Briefs

Award nominations: Jan. 31, 2004, is the nominations deadline for the Richard B. Fischer Environmental Conservation Recognition Award, which is given annually by the town of Ithaca's Conservation Board for activities that benefit the town's natural environment. The prize is named for the Cornell professor emeritus of science and environmental education and longtime resident of the town who inspired generations of college students, schoolchildren and private citizens to do their part to benefit the natural surroundings. The next award will be given for activities during 2003. Nomination information is available from the town of Ithaca clerk at 273-1721, ext. 112, or by visiting the Web site:http://www.town.ithaca.ny.us/fischer.htm.

BOCES alumni sought: The TST BOCES Career Services office is doing a follow-up on BOCES alumni who work at Cornell. BOCES alumni on campus are asked to contact Martha Clymer, TST BOCES Career Services counselor, by Dec. 19 to let her know what department they are working in at Cornell. Clymer can be reached at 257-1551, ext. 461, or at mclymer@mail.tstboces.org.