements on how sexual assault and other forms of intimate personal violence are addressed, and suggestions of key areas for institutions to focus upon when reviewing campus sexual assault response protocols.

The webinar will be held Tuesday, March 29, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418.

For more information and to register, contact Liz McGough at ext. 4029.

The entire campus community is invited to the weekly International Social Hour, today, Wednesday, March 16, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 208. At that time, the official announcement for the Buffalo State Japan Relief Fund will be made. For further information, please contact Jean F. Gounard, director of international student affairs, at ext. 5331.

Yvonne V. Nagel, senior adviser in the Financial Aid Office, said, “I love Buffalo State.” But it’s her position in financial aid, coupled with her belief that every gift matters, that inspires her to contribute to the Faculty and Staff Appeal.

“It’s a small way to give back and make a difference,” she said. “Because there are so many funds to give to, you can select something that touches your heart or is meaningful to you.” She gives to the Grants for Students in Need Fund in the Disability Services Office.

As a senior financial aid adviser, Ms. Nagel sees students who face a shortfall even though they qualify for the maximum financial assistance. “Our goal is to get students enough financial aid so they can focus on their studies and not have to worry about paying their bills,” she said. “Sometimes getting a few extra dollars can help them persist to graduation.”

Nagel gives through payroll deduction. “It’s so easy,” she said, “and because I never see the money, I don’t miss it. Also, even though I don’t give a lot, I truly believe that every little bit is important. Add them all up, and you’ll find that every gift makes a difference.”

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 13th annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration will be held on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. The deadline for student applications is midnight on Tuesday, March 22. Mentors have until midnight on Thursday, March 24, to revise and approve the applications. Everything is done online. Students start the process by going to the Student Research and Creativity Celebration page. This page includes useful tips for preparing abstracts and artists statements, as well as programs from prior years. 

Note: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students; students can present work "in progress." Presentation formats include posters, talks, performances, and demonstrations. Please help your students identify the mode that is best for them.

The Undergraduate Research Office makes it easy for your students to design professional-looking posters. Templates are available online.

Encourage your students to take advantage of the early-bird poster printing discount.

The SUNY Technology Conference (STC) planning committee is pleased to announce that registration and presentation submittal is now open for STC 2011. For further information on submission and registration, visit the STC website.

The Dietetics and Nutrition Department will present two seminars, Tuesday, March 22: one during Bengal Pause, the other in the evening. “Dietary Fibers: Beyond the Health Implications” will be presented by Mr. Jit Ang, a scientist, inventor, and executive vice president of the International Fiber Corporation located in North  Tonawanda.

The daytime seminar will be held 12:15–1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center South 2. The evening seminar will be presented 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center auditorium. The seminar is sponsored by a grant awarded from the Faculty and Student Association.

The speaker will address the current status of dietary fibers in the American diet, the health problems associated with inadequate intake of the substances, requirements and means to meet the requirements, the health benefits of different fibers in the diet, sources of various fibers, and finally the health benefits of different fibers.

Mr. Ang also will inform the audience of the innovative approaches for making fibers from various sources and using them in manufacturing commercial foods that meet the needs of Americans for lowering calorie intake but increasing health benefits.

The speaker will introduce a variety of dietary fibers in manufacturing pet foods to keep animals healthy and fit. Pets are usually confined in the house, sedentary, and may suffer fromv diseases. What is good for humans is also good for our pet.

Mr. Ang has been engaged in the food industry for more than 22 years, and his research focuses mainly on the properties and applications of fiber ingredients in different food systems. He is the principal author of many U.S. and foreign patents and has published and presented his work extensively in the international arena. Mr. Ang is a regular merit reviewer for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Value-Added Products Research Funding Program. He is a professional member of the American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, the American Association of Cereal Chemists, and the Institute of Food Technologists. Mr. Ang is a past president of the Chinese American Food Society.

Submitted by: Suk Oh, Dietetics and Nutrition Department

Living within a realistic budget is doable! Learn to make wise decisions, stretch your financial resources, and make the most of what you earn. Discover the importance of setting realistic goals for long-term financial health.

To learn more, register in advance for this webinar Thursday, March 17, noon to 1:00 p.m. on the NYS-Balance website.

User name: nys
Password: balance

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.

Additional resources are available through your NYS Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). For more information about EAP and other Work-Life Services benefits, please visit www.worklife.ny.gov.

Please join the Rooftop Poetry Club on Wednesday, April 13, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library (International Students Reading Area, third floor, SE Quad) for "I Love Libraries" Open Mic.

National Library Week, an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians, is April 10-16. Help us celebrate National Library Week by sharing your library-themed poems with others. Join us for a library-themed open mic. And don’t forget to share your library-themed poems on our blog!

Please join us April 14th, 2011, from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center West 2
for a reading and book signing featuring Micah Nathan.

Micah Nathan is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and essayist. His debut novel “Gods of Aberdeen” (Simon & Schuster) was published in five languages and became an international bestseller. His second novel “Losing Graceland” was released January, 2011.
His essays and short stories have appeared in Bellingham Review, Glimmer Train, The Gettysburg Review, Diagram, Boston Globe Magazine and other national publications. He received his MFA from Boston University, where he was awarded the 2010 Saul Bellow Prize in Fiction, and his short fiction has been a finalist for the Tobias Wolff Award and the Innovative Fiction Award. He has also worked as a script doctor for Dimension Films. When he’s not penning his next tale of mayhem and woe, Micah is consulting editor for LEMON Magazine. Micah currently lives in the Boston area, with his wife, their dog, and an assortment of curiosities.

Sponsored by the Rooftop Poetry Club and Alumni Affairs.
 

Are you considering pursuing promotion to full professor? Find out what promotion requires from the perspective of colleagues who have been recently promoted and administrators who approve promotion recommendations. Join us for a discussion about the research, rewards, and responsibilities associated with becoming a full professor at Buffalo State.  Lunch will be provided.  Join us Friday, March 18, noon–1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B.  This event is co-sponsored by Faculty Development and the UUP.
 
Register online.