Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to create accessible content in PowerPoint. This includes creating and providing transcripts or closed captions for narrated PowerPoint files. Bring a flash drive with a PowerPoint file on it. Presented by Sumana Silverheels on Wednesday, September 25, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 318 and repeated on Tuesday, October 29, from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

Register for the September 25 session.

Register for the October 29 session.

Snagit is a software tool for creating images and videos for easy sharing. Snag any image and enhance it with effects or create a quick video of your computer screen. It can be shared instantly with your class or saved for later use. Snagit supports best practices for teaching in a flipped learning setting, an online setting, or a face-to-face setting. The editing and annotation tools can be used to create handouts and how-to guides for students, to annotate student work with stamps and callouts, and to provide video feedback on projects. Presented by Meghan Pereira on Tuesday, September 24, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 104.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3268.

Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to create accessible PDF files from Word documents, how to convert image PDF files to accessible files, and best practices for scanning documents. Bring a flash drive with a Word file. Presented by Sumana Silverheels on Monday, September 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 104 and repeated on Thursday, October 24, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Register for the September 23 session. 

Register for the October 24 session.

Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to use Microsoft Office Word effectively to create accessible content. Presented by Sumana Silverheels and Sue McMillen on Friday, September 20, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. in E. H. Butler Library 318 and repeated on Tuesday, October 22, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Register for the September 20 session.

Register for the October 22 session.

Do you want to save time and still provide meaningful feedback to your students? Using rubrics can do just that. Join us to learn the basics of constructing and using rubrics to assess your students’ learning. Presented by Sue McMillen on Thursday, September 19, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B.  A light lunch will be provided.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3250.

In this hands-on session, you will engage in sample SMART Board activities built with the “Infinite Cloner” command. This command creates an unlimited supply of copies of a word or image for you to use during a SMART board activity. You will create your own activity, share ideas for using this SMART board feature, and discuss its instructional implications. Presented by Sue McMillen on Wednesday, September 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3265.

Attention, all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters of Buffalo State. Join the faith community of the Newman Center as we invoke God's blessing on the new academic year at the annual Convocation and Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. This year we will honor and present to Patricia C. Hayes, university police officer, the John Henry Cardinal Newman Award in recognition of her support of Catholic Campus Ministry. The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone, Th.D., bishop of Buffalo, will preside. A light reception will follow the Mass. Please call 882-1080 or e-mail newmancenter@buffalostate.edu to RSVP. Thank you.

Want a meal for only $5? Then stop in the Campbell Student Union Food Court for a WOW Deal. WOW Deals are offered every day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and are available at every platform.

September WOW Deals

Bluw: Veggie stir fry and a fountain beverage
Roots: Three chicken tenders, hand-cut fries, and a fountain beverage
Chop'd: Crisp garden salad and a fountain beverage
Salsarita's: Two soft or hard shell tacos and a fountain beverage
2.mato: A slice of cheese pizza, a pizza log, and a fountain beverage
Train Grill: Foot-long hot dog and a fountain beverage

WOW Deals change every month, so check our website often to view them. WOW Deals can be found at www.dineoncampus.com/bsc under the coupons tab.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone, especially those who have a chronic medical condition such as asthma or diabetes or who are currently on prednisone, receive a flu shot.

A flu vaccine clinic will be held today, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Weigel Health Center. Insurance companies that might cover the vaccine at this clinic are Independent Health, Univera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Medicare Part B. Students must have their insurance cards with them. For all others, the cost will be $30 cash or check for the injection, $45 for the nasal spray.

The flu clinic is arranged through Weigel Health Center. Please contact Deborah Sarratori, ext. 6711, with questions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone, especially those who have a chronic medical condition such as asthma or diabetes or who are currently on prednisone, receive a flu shot.

A flu vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Weigel Health Center. Insurance companies that might cover the vaccine at this clinic are Independent Health, Univera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Medicare Part B. Students must have their insurance cards with them. For all others, the cost will be $30 cash or check for the injection, $45 for the nasal spray.

The flu clinic is arranged through Weigel Health Center. Please contact Deborah Sarratori, ext. 6711, with questions.