The following is the schedule for Facilities Services to pick up confidential papers to be taken to the burner.

Those needing this service should fill out an online iService Request at least one week prior to pick up to be added to the work order, or call 315-312-3200.

• Jan. 16
• Feb. 20
• March 19
• April 16
• May 21
• June 18
• July 16
• Aug. 20
• Sept. 17
• Oct. 15
• Nov. 19
• Dec. 17

As the campus prepares to celebrate one of the most wonderful days of the year -- December Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14 -- the Public Ceremonies Committee is seeking volunteer ushers to help ensure a happy day for families and friends in attendance.

Ushers help with overall crowd control and seating people with special needs at the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 in the Marano Campus Center convocation hall and arena -- but moreover they help make this joyous day run smoother for the many guests celebrating this important milestone.

We are pleased to announce the successful applications for Grand Challenges mini grants for spring 2020. Our current Grand Challenge brings Fresh Water For All topics and activities into the classroom for student projects; the mini grants are intended to support this initiative.

Global and International Studies + Institute for Global Engagement
Lead Applicant: Lisa Glidden

Students are invited to take part in the campus World Kindness Celebration by creating letters to either themselves or someone else, which they can contribute to the kindness tree, from 10 a.m. to noon today (Dec. 6) in 133 Marano Campus Center.

President Deborah F. Stanley will host the fall 2019 semester's final Student Drop-In hour today (Thursday, Dec. 5) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Marano Campus Center food and activity court.

All students are encouraged to drop in, say hello to President Stanley, ask a question or discuss a topic important to you.

The third annual dodgeball tournament sponsored by University Police, starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, will help ring in some holiday cheer for the SUNY Oswego Toy Drive.

All are welcome to participate or come watch the event. Donations of toys will be collected at the door. The entrance fee to play is a minimum of two toys. All other donations are more then welcome, with food and drink served as well. 

The SUNY Oswego Office of Human Resources is coordinating a series of retirement consultations during December.

I am pleased to welcome Karen Hurd as the new Purchase Associate at SUNY Oswego. Karen, who joined our campus community on Nov. 14, comes to Oswego from the private sector with over 15 years of operational and purchasing experience. She will oversee the campus procurement operations and property control area. 

Students are invited to attend a Research Party at Penfield Library this evening (Nov. 19) from 6 to 8 p.m.

All students are welcome to come for pizza and snacks and to get help with their research. Librarians and peer Writing Center tutors will be on hand to help with finding scholarly sources, formatting citations, writing and more. No appointment is necessary; sudents are welcome to drop in and join the community.

For more information, e-mail askalibrarian@oswego.edu.