The mail center in Buckley Center is a service for University departments and students and it is a very busy operation throughout the year. It is not a commercial mailing center or a post office, and it does not receive extra staffing for the holiday season. In order to keep University-related mail operations running smoothly during the holidays, the mail center will be open for employees’ personal mail needs from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday from now until the holiday break, according to Mary Scroggins, mailing services. The window will be open for letters, packages, and stamp purchases. All packages must be boxed, taped, and addressed, and envelopes must be addressed and sealed. The mail center is unable to provide boxes or shipping supplies. Personal packages for faculty and staff should also not be mailed to the University. Processing personal packages places a great deal of strain on mail services staff, to the detriment of providing service for University offices and students. If you will not be home and are worried about theft, send items to a friend or family member that will be home to accept the package in your absence. For more information contact Scroggins at 7179 or scroggin@up.edu.