http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes News and Information from UB University Scholars Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:28:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en REMINDER: The next Weekend/Holiday Express Bus Home, sponsored by Parking & Transportation, will be offered for fall recess, with departures on November 24 and 25. Details, including schedules, fees, and ticket reservations are available online. http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/general/weekendholiday-express-bus-home/ The final exam schedule can be found online at src.buffalo.edu/schedule/finalexamschedule . Encourage your students to look at their schedule to make sure there are no "exam conflicts" (i.e., two exams during the same examination period or three exams scheduled on one day), and to begin planning their study time. http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/important_dates/final-exam-schedule/ UB’s Discovery Seminar Program offers a small class experience for first- and second-year students, providing them with the opportunity to engage with a distinguished faculty member around a thought-provoking and challenging topic. The goals of this course are to help students: Explore a topic in depth in a comfortable, small ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/academics/spring-2010-discovery-seminars/ JobQuest Job & Internship Fair 2009 Monday, November 16 JobQuest 2009 will be held at the Buffalo-Niagara Marriott on Millersport Highway (near UB-North) on Monday, November 16, 3-6 p.m. There is no pre-registration for students. Students can get a list of registered employers at http://136.183.4.135/cdc/jobQuest/publish.asp http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/internships/jobquest-2009-at-buffalo-niagara-marriott/ 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 ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/workshops/university-scholars-november-workshop/ Stay-Up UB is an annual UB Dance Party! Friday, November 13th, 2009 from 6pm – 2am. It is an annual initiative for the UB Community to continue building pride and tradition while participating in a philanthropy event to raise money for local and global charities. Each year, the money raised from Stay-Up ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/get-involved/participate-in-stay-up-ub-on-november-13/ 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 ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/workshops/university-scholars-october-workshop/ ALL STUDENTS should make an appointment with an Academic Advisor at least once a semester for course selection assistance as well as other academic strategies for success. *NOTE: If you are a FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN, avoid an Advising (A) checkstop! Schedule your MANDATORY APPOINTMENT WITH AN ACADEMIC ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/important_dates/mandatory-academic-advising/ This event is for students who want to explore how UB's academic choices relate to future career plans. Students can meet with advisors from 80+ academic majors and UB Alumni in a variety of professions. Join us October 22, 5:00-7:00 pm in the Student Union Lobby & Social Hall for ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/fair/reminder-majors-career-night/ Monday, October 18 kicks off an entire week devoted to helping students reach their full potential as leaders. The Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement is sponsoring a number of events and activities including a presentation by Motivational Speaker Elaine Penn. A complete list of events can be found ... http://universityscholars.buffalo.edu/scholarlytimes/important_dates/leadership-week/