Banner Preview will begin on Monday, March 11. Students can view draft master schedules for summer 2013 and fall 2013 as well as any holds (if applicable) directly in Self-Service Banner (SSB).

The summer 2013 master schedule is now available online.

The fall 2013 master schedule will be available online starting Wednesday, March 20.

Summer and fall 2013 registration begins on Wednesday, April 3. All registration time tickets/time assignments begin at 6:00 a.m. on the assigned date and are then continuous.

The following helpful PDF documents for printing or viewing have been posted on the Registrar's website:

Summer/Fall 2013 Web-Registration Schedule

Summer/Fall 2013 Registration Flier

Summer 2013 Deadline Calendar

Fall 2013 Deadline Calendar

United University Professions will host a UUP Sandy Relief Fundraiser on Monday, March 11, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the WNY NYSUT Building, 270 Essay Road, in Williamsville. Help our sisters and brothers downstate who have been devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Join us for food, drink, and fun. Cannot attend? You can donate by writing a check made out to NYSUT Disaster Relief and dropping it off at the UUP Buffalo State Chapter Office, Classroom Builidng A104, ext. 5732. Suggested donation $25.

Students are invited to weekly “fireside chats” with Dean of Students Charles Kenyon and featured guests on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge (third floor). The Dean's Fireside Chat is an opportunity to discuss the theme of the day or to consider any issues, concerns, or topics students wish to address.

Join us on March 7 for a conversation with Anthony Bannon, director of the Burchfield Penny Art Center. Refreshments will be provided.

Please join the Geography and Planning Department and the Center for Southeast Asia Environment and Sustainable Development to discover and celebrate Southeast Asia during the second annual Southeast Asia Week, which will features the following presentations:

Indonesia: Tropical Bliss and Frenetic Dissonance
Tim Sager, instructional support associate
Instructional Resources, Buffalo State
Tuesday, March 12
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Classroom Building A209

Discover the Customs and Traditions of Khmer Matrimonial Ceremonies
Chanchamnan Um
Fulbright Scholar
Department of Chemistry, University at Buffalo
Wednesday, March 13
4:15–5:30 p.m.
Science Building 272

To Know Malaysia Is to Love Malaysia
Jeffrey Chow, Lecturer
Business Department, Buffalo State
Thursday, March 14
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Classroom Building A209

Refreshments will be served at all presentations. Questions should be directed to Vida Vanchan, assistant professor of geography and planning, ext. 5209.

Buffalo State's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will host a "Meet the Professionals" panel discussion featuring six local PR and advertising professionals on Thursday, March 7. The free event will be held in Bulger Communication Center South 2 (second floor) starting with refreshments at 6:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 7:00 p.m. and speed networking at 8:00 p.m. Deborah Silverman, associate professor of communication and PRSSA faculty adviser, will serve as moderator for the program. All students interested in public relations or advertising careers are invited to attend.

Panelists:

• John Della Contrada, assistant vice president for media relations, University at Buffalo; president, Buffalo Niagara Chapter, Public Relations Society of America
• Charles Fashana, vice president and marketing segment manager, First Niagara Bank; president, Advertising Club of Buffalo
• Therese Hickok, senior marketing manager, Uniland Development Company
• Thomas Koller, senior associate director of intercollegiate athletics, Buffalo State
• Phillip Weiss, assistant director of development, Alzheimer's Association Western New York Chapter
• Anthony Casuccio, founder and principal sound engineer, Xtream Audio Mastering

To all faculty, staff, and administrators: Online registration for Commencement marchers and volunteer ushers is now open. Members of the Class of 2013 eagerly anticipate celebrating their graduation at the 141st Commencement on Saturday, May 18, in the Sports Arena, and your participation will make it memorable for our graduates and their families. Please celebrate with our graduates by marching in the processional or serving as a volunteer usher to help with graduate lineup or greet and guide guests.

Three ceremonies celebrate December 2012 graduates, January 2013 graduates, and May and August potential degree candidates. Bachelor's are celebrated at both the 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. ceremonies. Master's and C.A.S. graduates are celebrated at the 6:00 p.m. A festive reception follows each ceremony where graduates, their guests, and faculty and staff members gather to continue the celebration.

Marchers can register and find more information on academic regalia at www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x548.xml.

Volunteer ushers can register and find more information at www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x547.xml.

Rehearsal information is posted at www.buffalostate.edu/commencement/x617.xml.

Thank you for your dedicated service on Commencement day.

Best Buddies will host a "Spread the Word to End the Word" campaign on March 5, 6, and 7 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union. Visitors will be encouraged to sign a banner as part of a personal pledge not to use the "R" word, and there will be a DJ, popcorn, and prizes. A night of inclusion on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. will feature a musical performance by a talented student with disabilities and a disability simulation, where participants can try out what it feels like to have a disability. For more information, e-mail Kelly Farrel.

The Graduate School will host its New and Applied Graduate Programs Information Session on Tuesday, March 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. The session is for prospective graduate students to learn about the new and applied graduate programs, meet the faculty, learn about admissions requirements, and explore financial aid opportunities.

For more information, please visit www.buffalostate.edu/graduateschool or e-mail the Graduate School.

Procurement Services is happy to announce that Office Max will begin desktop delivery and pickup service starting March 18, by popular request. Orders will be delivered directly to and returns will be picked up directly from individual departments. This will mean faster delivery times and more convenient returns when returns are necessary.

Nothing else has changed. Orders will be placed and approved as before. Returns, exchanges, etc., will still be arranged through Procurement Services. The ordering department will be responsible for preparing returns (packaging, labeling, etc.), and the Office Max driver will pick up directly from the department.

An e-mail will be sent to all registered Office Max users with detailed instructions for placing orders and returns.

Please call Penny Reusch, administrative aide in Procurement Services, at ext. 4020 with questions.

The deadlines for two programs that support student research are approaching. Only applications completed by the deadlines can be considered.

The 15th annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration (SRCC) is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. Access to the online application will remain open for students until midnight Tuesday, March 19. Faculty mentors have until midnight Thursday, March 21, to review, edit, and approve application(s) submitted by their student(s). SRCC applications are completed online: visit www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch/x503.xml or scan the QR code on the event posters.

The Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program is open to undergraduates with a graduation date of December 2013 or later. Applications are completed entirely online (both the student and mentor portions). The deadline for students to complete their part of the application and forward it to their faculty mentors is midnight Tuesday, April 2. Mentors have until midnight Thursday, April 4, to complete and submit the full application. A detailed description for conducting the research, scholarly, or creative activity is necessary and prepared by the student. Faculty mentors are required to provide a detailed mentoring plan. To view and complete an online application, go to www.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch/x504.xml. To learn more about this program, attend an information session, scheduled for March 21 (12:15–1:30 p.m.) and March 22 (2:00–3:30 p.m.) in E. H. Butler Library 210B.