Computing and Technology Services, in affiliation with TASC, will offer 11 workshops during Winterim 2006. Winterim will run from January 9 through 12. Check out the list of workshops and register at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/fast/winterim.
The Lupus Alliance of Western New York offers a sweet treat for you to make someone happy on Sweetest Day, Saturday, October 15, while also supporting thousands of Western New Yorkers suffering from lupus.
Nominations for the President's Medal for Outstanding Graduate Student and the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence are being sought. Students who best demonstrate the qualities recognized by each award and are completing graduate programs in December 2005, May 2006, or August 2006 are eligible for nomination. Candidates must be nominated by a graduate faculty member. Nomination guidelines and forms are available in the Graduate School office, Cleveland Hall 204. Nominations and supporting materials must be forwarded to the Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204, by Friday, January 20, 2006.
The Buffalo State Newman Center cordially invites the entire campus community to join us at 1219 Elmwood Avenue (at the corner of Penhurst Place) on Thursday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. for "A Peace Tree Lighting" ceremony. Immediately following, refreshments will be served in our community room. All are welcome!
Nominations for the President's Medal for Outstanding Undergraduate Student and the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence are being sought. Students must be nominated by a faculty or staff member. Candidates must be graduating seniors who have best demonstrated the qualities recognized by each award. Only undergraduates graduating between June 2005 and May 2006 will be considered. Nomination guidelines and forms are available from the Associate Vice President for Campus Life Office, Campbell Student Union 222. Nominations and supporting documentation must be forwarded to Timothy Ecklund, associate vice president for campus life, Campbell Student Union 222, by Friday, January 20, 2006.
The Emergency Response Planning Group, part of the campuswide Emergency Preparedness Planning Committee, will present the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program. The CERT program consists of eight units and a final course review and disaster-simulation exercise. Units will be presented twice a month in three-hour intervals, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., in E. H. Butler Library 210. The first session, Disaster Preparedness, will be held on Wednesday, November 9. Refreshments will be served. Please visit www.buffalostate.edu/campusservices/x587.xml for more information, including other session schedules and R.S.V.P. contacts.
Are you searching for a special "holiday gift" for a family member, friend, student, and/or colleague of yours? The Buffalo State Alumni Association has a solution! Why not check out the wide variety of alumni merchandise items available, while saving money with the great "bengal bargains" that we'll be offering?
November 25: Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) - Eligible CSEA, PEF, and classified M/C employees may forfeit three days of vacation or personal leave in exchange for a credit of up to $400 toward health insurance premiums in 2006.
Today is the last day for employees to voluntarily cancel their health insurance coverage, voluntarily decline coverage for their dependents (change from family to individual coverage), or change their pre-tax status. If you wish to make any of these changes, please contact the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410 or ext. 4821, to complete the required form.
Are you searching for a holiday gift for someone special? With the holiday season right around the corner, the Buffalo State Alumni Association would like to help you out!