Thursday
10/02/08

Web Programmer/Designer Job in Student Affairs

Posted by Nigel Marriner on October 2, 2008 in Student Job Opportunities, Career Opportunities

We are looking for 1-2 students to help support Student Affairs websites.

The position is listed through Career Services’ BullsEye service:

http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/career/aboutbullseye.php

Job ID: 56896

Job Title: Web Programmer/Designer

Lori De Freitas

Media Coordinator - Student Affairs

Wednesday
10/01/08

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2008

Posted by jdudek on October 1, 2008 in Uncategorized

This annual competition, now in its 20th year, is designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today’s complex world.

Full-time juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the US are welcome to enter the Contest and compete for $10,000 in prizes and the opportunity to meet Elie Wiesel in New York City.

 

The postmark deadline for the 2009 Essay Contest is Friday, December 19, 2008.  For more information, visit http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx

Wednesday
10/01/08

2009 Live, Learn & Intern

Posted by jdudek on October 1, 2008 in Internships

The Live, Learn & Intern programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University are academic internship programs helps each summer, fall and spring in Washington, D.C. for undergraduates interested in the following subject areas:

 Public Policy, Economics and International Affairs

Journalism and Communications

Lobbying and Government Affairs

Nonprofit and Community Service

For more information, visit their website at www.dcinternships.org

Tuesday
09/30/08

Volunteering Opportunity - Education Related

Posted by Nigel Marriner on September 30, 2008 in Volunteering

The Graduate School of Education is hosting a lecture this Thursday, October 2nd at 4:00p.m. in Slee Hall and they are looking for ushers to help out. You would be taking tickets and directing people into the theater (it is general seating).

The speaker is Jonathan Kozol and the lecture is currently sold out. He is a wonderful speaker who focuses on issues in education/teaching. For more information: http://www.gse.buffalo.edu/news/kozol/bio.asp

If you are interested in ushering, you would also be welcome to stay for the lecture and Q&A afterwards.

You would need to be in Slee Hall lobby at 3:00p.m. (if you decide not to stay for the lecture you will be done around 4:15-4:30pm.)

Please e-mail me at kcs9@buffalo.edu by this Wednesday (10/1) at 11:00am if you would like to help out. They are looking for 8-10 students to serve as ushers.

Thank you!

Karyn

Monday
09/29/08

Tutoring Available in Governors

Posted by Nigel Marriner on September 29, 2008 in Tutoring

The Shared Interest Housing Group is a collective of upper division students who are available to provide tutoring to First Year Honors students. The tutoring takes place in the Clinton Yellow Lounge in Governors Residence Hall.

You do not have to be a resident of Governors nor a on-campus student to participate in this tutoring opportunity.

Please see the attached pdf for tutor availability and subject review: governors-tutoring-schedule.pdf

Monday
09/29/08

Registration Window

Posted by Nigel Marriner on September 29, 2008 in Registration and Seminar Information

The Registration window for students in the Honors College is October 20 to 22.

Friday
09/26/08

UB Study Abroad Fair

Posted by Nigel Marriner on September 26, 2008 in Study Abroad

We will be holding our annual UB Study Abroad Fair on October 1st! 

This is a great opportunity for prospective study abroad participants to learn about the study abroad options available to them. UB faculty, staff and study abroad “alumni” will be on hand to represent UB programs. There will also be representatives from other SUNY campuses to highlight opportunities available through SUNY.

We invite you to join us if you are interested!

Here is a PDF version of our flyer:UB Study Abroad Fair

Thursday
09/25/08

Undergraduate Research Program in Biology

Posted by jdudek on September 25, 2008 in Research Information and Opportunities

The summer Undergraduate Research Program (URP) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) was established in 1959.  It provides a unique opportunity for young people from around the world to learn first-hand about genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics by working and living in a scientific community that is renowned for its research and educational programs.  The 10-week program takes place at the Watson School of Biological Sciences in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.  For more information on the program visit www.cshl.edu/URP

Thursday
09/25/08

Student Job Opportunity

Posted by jdudek on September 25, 2008 in Student Job Opportunities

Dr. Halbreich, Director of the Biobehavioral Program is looking to hire an honors student part time to start ASAP.

Duties:  General Office duties, manage office while Professor is on sabbatical, assistance with literature searches

Qualifications:  computer literate, proficient in Microsoft applications.  The ideal candidate will be reliable, trustworthy and organized.

10-15 hours, very flexible.

If interested please contact:  Uriel Halbreich, MD at urielh@buffalo.edu

Wednesday
09/24/08

UB Study Abroad Fair

Posted by jdudek on September 24, 2008 in Study Abroad, Academic Presentations

UB Study Abroad Fair

Wednesday, October 1st – Center for the Arts – 10:00am to 2:00pm

 Come to the fair and learn how you can earn UB academic credit abroad! Hundreds of study abroad opportunities will be on display from every world region and more than 30 countries.

 Browse 50+ UB programs and talk to UB faculty, staff and study abroad “alumni”

Learn about 300+ other SUNY programs from SUNY campus representatives

Gather information on financial aid and scholarships for study abroad

 Whether you have studied abroad already, are currently exploring future study abroad opportunities, or are new to the study abroad concept, we invite you to attend. So let your imagination go wild, ponder the global possibilities, and bring your curiosity with you to the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, October 1st!

 UB Study Abroad, 210 Talbert Hall, Tel: 645-3912

studyabroad@buffalo.edu, www.buffalo.edu/studyabroad