On behalf of all the students who attended the Presidential Inauguration trip to Washington, D.C., to witness President Obama take his second Oath of Office, I would like to thank the following offices and organizations for rallying behind the students and making the trip possible:

• Alumni Affairs Office
• American Association of State Colleges and Universities
• Barnes and Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
• Buffalo State College Council, Chair Howard A. Zemsky
• Campus Life Office
• College Relations Office
• Educational Opportunity Program
• Institutional Advancement
• President’s Office
• Residence Life Office
• Student Life Office
• Wegmans

Please note that the building code WEST (Campus West) has now been changed to BUCK (Buckham Hall) in Banner, effective spring 2013.

Please note the following changes in Buffalo State Dining's hours of operation during the winter break. Normal hours of operation will resume Saturday, January 26. Please visit www.dineoncampus.com/bsc to see the full list of hours.

Wednesday, January 23
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 24
Train Grill: 8:00–10:00 a.m.
A lunch buffet will be available in the Campbell Student Union Food Court 11:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Purchase your buffet ticket for only $10.99 at Spot Coffee.
2.mato: 2:00–7:00 p.m.
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Friday, January 25
Train Grill: 8:00–10:30 a.m.
Subway: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
2.mato: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Spot Coffee: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Resident Dining:
Brunch 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Dinner 4:30–8:30 p.m.

For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website at www.dineoncampus.com/bsc.

Because of the increasing number of flu cases reported in New York State, Buffalo State will provide an additional flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday January 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union main lobby. This clinic will be open to students, faculty, and staff.

Insurance companies who might cover the vaccine at this clinic are Independent Health, Univera, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Medicare Part B. You must have your insurance card with you. For those not covered by insurance, the cost will be $30 (cash or check) for the injection or $40 for the nasal spray.

This clinic is arranged through Weigel Health Center. Please contact Deborah Sarratori, assistant director of medical administration, ext. 6711, with questions.

Call for scholars for the E. H. Butler Library Faculty and Staff Scholarly 2013 Spring Exhibit. It’s not too late to submit your scholarly work(s) for inclusion in the faculty and staff scholarly exhibits case for the 2013 spring semester. Please contact Marianne D. Muha, associate librarian, if you would like to be featured.

Warm up with a bowl of chef's famous soup du jour, now available at Spot Coffee in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. For the perfect lunch, try a soup-and-sandwich combo. Choose from Buffalo State Dining's new line of sandwiches served on a variety of bread, including ciabatta, whole grain, French baguette, and marble rye, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings.  

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.

Al-Anon meetings provide support and resources to family and friends of those affected by chemical dependence (alcohol and drugs). If you are interested in learning more about Al-Anon, whether you are personally affected or would like more information, please consider joining us.

Meetings will be held on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in Classroom Building B309.

Meetings are open to students, faculty, and staff. For more information, contact Kim Jablonski, assistant director of mandated programs at Weigel Health Center, ext. 6711.

Al-Anon meetings provide support and resources to family and friends of those affected by chemical dependence (alcohol and drugs). If you are interested in learning more about Al-Anon, whether you are personally affected or would like more information, please consider joining us.

Meetings will be held on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. in Classroom Building B309 starting January 18. For more information, contact Kim Jablonski at Weigel Health Center.

School might be temporarily out for holiday break, but Buffalo State Dining is still here to serve you. Stop in to one of our dining locations for breakfast or lunch today. Take advantage of our $4.99 meal deal at 2.mato, located in the Campbell Student Union Food Court. Or try our new line of sandwiches, now available at Spot Coffee. The gourmet sandwich series is served on a variety of breads including ciabatta, whole grain, French baguette, and marble rye, all topped with fresh deli meats, cheeses, and all the fixings. 

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.

The Graduate Advisory Council announces a call for nominations for Outstanding Master’s Theses and Outstanding Master’s Projects. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding student research and applied scholarship. Up to three thesis awards and three project awards will be made. Applications will be accepted for students who have graduated in December 2011, May 2012, August 2012, or December 2012. Nominations may be made by thesis or project advisers, or by students themselves. Additional reviews are required from the department chair and one external evaluator.

Guidelines and forms are available on the Graduate School website.

The deadline for submission of nominations and evaluation forms to the Graduate School (Cleveland Hall 204) is Friday, February 1. Please direct questions to Kevin Railey, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, at ext. 5609.