Why Do I Have to Take This?: Answers to all your General Education Questions
Thursday, November 12, 2009
1 – 2 p.m.; Location TBD
Have you ever wondered why you needed to take a course in World Civilization to get your degree in Engineering? Or why you need to take an art class when studying Psychology? This session will answer those questions and more! General Education requirements are often confusing and difficult to decipher so let us do the work for you! We will cover SUNY General Education requirements, as well as those specific to the University at Buffalo. You will also learn the rationale for the various requirements and a short background history on General Education. Join us for an informative talk and discussion!
Tuesday, October 20, 10-11 a.m.; 250 Student Union
Students receiving a Provost Scholarship here at UB must meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0…easier said than done! Come to this session to learn academic skills and strategies that can help ensure that you meet this requirement. You will also learn how a GPA is calculated and you’ll be introduced to a multitude of resources available to assist you in achieving your academic goals.
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research
Learn about UB’s Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (CURCA) and discover the opportunities that await UB students who want to take classroom learning and apply it to “real” research and creative studies. CURCA
Location : 12 Capen Hall
Date / Time :
Sep 10, 2009 - 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
Funding Your Research
Money is available to students wishing to fund their research projects and creative endeavors, come and learn the in’s and out’s of grant proposals-federal funding and UB support for your project. CURCA
Location : 12 Capen Hall
Date / Time :
Sep 17, 2009 - 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
Oct 1, 2009 -
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
Strategies to Finding Nationally Competitive Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
We’ll introduce you to various national and international scholarships and fellowships. These awards provide undergraduate and graduate funding to outstanding students. Learn about strategies you can follow to maximize your success in pursuing these opportunities. Undergraduate Academies
Location : 17 Norton Hall
Date / Time :
Sep 17, 2009 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Oct 9, 2009 -
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Nov 11, 2009 -
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For more information or to register:
https://www.ubevents.org/regengine/category_function.php?categoryid=247
Strategies for Interacting With Faculty
Thursday, September 17, 2009
1 – 2 p.m.; location 210 Student Union
Faculty can be one of your greatest allies whether it is for getting extra help in a course, writing a letter of recommendation, securing an internship or independent study or just learning more about a particular topic. The sooner you become comfortable approaching faculty, the better off you’ll be. This session will offer tips and suggestions on how to approach and communicate effectively with faculty members.
April is Financial Literacy Month! Expand your knowledge about personal finances, get a free credit report, and more!
UB’s Financial Literacy Program
Date: Monday, April 27, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Union
In the Student Union Lobby, Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Buffalo will be printing FREE credit reports and answering your questions. They will have information on credit card use and abuse, savings tips and a whole lot more!
At 1pm in 145B Student Union, they will have a panel of recent college graduates discussing their own personal finance experiences. They’ll be talking about choices (needs vs. wants), budgeting, savings and more!
*VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT!*
UB’s Financial Literacy Office is looking for students who are interested in money matters and are willing to approach/talk to students in the Student Union from 10:00-11:30 am or from 11:30-1:00 pm on Monday, April 27, 2009.
Volunteers would simply hand out small slips of information pertaining to how students can secure free credit reports with an explanation from Consumer Credit Counseling of Western New York. If students have credit cards, student loans, any sort of consumer debt (e.g., auto loans) they have a credit report, and research finds that most students have never seen their report or know their individual credit score.
Any student interested in money matters and interacting with fellow students are encouraged to email Libby Morsheimer at etm3@buffalo.edu regarding the event.
For additional resources to check out during Financial Literacy Month visit:
For more information contact Kellie Kostek, UB’s Financial Literacy Program Coordinator, at kkostek@buffalo.edu.
Are you interested in exploring careers that deal with the environment? Industries such as energy, recycling, conservation, ecology and environmental education offer a variety of career and internship opportunities for students of ALL MAJORS. This panel discussion will feature professionals working in these fields and will help you learn how to prepare now for your future.
Green Careers Panel Discussion
Date: Monday, April 20, 2009
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: 145 A Student Union
Panelists include:
- Mark Casell - CEM, LEED-AP, Manager, Green Building Services, Ecology and Environment, Inc.
- David S. Denk - Deputy Regional Permit Administrator with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Andrew McLellan - President, Environmental Education Associates
- Brian Smith - Program Director for Citizens Campaign for the Environment in Buffalo
- Tiffany Vanderwerf - Curator of Education, Buffalo Zoo
- TBA – Solar Liberty
Walk-ins are welcome or register at: workshops.buffalo.edu.
Can’t make it to this workshop but interested in Green Careers?
1. Go to www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/green.php.
2. Make an appointment with Ed Brodka, a UB Career Counselor or any other Counselor by calling 716-645-2231.
3. Stop by the UB Career Services Brent D. Arcangel Career Library (259 Capen Hall) to see new books about Green Careers.
4. Network with professionals in industries such as energy, recycling, conservation, ecology and environmental education by attending these upcoming local Green Career Events:
- The Buffalo Niagara Green Expo - Saturday, May 9th, 10 am to 4 pm - Main Place Mall in downtown Buffalo - http://www4.bfn.org/wnysea/expo.html. Checkout business and organizations with green products, services, ideas or concepts. Bring 20 copies of your resume.
- Solar 2009 American Solar Energy Conference - May 12-16th - Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - Convention Center Plaza (153 Franklin Street) - http://www.ases.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=479&Itemid=45. SOLAR 2009 is America’s leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities in the new energy economy. Public Day Event Option - Public Events take place beginning at 4pm on Friday, May 15 and continuing through Saturday, May 16. Events will include a General Session on Friday and presentations by exhibitors and local environmental organizations, educational activities on Saturday, and a ticket to the Renewable Energy Products and Services Exhibit Hall. Your Exhibit Hall and Public Events ticket will admit you to the Exhibit Hall during any open hours - Thursday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, to the general session beginning at 4 pm on Friday, May 15 and to any dealer/installer trainings that do not require separate registration. If you register on line before the event, admission will be $5 per person, with free admission for children 18 and under accompanied by an adult. The on-site admission fee will be $10 per person.
For more information on any of the following contact: RJ Multari, Director of Advisement, UB School of Architecture and Planning, 829-3484 or ap-advising@buffalo.edu.
How does your resume look? Be ready for Teacher Recruitment Day and other events including CareerFest and the Part-time Job Fair. Learn how to construct and tailor your resume to that specific internship you want to land no matter what your major. Attend a Resumania Workshop this February and have your resume critqued by a professional staff member from Career Services. Below is more information regarding the workshops:
Education Resumania
Date: February 2, 2009
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 259 Capen Hall
All Majors Resumania
Date: February 10, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 259 Capen Hall
Questions?
Contact: Career Services
Location: 259 Capen Hall
Phone: 716.645.2231
E-mail: Click Here
Web: http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/
Below is the schedule of the University Scholars Spring Workshops:
Why Do I Have to Take This?: Answers to all your General Education Questions
Monday, January 26, 2009 | 250 Student Union | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Have you ever wondered why you needed to take a course in World Civilization to get your degree in Engineering? Or why you need to take an art class when studying Psychology? This session will answer those questions and more! General Education requirements are often confusing and difficult to decipher so let us do the work for you! We will cover SUNY General Education requirements, as well as those specific to the University at Buffalo. You will also learn the rationale for the various requirements and a short background history on General Education. Join us for an informative talk and discussion!
Graduate School: Myths, Realities & How-Tos!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 | 250 Student Union | 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Whether you are a freshman or a senior…if you are interested in pursuing your education beyond your bachelor’s degree then this workshop is for you! We’ll discuss things you can be working on now, we’ll explain how to make the application process a little easier, discuss what tests you might need to prepare for, and provide information about other campus resources that can help you with the process.
Take Time to Volunteer: It’s Worth Your Time
Thursday, February 26, 2009 | 250 Student Union| 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Come learn about the benefits of volunteering and giving back to your community. Not only is volunteering great for your resume, you will also gain personal fulfillment and enjoyment from it! Discover ways volunteering can compliment your major(s)/minor(s) or fit well into your personal interests. We will explore various ways to finding volunteer activities, as well as discuss strategies for taking advantage of unique opportunities.
It’s all about you: Marketing Yourself Effectively for Jobs, Internships, and more!
Friday, March 20, 2009 | 250 Student Union | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Your personal brand is more important to your success now than ever. It can make or break your chances at a job, internship, or letter of recommendation. This session will help you develop your personal brand and show you the ways to represent yourself using it both online and in-person. We will also discuss the various resources available on the University at Buffalo campus that can be used to find jobs and internships.
Questions?
Contact: University Scholars Staff
Phone: 716.645.6484
E-mail: university-scholars@buffalo.edu
Web: http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/
For those of you who are considering UB’s Graduate School of Education (GSE), attend one of these informative events this semester:
General GSE Information Sessions
- Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 1 - 2 p.m., 218 Baldy Hall
- Thursday, October 9, 2008, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., 476 Baldy Hall
- Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 1 - 2 p.m., 218 Baldy Hall
GSE Annual Open House
- Thursday, November 13, 2008, 5 - 7 p.m., Student Union Lobby
School Counseling Information Sessions
- Wednesday, September 24, 20008, 4 - 5 p.m., 381 Baldy
- Monday, October 27, 2008, 9 - 10 a.m., 425 Baldy Hall
- Thursday, November 20, 2008, 4 - 5 p.m., 425 Baldy Hall
- Monday, December 15, 2008, 1 - 2 p.m., 425 Baldy Hall
Questions?
Contact: Graduate School of Education
Location: 375 Baldy Hall, North Campus
Phone: (716) 645-6640
Web: http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/
Please take a few moments and acquaint yourself with our discussion group entitled READY @ UB (Researching, Exploring And Developing Yourself). This interactive discussion group is for undergraduate students who are undecided or confused about a major and/or career, considering changing majors, as well as anyone who is looking for more information on these topics. Learn about helpful campus resources to assist you in exploring major and careers – join today!
Are you on Facebook? Visit the following link (and join!) the group:
http://buffalo.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7214834258
Questions?
Contact: Caitlin Haskell and Jillian Reading
E-mail: sas-peer@buffalo.edu
Web: http://sas.buffalo.edu/ready
Facebook: http://buffalo.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7214834258
