The Fall 2007 Registration Windows Schedule is now available online. All Scholars are strongly encouraged to schedule an Academcic Advising appointment prior to registering for the fall semesters. Undecided students should contact the Student Advising Services Office by calling 716.645.6013 or stopping by 109 Norton Hall. Scholars with an approved or intended major should meet with their departmental advisor. For more information on Academic Advising at UB, visit the university’s Advising website.
Registration for UB’s Summer 2007 session begins on March 7, 2007. Please visit the Summer Registration site to view the official summer schedule and for information on tuition and fees.
Posted February 28, 2007 in General
Looking for an internship or a job? Then you must attend CareerFest 2007, which is being sponsored by the Office of Career Services. CareerFest is for ALL majors and is taking place as follows:
- Wednesday, March 7, 2007/3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m./Alumni Arena (Main Gym)
Here are some of the upcoming workshops for Spring 2007:
Coping With Test Anxiety
- Wednesday, February 28, 2007/12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m./250 Student Union
Making The Most Of A Job Fair
- Thursday, March 1, 2007/3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m./145A Student Union
Behaviors That Fry You: How To Work With Difficult People
- Thursday, March 1, 2007/5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m./145C Student Union
To register for one of the above workshops and for information on additional workshops, please visit the Life and Learning Workshops site.
On Wednesday February 14, Wellness Education Services, along with Hostelling International-Niagara Frontier Council, will be hosting a FREE EVENT. This is an event that will bring together the various cultural organizations here on campus to discuss women’s issues and local and international activism to end violence against women. The event will include food, speakers, and a slideshow. All proceeds will benefit Crisis Services. The event will be held in the Intercultural and Diversity Center in 240 Student Union from 3-5:00 pm.
Students are named to the Dean’s List for each semester in which they earn a mimimum GPA of 3.6 and complete 15 credit hours or more of coursework (at least 12 credits must be letter graded).
The University Scholars staff congratulates the following Scholars who received Dean’s List recognition in fall 2006:
- Doug Brummell, Biochemistry Major (Freshman)
- Caitlin Collins, Nursing Major (Freshman)
- Brooke Cotton, English Major/Spanish Minor (Junior)*
- Leah Doctor, Communication Major (Freshman)
- Marco Scouvert, Chemistry Major (Senior)
- Joyce Wang, Sociology/Psychology Major (Sophomore)
- Katie Wangerman, Geography Major (Sophomore)
- Ashley Witt, Architecture Major (Senior)
*Brooke’s biographical information is being included in the 30th edition of the National Dean’s List publication, which will be published in September 2007.
Scholar Sean Gemerek (Senior, Political Science Major) is the Vice President of the UB Boxing Club and served as a Leadership Peer Educator in the Fall Semester. Sean’s other activities include:
We are also proud to report that Sean is assisting with the newly created Student Advisory Council and he hopes to be a candidate for Mortar Board.
Scholar Joyce Wang (Sophomore, Sociology/Psychology Major and Chinese Minor) is currently serving as the Photo Editor for The Spectrum (UB’s student newspaper). Joyce’s campus activities and academic recognitions also include:
- Asian American Student Union (People of Color Council), Secretary (since Fall 2006) & Member (since Spring 2006)
- Dean’s List (Fall 2006)
- The Spectrum, Assistant Photo Editor (Fall 2006)
- Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (since Fall 2006)
- The Spectrum, Staff Writer (Spring 2006)
University Scholar, Jeffrey J. Kohler, II (Senior, History Major), was recently one of a select handful of students to win the prestigious Milton Plesur Award. The Plesur award is a monetary scholarship award for oustanding academic performance and commitment to the field of history. Congratulations Jeffrey!
Looking for a great internship?
Become a CAREER PEER ADVISOR for the 2007-08 year!
What are Career Peer Advisors?
Career Peers work as paraprofessionals in the office of Career Services and contribute to the office in the following ways:
· Give Career Services presentations to the campus community
· Assist students during scheduled drop-in hours
· Learn resume critiquing skills
· Participate in special events
· Outreach to students regarding office events and programs
· Much more!!!
What do Career Peers gain?
· A great 3-credit internship experience
· The potential for $ in the second semester
· Resume writing/critiquing skills
· Presentation skills
· Helping skills
· Development of a personal career plan
Qualifications:
Candidates for the position must possess good written and communication skills, a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, and be willing to give a full year (2 semester) commitment. Sophomore, junior, and senior standing preferred, but not required.
Apply
Pick up an application at 259 Capen Hall, or download and print the application .
Complete and return it to Career Services at 259 Capen Hall.
For more info contact Lauren Johnson or Emily Kustreba at 645-2231. Deadline to apply for Fall 2007 is March 23, 2007.
Posted February 6, 2007 in General
