The International Student Affairs Office has just published the ninth edition of its well-known Directory of Faculty and Professional Staff with International Qualifications. This directory is a compilation of the experience, skills, and interests of more than 200 faculty and staff members in relation to all countries in the world. It is intended to be used as a resource document by college and community members whose efforts to reach goals with regard to internationalism can benefit from the information contained in the directory.

Put next Wednesday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on your calendar! This fabulous Arts and Humanities event features student work from the Art Education, Design, Fine Arts, and Interior Design departments. Not only is there a wide range of media, but prices are reasonable! Decorate your home or office or give as gifts—either way, you will be supporting our students.

The school year is almost over, and the new year is approaching. Check out the training registration page to see what workshops are being offered in Winterim 2007. Go to http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classlist.asp and click on "List January 2007 Classes."

A poetry reading will be presented by Johanna Fisher's ENG 306W class on Thursday, November 30, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Burchfield-Penney Art gallery. Refreshments will be provided following the reading. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to this event.

The Weigel Health Center, United Students Government, and the African American Student Organization have joined efforts to offer weeklong activities in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, 2006. Red is the international color of AIDS/HIV awareness.

Are you feeling stressed? Could you use a FREE massage? If the answer is yes then come to the event "Take a Break with Weigel and the Residence Hall Association," Thursday, November 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge. This event will offer some relaxing activities to help prepare students, faculty, and staff for the end-of-the-semester stress. Massage therapy, art therapy, yoga, study skill information, nutritional information, and other stress management information will be available free of charge. Stop in and take a break!

The Center for Development of Human Services College Relations Group will host its Annual Poster Presentation on Tuesday, December 5, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. in the Margaret Grant Lounge in Caudell Hall.

NSE staff will discuss the benefits, options, and process of participating in NSE today during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:15 p.m.) in Bulger Communication Center East 2. In this program, students can spend up to one year at another college or university in the United States or Canada without having to pay non-resident tuition. Currently, there are 190 colleges and universities in 48 states, three U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and six Canadian provinces. All work comes back and will be entered on the Buffalo State transcript with grades and credit hours. Financial aid will come from Buffalo State as usual. Directories and applications will be available at the session. Find more information: www.nse.org.

Please join the ANGEL Team for networking time at Campus House on Thursday, November 30, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Buffalo State College faculty and staff receive 10 percent off your total purchase for four days only, Thursday, December 7, through Sunday, December 10.