Three performances remain for the Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions presentation of Pippin, directed by Lissette DeJesús, ’22.

Written by Roger Hirson, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin tells the story of a young prince searching for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment—in glories on the battlefield, temptations of the flesh, and intrigues of political power. Along the way, a group of Players show him all the magic he could ever need to feel fulfilled, forcing Pippin to determine what magic really is.

Musical direction by Kathleen Dunne, Buffalo State senior music education major; choreography by Bobby Cooke, award-winning local actor, director, and choreographer. Mary Margaret Keenan-Browne, ’21, stage manager.

Audience members should be aware that this show includes mild violence, sexually suggestive content, and suicide references. The production team recommends that audience members be at least 15 years old; however, there is no minimum age required for admission.

Performances are October 20 and 21 at 8:00 p.m. and October 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Upton Hall’s Warren Enters Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, by phone at (716) 878-3005, or online.

The Theater Department and Casting Hall Productions proudly present the musical Pippin, directed by Lissette DeJesús, ’22.

Written by Roger Hirson, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin tells the story of a young prince searching for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment—in glories on the battlefield, temptations of the flesh, and intrigues of political power. Along the way, a group of Players show him all the magic he could ever need to feel fulfilled, forcing Pippin to determine what magic really is.

Musical direction by Kathleen Dunne, Buffalo State senior music education major; choreography by Bobby Cooke, award-winning local actor, director, and choreographer. Mary Margaret Keenan-Browne, ’21, stage manager.

Audience members should be aware that this show includes mild violence, sexually suggestive content, and suicide references. The production team recommends that audience members be at least 15 years old; however, there is no minimum age required for admission.

Performances are October 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21 at 8:00 p.m. and October 22 at 2:00 p.m. in Upton Hall’s Warren Enters Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Rockwell Hall Box Office, by phone at (716) 878-3005, or online.

The campus and surrounding communities are cordially invited to "An Evening with Nic Stone" today, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center's Tower Auditorium. Nic Stone is a critically acclaimed author of young adult fiction whose work celebrates and uplifts diverse voices. Her debut novel, Dear Martin, was a No. 1 New York Times bestseller loosely based on a series of true events involving the shooting deaths of unarmed African American teenagers. Its powerful sequel, Dear Justyce, was chosen as an NPR Best Book of the Year. Ms. Stone is also the author of Odd One Out, Jackpot, Clean Getaway, and the Shuri novel series with Marvel Comics. She is an Atlanta native and graduate of Spelman college.

Ms. Stone will speak on the power of stories, engage in dialogue with the audience, and sign copies of her books following her presentation. The Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore will be on hand with copies of Nic Stone’s books for sale. Following tonight's presentation, Nic Stone will open Buffalo State’s 14th annual Anne Frank Project social justice festival, AFP 2022:  Healing through Stories, tomorrow, October 12, at 10:00 a.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Both of Nic Stone’s presentations are made possible by the Donn Youngstrom Featured Presenter Series.

Due to Nic Stone’s popularity, registration for both events is advised to guarantee seating.

For more information about Nic Stone’s presentations, please contact AFP assistant director Jonise Hall.

Please join us for the next event in the Buffalo State Talks fall 2022 lecture series, "Upcycling and Sustainability in Apparel," presented by sustainability expert Colleen Coughlin, '06, tonight, October 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited. Ms. Coughlin is the owner of the Full Edit, a zero-waste lifestyle agency that helps people organize their homes and upcycle their textile and plastic waste. She holds a degree in fashion technology from Buffalo State and in textile and surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as a professional certificate in sustainable design entrepreneurship. She is a graduate of F.I.T’s first sustainability class. 

The event is free to attend, and refreshments will be provided. Learn more or RSVP.

Please join the Fashion and Textile Technology Department and the Alumni Engagement Office for the talk “Upcycling and Sustainability in Apparel,” with sustainability expert Colleen Coughlin, ’06, on Thursday, October 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. This event is part of the Buffalo State Talks Lecture Series.

Coughlin is the owner of The Full Edit, a zero-waste lifestyle agency that helps people organize their homes and upcycle their textile and plastic waste. She earned a dual degree in fashion technology from Buffalo State and textile and surface design from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. She also possesses a professional certificate in sustainable design entrepreneurship from FIT. 

The event is free to attend, and refreshments will be provided. Learn more and RSVP.

A representative from the CSEA Local 640 executive board will be in the Campbell Student Union lobby during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, November 15. Stop by to explore our new website and see what being a member of the union has to offer.

October is National Retirement Security Month, an event designed to promote the benefits of saving for retirement and encourage everyone to do so through any or all available options. The month aims to heighten awareness about the long-term planning that a comfortable retirement requires and the actions along the way that can help us all get to that goal, including enrolling in employer-sponsored primary retirement plans and secondary retirement savings plans.

NRSM is the perfect time to recognize the importance of making a plan now to enjoy a more secure retirement later, as well as how retirement plan and voluntary savings plan enrollment can be a part of that path. Below are some resources to assist you.

SUNY’s Financial Education and Planning Tools web page offers a variety of tools and calculators to assist with both short- and long-term financial planning.

SUNY’s Choosing Your Investments web page offers introductory information to help familiarize employees with investments so they can make more educated decisions on where and how to invest.

Make an appointment today with SUNY’s investment providers to discuss and plan for your future.

Take time today to plan for tomorrow!

Campus departments are encouraged to use Bengal Connect to promote their programs and events, and the Corq app to find events and student organizations around campus from their mobile devices.

Bengal Connect
Bengal Connect provides students with the opportunity to connect with campus clubs and organizations, learn about programs and events taking place on campus, and learn how to get involved when attending Buffalo State. Faculty, staff, and students can log on using their Buffalo State username and password.

Campus departments are encouraged to use Bengal Connect to promote their programs and events. More information and resources on how to use Bengal Connect can be found on the Student Leadership and Engagement website.

With more than 70 student organizations such as cultural organizations, club sports, Greek Life, media groups, and more, there are all kinds of ways for students to get involved on campus. If students want to start a new organization, they can register a new student organization through the platform.

The college recognizes that student organizations are an important part of the student experience and complement the college's commitment to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students. All student organizations on Bengal Connect have met the requirements for registration at Buffalo State College.

Information and resources on how to use Bengal Connect can be found in the Engage Help Center.

Corq App
The Corq app allows students, staff, faculty, and the community to find events and student organizations around campus from their mobile devices. It is a great tool to find things to do. You can search by the type of activity you are interested in—the arts, music, athletics, cultural, learning, service, social, spirituality, and more. You can sort events chronologically. You can even find events that offer free food!

The Corq app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Please email Student Leadership and Engagement if you need assistance or have questions when using Bengal Connect or Corq. Bengal Connect and Corq are sponsored by United Students Government (USG) and funded by the student activity fee.

Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) LibGuides are helpful for students and faculty members who are interested in conducting community-engaged research. The CCE LibGuide for Faculty assists instructors in incorporating community-engaged pedagogy into courses; it also contains resources that support community-engaged research and scholarship. The CCE LibGuide for Students helps students deepen their understanding of societal issues, develop civic knowledge, and expand their capacity to be active members of their communities.

Please contact the CCE if you would like additional support or have resources you would like us to add.

The Art and Design Department Social Justice Committee is excited to announce a new exhibition, Reflections: Social Justice in Art and Design, on view in the Czurles-Nelson Gallery through Wednesday, October 19. This exhibition, featuring work from Art and Design faculty, students, and alumni, is part of the Anne Frank Project’s 14th annual Social Justice Festival, taking place on campus October 12–14. A reception for the AFP festival exhibition will take place in the gallery and Upton Hall lobby on Thursday, October 13, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

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.