Testify, the first chapter in a new series, amplifies a backdrop of powerful exhibitions at the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Thursday, January 10
6:00 p.m.
Talk: “Reclaiming Our CommUNITY: Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?” with Jacqueline Tarry and Tamara McMillan

8:00 p.m.
Premiere screening: Unrepentant, a film by A. P. Ferullo

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Friday, January 11
4:00 p.m.
M&T Second Friday
Screening: El Che, with introduction by Albert Michaels, professor of history and social studies education, Buffalo State

5:30 p.m.
Launch Talk, with Tony Bannon, executive director of the Burchfield Penney

5:30–7:30 p.m.
Happy Hour, with live music by Joe Rozler and John Bacon

6:00 p.m.
Talk: “Che Guevara His Life: Myth and Reality,” with Albert Michaels, professor of history and social studies education, Buffalo State

8:00 p.m.
Ralph Gibson Live [+ Book Signing]
Film, photographs, and live guitar compositions by the master photographer
Tickets: $5 for Burchfield Penney members and students; $10 for “not yet” members

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Saturday, January 12
2:00 p.m.
Cross Talk Discussion [+ Book Signing]
Alternative Press, with Geoff Kelly, Artvoice editor, and Ed Cardoni, executive director of Hallwalls

4:00 p.m.
Flux Up [+ Book Signing]
Poets Steve McCaffery and Michael Basinski from the University at Buffalo

6:30 p.m.
Reel Films: Two short films by A. P. Ferullo
We Wish to Thank... and The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America

8:00 p.m.
Ed Sanders Live [+ Book Signing]
Poet, activist, singer, publisher
Tickets: $5 for Burchfield Penney members and students; $10 for “not yet” members

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Sunday, January 13
1:30 p.m.
Cross Talk Discussion: Artists Jacqueline Tarry and Brad McCallum, with exhibition curator Scott Propeack

3:00 p.m.
Talk: “Persistence of Vision: Race, Representation, and the Politics of the Black Image In International Popular Culture,” by John Jennings, associate professor of visual studies, University at Buffalo

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All programs are free for Burchfield Penney members except where noted. “Not yet” members are asked to make a suggested donation of $10. Advance tickets are available for select performances online or by phone at (716) 878-6011.

These programs are made possible in cooperation with CEPA Gallery, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Poetry Collection of the University at Buffalo Libraries, and the University at Buffalo. Special thanks to M&T Bank for its support of Second Fridays.

For more details visit www.burchfieldpenney.org.

Warm up with a bowl of chef's famous soup du jour, now available at Spot Coffee in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. For the perfect lunch, try a soup-and-sandwich combo! Choose from Buffalo State Dining's new line of sandwiches served on a variety of breads, including ciabatta, whole grain, French baguette, and marble rye, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings.

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, visit www.dineoncampus.com/bsc.

Faculty members are invited to attend the New York Times faculty workshop on Tuesday, February 12, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. During this short session, Laura Reino, New York Times representative, will explore ways to use the New York Times to foster students’ global awareness, promote critical thinking, engage students in active learning, and inspire students to become well-informed citizens. This interactive meeting will include opportunities to use the New York Times’ resources in your course.

In addition to sharing instructional strategies, Reino will present methods for using extensive online resources. The workshop will be interactive and will give faculty members an opportunity to exchange ideas. In an effort to make the workshop as engaging as possible, she will share resources that are specifically applicable to your course; should you be interested in this information, kindly submit your syllabus to her at laura.reino@pcfcorp.com 48 hours before the workshop, and she will share course-specific information from the Times' resources.

Should you require the New York Times in your course, you are eligible for a complimentary print or digital subscription for the duration of the class.

This workshop includes lunch. If you plan to attend, please e-mail Reino by Friday, February 8.

The editors of the Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education, Buffalo State’s online peer-reviewed journal, are happy to announce the publication of the fall 2012 issue, Volume 5. The journal highlights collaborative research undertaken by university faculty and partner-school teachers as well as college students. Interested faculty members can access the journal at http://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/jiae and are encouraged to submit their work for consideration in the journal.

Enjoy a delicious Italian lunch at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. Try the daily special, which includes an entrée, one side, and a fountain beverage for only $4.99! Daily menus can be viewed at www.dineoncampus.com/bsc.

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Small Business Development Center presents "Survive and Thrive: Online Marketing Workshop," part of the Business Essentials workshop series, on Wednesday January 23, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in E. H. Butler Library 210. Topics will include Creating Your Own Website: What Is Free; Using Social Media; and SEO: Front-Page-Placement Strategies. The workshop is free for faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and U.S. military veterans and $20 for all others.

Space is limited; advance registration is recommended. Please visit the SBDC website for the flier with registration information, or call the SBDC at ext. 4030.

School might be temporarily out for holiday break, but Buffalo State Dining is still here to serve you. Stop in to one of our dining locations for breakfast or lunch today. Take advantage of our $4.99 meal deal at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. Or try our new line of sandwiches now available at Spot Coffee. The gourmet sandwich series is served on a variety of breads including ciabatta, whole grain, French baguette, and marble rye, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings.

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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

TIAA-CREF representative Richard Thompson will be on campus for individual consultations with Buffalo State faculty and staff members on the following days:

Tuesday, January 8: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Wednesday, January 23: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Thursday, February 7: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Wednesday, February 20: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Tuesday, March 5: Cleveland Hall 416
Wednesday, March 20: Cleveland Hall 416
Thursday, April 4: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Wednesday, April 17: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Thursday, May 2: Cleveland Hall 418
Wednesday, May 15: E. H. Butler Library 210B

Sessions are by appointment only; all appointments are between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Gain a greater level of confidence in your retirement portfolio. Visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call (800) 732-8353 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Enjoy a delicious Italian lunch at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. Try the daily special, which includes an entrée, one side, and a fountain beverage for only $4.99. Daily menus can be viewed at www.dineoncampus.com/bsc.

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Join us for the 2013 SUNY Conference on Instruction and Technology (SUNY CIT), "Transformation in Higher Education: Sharing Ideas and Showing Results," May 21–24 at the SUNY Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) in Utica, New York.

We are currently experiencing a revolution in higher education that is being transformed by emerging technologies and new approaches to teaching and learning. SUNY CIT 2013 will examine these radical changes through a collective conversation among active participants within our own SUNY community. CIT 2013 will engage our faculty, administrators, instructional designers, librarians, and professionals in dialogue about the future of education. We will examine the theory and practice of teaching and learning in today’s blended and online classrooms, virtual spaces, and social media environment. This year’s conference will also explore innovative assessment strategies as we share the ideas and show the results of these efforts.

This year's conference theme is supported by five tracks:

• Opening Up Education
• Learners at the Center of Assessment
• Bridging the Digital Divide through Emerging Literacies
• Scaffolding Systemness
• Developmental Education: Improving the Learning Continuum

Complete track descriptions (PDF) are available on the CIT website.

To submit your abstract, visit the Call for Presentations page of the CIT 2013 website. Abstracts will be accepted until Friday, January 18.