Class Date: Monday, March 13

As part of Buffalo State's Evergreen initiatives, Evergreen is sponsoring a competition for the best sculpture created from recyclable items. The winners will have their sculptures displayed during Earth Week (April 17–21, 2006). There will be prizes for the top three entries. For a complete list of rules, prizes, and registration information, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/evergreen/sculpture.htm. Have fun and good luck!

The 134th Commencement is only two months away! You will soon receive a formal notice inviting you to participate in the celebration. The two undergraduate ceremonies and one graduate/C.A.S. ceremony will need marchers and ushers. In order to list our dedicated marchers and ushers in the program, we must have all names ready for submission by April 3. Therefore, it is imperative that, after you receive the volunteer form, you fill it out and return it to the Events Management Office, Cleveland Hall 112. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support.

The campus community is invited to attend the closing reception of the 2006 Spring Design Student Exhibition, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in Upton Gallery. This annual exhibition features artwork from students in our ceramic, communication, fiber, foundation, metal, and wood design programs. The fourth annual Student Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. during this reception. For more information, please call the Design Department at ext. 6032.

Dr. Diane Nacci, research biologist from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division, will present "A Tale of Unnatural Selection: Genetic Adaptation to Chronic Contaminant Exposure by Small Estuarine Fish" on Wednesday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m. in Upton Hall 230. A reception will follow.

On Thursday, March 9, at 12:15 p.m. in Science Building 220, join Dr. Lydia Fish and other faculty and students in a discussion about wikis in the classroom and beyond.

Dr. Gabor Herman will present "Milestones in 21st-Century Science: Using Computational Methods to Visualize the Unseen" on Friday, April 7, from 11:00 a.m. to noon in Bulger Communication Center North and lead a follow-up discussion on computer visualization and tomography from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center East.

For Faculty and Professional Staff

Want to learn more about how to effectively mentor undergraduates conducting research, scholarly and creative activities? Plan to attend a workshop sponsored by the Buffalo State Office of Undergraduate Research.

Workshop date: Friday, March 10,2006
Location: Twin Rise Room 201
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

During the workshop you'll learn about practical tips and elements of mentoring and hear faculty describe their experiences mentoring students in natural, social and applied sciences, arts and humanities and other disciplines. You can also join in the dialog during the informal question and discussion session. The workshop is designed for participants to attend all, or part, of the session. Handouts and resources on mentoring will be available for all participants. Light refreshments will be provided. Don't miss out!

This Friday, March 10, is the biannual Union Bash, held from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. This semester's theme is Dancing Through the Decades and features a number of activities that will take you back to the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s.