Are you interested in learning how to find your dream job? Are you unsure where to start? Student Leadership and Engagement and the Career and Professional Education Office invites students, faculty, and staff to attend the Corner Office Speaker Series, featuring five panelists who will highlight leadership lessons from their experiences in entrepreneurship and starting a business, on Thursday, November 10, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall.

The Corner Office brings panelists from local, regional, and national businesses to share their stories in leadership. Additionally, it delves into the professional journeys of entrepreneurs, innovators, and idealists to share with the campus community what they have learned in their careers.

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PANELISTS

Kevin Cheney, Squire Company
An early hire with Squire, Kevin Cheney works in Product and has also spent time in Customer Success Leadership, managing Squire's Onboarding team.

Courtney Caldwell, Cofounder and COO of ShearShare
Before launching ShearShare—the first on-demand salon and barbershop space rental app—with her husband, Courtney Caldwell spent more than 20 years building winning teams in tech marketing for organizations such as Oracle, Zendesk, and RightNow Technologies. She recently received an honorary doctorate from Miracle University and is the 33rd African American female to raise $1 million in venture funding.

Tye Caldwell, Cofounder and CEO of ShearShare
Tye Caldwell is a 29-year industry veteran, best-selling author, educator, and small-business coach who serves on multiple beauty school advisory boards and as a frequent guest lecturer at barber colleges and hairstyling institutes around the country. He is the first African American male member-elect to the Professional Beauty Association's Advisory Council.

Shaun Masavage, Zealot Interactive
Shaun Masavage broke from an early engineering career with the Navy to blaze a new path in music education involving a complex mix of hardware, software, and app ecosystems. He specializes in international logistics and manufacturing operations, along with being an expert in crowdfunding with six successful campaigns under his belt.

Christian Gaddis, Forge Buffalo
Christian Gaddis came to Western New York chasing his dream of playing in the NFL. After stints with the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts, he began his career in communications. His journey in the start-up world began in 2022 when he joined the 43North team to head up its Forge Buffalo hiring initiative—working closely with 43North’s portfolio companies and other start-up and tech companies in Buffalo’s growing ecosystem.

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More information and the RSVP form for the Corner Office can be found on the event's Bengal Connect page.

Students who attend will receive the following:

• Light refreshments
• Free Buffalo State–themed wallet
• Free Buffalo State–themed cell phone sleeve
• Entry into a raffle to win one of three Buffalo State swag bags, including a Buffalo State T-shirt, Croc charm, water bottle, and stuffed Benji.

For more information or with questions, please contact sle@buffalostate.edu or visit the Corner Office website.

Please join Weigel Health Promotion, Professional Development, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for a free "Stop the Bleed" tourniquet training, facilitated by ECMC, on Tuesday, November 15, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 422.

This free 90-minute workshop will teach participants how to recognize serious bleeding and learn ways to control it, such as applying direct pressure, packing wounds, and using a tourniquet. All participants will have the hands-on opportunity to practice these skills and will be issued a course completion certificate at the end of class.

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Weigel Health Promotion and the Buffalo State Veteran and Military Services Office will host a therapy dog workshop through Horizon Health Services with special guest WNY Heroes today, November 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Bacon Hall 117.

Come and learn about the different types of service animals, finding an animal that is appropriate for you, ADA laws, training and certification, and more. A service dog will be present.

Therapy dogs are trained to provide affection and comfort to patients. They fulfill an emotional void that is often drained by addiction or mental health disorders. Research shows that interaction with therapy dogs increases the release of bonding and happiness hormones and decreases stress.

Therapy dogs can be found in many breeds and sizes; however, golden retrievers are often used because of their calm demeanor and patient disposition. Horizon’s therapy dogs are golden retrievers bred by Colleen Babcock, workshop facilitator and employee of Horizon Health Services. These dogs visit many different outpatient clinics, including Horizon Village Campus and Terrace House. Other volunteers and programs bring their furry friends to places such as the airport, hospitals, schools, and other facilities that you may or may not think could benefit from this service.

Horizon Village and their outpatient clinics have invested in two therapy dogs who “work” in the rehab facility. Horizon’s adoption of a therapy dog program continues to improve and enhance practices, maintaining Horizon’s high-quality treatment and recovery programs.

This is a great opportunity for extra credit for all students, as this service may help them in their personal, professional, or educational life.

Watch a video with Colleen Babcock and Chris Kreiger, president and CEO of WNY Heroes during one of our workshops on campus.

See one of the WNY Hero service dogs in the news recently.

More information on Horizon Health Services therapy dogs and the services that Horizon provides is available online.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions, with questions.

Follow us on social media for updates or cancellations.

The Promotional Newsletter
Public Outlook Calendar of Events
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COVID Tool Kit
Like us on Facebook (Buffalo State Health Promotions)
Follow us on Instagram  (@Buffalostate_healthpromotions)
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The Buffalo State Alumni Engagement Office and Liberty Mutual will team up to offer a defensive driving course on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. All members of the campus community—alumni, students, faculty, and staff—are invited to register for the course and earn up to 10 percent off their auto insurance (regardless of their provider). The cost of the course is $25 a person.

Please contact Buffalo State’s Liberty Mutual representative, Damien Lawrence, at (716) 984-9111 by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, to register and reserve your spot.

Please take a moment to bookmark and review the information contained on the J-Term informational page (PDF, 180 KB) as you prepare to work with students on upcoming J-Term registration. J-Term and spring 2023 registration begins Wednesday, November 2.

Weigel Health Promotion and the Buffalo State Veteran and Military Services Office will host a therapy dog workshop through Horizon Health Services with special guest WNY Heroes on Wednesday, November 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Bacon Hall 117.

Come and learn about the different types of service animals, finding an animal that is appropriate for you, ADA laws, training and certification, and more. A service dog will be present.

Therapy dogs are trained to provide affection and comfort to patients. They fulfill an emotional void that is often drained by addiction or mental health disorders. Research shows that interaction with therapy dogs increases the release of bonding and happiness hormones and decreases stress.

Therapy dogs can be found in many breeds and sizes; however, golden retrievers are often used because of their calm demeanor and patient disposition. Horizon’s therapy dogs are golden retrievers bred by Colleen Babcock, workshop facilitator and employee of Horizon Health Services. These dogs visit many different outpatient clinics, including Horizon Village Campus and Terrace House. Other volunteers and programs bring their furry friends to places such as the airport, hospitals, schools, and other facilities that you may or may not think could benefit from this service.

Horizon Village and their outpatient clinics have invested in two therapy dogs who “work” in the rehab facility. Horizon’s adoption of a therapy dog program continues to improve and enhance practices, maintaining Horizon’s high-quality treatment and recovery programs.

This is a great opportunity for extra credit for all students, as this service may help them in their personal, professional, or educational life.

Watch a video with Colleen Babcock and Chris Kreiger, president and CEO of WNY Heroes during one of our workshops on campus.

See one of the WNY Hero service dogs in the news recently.

More information on Horizon Health Services therapy dogs and the services that Horizon provides is available online.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions, with questions.

Follow us on social media for updates or cancellations.

The Promotional Newsletter
Public Outlook Calendar of Events
Self-Care Kit and Resources
COVID Tool Kit
Like us on Facebook (Buffalo State Health Promotions)
Follow us on Instagram  (@Buffalostate_healthpromotions)
Follow us on Twitter (@BSCHealthPromo)
Watch us on YouTube (BSCHealthPromotions)
Follow us on Pinterest (bschealthpromo)

Please join us for "Restoration and Resolve: Guided Yoga Nidra Meditation," facilitated by Melissa Meehan, web administration director, on Thursday, October 27, from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. 

Yoga nidra, or yogic sleep, is a practice that invites us into the state between wakefulness and sleep. This powerful meditation technique draws on the yogic limb pratyahara (withdrawal of senses) and can be surprisingly helpful for reducing stress and mitigating feelings of depletion. Also, yoga nidra's use of the sankalpa, or heart's intention, is an interesting exercise in uncovering what we truly yearn for in our lives. Please prepare a warm, comfortable place where you can rest in savasana during this extended guided meditation; your comfort is key. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Weigel Health Promotion and the Buffalo State Veteran and Military Services Office will host a therapy dog workshop through Horizon Health Services with special guest WNY Heroes on Wednesday, November 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Bacon Hall 117.

Come and learn about the different types of service animals, finding an animal that is appropriate for you, ADA laws, training and certification, and more. A service dog will be present.

Therapy dogs are trained to provide affection and comfort to patients. They fulfill an emotional void that is often drained by addiction or mental health disorders. Research shows that interaction with therapy dogs increases the release of bonding and happiness hormones and decreases stress.

Therapy dogs can be found in many breeds and sizes; however, golden retrievers are often used because of their calm demeanor and patient disposition. Horizon’s therapy dogs are golden retrievers bred by Colleen Babcock, workshop facilitator and employee of Horizon Health Services. These dogs visit many different outpatient clinics, including Horizon Village Campus and Terrace House. Other volunteers and programs bring their furry friends to places such as the airport, hospitals, schools, and other facilities that you may or may not think could benefit from this service.

Horizon Village and their outpatient clinics have invested in two therapy dogs who “work” in the rehab facility. Horizon’s adoption of a therapy dog program continues to improve and enhance practices, maintaining Horizon’s high-quality treatment and recovery programs.

This is a great opportunity for extra credit for all students, as this service may help them in their personal, professional, or educational life.

Watch a video with Colleen Babcock and Chris Kreiger, president and CEO of WNY Heroes during one of our workshops on campus.

See one of the WNY Hero service dogs in the news recently.

More information on Horizon Health Services therapy dogs and the services that Horizon provides is available online.

Please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions, with questions.

Follow us on social media for updates or cancellations.

The Promotional Newsletter
Public Outlook Calendar of Events
Self-Care Kit and Resources
COVID Tool Kit
Like us on Facebook (Buffalo State Health Promotions)
Follow us on Instagram  (@Buffalostate_healthpromotions)
Follow us on Twitter (@BSCHealthPromo)
Watch us on YouTube (BSCHealthPromotions)
Follow us on Pinterest (bschealthpromo)

Please join us for a guided meditation session facilitated by Raquel Schmidt, chair and associate professor of exceptional education, on Friday, October 21, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Meditation is something most of us do whether we call it meditation or not. A few deep breaths in a hectic day. Shutting the door to close out the outside world while we recalibrate, problem solve, and figure out the best way to move forward in any challenging situation. This session is designed to show how we can all integrate meditative practices into our day to day lives without needing a soft cushion, a quiet room, or a dark corner. Meditation is in part about giving your active brain a break so it can focus on other priorities, including being still. 

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

The exhibition Reflections: Social Justice in Art and Design is currently on view in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery through Wednesday, October 19. This exhibition features work from Art and Design faculty, students, and alumni and was part of the Anne Frank Project’s 14th annual Social Justice Festival October 12–14.

An evening reception to celebrate the artists will take place today, October 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery. Please join us for this special night in the gallery!

Art and Design Department Social Justice Statement
We in the Art and Design Department share in the struggle against all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, class, ability, gender, sexuality, or any other expression of intersectional identity, and work to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment to people from all communities.

We see our campus, both physically and virtually, as a commons—a space of mutual care. Respecting differences, we cultivate diversity in our campus community, supporting an education informed by the struggle for inclusion, equity, and civil rights. Our disciplines of Art and Design embrace the stories of diverse communities as we foster solidarity among our ranks and advance the objectives of equity and social justice in all aspects of academic life.

Czurles-Nelson Gallery Fall 2022 Hours*
Monday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Tuesday
12:30–3:00 p.m.
4:30–5:30 p.m.

Wednesday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Thursday
12:30–3:00 p.m.
4:30–5:30 p.m.

Friday
8:30–10:30 a.m.
12:30–4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday
Closed

*Or by appointment

Please contact Marie Bogner, Czurles-Nelson Gallery coordinator, (716) 878-4390, with questions.