Join us this afternoon, March 8, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Butler Library 314 for the next workshop in the March into Midterms Academic Success and Learning Skills Workshop Series, "Getting the Gist of College Reading: Strategies for Successful Academic Reading and Note-Taking," presented by Faherty Nielsen, interim director of tutoring services. This workshop will provide an overview of two strategies that will help you read with focus and intent so you can avoid walking away from an assignment asking, "What did I just read?" 

Hosted by the Academic Success Learning Centers (the Academic Center for Excellence, Math Center, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center), all workshops take place Wednesdays during March from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Butler Library 314.

Spread the word! Download our flyers:

• March into Midterms Flyer for Email (PDF, 3 MB)
• March into Midterms Printable Flyer (PDF, 3 MB)
• March into Midterms Black and White Printable Flyer (PDF, 3 MB)

Please contact Faherty Nielsen, interim coordinator of tutoring services, with questions.

Please join us today, March 1, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Butler Library 314 for the kickoff workshop in our March into Midterms Academic Success and Learning Skills Workshop Series, "Barriers to Success: Identifying Your Red Flags and Learning How to Cope," presented by Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotion. The workshop will address the importance of creating a healthy environment for success. We all get stressed, but this workshop will teach you how to prevent stress from becoming a barrier. You'll learn how to identify your red flags and use healthy coping methods to respond to stress.

Hosted by the Academic Success Learning Centers (the Academic Center for Excellence, Math Center, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center), all workshops in the series take place Wednesdays during March from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Butler Library 314.

Spread the word! Download our flyers:

• March into Midterms Flyer for Email (PDF, 3 MB)
• March into Midterms Printable Flyer (PDF, 3 MB)
• March into Midterms Black and White Printable Flyer  (PDF, 3 MB)

Please contact Faherty Nielsen, interim coordinator of tutoring services, with questions.

Join the Academic Success Learning Centers for an Open House on February 28 and March 2 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Academic Commons in Butler Library. The Academic Center for Excellence, Math Center, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center welcome faculty, staff, and students to come to learn more about our services, meet our staff, and grab a snack!

Please contact Faherty Nielsen, interim coordinator of tutoring services, with questions.

Please join the Academic Success Learning Centers for an open house on Tuesday, February 28, and Thursday, March 2, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Academic Commons in Butler Library. The Academic Center for Excellence, Math Center, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center welcome faculty, staff, and students to come and learn more about our services, meet our staff, and grab a snack!

Please contact Faherty Nielsen, interim coordinator of tutoring services, with questions.

Every Wednesday in March, students are invited to a skills workshop to help them prepare for midterms. Hosted by the Academic Success Learning Centers (the Academic Center for Excellence, Math Center, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center), the workshops will cover important topics such as creating a space for success and using healthy coping methods to respond to stress; reading and note-taking strategies; writing and research; and test preparation, test anxiety, and test-taking tips. All workshops take place in Butler Library 314 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Register now:

• Barriers to Success: Identifying Your Red Flags and Learning How to Cope (March 1)
• Getting the Gist of College Reading: Strategies for Successful Academic Reading and Note-Taking (March 8)
• Conquering Your Midterm Paper: Practical Strategies for Success (March 15)
• Don’t Take the Test, “A”ce the Test: Effective Strategies for Test Preparation, Test-Taking, and Test Anxiety (March 22)

Spread the word! Download our flyers:

• March into Midterms Flyer for Email (PDF, 3 MB)
• March into Midterms Printable Flyer (PDF, 3 MB)
• March into Midterms Black and White Printable Flyer  (PDF, 3 MB)

Please contact Faherty Nielsen, interim coordinator of tutoring services, with questions.

Please join the Chemistry Department for the first seminar of spring 2023, "Synthesis of Chiral Amines and Ethers Via Copper-Catalyzed Alkene Difunctionalization," presented by Sherry R. Chemler, professor of chemistry at the University at Buffalo, on Thursday, February 23, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Science and Mathematics Complex 176. 

Abstract
Chiral ether and amine derivatives are highly prevalent in bioactive small molecules including drugs. Catalytic asymmetric alkene difunctionalizations can enable the concise synthesis of valuable saturated heterocycles and related chiral amines and ethers. Considerations associated with this approach include control of regioselectivity as well as relative and absolute stereochemistry. Metrics associated with sustainability such as atom economy and use of readily available and abundant catalysts and reagents are considerations. Copper is an earth-abundant metal with considerable potential in alkene difunctionalization catalysis. The discovery and development of a class of polar/radical copper-catalyzed alkene difunctionalization reactions will be presented, including their application in the synthesis of bioactive small molecules. A brief overview of UB’s graduate chemistry program will also be presented.

A reminder that Mass and distribution of ashes will take place today at 12:05 p.m. in Butler Library 210 and at 6:00 p.m. in the Newman Center Chapel.

The Newman Center is located at 1219 Elmwood Avenue, across from the Burchfield Penney Art Center.

Please join Weigel Health Promotion today, February 27, for a Fresh Check Day event, open to students, faculty, and staff, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union upper lobby.

Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges and universities that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.

Visit a variety of booths that address topics of mental health and wellness. Participate in interactive activities that teach you to identify red flags in yourself and others as they relate to the ways people address and manage the different issues they may face—from daily tasks to larger challenges. Bring a friend, learn something new, and enter to win a prize!

Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and to help build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.

Please consider providing extra credit for students to attend.

This event is offered in collaboration with many campus and community partners, including Buffalo State's United Students Government, Veteran and Military Services Office, Counseling Center, and Honors Program; Chartwells; SPCA Paws for Love; the Erie County Department of Health; and Ambient Sound Healing.

Please join Weigel Health Promotion for a Fresh Check Day event, open to students, faculty, and staff, on Monday, February 27, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union upper lobby.

Fresh Check Day, the signature program of the Jordan Porco Foundation, is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges and universities that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.

Visit a variety of booths that address topics of mental health and wellness. Participate in interactive activities that teach you to identify red flags in yourself and others as they relate to the ways people address and manage the different issues they may face—from daily tasks to larger challenges. Bring a friend, learn something new, and enter to win a prize!

Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and to help build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.

Please consider providing extra credit for students to attend.

This event is offered in collaboration with many campus and community partners, including Buffalo State's United Students Government, Veteran and Military Services Office, Counseling Center, and Honors Program; Chartwells; SPCA Paws for Love; the Erie County Department of Health; and Ambient Sound Healing.

Do you take photographs, make visual art, or write essays, poetry, or short stories? The Buffalo State Portrait Literary Arts Magazine wants your submissions. Work will be accepted until Sunday, March 19, for the spring issue. Submit your work to portrait@buffalostate.edu.