Buffalo State College’s Undergraduate Student Elections will take place today, March 15, through Thursday, March 17, in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Undergraduate students must show their Buffalo State ID or driver’s license to vote. Polls are open March 15–16 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Election results will be posted on Bengal Connect by 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.

SUNY SAIL Institute is offering free webinars during the spring semester, beginning Thursday, March 17. Leaders Learning Live occurs every third Thursday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. This interview-style webinar series provides insights into a wide variety of higher education leadership topics and best practices at no cost. Simply register in advance to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to engaging with you online and hope you will share this exciting opportunity with your colleagues.

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All Buffalo State College faculty, staff, and students are invited to the next Cultural Café, a monthly event that connects the campus community over conversation, culture, and coffee. Please join us as we celebrate Holi, an Indian festival of colors, on Friday, March 18, at 3:00 p.m. on the first floor of Butler Library. Chartwells will provide refreshments. 

This is a great opportunity to meet new people and find common ground with other internationally minded members of the community in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. The event is co-sponsored by the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Butler Library, and Global Engagement.

The Dean of Students Office will host its biannual “Self-Care Event” on Wednesday, March 16, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. To advance the reciprocal relationship between learning and health, as well as the direct connection between the academic mission of Buffalo State College and the well-being of its students, this program aims to help students explore and address the complex relationships among health, learning, and well-being.

We invite students to participate in this health fair sponsored by health and wellness majors. Attendees can enjoy a yoga class demonstration and 10-minute chair massage; hear from Andrea Groves, Reiki practitioner and crystal educator; sample fresh-pressed juice; delight in the presence of Stella the Amazing Therapy Dog; learn about gratitude journaling; and revisit the childhood wonder of balloon animals. Visitors can participate in engaging and interactive exhibits created by health and wellness majors from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Participants will learn ways to stay healthy throughout the semester.

The Student Civic Leadership Board (SCLB) will host a food and household item collection drive from Tuesday, March 15, to Wednesday, March 23, to support local Community Academic Center households during Ramadan, many of whom are Muslim. SCLB members are also collaborating with Global Youth Leaders and Buffalo State College STEAM programs to provide education about Ramadan to local middle and high school students involved in those programs.

Suggested items for donation include paper towels, dish soap, onions, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, jasmine rice, and basmati rice. For more information, visit the Student Civic Leadership Board website.

Donations may be dropped off at South Wing 110 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the drive. If you have questions, please email the Civic and Community Engagement office or call (716) 878-3919.

SCLB members will be tabling in the Campbell Student Union on Tuesday, March 15,  and Thursday, March 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. to promote the collection. Items may also be dropped off at the Civic and Community Engagement table in the Student Union during those times.

BizLibrary, an online employee training system, is providing a free webinar, “Navigating the Great Reshuffle," on Thursday, March 17, from noon to 1:00 p.m. 

Since the start of the pandemic, more than half (59 percent) of working professionals in the U.S. have experienced a career reawakening, according to a recent survey by LinkedIn.

The Great Reshuffle sees employees rethinking not only how they work but why they work. Organizations have the opportunity to increase motivation and retention levels among employees with frameworks like reskilling and upskilling to lead a life with authenticity and reclaim personal power. 

ThinkHuman, PowerToFly, and BizLibrary invite leaders to share what organizations need to navigate the Great Reshuffle and how to prioritize both flexibility and fulfillment at work. Topics include

• Why upskilling and reskilling is the primary lever for addressing skill gaps and keeping people engaged in their work,
• Internal mobility as a response to the new urge for growth,
• The importance of creating safe spaces and advocating for mental health in the workplace.

Please register using BizLibrary's Workshop Registration System.

The Undergraduate Research Office will celebrate Buffalo State College’s 150th anniversary by hosting the eighth annual multidisciplinary SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC), an all-day event with a luncheon and keynote speaker, on Saturday, April 23, on campus. This event replaces the annual Student Research and Creativity Conference this year only.

Online abstract submissions have been extended until Monday, March 21, through the SURC Proposal Submission portal. The Undergraduate Research Office supports SURC registration fees for all accepted Buffalo State student presenters and their faculty mentors.

Weigel Health Promotion will hold a series of events during Prevention Week, March 14–18, to help keep students safe during Buffalo State College’s spring break. Please encourage students to attend to build their résumés or for extra credit. Please contact Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions, with questions.

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Please join Weigel Health Promotion and Horizon Health Services for a live Narcan online training session today, March 14, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom.

Narcan is a nasal spray that can revive people who have overdosed and reverse the effects of heroin and other opioids. This is one of a series of events that Weigel is offering during Prevention Week, March 14–18. Please visit our web page or social media platforms for additional information and direct questions to Paula Madrigal, assistant director of prevention and health promotions.

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Patrick Kaler, president and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, will present the talk "Tourism Growth: Positioning Cultural Assets in Erie County and the Reopening of the Albright-Knox," to students in the Hospitality and Tourism Department’s Cultural Tourism class on Monday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 214. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.