Posted by Nigel 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
Posted by Nigel 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
The Registration window for students in the Honors College is October 20 to 22.
Posted by Nigel 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
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
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
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
The fourth annual Greater Western New York Law School Fair will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Buffalo-Niagara Marriott Hotel. This year there are approximately 40 ABA Approved Law Schools from coast to coast registered to attend. For more information visit http://136.183.4.135/cdc/lsfconf2/publish.asp
Posted by Nigel on September 19, 2008 in Academics, Tutoring
The Residential Life Office of Education has compiled a list of tutoring hours for the fall semester which are available to all students. You do not have to live on campus to use their services, however, in some locations, you may need someone to open the door for you.
See the attachment for days and times and topics:fall-08-tutor-schedule.pdf
Thanks to Cindy Konovitz from Pharmacy for providing this information.
Posted by Nigel on September 15, 2008 in Study Abroad
UB Study Abroad is pleased to announce that a Gilman Scholarship representative will be on-campus to present information about the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship on Thursday, September 18th from 3-4pm in 111 Talbert Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity and we strongly encourage you to attend!
Please note that the Gilman Scholarship is open to all US citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below.
* The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of their study abroad.
* The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.
* The applicant is studying abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country. Programs going to more than one country are eligible if the student will be studying in one country for at least 4 weeks.
* The applicant is studying abroad in any country except Cuba or a country on the State Department’s current Travel Warning <http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis_pa_tw_1168.html> list. The applicant is studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms including winter inter-sessions. Summer only programs are not eligible.
If you are unsure about your eligibility status or would like more information about this scholarship, please visit the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship website at http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html <http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html> .
We look forward to seeing you there!
