The University Scholars staff encourages students to participate in the wide variety of workshops the university offers each academic semester. For a full listing of these workshops, please visit the Life & Learning Workshops website. The University Scholars staff also plans workshops designed especially for our students. The Fall 2008 Scholars Workshops are as follows:
Strategies for Interacting With Faculty
Friday, September 26, 2008
3 – 4 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
Monday, October 13, 2008
10 – 11 a.m.; 210 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.
Graduate School: Myths, Realities & How-Tos!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 250 Student Union
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.
The World is Your Oyster: Study Abroad
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
2 – 3 p.m.; 210 Student Union
Learn and explore the world at the same time? Yes! It’s called Study Abroad, and the University at Buffalo makes it possible through our many study abroad programs. Experience a different culture, travel several countries, meet new people, and taste some exotic foods. Join us at this workshop to learn how to choose a program, complete the application process, hear from students who have studied abroad, and get your questions answered!
Last updated: August 19 2008 17:01:26.