SUNY Plattsburgh Presents Sampling of Public Events Through Early April

PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/20/2009)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is pleased to present this calendar of public events through early April. This calendar contains a sampling of arts, workshops, talks and other events at the college, all of which are open to the public and many of which are free of charge.

For more information, visit the college's Web site at plattsburgh.edu or contact Michelle Ouellette, associate director of public relations and publications, at 518-564-3095 or michelle.ouellette@plattsburgh.edu.

February

Sunday, Feb. 22

Key Winds Trio Concert, 2 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Featuring Janine Scherline, clarinet; Janice Kyle, oboe; and David Carpenter, piano. Free. For more information, call 518-564-2283.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

SUNYAC Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals (tentative), Memorial Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. The men's and women's basketball teams look to secure home court for the conference postseason tournament. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu.

"Monitoring Biodiversity in the Adirondacks Through Collaboration and Citizen Science: The Adirondack ATBI," 12:20 p.m. Room 101, Hudson Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Presentation by Dr. David A. Patrick, director of the Center for Adirondack Biodiversity, Paul Smith's College. Hosted by the Lake Champlain Research Institute at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Six vs. six high school boys' volleyball tournament, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Hall Gymnasium, SUNY Plattsburgh. T-shirts and bragging rights for the champions. $100 per team. Those interested in playing should contact Dena O'Connell at 518-569-5142 or oconnedq@plattsburgh.edu.

Power Lunch: Marketing with E-mail, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Lunch will be provided. Dr. Nancy Church, chair of marketing and entrepreneurship at the college will offer tips on powering up marketing efforts through e-mail and e-newsletters. There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited. Register by Feb. 23 at 518-564-2042 or sbdc@plattsburgh.edu. Include name, company, address and phone.

North Country Funding Opportunities 2009, 2-5 p.m. Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn about programs and funding resources available to help companies meet growth and training objectives. An overview of resources available via programs at local, regional and state level will be presented. Representatives of key programs will answer questions about opportunities in loan programs, bond financing, training assistance, expansion programs, waste reuse, tax abatement programs and more. To register, please go to citec.org/register.html.

SUNYAC Ice Hockey Tournament Quarterfinals (tentative), 7 p.m. Stafford Ice Arena, Plattsburgh State Field House. The nationally ranked and defending conference champion Cardinals seek to attain home ice in the conference postseason tournament. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu.

Crom Community Lecture: "What God Makes Clean," 7 p.m. Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Dr. Paul Johnson presents. Crom Community Lectures are a series of annual lectures on religion and culture by local and visiting scholars. Free and open to the public.

Relay Idol, 8-10 p.m. Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. A talent contest that helps support the efforts of the campus' Relay for Life. Tickets cost $2 in advance, $3 at the door and are available Feb. 16-20 at a table in the lobby of the Angell College Center. For information, contact Kevin Stump at kevinstump7@aol.com or Alex Newman at newm8981@mail.plattsburgh.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

"Cocktail Party Etiquette: Dressing Professionally and the Art of Conversation," 4:30 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Presented by Dr. Nancy J. Church as part of the SUNY Plattsburgh Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association's Business Etiquette seminar series. No charge. Refreshments will be served.

TED Talks, 7 p.m. Room 200, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Free video conference, featuring three subjects. 1.) Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin performs and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. 2.) Skeptic Society founder Michael Shermer speaks on believing strange things, striving to find the answer to questions like "Why do people see the Virgin Mary on a cheese sandwich or hear demonic lyrics in "Stairway to Heaven?" 3.) Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins gives an atheist's call to arms as he urges all atheists to openly state their position - and to fight the incursion of the church into politics and science.

Ivan Pecel, 8 p.m. Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. A juggler who travels the world performing on cruises ships and holds a world record for juggling, Pecel has also been seen on the hit television show, "America's Got Talent." Free. For more information contact Kayte Taylor at 518-564-3200 or Ktayl001@mail.plattsburgh.edu .

Thursday, Feb. 26

Workshop on Efficient Record Filing Systems, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. This workshop is for administrative staff or people handling records for their office or department. The State Archives and Records Administration will present. Workshop covers topics including basic elements on how filing systems are designed; how to improve existing filing systems; creating or improving filing routines and record disposition practices; and selecting filing equipment. Free. R.S.V.P. with Gina Doty at 518-564-5011 or dotygl@plattsburgh.edu.

"The Curious Case of Sarah Palin: Political Mothering Amid a Culture of 'Disability as Difference,'" 12:30- 1:15 p.m. Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. A talk by Dr. Kirsten Isgro, visiting assistant professor in the Department of Communication.

"The Israeli Attack on Gaza: Military Aggression or a Just War?" 4:30 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Roundtable on Gaza, sponsored by the Asian studies program.

Friday, Feb. 27

SUNYAC Basketball Tournament Finals (tentative), Memorial Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. The men's and women's programs have a chance to host the conference Final Four if they're the highest-remaining seed in the tournament. Time will be announced later. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu .

Film Screening, "Persepolis," 6-8:30 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. The film will be followed by a discussion on women in Iran.

Saturday, Feb. 28

SUNYAC Basketball Tournament Finals (tentative), Memorial Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. See Feb. 27 listing for details.

SUNYAC Ice Hockey Tournament Semifinals (tentative), 7 p.m. Stafford Ice Arena in the Plattsburgh State Field House. The nationally ranked and defending conference champion Cardinals seek to attain home ice in the conference postseason tournament. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu.

ECAC West Division Women's Ice Hockey Tournament Quarterfinals (tentative), Stafford Ice Arena in the Plattsburgh State Field House. The two-time defending NCAA champion Cardinals seek to attain home ice in the conference postseason tournament. The time will be announced later. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu .

March

Sunday, March 1

"The Life and Times of Harvey Milk" documentary. Time and location to be announced. Discussion will follow showing of film. Sponsored by S.O.U.L. as part of the "Walk on By" week of SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Monday, March 2

"Fall From Grace" documentary, 7-9 p.m. Alumni Conference Room in the Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Part of "Walk on By" week during SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Tuesday, March 3

Free Thinkers Film Festival, "The DaVinci Code" directed by Ron Howard, 7 p.m.106 Hudson Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Through the films in the Free Thinkers Film Festival, attendees will have a chance to examine the practice of torture, the prosecution of free thinkers and the censorship of free speech and academic freedoms. For more information contact Professor Juan Carlos Vallejo at jvall002@plattsburgh.edu or 518-564-2552. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 3

15th Annual Service Auction, 7-9 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Items auctioned will include gift certificates, merchandise from local vendors, homemade goods and services (like lawn clean up) provided by students. All proceeds will go toward the college's Alternative Break Program, which gives students a chance to learn valuable lessons while helping others over their college break. For more information about the service auction or the trips themselves, contact the Center for Student Involvement at 518-564-4830 or visit the Web site plattsburgh.edu/offices/centers/service/altbreaks.php.

Keeping Score to Win the Game: Cash is King, 8-11 a.m. Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, Route 9 in Plattsburgh. Attendees will have an opportunity to highlight the key performance indicators that drive their particular business models. Rick Leibowitz from the North Country Small Business Development Center will help participants create forecast scorecards with specific and measurable goals for the upcoming months. Attendees are encouraged but not required to bring some past financial statements to this session. The workshop will also focus on how cash flow influences business decisions and provide some helpful tips on managing operating capital. A continental breakfast will be provided. Register online at http://www.northcountrychamber.com/MBTP/eventspage.cfm or 518-563-1000. No shows will be charged unless cancellation is received by Feb. 27.

Awareness Fair, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lobby, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Learn about service opportunities and pressing issues in the community. Part of the Month of Action at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Adult Circus, 8 p.m. Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center , SUNY Plattsburgh. As seen on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, these men will perform insane, mind-blowing stunts as they provide an eventful variety show unlike anything seen before. Free. For more information contact Kayte Taylor at Ktayl001@mail.plattsburgh.edu, 518-564-3200.

Wednesday, March 4

Faculty Panel Discussion Series, "Inflammatory Rhetoric: Building an Ethical Community Response," 4-6 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Part of "Walk on By" week during SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

"Travel and Meeting Etiquette," 4:30 pm, Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Presented by John Parmelee. Part of the SUNY Plattsburgh Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association's Business Etiquette seminar series. No charge. Refreshments will be served.

Free Thinkers Film Festival, The Name of the Rose by Jean-Jacques Annaud, 7.p.m 106 Hudson Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. See March 3 for details.

Main Stage Production: "The Laramie Project," 7:30 p.m. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. Written by Moises Kaufman and directed by Dr. Timothy Palkovic, this award-winning play addresses the various issues relating to the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man whose violent murder in 1998 has since become a symbol for America's struggle against intolerance. The play unfolds in a series of juxtaposed monologues based on hundreds of interviews conducted after the fatal attack. General admission, $10; senior citizens and students, $8; SUNY Plattsburgh faculty and staff, $8; SUNY Plattsburgh students, $2. Tickets available at the door and in advance at the Angell College Center desk. For more information call 518-564-2283.

Thursday, March 5

Keeping Score to Win the Game: Cash is King, 8-11 a.m. Lake Placid. See March 3 for details. To register or learn more, contact Lori Statts from Fanfare, 518-523-9223.

International Women's Day, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. A celebration with a performance by Lebanese-American feminist performer-scholar Dr. Laila Farah.

Free Thinkers Film Festival, "Luther" directed by Eric Till, 7 p.m. Room 106, Hudson Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. See March 3 for details.

Film Screening, "Living in the Hyphen-Nation," 7-9 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Following the film will be a discussion with Lebanese-American feminist performer/scholar Dr. Laila Farah.

Main Stage Production: "The Laramie Project," 7:30 p.m. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. See March 4 listing for details.

Friday, March 6

Colleges Against Cancer's Dodge Ball Tournament, 5-7 p.m. Memorial Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Help support Colleges Against Cancer and the Relay for Life at a smashing evening of competition. For more information, contact Joshua Preston, jpres001@mail.plattsburgh.edu.

"Unity Rally," 6 p.m. Amitié Plaza or the Angell College Center courtyard, SUNY Plattsburgh. Part of "Walk on By" week during SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Reading from "The Family Terrorist and Other Stories" by author and SUNY Plattsburgh English Professor J.L. Torres, 7 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Free and open to the public. For information, contact Matt Bondurant at matt.bondurant@plattsburgh.edu or 571-332-4606.

Main Stage Production: "The Laramie Project," 7:30 p.m. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. See March 4 listing for details.

Saturday, March 7

SUNYAC Ice Hockey Tournament Championship (tentative), 7 p.m. Stafford Ice Arena, Plattsburgh State Field House. The nationally ranked Cardinals hope to repeat their 2008 conference championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu.

Main Stage Production: "The Laramie Project," 7:30 p.m. Hartman Theatre, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. See March 4 listing for details.

ECAC West Division Women's Ice Hockey Tournament Finals (tentative), Stafford Ice Arena, Plattsburgh State Field House. If the Cardinals capture their sixth straight regular-season title, they'll earn the right to host the conference Final Four as the tournament's No. 1 seed. For information, contact SUNY Plattsburgh's Sports Information Office, 518-564-4148 or 518-564-4123, sportsinfo@plattsburgh.edu.

Sunday, March 8

ECAC West Division Women's Ice Hockey Tournament Finals (tentative), Stafford Ice Arena, Plattsburgh State Field House. See March 7 listing for details.

"MILK," 8 p.m. Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. This award-winning film is nominated for eight Oscars. Sponsored by the Activities Coordination Board. Part of "Walk on By" week during SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Monday, March 9

Learning Disability Panel, 7-9 p.m. Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Educational session designed to help break down social barriers for the learning disabled. For information, contact the Center for Student Involvement at 518-564-4830. Part of SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Tuesday, March 10

Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Part of SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action. For information, Contact the Center for Student Involvement at 518-564-4830.

"In Her Shoes," 7-9 p.m. Alumni Conference Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. This is an interactive program that explores the lives of women who are leaving their abusers. Participants will go through the thought processes, steps and social services that an abused woman might encounter.

Wednesday, March 11

Keeping Score to Win the Game: Cash is King, 8:30-9:30 a.m. North Country Community College in Saranac Lake. See March 3 for details. Register online at http://www.northcountrychamber.com/MBTP/eventspage.cfm or 518-563-1000. Hosted by Lake Placid Business Association.

TEDTalks, 7 p.m. Room 200, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Free video conference on three topics. 1.) The avant-garde string quartet Ethel performs the third movement from Phil Kline's four-part suite "The Blue Room and Other Stories." An all-star foursome, Ethel includes performers Cornelius Dufallo (violin), Ralph Farris (viola), Dorothy Lawson (cello) and Mary Rowell (violin) - a mixed bag of players from classical, rock and downtown new-music circles. 2.) Solo performer and comic actor Julia Sweeney performs the first 15 minutes of her 2006 solo show "Letting Go of God." 3.) Author, philosopher, prankster and journalist A.J. Jacobs talks about the year he spent living biblically - following the rules in the Bible as literally as possible.

Coffeehouse, 9 p.m. The Point (by Subway), Angell College Center. Night of free entertainment and an opportunity to learn from the group ONE about Fair Trade coffee. Sponsored by the Student Association Activities Coordination Board. Part of SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Thursday, March 12

CDPI Film, "Dirty Pretty Things," 7 p.m. Room 200, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Okwe, a kind-hearted Nigerian doctor, and Senay, a Turkish chambermaid, work at the same West London Hotel. The hotel is run by Senor Sneaky and is the sort of place where dirty businesses like drug dealing and prostitution takes place.However, when Okwe finds a human heart in one of the toilets, he uncovers something far more sinister than just a common crime.

Increasing Your Bottom Line, 8 a.m. Lake Placid. Presented by Rick Leibowitz from the North Country Small Business Development Center, this seminar will focus on three strategies that businesses can pursue to increase overall profitability. These are increasing margin, increasing volume and decreasing expenses. This seminar will explain options for business owners, information they should gather to make educated decisions and ways to determine the best course toward making their businesses more profitable. There are pros and cons to each of these strategies and Leibowitz will discuss some best practices to create a balanced plan for profit growth. Hosted by the Lake Placid Business Association. To register or to learn more, contact Lori Statts from Fanfare at 518-523-9223.

Friday, March 13

Friday Gallery Concert Series, 12:30 p.m. Lobby, Myers Fine Arts Building, SUNY Plattsburgh. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-564-2283.

Wednesday, March 18

Increasing Your Bottom Line, 8:30-9:30 a.m. North Country Community College in Saranac Lake. See March 12 listing for details. Hosted by the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce. To register call 518-891-1990 or e-mail info@saranaclake.com. The cost is $10 for members or $20 for yet-to-be members.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Right Place, Right Time Marketing, 8-11 a.m. Lake Placid. Marketing is an investment, not an expense. This seminar will help participants evaluate their existing customer profiles and identify who may be missing. Presenter Mark Leibowitz from the North Country Small Business Development Center will also explore different advertising mediums and the importance of time and place in creating a more cost effective marketing plan and focus on the basics of creating an effective marketing strategy. Hosted by the Lake Placid Business Association. To register or to learn more, contact Lori Statts from Fanfare at 518-523-9223.

Preparedness Conference, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Room 200, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Presented by the EXPLORE Consortium, this conference is designed for health professionals, educators and students. Topics include disaster medical assistance, bomb and blast injuries, public health, the Graniteville train wreck and emergency preparedness for special needs populations.

"Cat in the Dog House: the Art of Relationships," 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Room 202, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Presented by Michael Grinder, this conference covers management and instructional techniques for educators. Known for his groundbreaking work in group dynamics, Grinder helps teachers increase their charisma in the classroom by identifying attributes that create charisma. The course will teach concrete ways to use non-verbal techniques and group dynamics to benefit the classroom.

Tuesday, March 24

Colleges Against Cancer's Kick Ball Tournament, 7-9:30 p.m. Memorial Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Recapture schoolyard glory while supporting Colleges Against Cancer and the Relay for Life. $2 in advance, $3 at the door. A maximum of 8 players per team. For information contact Joshua Preston, jpres001@mail.plattsburgh.edu.

Wednesday, March 25

Right Place, Right Time Marketing, 8:30-9:30 a.m. North Country Community College, Saranac Lake. See March 19 listing for details. Hosted by the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce. To register call 518-891-1990 or e-mail info@saranaclake.com. The cost is $10 for members or $20 for yet-to-be members.

TEDTalks, 7 p.m. Room 200, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Free Video conference on three topics. 1.) Einstein, the African grey parrot with a vocabulary of more than 200 words and sounds, performs. Einstein is part of the Knoxville Zoo's outreach program, helping educate thousands of visitors about the natural world every year. 2.) Harvard Law Professor and Contributing Editor at the New York Times Magazine Noah Feldman makes a searing case that both politics and religion - whatever their differences - are similar technologies, designed to efficiently connect and manage any group of people. 3.) Psychologist Jonathan Haidt studies the five moral values that form the basis of political choices, whether individuals are liberal, conservative or in the center.

Coffeehouse, 9 p.m. The Point (by Subway), Angell College Center. A night of free entertainment and an opportunity to learn from the group ONE about Fair Trade coffee. Sponsored by the Student Association Activities Coordination Board as part of SUNY Plattsburgh's Month of Action.

Thursday, March 26

More Customers, More Profits, 8-11 a.m. Lake Placid. Customers are the core to every business. Presented by Mark Leibowitz of the North Country Small Business Development Center, this seminar will explain why exceptional customer service should become a focal point of a business's operations, in addition to offering methods to use in developing customer relations training for employees. Discussion will also focus on ways to increase revenues by expanding a business's internal marketing network. Hosted by the Lake Placid Business Association. To register or learn more, contact Lori Statts from Fanfare at 518-523-9223. The cost is $10 for members or $20 for yet-to-be members.

Start Talking Before They Start Drinking: Parent/Youth Workshop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Valcour Conference Center, main house. A conversational, interactive workshop for parents and youth about prevention, awareness and education in regards to underage alcohol use and abuse. Open to all Clinton County youth in grades 5-8 and their parents/guardians. The workshop is free and includes dinner and giveaways. Sponsored by the Plattsburgh Campus-Community Partnership, Eastern Adirondack Health Care Network, the SUNY Plattsburgh Center for Student Health and Psychological Services and Behavioral Health Services North. For more information, or to register, call Jessica Mathew at 564-3366 or jessica.mathews@plattsburgh.edu.

Friday, March 27

SUNY Plattsburgh's 2009 Relay For Life, 6 p.m.-6 a.m. SUNY Plattsburgh Field House. First participating in 2007, SUNY Plattsburgh is one of more than 460 colleges and universities that have joined the Fight Against Cancer by participating in Relay For Life. Registration is $10 before March 13 and guarantees an event T-shirt. The cost is $20 after that, but event coordinators cannot guarantee a shirt. For information, visit the Web site www.relayforlife.org/sunyplattsburgh.

Film Screening, "Frozen River," 6 p.m. Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. The film will be followed by a discussion of gender, race, class and immigration in the North Country.

Saturday, March 28

"Kids' Night Out," 5-9 p.m. Memorial Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Children ages 6-13. Cost $10 per child. For information, call 518-564-4147.

Monday, March 30

Fire Safety Awareness Workshop, 7 p.m. Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Representatives of the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control will speak about fire safety.

Tuesday, March 31

The Adirondacks and the (Re)Invention of American Wilderness, 7 p.m. Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Dr. Phillip Terrie, professor emeritus of Bowling Green State University and the SUNY Plattsburgh history department's latest McLellan distinguished visiting professor of North Country history and culture, will speak on Adirondack environmental history. For more information, contact Dr. Jim Rice at ricejd@plattsburgh.edu

April

Wednesday, April 1

More Customers, More Profits, 8:30-9:30 a.m. North Country Community College, Saranac Lake. See March 26 listing for details. Hosted by the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce. To register call 518-891-1990 or e-mail info@saranaclake.com. The cost is $10 for members or $20 for yet-to-be members.

Thursday, April 2

"Interview and Office Etiquette," 4:30 p.m. Amnesty Room, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. Presented by Dr. James Csipak. Part of the SUNY Plattsburgh Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association's Business Etiquette seminar series. No charge. Refreshments will be served.

Roundtable Discussion: Gender and Sports, 12:30 p.m., Room 153 C, Hawkins Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Panel will feature SUNY Plattsburgh Athletic Director Bruce Delventhal, Associate Librarian Mila Su and Cardinal Hockey player Laurie Bowler.

Saturday, April 4

Discovering the Joy of Teaching: A Teaching and Learning Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Warren Ballrooms, Angell College Center, SUNY Plattsburgh. This conference will provide SUNY educators with the opportunity to work in collaborative sessions on ways to improve their teaching for the benefit of teachers and students alike. It features session facilitators from SUNY Plattsburgh as well as from SUNY institutions across New York state. Each session proposal has been selected for its potential to engage conference participants in innovative teaching techniques and encourage thoughtful discussion on challenging pedagogical issues. The cost to attend is $50; however, the fee will be waived for all UUP members. Continental breakfast included. For information contact Dr. Becky Kasper, director, Center for Teaching Excellence, 301 Feinberg Library, 518-564-3043, kasperrb@plattsburgh.edu. Conference information is available online at http://web.plattsburgh.edu/offices/centers/cte/conferenceregistration.php.

Wednesday, April 8

TEDTalks, 7 p.m. Room 200, Yokum Hall, SUNY Plattsburgh. Free Video conference covering three topics.1.) Dutch artist Theo Jansen talks on the art of creating creatures. Jansen has been working for 16 years to create sculptures that move on their own in eerily lifelike ways. 2.) Professor and founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute Dean Ornish talks about simple, low-tech and low-cost ways to take advantage of the body's natural desire to heal itself. 3.) In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what's wrong with the way we eat now, and why it's putting the entire planet at risk.

Ongoing

"Rockwell Kent: This Is My Own," through May 17, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, New York State Museum, Albany, N.Y. Exhibition of fine art from the Plattsburgh State Art Museum, Rockwell Kent Collection. The exhibition chronicles the life and work of Rockwell Kent; included are paintings, drawings, prints, books, bookplates, photographs, dinnerware, advertising art and more. To contact the New York State Museum, call 518-474-5877. To contact the Plattsburgh State Art Museum, contact Marjorie Quesnell, museum secretary at 518-564-2474 or coughlmf@plattsburgh.edu.

"Andy Warhol: Portraits from the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy," through July 5, noon - 4 p.m. daily, Burke Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building. This exhibit features a selection of original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints given to the Plattsburgh State Art Museum by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in honor of the foundation's 20th anniversary.

Free income tax preparation and electronic filing, throughout February on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; throughout March on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and in April on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5139 North Catherine St., inside the Senior Citizens Council building in Plattsburgh. Parking is available in the rear of the building. Free for all ages. Contact Kaye at 335-8036 or email KayeCurry@aol.com.

SAT Review Classes, March 30-April 30, 7-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, March 30, April 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27 and 29 in Room 409, Sibley Hall or Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 31, April 2, 7, 9, 21, 23, 28 and 30 in Room 407, Sibley Hall. The cost is $175 for the four weeks and includes textbook and CD. Register online at www.plattsburghcas.com, by fax at 518-564-4092 or by phone at 518-564-3054.