Is this your first semester at UB? Are you experiencing any academic difficulties? If so, it is important to note that the university has an Extended Resignation period for first semester freshmen.
Therefore, if this is your first semester at UB, you have until Friday, November 11 to resign from a course. However, you need an Academic Advisor’s assistance to resign.
If you are a first semester student and are struggling in a class, please consult with your academic advisor or the UB Scholars staff to explore the possibility of resigning from the course.
If you have any questions about the Extended Resignation policy, please contact the UB Scholars staff for assistance. You may email or call us at 716 645-2836.
Can you believe it is already time to plan out your spring 2006 class schedule?
If you have not already done so, now is the time to view the Spring 2006 Class Schedule so you can determine what classes you would like to take in the spring. Also, please remember the importance of meeting with your academic advisor so you can make sure you are enrolling in the appropriate courses.
If you are undecided on a major, you should meet with a UB Scholars Advisor. To schedule an appointment, call 716 645-6013 or stop by 109 Norton Hall.
If you have an intended or approved major, you should meet with your departmental advisor. Please view the UB Scholars Advising Directory if you need to locate your departmental advisor.
For the upcoming spring semester, the Libraries are offering 2 sections of the information literacy course, ULC257: Library Research Methods. As a
reminder, students who successfully complete this 2-credit course are
given a waiver for their Library Skills Workbook requirement.
More information about the course is available at Library Reserach Methods course.
Are you thinking about a career in School Counseling, School Psychology or Social Work?
If so, you should plan on attending a meeting to hear guest speakers talk about these career areas and to learn about UB’s Graduate Programs in these fields:
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
330 Student Union
Guest speakers include:
Janice Delucia-Waack, Associate Professor, School Counseling (UB)
Catherine Cook-Cottone, Associate Professor, School Psychology (UB)
Sharon Herlehy, Assist Director of Field Education (UB School of Social Work)
Peggy Barrett, School Social Worker (Lancaster School District)
This workshop is sponsored by the Career Services Office.
If you are a Communications major and would information on how to begin preparing for your career, then you should attend this workshop:
Careers in Media and Communication
Thursday, November 3, 2005
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
330 Student Union
This workshop is sponsored by the Career Services Office.
Researching, applying to and financing a graduate school education is a serious commitment.
The Career Services Office is hosting the following workshop to help students better prepare for the process:
Applying to Graduate School
Thursday, November 10, 2005
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
259 Capen Hall
UB Tech Fair
Wednesday October 19th, 2005
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Triple Gym, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus
Meet with over 50 employers with job and internship opportunities! Excellent opportunity for those majoring in:
Architecture
Computer Science
Engineering
MIS
Mathematics
The Sciences and more..
Vivist the Career Services Office site for a listing of employers attending the fair.
The UB Tech Fair is sponsored by the University at Buffalo Office of Career Services.
Posted October 14, 2005 in Careers, General
Government Career Fair 2005
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Triple Gym, Alumni Arena, UB North Campus
Meet with government agencies promoting their opportunities as well as providing information about their individual agencies. The event is for all majors interested in working for local, state, and federal government agencies.
Visit the Career Services Office site for a listing of employers attending the fair.
The Government Fair is sponsored by the University at Buffalo Office of Career Services.
Posted October 14, 2005 in General
If you are unsure of whether you want to complete complex medical research, spend time caring for patients, or just want to learn more about the health sciences field, then this class is right for you! This course is specifically designed to help alleviate the confusion involved in choosing a major or career field that is best for you in the varied health sciences disciplines. With the help of department representatives, this course aims to inform you about the expectations and skills needed for success in each field.
If interested, just make sure to register for this Spring 2006 course:
Course Title: BMS/NUR/SPM 102 (Careers in the Health Sciences)*
Course Day & Time: Wednesdays from 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Course Location: 4 Diefendorf Hall
Registration Numbers: 370541, 158576, or 273430*
* This course is cross-listed under the three departments listed above with the registration numbers accordingly. You can choose to register using any one of the numbers given.
Posted October 14, 2005 in Careers, General
