Payment requests that are submitted to the Accounts Payable and Travel Office must have the necessary documentation providing who, what, where, when, and why the payment is being requested. Any reimbursement should be substantiated by an original receipt showing proof of payment.

Lunchtime yoga class with Tara Laurenzi begins today. Classes are held for the next six weeks Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in HGYM 213. There is still room! If you have not already signed up but would like to join, bring the completed registration forms http://www.buffalostate.edu/schoolofeducation/documents/YogaProgramRegistrationDAILY.pdf and payment to today’s class or bring to Tamara in CAUD 114 before 11:30 am. Give yourself the gift of improved strength, flexibility, balance, and calmness. Tara will enable you to be more functional in your daily activities by teaching tools that you can easily apply outside class. All experience levels are welcome. The fee is $60 total. Hope you can join!

University College again seeks to recognize excellence among our first-year students and those faculty and staff that participate in First-Year Programs. Consider nominating a student who started college in fall 2010 or a colleague for one of the awards below.

The Burchfield Penney is pleased to present two readings on Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m.

The emergency appropriations enacted by the New York State Legislature authorizes the payment of the 4% increase for payment made in paychecks dated May 26, 2010, for the Following Bargaining Units:

For the sixth year, Project Flight, a Buffalo State College partner, together with the governor of NY, have made a major contribution to the Buffalo Public Schools by donating a large quantity of books to the Martin Luther King Literacy Initiative, a project created by Project Flight and the governor's office. This year, D'Youville Porter Campus School #3 was chosen by Project Flight as the recipient of the books. The books, valued at $27,358.16, were delivered by the box-load to the school.

Celebrate the Buffalo State Alumni Association's 5th Annual, "Toast to the City" wine tasting on Thursday, June 17 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. on the steps of Rockwell Hall. This event will feature samples from Bordeaux Wine, Chateau Buffalo, Empire Merchants, Eveningside Vineyards, Friar's Table, Just Vino, Second Cup, Seneca Niagara Casino, Sodexho, Southern Wines, Sweet Tooth, Prime Wines, Tastings, and Yancey's Fancey.

As the Burchfield Penney prepares to close "Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield," the museum will host three presentations on Saturday, May 22.

Staff and faculty are invited to join a six-week lunchtime yoga class with Tara Laurenzi, registered yoga instructor and LMT, Thursdays, beginning May 27,  from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Houston Gym 213. Through postures (asana), breathing (pranyama), and relaxation, we will create an environment within the body to counter the effects of deskwork, computer use, long periods of sitting, and stress.

The "Getting Your Affairs In order: Five Essential Documents" webinar will be held today, May 20, from noon to 1:00 p.m. To protect yourself and your family in the event of unplanned circumstances, learn about the five legal documents you should have prepared.