The Rockwell Hall box office, in conjunction with the Albright Knox Art Gallery, is once again offering students semester-long passes for the Albright Knox Art Gallery. Passes are only $6 and allow students unlimited visits to the Gallery for the entire semester. Passes must be purchased in person at the Rockwell Hall box office with valid Buffalo State College student ID. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The Recreational Reading component of my EDU150 class asks students to read any fiction or nonfiction book of their choice and then meet with a Book Talk Partner (You!) for 20 minutes to discuss their reading experience. You do not have to be familiar with the book; your only requirement is a desire to nurture student interest in reading. Those of you among Faculty and Professional Staff willing to participate should contact Tom Renzi at renzitc@buffalostate.edu for details about your valuable role in this simple but highly rewarding endeavor.

Butler Library's online catalog has a different look with expanded search capabilites and improved displays. The catalog is linked near the top of the library Web page: www.buffalostate.edu/library. If you bookmark or include the library catalog in your list of favorites, please note that this page has a new URL.

CyberQuad 316 has been changed from a MAC lab to a PC lab. Twenty-three state-of-the-art Dell PCs have been installed in the lab. Keep an eye out for additional information on the lab and training that will be done there.

CyberQuad 318 has had its software updated to Office 2003. Look for Outlook 2003 training to begin soon.

The 3rd Annual Part-Time Job Luau, will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Quad (if raining, Social Hall).The Luau theme for this event will provide BSC students with the opportunity to find a part-time job in an informal atmosphere. The Luau will feature over 20 representatives from both on campus departments and local businesses/organizations. The Luau is sponsored by the CDC. For more information visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc.

In the next few days, our online catalog will take on a different look with expanded search capabilities and improved displays. As before, the catalog will be linked near the top of library Web pages: http://www.buffalostate.edu/library. If you bookmark or include the library catalog in your list of favorites, please note that the page will have a new URL.

The project to renovate the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Rockwell Hall is scheduled to begin this week. The PAC will be offline until March 1, 2005. This renovation project consists of installation of new rigging and lighting systems, upgrade of the sound system, a new stage floor and new curtains. Upon completion the PAC will be one of the most technologically advanced theatres in the area.

To ensure that information contained in the Buffalo State College faculty-staff directory is correct, please review your listing in the online internal directory at www.buffalostate.edu/directories. If changes are required, complete and submit the Directory Add/Update Form available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/dira.asp or the MS Word version at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/directory.doc.

Flu shots will be given today in the Campbell Student Union lobby from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The shot is free for employees covered by Univera, Independent Health, Community Blue, Blue Choice, Preferred Care, and Medicare B. Employees must show a valid insurance card. Faculty and staff members not covered by any of these plans will be charged a $20 co-pay.