Enjoy a delicious Italian lunch at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. Try the daily special, which includes an entrée, one side, and a fountain beverage for only $4.99. On today's menu is shrimp diablo, tortellini tossed in Alfredo sauce, spinach-stuffed tomatoes, pizza, and calzones.

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, and to view daily menus, visit www.dineoncampus.com/bsc.

During the Option Transfer Period, eligible young adult children of NYSHIP enrollees can enroll in the Young Adult Option, and current young adult enrollees can switch plans. This option allows young adult children under the age of 30 to purchase their own NYSHIP insurance. The coverage for these young adult dependents will be at the full share individual rate, and each dependent will enroll in his or her own individual policy. Coverage for young adults applies only to medical benefits. Enrollment in the NYS dental and vision plan is not available through this benefit. For additional information on the Young Adult Option, visit www.cs.ny.gov/yao.

Please note: young adult children of NYSHIP enrollees are eligible to continue coverage as dependents under the enrollees' family coverage up to age 26.

NYSHIP will offer the Opt-Out Program to CSEA, NYSCOPBA, PEF, PBANYS, and M/C employees effective January 1, 2013. This program allows eligible employees who have other employer-sponsored group health insurance to opt out of their NYSHIP coverage in exchange for an incentive payment. The annual incentive payment is $1,000 for opting out of individual coverage or $3,000 for opting out of family coverage.

If you are currently enrolled in NYSHIP and wish to participate in the Opt-Out Program, you must elect to opt out during the annual Option Transfer Period and attest to having other employer-sponsored group health insurance. You must complete and return the NYS Health Insurance Transaction Form and the 2013 Opt-Out Attestation Form to Cleveland Hall 410 by Monday, December 31. If you enroll in the program and you are eligible for dental and vision coverage, your eligibility for dental and vision coverage will not be affected.

If you currently participate in the Opt-Out Program and wish to participate in the program for 2013, you must complete a new Health Insurance Transaction Form, electing the Opt-Out Program for 2013, and the Opt-Out Attestation Form. If you do not make the election for 2013, your enrollment in the Opt-Out Program will end and the incentive payment credited to your paycheck will stop. You must elect the Opt-Out Program on an annual basis.

The complete Opt-Out Program description, including eligibility requirements and enrollment forms, is available on the Human Resource Management website.

Please call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 with questions or for additional information.

The Daily Bulletin will take a holiday break next week and will return on Wednesday, January 2. During the break, users will be able to submit items for January 2 and beyond. Happy New Year!

Stop in for lunch at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. Enjoy the daily special, which includes an entrée, one side, and a fountain beverage for only $4.99. Daily menus for 2.mato can be viewed online. Visit www.dineoncampus.com/bsc and click "What's on the menu?" under the "Places to Eat" tab. Select 2.mato from the drop-down menu on the left. 

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The Fall 2012 Exceptional Education Department newsletter is now available online. A link to the newsletter also appears on the department website. If you have comments or questions about the newsletter, please contact. Kevin J. Miller, professor and chair of the Exceptional Education Department, ext. 5317.

TIAA-CREF representative Richard Thompson will be on campus for individual consultations with Buffalo State faculty and staff members on the following days:

Tuesday, January 8: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Wednesday, January 23: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Thursday, February 7: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Wednesday, February 20: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Tuesday, March 5: Cleveland Hall 416
Wednesday, March 20: Cleveland Hall 416
Thursday, April 4: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Wednesday, April 17: E. H. Butler Library 210B
Thursday, May 2: Cleveland Hall 418
Wednesday, May 15: E. H. Butler Library 210B

Sessions are by appointment only; all appointments are between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Gain a greater level of confidence in your retirement portfolio. Visit www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call (800) 732-8353 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

Try Buffalo State Dining's new line of sandwiches today at Spot Coffee. Choose from a variety of breads including ciabatta, French baguette, and marble rye all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. Vegetarian options are also available.

Holiday Break Hours of Operation
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website.

From December 17 to January 23, the hours of operation for the Campbell Student Union will be 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, closed weekends. The building will also be closed on Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, as well as Monday, December 31, and Tuesday, January 1. Happy holidays!

Include the Burchfield Penney Museum Store in your holiday shopping this year! Since its inception, the Museum Store at the Burchfield Penney has been the place to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts by local artisans, as well as merchandise that celebrates Buffalo, Western New York, and Charles E. Burchfield. The store features prints of Burchfield’s masterpieces as well as Burchfield-inspired note cards and scarves, hand-made jewelry, ceramics and pottery, children’s gifts, art books, and “green” merchandise, including the Burchfield Penney’s own recycled banner bags. The shop is a “must-see” when looking for that unique gift or simply a special something for yourself!

The Museum Store is open during gallery hours, or shop online at www.burchfieldpenney.org.