The power is yours to impact student and academic services, policies and practices at UB by completing the SUNY Undergraduate student opinion survey and make UB officials listen!
Just visit ubLISTENS.buffalo.edu or the myOPOINION page on myUB.buffalo.edu and take 15 minutes to complete the survey and give UB the power to make the changes that really matter to students.
By completing the student opinion survey, not only will you be able to be the voice of change but you will also be eligible to win 1 of 500 UB t-shirts or 1 of 5 IPOD Nanos!
The UB Alumni Office in conjunction with Geico Auto Insurance and USAB, present “Real Life 101″, a free and worthwhile program for all students to attend on Saturday, April 8th.
Enjoy a continental breakfast, resume critiquing services, a networking lunch with alumni and prize giveaways at every session, including the grand prizes of a portable DVD player or $100 Best Buy gift card at the end of the day!
Sessions will be presented on:
• Personal Finance
• Finding Jobs with Any Major
• Auto Insurance
• Buying a Car
• Relocating & Moving Advice
• Making the Most of your Money Now
• Identity Theft
UB students from all class years and majors are welcome and encouraged to attend this free, informative, and fun event to meet successful alumni, learn tips to transition to life after graduation and explore career options.
For more information or to sign up, visit the UB Alumni Association web site or email ub-alumni@buffalo.edu.
UB academic advising is continuous and empowers students to become active and responsible learners capable of achieving their academic and career goals. This advising website helps undergraduate students make the best use of UB’s academic advising system and university resources.
So whether you are a first-year, transfer, or continuing student here at UB, this site should be a regular stop for information on academic advisement and programs offered here at UB!
Please visit and bookmark the Undergraduate Advising site today!
If you are an Architecture or Urban Planning major, then this is the event for you! Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and network with countless firms in the field, so save the date!
Thursday March 23, 2006
230 Hayes Hall (UB South Campus)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
UB 101 Peer Mentors are undergraduate students who serve as role models and sources of support to new students enrolled in UB 101. The New Student Programs staff is looking for students who have a diverse set of experiences and interests, take pride in being a successful student, and are knowledgeable about campus resources. Peer Mentors work in collaboration with a faculty or staff instructor, assisting with class preparation and facilitating class discussions. Peer Mentors earn valuable teaching experience, leadership and communication skills, and 3 credit hours through participation in UBE 495, a class specifically designed to help UB 101 Peer Mentors.
Application materials are available online (click on “Announcements”) and in the office of New Student Programs (112 Student Union).
Potential applicants are encouraged to attend the following information session to learn more about the position and to talk with Peer Mentors from previous years:
Thursday, March 9 at noon ; Student Union 145C
If you have any unanswered questions, please do not hesitate to contact the New Student Programs staff at 645-6125.
Are you struggling in a class this semester?
If you are, please note Friday, March 10, 2006 is the last day to resign a class. You have until 11:00 p.m. to resign.
You should also speak with your instructor(s) and academic advisor(s) to discuss the impact resigning a course may have on your overall academic progress.
Resigning a course will not impact your UB Scholars Scholarship.
If you plan on living in the dorms for the fall 2006 semester, Friday, March 10 is the last day to submit a housing deposit and residence hall agreement card in the priority period, ensuring you’ll get a spot for next year.
To apply online, visit the Residence Hall Application website.
For more information about living on campus, visit the University Residence Halls & Apartments website.
Posted March 6, 2006 in General
The competition for the University Commencement Student Speaker is open to all graduating seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Submit your written speech as follows:
Student Speaker Selection Committee
c/o College of Arts and Sciences
University at Buffalo
829 Clemens Hall
North Campus
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 (by 5:00 p.m.)
Speeches should be no longer than three minutes (finalists will be asked to present their speeches). Speaker selection will be based upon message, composition and delivery. The winner will deliver his/her speech during the University Commencement on Sunday, May 14.
Posted March 6, 2006 in General
If you think that job fairs are only for engineering or business majors… THINK AGAIN! While there certainly are plenty of opportunities for engineering and business majors, many of the 90+ employers registered for these career fairs say they are seeking ALL MAJORS for their openings, including hot names like:
• Bloomberg LP
• Citizens Bank
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• GEICO Insurance
• Pepsi Bottling Corporation
• MetLife
So, if you are interested in interacting with any of these companies listed above, in addition to over 90+ more, on March 7th make your way to:
Summer Job & Internship Fair, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Alumni Arena Triple Gym
CareerFest 2006: The Job Fair for Everyone, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Alumni Arena Triple Gym
Millard Fillmore College is looking for a UB undergraduate student to work as a student assistant for UBThisSummer.
Job description: Answering in-person, telephone, and e-mail inquiries regarding UBThisSummer. Perform general office work for Millard Fillmore College.
The student assistant must:
• be able to type and use word processing software
• have familiarity with UB – both physically and organizationally
• have good writing and interpersonal skills
Training about UBThisSummer will be provided. Salary is $7.00/hour. The time commitment is 20 hours per week from mid-March through August.
Interested students should submit a cover letter and resume to Tim Hartigan, Program Coordinator, at Millard Fillmore College at tjh5@buffalo.edu.
