Posted by jdudek on February 20, 2008 in Study Abroad
1. DATES: May 10 - June 13.
2. COURSES: Students take two 3-credit honors courses: (1) European Integration (emphasis on the origins, development and contemporary roles of the European Union), (2) The Culture of Belgium. Both courses are taught in English by faculty at Institut catholique des Hautes Etudes Commmerciales.
3. ACTIVITIES: There are several excursions built into the program, such as guided tours of Bruges (the “Venice of the North” and Antwerp (home of the Rubens house and the Plantin-Moretus Museum), a visit with members of the European Commission, and tour of the Namur chocolate factory (where students actually have the opportunity to make their own confections).
4. THE TYPICAL DAY/WEEK: Students are in class or participate in course-related travel Monday-Thursday. Evenings and weekends are free for personal travel. In the past, popular weekend destinations have been Amsterdam, London, Paris. We also encourage students to take in places of historic significance within Belgium, such as the WWII museums in Bastogne and the monastery of Chimay. Last year a day trip to Dinant near the French border was especially popular.
5: LODGING: Students are housed at Les Citadines Ste. Catherine, a studio/apartment-style hotel located 5-10 minutes from La Grand Place, described by Victor Hugo as the most magnificent town square in the world. The hotel is in an area of many shops, cafes and restaurants, and is within 100 yards of the Ste. Catherine Metro station.
6. COST: approximately $4300. This includes in-state tuition for the two courses, program fee, lodging, Metro pass, course-related tours and excursions, orientation, and closing dinner. NOT covered: round-trip coach airfare (see #7 below for further details regarding airfare and travel arrangements), daily meals (except for closing dinner), and personal travel on weekends. As soon as the group is formed, we will negotiate a group airfare cost with our travel agency.
7. TRAVEL: We depart as a group on May 10. In the past, Atlanta has been our point of departure, but that could change depending on the airfare we are able to negotiate as soon as the group is formed. Students must make their own arrangements for getting to the US point of departure. Return is June 13. In the past, a few students have wanted to stay longer to tour Europe. In this case, they must arrange their return flights on their own and pay any extra charge for the change.
8. APPLICATION. The application is at http://www.clemson.edu/ia/forms/sa_faculty_led_app.doc. Please note that the faculty reference and official transcript may be submitted separately. Also non-Clemson students must submit an application for acceptance to Clemson as a “transient student.” That application can be found at http://www.registrar.clemson.edu/pdf/summer.pdf.
9. DEADLINE: The study abroad application, transient student application and program deposit of $250 (check payable to Clemson University) are due by Friday, February 29.
10. FURTHER QUESTIONS: Please see our brochure: https://www.clemson.edu/ia/abroad/cubc_honors_summer2008.pdf. If you have questions, please contact Steve Wainscott, Director of the Honors College (shwns@clemson.edu, phone 864-656-4762) or Sandra Maier, Study Abroad Coordinator (maier2@clemson.edu, phone 864-656-4627)/
Brief Description/background of project: I am currently working on a project that involves the protection of traditional “Celtic knot designs” from possible U.S. copy-write and U.S. Design patents. As we all know, these simple knot designs have been produced for millennia by peoples who historically were called the Celtic tribes of Europe. Currently, there have been copy-write issues about the creation and use of these traditional designs that are currently being shared by dress makers, craftsman, jewelers, tattoo artists and other individuals who are involved with reconstructing their Celtic traditions; people who feel that these traditional designs belong to everyone as a shared visual product.
Students interested in researching U.S. copy-write and Patent laws pertaining to this form of Design/Art work should contact Kim James Yarwood via e-mail. Academic Credit/Honors Experience available as compensation.
Kim James Yarwood
Academic Advisor
Department of Visual Studies
University at Buffalo
yarwood@buffalo.edu
2008 Undergraduate Research Prize
The PRIZE recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry
requiring use of information resources, the Libraries, and the collections.
Undergraduate research conducted by individual students or by student
teams is eligible.
For more information: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/ext/UndergradResearchPrize.html
ub-prizeposter.pdf
The Benjamin and David Scharps Prize
This scholarship recognizes three SUNY junior or senior level students who are interested in legal issues, or interested in pursuing a career in the legal field at a SUNY campus.
the-benjamin-scharps-and-david-scharps-prize_flyer08_annct.pdf
Momentive Performance Materials will be on campus for the Spring Career Fair on Thursday, February 28, 2008 and will be interviewing for full time positions for May 2008 graduates on Friday, February 29, 2008. If you are interested in manufacturing engineering or EHS roles in the Albany, New York or Parkersburg, West Virginia areas, then you should contact Jennifer Stanton (VCP Engineer) at the Career fair. All of the positions they are hiring for can be found at the following web site: www.momentive.com
Posted by Nigel Marriner on February 12, 2008 in Academic Presentations
Dr, Rita R. Colwell, Distinguished Invitrogen Speaker and President Emerita of the Center of Marine Biotechnology at the University of Maryland will be presenting “Marine Biotechnology: Successes and Potential” on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in NSC 215. This event is hosted by Dr. Chris Loretz, UB Biology Professor.
For more information go to http://biologicalsciences.buffalo.edu/news/deptsem.html and scroll down to Dr. Colwell’s name.
Posted by jdudek on February 11, 2008 in Career Opportunities
CareerFEST
“Our largest fair of the semester!”
All Majors
120+ employers local and national
Jobs and Internships!
February 28, 2008
3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Alumni Arena, Main Gym
See employers coming to the fair: www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/students.shtml - Log in to BullsEye!
Summer Jobs Fair
March 5, 2008
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Student Union Lobby
Attend the Summer Jobs Fair if you are interested in positions at camps, not-for-profits, in restaurants/hospitality, retail and more!
See employers coming to the fair:
www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/students.shtml -Log in to BullsEye!
Human Services Fair
March 4, 2008
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Student Union
Meet with Human Services Representatives from Agencies around WNY.
Posted by jdudek on February 11, 2008 in Academics
MFC (Milard Fillmore College) is offering some mid-semester courses that are either on-line or at the downtown center. These credit-bearing courses can help out those students that need to add additional credits to remain full-time, etc. The students can register for them directly on web registration. For more information on MFC and the courses it offers, visit their website at:
http://www.millardfillmorecollege.com/content/pages/home.php
This is an exciting scholarship opportunity for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
Go to http://www.hcfconnections.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Document.Doc?&id=24 for more information.
The AAUW Buffalo Branch announces three $3000.00 educational scholarships for Buffalo Niagara Region female students who have demonstrated success in a grass roots effort that has effected positive change for women or girls.
Since 1955, the AAUW Buffalo Branch has been conducting annual book sales to raise funds to support efforts that provide educational opportunity and equity for women and girls. The proceeds of these sales have multiplied 30,000 times and now afford the Branch the opportunity to offer these generous scholarships to assist female students attending a college or university full time. All funds supporting these scholarships were raised at the annual AAUW Buffalo Branch Book Sale.
Go to http://aauw.buffalo.edu/catalyst.htm for more information.
