Fall 2012 fitness classes start next week, Monday, September 17. Zumba classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Yoga classes take place on Tuesdays from 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Body sculpting will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 p.m. The first class is September 24.

All classes take place in Houston Gym 213 (the dance studio) and are open to students, faculty, and staff members.

For more information, contact Rudy Pompert, men's soccer coach, ext. 6631.

Please tell your students interested in graduate school about the following fall 2012 opportunities offered by the Career Development Center:

Law School Fair
Law Fair ’12 will be held on Monday, October 1, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, in Amherst. Encourage your students to come by and get the inside scoop on the application process, admission requirements, and financial aid opportunities from more than 70 law school representatives and recruiters.

Practice Tests: GRE, LSAT, MCAT
The following practice exams will be offered on Wednesday, October 3, in the Science Building (rooms TBA): MCAT (6:00 p.m.), LSAT (6:15 p.m.), and GRE (6:30 p.m.). Students should call the Career Development Center at ext. 5811 to register.

Graduate School Fair
Don't let your bright students get left in the dark! Grad Fair ’12 will be held on Thursday, October 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library. Advise your students to “Get the Advantage” by speaking one-on-one with recruiters from more than 50 local, national, and international programs about the application process, admission requirements, and financial aid opportunities!

Students who attend the Law School and Graduate School fairs will be entered to win a free entrance exam prep course donated by Kaplan Test Prep and the Princeton Review, valued at over $2,000!

All events are free and open to all Buffalo State students (freshmen–seniors) and alumni. Faculty and staff members are also welcome to attend.

For more information, call the Career Development Center at ext. 5811 or stop by Cleveland Hall 306.

Please advise graduate students who are completing their master's degrees, certificates of advanced study, or graduate certificates to apply for December 2012 graduation by Monday, October 1. Graduation applications are available in the Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204, or on the Graduate School website.

During the current academic semester, Buffalo State’s Archives and Special Collections will be moving to more suitable environmental spaces within E. H. Butler Library. Our new facilities on the first and second floors of the library will allow us to provide greater access to our material and better preserve the unique archival and special collections, rare books, and other treasures in our collections. The new areas will host increased teaching, shelving, and storage spaces in more appropriate environmental conditions.

Many of our holdings are displaced at this time, and we are currently unable to accommodate walk-ins. To assist with our transition, we ask faculty, staff, and students to schedule an appointment with Archives and Special Collections to access material. We will need lead time of up to a week before meeting with students or classes that would like to use our collections for significant research. Additionally, we ask academic departments to hold off on sending large quantities of material to be archived this semester.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank the campus community for its patience as we await the opportunity to provide more efficient service in the near future.

To make an appointment to use the collections, please e-mail archivist Dan DiLandro.

Lecture: 'Seven Centuries of Cultural Exchange at the Port of Lattara, Southern France'

Join us on Wednesday, November 28, for "Seven Centuries of Cultural Exchange at the Port of Lattara, Southern France," a talk by William Meyer, postdoctoral fellow in the University at Buffalo's Institute for European and Mediterranean Archaeology. His talk, presented by the Houghton Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association, begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Cummings Room of the Buffalo Museum of Science. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Join us on Monday, October 22, for a talk by John Pollini, professor of art history and history at the University of Southern California, titled "Christian Destruction and Desecration of Images of Classical Antiquity." The talk is presented by the Archaeological Institute of America's WNY Chapter and the Houghton Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Buffalo Museum of Science. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Please join us for "The Huron-Wendat Feast of the Dead: Bones, Blood, and the Colonial Encounter," a talk by Erik Seeman, professor of history at the University at Buffalo, at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, in the Buffalo Museum of Science's Cummings Room. The talk, presented by the Houghton Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association, is free and open to the public.

The Buffalo State McNair Scholars Program was re-funded with $1.2 million for five years by the U.S. Department of Education, Federal TRIO Programs. The McNair Scholars Program is designed to encourage students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue careers in college teaching as well as prepare for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Under this project, 27 students are provided with a research mentor, stipends, GRE preparation, and guidance through the graduate school admissions process. Sandra D. Washington will continue as project director of the program.

In a hurry and need food on the go? Then stop by Outtakes at its new location in the Campbell Student Union Food Court, next to Spot Coffee. Outtakes features fresh deli subs and wraps, Bluw sushi, crisp salads, and fruit and parfait cups. Get your snack fix with our variety of chips, candy, and granola bars. Outtakes also features a variety of cold beverages, including soda, iced tea, energy drinks, and Gatorade.

Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed 

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website.

A study at Motorola Inc. found that when workforce development was reinforced by senior management, it produced a $33 return on every dollar invested in training efforts. So, how can we save Buffalo State some money? By offering a two-part session that examines Buffalo State’s management philosophy and offers tools and tips on workforce development.

In this workshop, we will explore the role that supervisors play in building a great place to work; their impact on organizational climate, managing performance, and dealing with change; and sources of support in the Performance Evaluation Professional Development System (PEPDS).

This session is intended for anyone who supervises at least one other person or is new to the role of supervisor. 

Part 1: Management Philosophy and PEPDS
Wednesday, September 19, 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B
Register for Part 1 by September 17.

Part 2: PEPDS Tips and Tools
Tuesday, September 25, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B
Register for Part 2 by September 24.