In the fall of 2009, 16 early childhood and childhood elementary education teacher candidates taking EDU312: Teaching of Science and Mathematics in the Elementary School, received their first published books in the subject of math or science. This course and project are headed by Coralee Smith, associate professor, Elementary Education and Reading Department. Smith has included Create, Publish, and Share Project (CPS) Phase II as part of the curriculum for her students since spring of 2008.

The Buffalo State Alumni Association has teamed up with Liberty Mutual to offer a defensive driving class to Buffalo State faculty, staff, alumni, and students on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 320.

Join the Buffalo State Alumni Association for a performance of A Christmas Twist on Saturday, December 12, at 8:00 p.m., in the Alt Theater, 255 Great Arrow Avenue. This is an event that's sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

The Buffalo State Alumni Association welcomes nominations from faculty and staff for the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually at commencement. This is a very prestigious honor awarded to alumni who meet the following criteria: (1) Significant achievement and recognition in their field; (2) Dedication to community service, civic affairs and volunteerism on a local, state, national, or international level; and (3) Demonstrated ongoing support for and loyalty to the college and its mission.

To prepare for fall 2009 grading, please check all your course rosters in Banner including independent studies, project courses, or course by contracts for accuracy. Please contact the Registrar's Office at ext. 4811 with discrepancies before the grading window opens on Monday, December 14.

Put next Wednesday, December 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on your calendar! This fabulous School of Arts and Humanities event features student work from the Art Education, Design, and Fine Arts departments. Not only is there a wide range of medias, but prices are reasonable. Decorate your home or office or give as gifts—either way, you will be supporting our students.

Join us as students from the Buffalo State writing major read from their creative works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, today, Thursday, December 3, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Donald Savage Theater and Communication Building's Flexible Theatre.

Congratulations to the following individuals who won door prizes at the Bengal Bazaar, sponsored by the Buffalo State Alumni Association:

Father Pat, director of Catholic Campus Ministry at the Newman Center, welcomes all faculty, staff, and students to join him at the Newman Center, 1219 Elmwood Avenue, on Monday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. for Mass to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will also be celebrated for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Tuesday, December 8, at 12:05 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 208. All are welcome.

Still have a few holiday gifts to finish? Join us at noon on Fridays, December 4, 11, and 18, and Wednesdays, December 23 and 30 at the bookstore. Bring knitting, crocheting, or other projects you're working on! Instruction on knitting and crocheting is available.