Kathleen Moskal, ’65, an entrepreneur, product designer, and developer, will speak at the Western New York/Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Fulbright Association’s fall conference Friday, October 4, from 1:15 to 2:40 p.m. in Campbell Student Union 302. After the talk, breakout sessions will last until 3:30 p.m., when refreshments will be served.

Moskal is known for her Hue, vereGOODS, and vere brands, which are known around the world. Her most recent brand, Okoko, features “fashionable products made from unique and proprietary modern materials.” She has worked on brand building and entrepreneurship and believes international education can be important to this process.

The theme of the fall conference is “The International Entrepreneur” and will feature presentations and breakout sessions on the different Fulbright awards. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, and professionals interested in applying for a Fulbright scholarship to study abroad in the 2015–2016 academic year.

The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Shannon Risk, assistant professor at Niagara University, by Friday, September 27. Registration will take place before the talk, from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

American Heart Association CPR/AED classes are offered at Weigel Health Center free of charge for faculty, staff, and students. During the class, participants will learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and provide relief to a choking victim. Skills are taught for use with adults, children, and infants. The class is completed in two and a half hours hours.

Classes are scheduled on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, September 17, 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Thursday September 26, 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday November 13, 12:30–3:00 p.m.
Thursday November 21, 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday December 4, Noon–2:30 p.m.

To sign up for a class, please e-mail lifesupport@buffalostate.edu.

A panel discussion on the impact of rising wealth inequality on America's democracy will be held Thursday, September 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Burchfield-Penney Art Center.

Panelists:

• Lauren Breen, J.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Consumer Financial Advocacy Clinic, University at Buffalo Law School
• Ronald Deutsch, Executive Director, New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness
• Sam Magavern, Co-director, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG)
• Anthony Neal, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, SUNY Buffalo State
• Ted Schmidt, Ph.D., Associate Professor Economics and Finance, SUNY Buffalo State

Moderator:

• Sandy White, Management Consultant and TV Talk Show Host

This program is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara and the American Association of University Women. Supporting organizations include the Western New York Peace Center, the Coalition for Economic Justice, and the St. Joseph University Parish Social Justice Concerns Committee.

Please join us for the first faculty lecture in our annual fall colloquia, "Teaching Rawls on Justice," presented by Howard Cohen, interim president, on Monday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210.

New York State restricts state employees from doing business with the campus or other state agencies if the value of the procurement is over $25, unless a competitive bid is held. Public Officers Law § 73(4) (a) states:

“No statewide elected official, state officer or employee, member of the legislature, legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or corporation, ten per centum or more of the stock of which is owned or controlled directly or indirectly by such person, shall (i) sell any goods or services having a value in excess of twenty-five dollars to any state agency, or (ii) contract for or provide such goods or services with or to any private entity where the power to contract, appoint or retain on behalf of such private entity is exercised, directly or indirectly, by a state agency or officer thereof, unless such goods or services are provided pursuant to an award or contract let after public notice and competitive bidding.”

In other words, if you own a company or are a part owner of a company outside of your employment with Buffalo State College/New York State, then a competitive bid must be held before you can be awarded any business with the college or other state agencies if the value of the work will be over $25. If you have any questions as to whether or not a potential procurement is appropriate, please call Procurement Services at ext. 4113 before a purchase requisition is submitted.

Sunrise greeting cards are now 75 percent off at the Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore. Stop by today!

Through National Student Exchange, students have the opportunity to study for a semester or an academic year at one of the 200 participating colleges or universities at affordable tuition rates. Please contact Christine Frezza, ext. 4328, to schedule a class visit. Provide your students with this possibility for enriching their college experience and let them know about the upcoming information session on Thursday, September 12, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) in Classroom Building B119. Thank you.

The New York State Civil Service exam for the position of University Police Officer is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2013. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, October 2. Please tell students to visit the NYS Civil Service website for the exam announcement and to apply online.

An information session on studying in Beijing, China, will be held Thursday, November 7, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center South.

The International Education Office will provide a training workshop for students who have studied abroad on Thursday, October 24, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center East 2. The workshop will provide guidance to returning students to help them best describe their international experiences in practical ways on their résumés, on graduate school applications, or during employment interviews. For more information, contact Josephine Zagarella-Behrens, director of international education, ext. 4620.