Please join the Biology Department and the Great Lakes Center for the seminar "Catching a Great Lakes Killer: A Story of Genomics, Genealogy, and Modeling the Ecology of a Blood-Sucking Fish," presented by Nicholas Sard, assistant professor of biological sciences and researcher at SUNY Oswego, on Monday, October 3, at 3:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 214. Dr. Sard defines himself as an evolutionary ecologist interested in the evolution of life history traits, demography, and conservation. His lab uses genetics-based approaches to answer questions relevant to species of conservation concern with particular focus on aquatic species of the Great Lakes Basin.

Abstract
Over the last 10,000 years, an incredibly unique deepwater fish community has evolved in the massive body of water we call the Great Lakes. This fish community consists of a group of prey fishes collectively called ciscos, and a top predator, the lake trout; however, over the past 300 years, the Great Lakes have become one of the most invaded systems in the world—with the current number of non-indigenous species found within the basin totaling nearly 200. Numerous studies have demonstrated that invasive species cause financial burdens to local economies and negatively affect species in an ecosystem. In the Great Lakes, one of the most well-known invasive species is the sea lamprey, because the blood-sucking, parasitic phase of their life cycle kills most hosts. Unsurprisingly, cisco and lake trout populations plummeted after the establishment and spread of sea lamprey throughout the Great Lakes. Today, a lamprey-specific pesticide, which is at least 85 percent effective, is applied annually to tributaries throughout the Great Lakes, yet the adult population size is still larger than expected. In this talk, Dr. Sard will share how he and his colleagues are evaluating the feasibility of using genomic tools he created to solve a major question that sea lamprey managers are trying to answer: Where are all the adult lamprey coming from?

Note: Coffee and cookie reception begins at 2:30 p.m. Seminar begins at 3:00 p.m.

The Buffalo State student chapter of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM) will meet on Tuesday, October 4, from 12:15 to 1:30 in Technology Building 258. The chapter is open to students from any major. Diversity is the key to our success. Please join us.

Please join us for a workshop to better understand the collaborative approach between instructional designers, educational technologists, and instructors on Tuesday, October 4, from 12:15 to 1:30 pm. in Bulger Communication Center 217. 

As new innovations occur and our student profile shifts, educational materials need to be revised and adapted to accommodate the new landscape of higher education; however, it is not as simple as revising a PowerPoint or adding new information to a course. The entire learning process often needs to be reshaped, so individuals are able to apply new knowledge in authentic real-world situations. This is where the instructional designer’s role comes into play.  

Instructional designers and educational technologists are here on campus to provide guidance and leadership in designing for an online environment and delivering engaging high-quality courses while providing support for the use of educational technology and promoting innovative practices to improve the quality of educational experiences.  

Participants will leave this session with resources, services, and connections with instructional designers and educational technologists to assist in incorporating educational technology and designing learning experiences for their students.

Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

The Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore still has more than 250 textbook orders that have been processed and are awaiting student pickup. The bookstore has made multiple attempts to contact the students with the information provided on their web orders with no response from the students.

Please make an announcement during classes, in meetings, or by other means to remind students to pick up their textbooks from the bookstore if they have not already done so. The bookstore has been current with its daily order processing; if students order their books in the morning, their order will be ready for pickup the same day.

If students have questions about their orders or feel they have not received the communication, please ask them to come into the bookstore and we will help them.

Thank you!

Trista Hayes
Textbook Department Manager
Barnes and Noble Bookstore
(716) 878-5509

The Buffalo Urban League will be on campus Thursday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby. The league's mission is to empower African Americans, other minorities, and disadvantaged individuals to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.

The Buffalo Urban League has opened a community resource center to provide resources, emotional support, and coping skills to anyone in need. They are readily available to talk, listen, and provide support whether through their helpline or in person at the resource center, no appointment necessary. They can link people to housing information, jobs, or any further community resources needed.

Please email the Civic and Community Engagement Office or call (716) 878-3919 with questions or comments.

Please encourage students to attend the following programs as part of Prevention Week this week. Consider offering extra credit as well. Please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotion, with questions.

Wednesday, September 28

Alcoholics Anonymous and Recovery Speaker with Personal Story
12:30 p.m. | Weigel Wellness Center 203

Flu and COVID Clinics with Wegmans
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Campbell Student Union lobby

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Thursday, September 29

Tai Chi for Beginners
10:00 a.m. | Houston Gym 125

AOD/Opioid Panel with Horizons, Save the Michaels, ICHIP, and Student Accessibility Services
12:15 p.m. | Caudell Hall 209

Vaping Trends and Awareness (including Marijuana) with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
3:00 p.m. | Weigel Wellness Center 203

Free, Interactive FB Live Online Cooking Class
7:00 p.m. | Facebook

Yoga with HEAL BFLO
6:30–7:30 p.m. | Houston Gym 125

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Friday, September 30

Sexual Health Education and Testing with MOCHA Buffalo and Evergreen Health
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Campbell Student Union lobby and Fireside Lounge

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Saturday, October 1

Yoga with HEAL BFLO
Noon–1:00 p.m. | Houston Gym 125

The Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Center (formerly the Career Development Center) will host an Open House on Tuesday, October 4, to showcase its new name as well as celebrate National Cinnamon Roll Day! Faculty, staff, and students are cordially invited to stop by the office in Cleveland Hall 306 anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 am. We hope you are able to join us to celebrate our rebranding and enjoy some coffee and a tasty cinnamon roll.

The Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Center (formerly the Career Development Center) will host an Open House on Tuesday, October 4, to showcase its new name as well as celebrate National Cinnamon Roll Day! Faculty, staff, and students are cordially invited to stop by the office in Cleveland Hall 306 anytime between 9:00 and 11:00 am. We hope you are able to join us to celebrate our rebranding and enjoy some coffee and a tasty cinnamon roll.

Faculty members in selected programs within the School of Arts and Sciences are invited to submit project proposals for the E. O. Smith Arts and Humanities Faculty Development Fund for the period of January 1–December 31, 2023. The application process is being run by the School of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, November 9, 2022. The application is available online.

These competitive, peer-reviewed projects support opportunities for the professional development of full-time Buffalo State faculty members in programs related to the arts and the humanities. Eligible candidates must be members of programs included in the arts (art, design, art conservation, theater, music, dance, film) or the humanities (history, art history, museum studies, philosophy, religious studies, literature, English, modern and classical languages) and teach discipline-specific courses in the arts and humanities.

Candidates will be required to submit their proposals to the selection committee detailing how they would use the funding and include a curriculum vitae and detailed project budget. Funds may be used only for expenses directly related to professional development in their discipline, including research, supplies used in research or the publication of research, travel, or other similar professional activities. Any pertinent COVID-19 restrictions will apply, and adherence to any spending constraint rules and regulations will be followed. Funds may not be directed toward internal administration (including course-release fees) or social functions or for personal use. Any proposed budgets that include personnel expenses (e.g., student assistants) must detail those expenses.

Projects consistent with the mission and goals of the Monroe Fordham Regional History Center will be given preference. Previously funded candidates may reapply (for a new phase of the funded project, or a new project), but previously unfunded candidates will be given preference. Applicants cannot serve on the selection committee.

Information about the fund and application process will be provided in the formal announcement, which will also be sent to faculty in eligible departments. The announcement of funded proposals will be made in late December, and expenses according to the approved budget must be incurred during the calendar year from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Recipients will be required to complete their projects during that time. A final report and participation in the 2024 Fall Forum is expected.

The fund's benefactor, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and historian Edward Owen "E. O." Smith Jr., was a member of the faculty of the Buffalo State History Department since 1963, serving as chair of the History and Social Studies Education Department for many years and as the first director of the Monroe Fordham Regional History Center. He also founded the college’s museum studies certificate program. He retired from Buffalo State in 2013.

During his 50-year tenure, he was known for his concern for students, his chairmanship of numerous college committees, and his efforts to improve the economic and cultural life of Buffalo’s West Side. He also held a deep interest in art and the visual image as a document, and had been honored by the Burchfield Penney Art Center for his participation in and leadership of many collaborative center projects. Dr. Smith was named a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor in 1999 and had previously received the President’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service. Dr. Smith died in March 2014, and his gift endowing this fund leaves a lasting legacy at Buffalo State.

The Political Science and Public Administration Department is pleased to announce the next talk in its fall 2022 Public Service Lecture Series, a presentation by Jason Yots, principal with Common Bond Real Estate and Preservation Studios, on Wednesday, October 5, at 5:00 p.m at 1786 Main Street in Buffalo.

Mr. Yots is a local developer and historic preservation expert who works in historic rehab and housing. He will walk participants through a project he is undertaking (the former Record Theater complex on Main Street) and discuss how building reuse and preservation can play a role in sustainability, including through increasing density, material reuse, and limiting new construction.