http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention UB Honors College Newsletter Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) http://U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships and Summer Internships Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty  DHS Scholarship Program* Undergraduate students  * U.S. citizenship required * Funding available for fall 2010 * Full tuition and monthly stipends * Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of Excellence * Application Deadline: ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/scholarship-opportunities/scholarships-and-summer-internships-us-department-of-homeland-security-dhs/ Speakeasy: An Undergraduate Journal of Research and Creative Art is now accepting submissions. We are a staff of undergraduate students that is funded by the University at Buffalo Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender (Gender Institute - IREWG), and our publication is dedicated to subjects pertaining to ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/academics/call-for-papers-speakeasy-an-undergraduate-journal-of-research-and-creative-art/ Interested in being a Team Leader for Alternative Spring Break? APPLY NOW! Give Where You Live: Show That You Care Alternative Spring Break provides students with an opportunity to help the Buffalo community over their spring break. This week long initiative gives students the opportunity to take part in a number ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/volunteering/alternative-spring-break/ SATURDAY OF SERVICE: CLASSISM AND HIGHER ED DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009 @ 8:45 AM- 2:00 PM LOCATION: STUDENT UNION LOBBY SPONSORED BY: CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Students will be working with Buffalo Prep and their students. Buffalo Prep has 2 purposes: (1) to help bright, economically disadvantaged minority ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/volunteering/saturday-of-service-classism-and-higher-ed/ WORKSHOP: FINDING SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 @ 3:30 PM LOCATION: 12 CAPEN HALL SPONSORED BY: CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Join CURCA for a workshop on how to find and get those summer research opportunities! To register for this event, please visit: http://workshops.buffalo.edu http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/academics/workshop-finding-summer-research-opportunities/ Consider joining us in Beijing, China as a participant in the next UB SLIDE program, an international leadership and travel experience, during the summer of 2010.    The SLIDE Program (Student Leaders International Dialogue and Exchange) is an opportunity for student leaders not only to learn about leadership from a global ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/study-abroad/come-to-china-as-part-of-the-next-ub-slide-program/ COL 302: The History of Literary Theory Instructor: Megan MacDonald Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:50 am, Clemens Hall 640 Registration Number: 462951 Why do philosophers read poets, and why do poets read philosophy? This course will trace the history of this question, beginning with the "quarrel" between philosophy and poetry in antiquity and leading up to the ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/academics/col-302-the-history-of-literary-theory-announcement/ UB Study Abroad is pleased to invite you to the 7th annual Study Abroad Photo Contest & Exhibition scheduled to take place one week from today Thursday, November 19th  in the Student Union, Flag Room (2nd Floor) from 4-6pm.  We have had over 70 study abroad participants submit photos illustrating ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/study-abroad/ub-study-abroad-photo-contest-exhibition/ SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor Robert Daly on “The Practical Value of Literature” An informal chat, with lots of discussion, plus a fundraising bake-sale for the new English Club: Cakes, Cookies, Chocolate, Coffee! All are welcome – bring your friends – you do not need to be an English Major. 4pm, Wednesday 18th November, 306 ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/academic-presentations/today-a-fireside-chat-with-bob-daly/ The Student Association Environmental Department is looking for students of all years and majors to join our team and help make a difference in sustainability here at UB. We are currently recruiting for 9 positions where you will have the chance to work with students, SA staff and University Administrators ... http://honors.buffalo.edu/honorablemention/career-opportunities/the-student-association-environmental-department-2/