Sexual harassment is an important topic for students to understand so that they are able to recognize and handle harassment experiences in work or educational settings, as well as avoid engaging in harassing behavior themselves; however, instructors and professional staff may avoid discussions about sexual harassment for a variety of reasons, including lack of knowledge and concerns about handling student disclosures. Join us for a discussion led by Jenn Hunt (women and gender studies minor), Scott Johnson (Equity and Campus Diversity Office), and Liz McGough (Violence Intervention and Victim Advocacy Office) about strategies for talking with students about sexual harassment. Copies of resources that can be shared with students will be provided. This is part of the Final Fridays: Discussions about Gender and Sexuality in Teaching, Research, and Service discussion series. A light lunch will be provided.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2781.

In honor of Valentine's Day, Buffalo State Dining is giving you the chance to win free Valentine's Day treats. Stop by our table in the upper level of the Campbell Student Union Food Court next to Spot Coffee during Bengal Pause, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Spin our Valentine's Day prize wheel for the chance to win chocolate-covered strawberries, mini cupcakes, and more!

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

After months of planning, design, and public presentations, the work in the Campbell Student Union will be starting. Some of the first changes you will see are a temporary entrance and exit for residence dining and a partition isolating the center stair core and ramps in the main lobby. These features will enable the contractors to begin the first phase of the project.

Following the demolition of the center stair core and ramps, construction of the new dining mezzanine and new stairs to the lower lobby and third floor will begin. Coincidental to the onset of the phased main lobby work will be the starting of the third-floor work, which is the centerpiece of the rehabilitation project. The third floor will be closed at the beginning of spring break.

Look for follow-up postings from the Facilities Planning Department, which will update the Buffalo State College community on the exciting progress behind the construction barriers.

Father Pat, director of Catholic Campus Ministry at the Newman Center, welcomes all faculty, staff, and students to join him on Ash Wednesday, February 22, for Mass and distribution of ashes, either at 12:05 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall or at 6:00 p.m. in the Newman Center Chapel, 1219 Elmwood Avenue.

Save the date! The 2012 Bengal 5K Scholarship Run will be held on Saturday, March 31. Net proceeds benefit the Legacy Scholarship Fund and Armed Services Scholarship.

Schedule
Race day registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and closes promptly at 9:00 a.m. We strongly encourage you to register online in advance to avoid race day registration lines. Shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Buffalo State Sports Arena. Teams and walkers are welcome!

Pricing
$18 for students
$18 per person for teams of five
$20 general pricing

Registration fee for all participants, including students, is $25 after Wednesday, March 28. Registration closes on Friday, March 31, at 9:00 a.m.

FUNdraising
The Legacy Scholarship Fund secures educational funding for lineal descendants of Buffalo State alumni. The Alumni Association is committed to supporting students' academic and social achievements and rewarding deserving students who demonstrate the core values of this institution. The Military Service Scholarship provides funding for student-veterans at Buffalo State.

Are you unable to run this year? There are still ways to take part. Walkers are welcome! Volunteer or contribute to the scholarship of your choice. Whatever your choice, you will make a difference in the long-standing tradition of quality education at Buffalo State.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Thursday, March 29
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Fleet Feet Sports Buffalo
2290 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216

Parking
Complimentary parking will be available on the Buffalo State campus in Lots M-1 and M-2. Shuttle service from parking lots to the Buffalo State Sports Arena will also be available.

Race Results
Same-day results will be posted during the post-race party and available online at http://score-this.com/events.html.

Post-Race Party
After you cross the finish line, cool down (or warm up) and enjoy the atmosphere at our well-known post-race party and awards ceremony. Refreshments from Flying Bison Brewing Company and music from Buffalo State's very own WBNY radio station. The post-race party is free for all race participants and $5 per person for nonparticipants.

Volunteer Opportunities
This event isn't a success without support from volunteers! The Bengal 5K Scholarship Run provides multiple volunteer opportunities for campus groups and students leading up to the event.

Register today! The first 500 registrants receive an exclusive race gift.

The Buffalo State Alumni Association invites you to have a pint as we toast our glasses to the first round of the Buffalo State Alumni Beer Club in 2012. Gordon Biersch at the Walden Galleria in Buffalo will host and educate guests on beer and fare that enhances our appetites on Tuesday, February 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The club meets bimonthly, opposite the Buffalo State Alumni Wine Club. The evening includes beer tastings of five hand-selected brews and pairings and concludes with a brewery tour. Cost: $30/person.

The menu below was created specially for members of the Buffalo State community and their guests:

Appetizer
Hefeweizen served with blackened ahi tuna on top of a crispy wonton chip with baby greens, namasu, and a spicy rémoulade.

Salad
Golden Export served with arugula and watercress salad tossed in honey Dijon, roasted tomato, red onions, and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.

Entrées
> Märzen served with marinated bistro medallions with garlic potato wedges and seasonal vegetables.
> Czech Pilsner served with barbecue braised beef brisket with garlic mash and asparagus.

Dessert
Schwarzbier served with white chocolate cheesecake baked in an Oreo crumb crust and topped with raspberry puree.

R.S.V.P. today. Space is limited!

The Academic Affairs Office and the Anne Frank Project are proud to announce the AFP Fellowship Program.  Individual incentives of $500 will be awarded to 10 Buffalo State faculty members who show evidence of connecting the themes and content of the Anne Frank Project’s annual conference, AFP 2012: Embracing Responsibility, into one course they will teach during the 2012–2013 academic year. Two faculty members will be selected from each academic school at Buffalo State: the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Education, the School of Natural and Social Sciences, the School of the Professions, and University College. 

More than 5,000 students, faculty, staff, and community members have participated in Buffalo State’s annual diversity, creativity, and tolerance conference. Join the AFP family by directly connecting the AFP 2012 conference content to your courses and students by developing ideas throughout your future curriculum. The Anne Frank Project is an ideal classroom common experience for important topics like social justice, conflict resolution, hate crimes, bullying, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the moral dilemmas facing crimes against humanity.

Applications are due Friday, March 23. For complete AFP Fellowship details and applications, visit www.theannefrankproject.com/afp2012-fellowship-program.html or contact AFP director Drew Kahn.

Buffalo State College and the Anne Frank Project are proud to announce the first round of proposals for our fourth annual conference, "AFP 2012 Our Shared Humanity: Embracing Responsibility," September 12–15.

The Anne Frank Project planning committee will be reviewing proposals for presentations and performances from faculty, staff, and students of Buffalo State. This first round of proposals is reserved for the Buffalo State community; the call for proposals will be released to the local, regional, and national community upon commencement of this initial round. Please submit your proposals before the due date to ensure priority consideration. The proposal due date for this first round is Monday, April 2.

For detailed information and the online AFP 2012 proposal form, please visit www.theannefrankproject.com/afp2012.html.

For more information about the Anne Frank Project, visit www.theannefrankproject.com or contact AFP director Drew Kahn or AFP conference coordinator Ann Emo.

Is work-life balance (or “work-life integration”) a myth or a potential reality? In your professional role, are you supporting a destructive status quo or revising it for self and others?

Life is about what you choose to be. Do you choose to navigate challenges and rise to the top? Or do you participate in generating change, so that the challenges you face are revised and reformed?

Share your thoughts on Tuesday, February 14, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Professional Development Center (E. H. Butler Library 181B).

Bring your lunch; snacks and drinks provided. Some proven strategies from successful practitioners will be shared. Hope to see you there!

It's Trivia Monday with Paul Seeley and Priscilla Steele at Bluw, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Correctly answer the trivia question of the day and be entered to win a custom-designed Bluw T-shirt made by Paul Seeley himself!

Bluw offers a variety of sushi, all reasonably priced from $4 to $6. You will also find classic Asian dishes such as General Tso's chicken, vegetarian stir fry, Mongolian beef, and two types of pad thai dishes.

Stop by today for a delicious lunch and a chance to win! Bluw is open Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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