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Recyclers wanted

UB again is participating in RecycleMania, a national competition for colleges and universities designed to promote recycling and waste reduction efforts on campus.

For 10 weeks, beginning Sunday and through March 27, participating institutions will report recycling and trash data and be ranked to determine which school has the highest recycling rate. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness of campus recycling programs and reduce overall waste generation.

Members of UB’s Recycling Committee will be roaming the North and South campuses from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays looking for recyclers. Those who are “caught green handed” will be awarded a “recycle” pin and a gift certificate to a local business.

For more information, click here.

PSS to meet

The Professional Staff Senate will hold a general membership meeting from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Center for Tomorrow, North Campus.

The agenda includes an update from University Human Resources on the progress of the HR Transformation initiative. Following the HR presentation, roundtable discussions will be held so that members can voice their needs and concerns, and provide direction for the PSS for the new year.

For more information, call the PSS office at 645-2003.

Nominations sought for award

Nominations are being sought for the 2010 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Services.

This annual award, in its second year, was created to recognize outstanding service by classified employees on a statewide level. The award recognizes service excellence, flexibility and creativity, and exemplary customer service.

All classified employees, including those in M/C classified titles, are eligible for nomination. Nominations may be submitted by a supervisor, co-worker or other member of the campus community. All nominations must be submitted on the appropriate nomination form. Forms also may be obtained by calling 645-5347. Nominations are due to the selection committee by Jan. 27.

For further information, contact Kathie Frier, chair of the selection committee, at frier@buffalo.edu or 645-5347.

Sign up to lose it

Participants are being sought for the fourth edition of Move It To Lose It, UB’s weight-loss challenge based on the popular NBC-TV show “The Biggest Loser.”

The 10-week fitness challenge pits two-person teams against each other in order to get fit, lose weight and win prizes.

The program will begin on Jan. 29 and run through April 9.

Applications are due by Jan. 22. Click here to download an application.

Move It To Lose It is coordinated by the Wellness & Work/Life Balance unit within University Human Resources in collaboration with the School of Public Health and Health Professions and Recreational and Intramural Services in the Division of Athletics.

Pilates classes scheduled

Registration is open for the new session of Pilates classes being offered on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 28.

The classes will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. through March 18 in the Dance Studio in Alumni Arena, North Campus.

The instructor is Anne D’Angelo.

Space is limited; click here to register.

Join UB’s Relay for Life team

The American Cancer Society and the UB Against Cancer chapter invite faculty, staff and students to learn more about the Relay For Life, a fundraiser for the cancer society being held in March at UB.

An informational session about the relay will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 21 in the lobby of the Student Union, North Campus.

During the relay, which will be held March 27-28 in Alumni Arena,

individuals and teams camp out, dance and take turns walking or running around a track “relay” style to raise funds to fight cancer. At nightfall, participants will light hundreds of luminaria around the track to honor cancer survivors, as well as remember those who have died from the disease.

For more information, or to join or donate to the UB Relay For Life team, click here. Informational brochures are available in 235 Student Union or by sending an e-mail to ubrelayforlife@gmail.com.