A Look Ahead: This Week at Buffalo State
It’s Prevention Education Week at Buffalo State, and dozens of events are being held across campus. A full list of programs is available on the Dean of Students website. Here’s a look at what else is happening this week. Get a glimpse of student life at Buffalo State and stay up to date on student events, clubs, orgs, and more by connecting with Life at Buff State on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Health Fair Kickoff Event
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby
The health fair will kick off Prevention Education Week on campus.
Greater Western New York Law School Fair 2019
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Buffalo Marriott Niagara 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst, New York 14221
The Career Development Center (CDC) invites all students and alumni to talk one on one with recruiters from more than 70 law schools. Get answers to all your questions about the application process, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, and more. More information and a list of participating schools are available on the CDC website.
Biology and Great Lakes Center Seminar: 'Disruption of the Molecular Circadian Clock in Cancer'
3:00 to 3:50 p.m.
Technology Building 160
Join the Biology Department and Great Lakes Center for this seminar presented by Brian J. Altman, assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Genetics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
Lunch and Learn Networking Session with Citi
12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
Classroom Building B118
Students will hear from Buffalo State alumni and Citi leaders on career development, current internship and full-time opportunities, and Citi Buffalo culture. Network with key executives and Buffalo State alumni. Refreshments will be provided. Hosted by the Career Development Center and the Economics Club.
Chalkfest
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Upton Hall
Join the Visual Arts Board for its inaugural Chalkfest. Chalk art is a great way to de-stress, so come down and join in! Chalk and refreshments provided.
Self-Care Coloring
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge
Take care of yourself and de-stress with some coloring. The event is part of Prevention Education Week on campus.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Yoga
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Buckham Hall D203
Join the Weigel Wellness Center for a free yoga class. Classes will be held on Mondays at 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays at noon throughout the semester. Yoga classes are part of Prevention Education Week on campus.
You Should Be Here
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center 217
Join Black Active Minds for a discussion on how to handle stress, meditate, and stay focused as the semester gets going. (Many student clubs and organizations hold events on a regular basis. Check Bengal Connect for more details.)
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Stress Management
Weigel Wellness Center 203
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Join the Weigel Wellness Center for tips on stress management. The event is part of Prevention Education Week on campus.
Webinar: Engage the 2020 Census: Resources for the Whole Campus
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bulger Communication Center 424
The April 1, 2020, census presents an opportunity to bridge students’ learning with their future careers, foster action on social issues students care about, and build the power and representation of historically undercounted communities through student and community participation. This webinar will help faculty develop course plans and staff create programming that will bring the census to life.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Teaching and Learning Center Breakfast Conversation: 'Becoming a Student-Ready Campus'
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Chase Hall 109
Please join us for a scholarly conversation about how to become a student-ready campus. We will discuss chapter 2 of the book Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success, by Tia Brown McNair, Susan Albertine, Michelle Asha Cooper, Nicole McDonald, and Thomas Major Jr. (2016). The book can be retrieved from Butler Library's collection. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Apple Picking at Becker Farms
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Becker Farms, 3724 Quaker Rd., Gasport, New York, 14067
Join Wilderness Adventures for a trip to Becker Farms for apple picking. The apple orchard experience is $5.50 per person and includes a hayride to the orchard and a four-quart bag of apples. Meet in Cleveland Circle at 10:00 a.m., and bring extra spending money if you wish.