The UB Scholars staff extends a warm WELCOME to all new and continuing Scholars. We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to working with you during the 2005-2006 academic year!
Jacqueline (Jacqui) Hollins is the UB Scholars Coordinator and Assistant Director for Student Advising Services. Dalene Aylward is a Senior Academic Advisor for the UB Scholars Program and she is also advising Prehealth freshmen and sophomores who are interested in pursuing any professional health school (except those interested in Early Assurance or the combined BS/DDS degree).
The Scholars staff is also pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new graduate assistants – Titilayo (Titi) Fagbenle and Crystal Rodriguez. Titi completed her B.S. degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources concentration in 2005. She is currently pursuing a M.S. degree in Economics. Crystal is currently completing her final year of Law School at UB Law.
To schedule an appointment with either Dalene, Titi or Crystal, please call 645-6013 or stop by 109 Norton Hall. If you would like to speak with Jacqui, please call 645-2836.
In addition, Scholars can contact the staff by sending an email to: ub-scholars@buffalo.edu.
Posted August 26, 2005 in General
Please keep the following important dates in mind as you settle into the fall 2005 semester:
Last day to Drop courses without a financial penalty: Friday, September 2, 2005
Last day to Drop/Add courses: Friday, September 9, 2005
Last day to Resign (continuing students): Friday, October 21, 2005
Last day to Resign (NEW STUDENTS ONLY): Friday, November 11, 2005
*New students must meet with an Academic Advisor to Resign a course between October 24 and November 11.
For additional important dates, view the full Academic calendar.
As many returning students will see when logging on to MyUB this semester, the site has undergone some drastic changes. The new version of MyUB is now a simpler and easier way to access all the information, services, and resources you need to succeed.
For more information on the specific changes view the About MyUB site.
Posted August 25, 2005 in General
The UB Scholars Mentoring Program was designed to help freshmen Scholars with their adjustment to the University by pairing them with an upper level Scholar who will serve as a resource person. Scholar Mentors will help first-year students with their transition from high school to college by providing information on how to adapt to campus life and how to become an active member of the university community.
The UB Scholars staff will pair Mentors and Mentees throughout the month of September. All participants will be notified of their Mentor/Mentee via email.
If you are a freshman and would like a Mentor, please send an email to ub-scholars@buffalo.edu. Include your full name, UB person number and intended major in the body of the email.
If you are an upper division Scholar and would like to serve as a Mentor, please complete the online Mentor Application.
Posted August 25, 2005 in General
The Center for Academic Development Services (CADS) is currently seeking tutors in the following subject areas:
• Geography
• Geology
• Psychology
• Legal Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science
Any Scholar interested in applying to serve as a CADS tutor, please call 645-6693. Also, please note the actual CADS Tutorial Lab is located in Capen 46 (the basement of the Undergraduate Library).
Posted August 25, 2005 in General
The French and Spanish Proficiency Exams are NOT placement exams. The exam is intended for students with 3 or more years of high school French or Spanish. It tests elementary and intermediate level proficiency. If students pass the French or Spanish exam, they are exempt from the Foreign Language General Education requirement (students do not receive credits for passing the Proficiency exam). For fall 2005, the exams are being offered as listed below:
Friday, September 23, 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Clemens 322
Friday, October, 21, 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Clemens 322
For more information on the proficiency exam and to register, view the exam registration site.
For more information on the Foreign Language General Education requirement, view the General Education guidelines.
