Posted by Jessica on January 21, 2009 in Academics
Spring 2009 French and Spanish Proficiency Exams will be held on Friday, Jan 30 amd Friday, Feb 13 from 4:45-6:50 PM in Clemens 322.
For information on the tests and to register visit:
http://rll.buffalo.edu/applications/language_proficiency_exam/
Please Note: This is NOT a placement exam. The exam is intended for students with 3 or more years of high school French or Spanish. It tests elementary and intermediate level proficiency.
There are several intern abroad opportunities available through The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. The following summer 2009 programs allow students to combine study abroad with a substantive internship:
The Washington, D.C. – London Program (now in its third year)
The Washington, D.C. – Oxford Program (new in 2009)
The Washington, D.C. – Sydney Program (new in 2009)
Designed as a seminar in the nation’s capital followed by an internship placement with programming and rigorous academic study in one of the above cities, each program will help students gain a valuable comparative understanding of culture and professional life – an important asset in today’s global workforce. For further information visit www.twc.edu/internabroad or contact internabroad@twc.edu. The application deadline for all three programs is February 27, 2009.
New Student Programs is in the process of recruiting Orientation Aides for summer 2009. We are looking for motivated students who are excited about UB and would enjoy welcoming new students and families to the UB community. Information about the position and the application are posted on our website: http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/nsp/ under the announcements section. Please visit our website to learn more. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by email at msmaak@buffalo.edu.Thank you,
Zulela Smaak
University at Buffalo
Graduate Assistant
New Student Programs
(716) 645-6125
msmaak@buffalo.edu
The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship is a competitive national program that provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, DC, with a public-interest organization focusing on international security issues. The program has awarded 115 Fellowships since its inception in 1987. The fellowship is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a stipend, health insurance, and travel costs to Washington. The Scoville Fellowship does not award grant or scholarship money to students.
Scoville Fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and advocacy in support of the goals of their host organization and may attend coalition meetings, policy briefings, and Congressional hearings. They have written fact sheets, letters to the editor, op-eds, magazine articles, briefing books and reports, organized talks and conferences, and been interviewed as experts by the media. Many former Scoville Fellows work for U.S. and international NGOs, the Federal Government, and academia, or attend graduate school in political science or international relations, following their fellowships.
Those interested in this opportunity should visit www.scoville.org. Applications may be submitted via email The next application deadline is February 2 for the Fall 2009 Fellowship. All U.S. citizens, and foreign nationals residing in the United States, are eligible to apply; non-U.S. citizens living outside of the United States are not
We would like to share with you an opportunity to get involved on-campus, meet other UB students, and offer you valuable experiences that will help you succeed. We write to share with you an opportunity for freshman and sophomores to help build upon your experiences at UB thus far by considering participation in one of our three undergraduate academies seminars:
Make yourself more marketable for study abroad, employment, graduate study, and join an Academy Seminar:
Civic Engagement, Wednesdays, 1:00-2:40pm, 235 SU, 2 Credit course
http://academy.buffalo.edu/directory/civic.php
Student Benefits:
· Develop interpersonal and leadership skills including: effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and teamwork
· Identify opportunities to become more active in your school and communities
Global Perspectives, Tuesdays, 4:00-4:50pm, 235 SU, 2 Credit course
http://academy.buffalo.edu/directory/global.php
Student Benefits:
· Develop an awareness of yourself as a citizen of a rapidly globalizing world
· Develop skills that allow you to gain international experiences of your own and prepare yourself for on increasingly global labor market
· Immerse yourself in the world outside the United States through a variety of on-campus events and activities
Research Exploration, Tuesdays, 1:00-1:50pm, 257 Capen Hall, 1 Credit course
http://academy.buffalo.edu/directory/research.php
Student Benefits:
· Experience different lectures, workshops, field trips, and guest speakers focusing on scholarly research.
· Improve skills in critical thinking and in oral and written expression.
If you are interested in enhancing your Undergraduate experience next spring, please consider participating in an Undergraduate Academies Seminar. To participate, please contact the Undergraduate Academies Administrative Director, Hadar Borden by Friday, January 16th at: hborden@buffalo.edu or (716) 645-8177.
The Graduate School of Education hosts informational sessions about the programs offered by the School. During these sessions, the admission process, program requirements, and other points of interest are described. The sessions are a great opportunity to ask specific questions about the GSE programs.
Mental Health Counseling: Wed, 1/14/09, 6pm, 425 Baldy Hall
School Counseling: Wed, 1/14/09, 4pm, 425 Baldy Hall
Teacher Education: Thurs, 1/15/09, 3pm, 218 Baldy Hall
Mental Health Counseling: Sat, 1/17/09, 1pm, 415 Baldy Hall
General - All Programs: Thurs, 1/22/09, 5pm, 218 Baldy Hall
Library Science: Mon, 2/9/09, 5pm, 553 Baldy Hall
Also note that deadlines for Fall 2009 are fast approaching (many are February 1) and online applications are being accepted. For more information please go to gse.buffalo.edu
We have an opening for a creative, detail oriented, motivated student, to work with us doing web development. (see attached job description). The job will be a wonderful opportunity for anyone who would like to challenge themselves to grow their programming, coding, critical thinking, design, image and web interface skills.
For more information contact: Rebecca Bernstein, Web Strategist, University Communications, University at Buffalo, 330 Crofts HallEmail: rebecca@buffalo.edu; Tel: 716-645-5000 ext. 1425; Fax: 716-645-3765
