Strategies for Interacting With Faculty
Thursday, September 17, 2009
1 – 2 p.m.; 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.
Maintaining a 3.0 GPA
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
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.
Why Do I Have to Take This?: Answers to all your General Education Questions
Thursday, November 12, 2009
1 – 2 p.m.; 145c Student Union
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!
Student Professionalism
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
2 – 3 p.m.; 111 Norton
Do you ever think that you will need a letter of recommendation? Do you eventually plan on finding employment? If the answer is yes, then you can’t get to this workshop soon enough. Find out how to make great and lasting impressions on those who can help you in the future, whether that is by writing on your behalf or assisting you in finding an internship in your chosen field. Additionally, we will discuss some ideas for maintaining your professional-self online (e.g., Facebook, MySpace, Blogs) and even using these services to enhance your professional prospects.
Check your UB Email during the semester for reminders about these workshops!
Last updated: November 23 2009 06:54:01.