There is still time to nominate a qualified student for the prestigious President's Medal and/or the Chancellor's Award. Nomination materials are being accepted in CLEV 519 until January 22, 2009. Information and nomination materials for these awards may be found online. Please contact Daniel Velez, assistant to the vice president for student affairs, at ext. 5550 or velezdc@buffalostate.edu with questions.

2009 is a great year to stick with your resolutions! Get fit. Enjoy more energy. Stay healthy. We even offer personal trainers to help you plan out a routine and keep you accountable. Call ext. 3815 today.

Art classes for both children and adults are featured in the new Burchfield Penney's studio classroom this winter. Taught by artists and professionals in related fields, courses integrate the museum's collection of Charles E. Burchfield's work and the art of Western New York.

Two sessions will be held on Wednesday, January 14, and Thursday, January 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in BL316. These are "drop-in" sessions and do not require registration. Please bring all relevant master schedule course input documents with you. You must also know your Banner username and password to INB. No additional handouts will be available at the sessions. Please plan to attend both sessions if you would like. Note, these are the only two sessions that will be held.

Seniors graduating in May 2009: Apply now and avoid the rush at the end of January! The deadline to submit applications for May graduation is February 6. Students who delay may not have their name printed in the commencement program. You may download the form at http://www.buffalostate.edu/registrar/documents/degap.pdf or complete the form at the Registrar’s Office in Moot Hall. The minimum number of credits required for a degree is 120; some majors require more. See your adviser for questions.

Please note, effective 1/1/09 the new standard business mileage rate will decrease from $.585 to $.55 per mile. The OSC bulletin may be viewed at

With snow, salt and colder temperatures upon us, the Buffalo State Alumni Association would like to help you keep your car clean during the winter months!

Several campus building entrances are scheduled to be replaced now and over the coming weeks. Listed below is the contractor's planned work sequence with approximate dates:

The Graduate School will host an information session for the School of The Professions graduate programs on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418.

Learn to use student evaluations and comments to improve and grow in your teaching practice. Explore what research says about common student evaluation “myths,” use student data to identify areas in which you performed well and areas where you can improve, and reflect on changes you might like to begin in the upcoming semester.