Buffalo State faculty and staff members who are interested in practicing Taoist Tai Chi on campus are invited to attend an organizational meeting on Monday, January 25, at 11:00 a.m. in Bishop Hall 304 to plan the schedule for the upcoming semester. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join.

Faculty-Staff Bible Study for the spring 2016 semester starts today at noon in Butler Library 210B. The group usually meets every other Friday at the same time and location. The last part of the meetings is spent in sharing and prayer. All are welcome.

Lindsey Holland, a 2015 graduate of Buffalo State, will headline the Buffalo State Newman Center's Winter Party with Rick Holland's Little Big Band on Saturday, January 30, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Foundry, 1738 Elmwood Avenue. The 10-piece band will play swing and jazz all evening. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online on the Newman Center website. Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and dancing. A cash bar will be available. The deadline for reservations is Sunday, January 24. Please call 882-1080 or e-mail newmancenter@buffalostate.edu with questions.

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State will be held Saturday, January 30. With more than 15 local vendors, food trucks, and music, this weekly community event has become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market is open to the public each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buckham Hall A Wing. Help support our local growers and food producers—and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don’t miss it!

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, January 23. With more than 15 local vendors, food trucks, and music, this weekly community event will become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market will be open to the public each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buckham Hall A Wing. Help support our local growers and food producers—and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don’t miss it!

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, January 16. With more than 15 local vendors, food trucks, and music, this weekly community event will become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market will be open to the public each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buckham Hall A Wing. Help support our local growers and food producers—and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don’t miss it!

The next Winter Farmers Market at Buffalo State is Saturday, January 9. With more than 15 local vendors, food trucks, and music, this weekly community event will become a highlight of our winter weekends. The Winter Market will be open to the public each Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Buckham Hall A Wing. Help support our local growers and food producers—and have fun at the same time. This collaborative project is brought to you by the Small Business Development Center, the Research and Economic Development Office, and the Elmwood Village Association. Don’t miss it!

The Graduate Student Spring Orientation will be held Wednesday, January 13, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m.

The orientation program will provide new students with an opportunity to have their questions answered and to speak with individuals representing individual academic departments, the Graduate School, and student service departments. Students will also have an opportunity to meet other new students in their program. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please visit the Graduate School website or call 878-5601.

The Graduate School will host two online chat sessions during winter break. A Graduate School representative will be on hand during each session to answer questions about graduate programs, admission requirements, career options, and more.

• Wednesday, January 6, noon–2:00 p.m.
• Monday, January 11, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit the Graduate School website or call 878-5601.

Students from the communication design program's DES 270: Visual Communications I class have designed salsa jars and gift boxes. An exhibition of their packaging is currently on display in the showcase outside the Czurles-Nelson Gallery in Upton Hall.