Posted February 27, 2007 in General
Summer 2007 Registration
Remember that taking summer courses can be an excellent strategy to help you get back on track academically or to help you move ahead. All undergraduate UB students can begin registering for Summer 2007 courses on Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Note: Set registration windows do NOT apply for UB summer registration.
If you plan to take courses at another campus this summer, then be sure that you consult with an academic advisor and utilize TAURUS, UB’s transfer and articulation web site.
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Fall 2007 Registration
The Fall 2007 Class Schedule is now available! Log on to MyUB or call BIRD to learn when your fall registration window opens. Note: Your registration window is determined by the number of credit hours you have COMPLETED prior to your currently enrolled semester.
NOW is the time to be scheduling an appointment with an academic advisor to help you plan for summer and fall course registration! Schedule your appointment today.
Posted February 27, 2007 in General
ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective Fall 2007
The BS in Biochemical Pharmacology (BCP) will be known as the BS in Pharmacology and Toxicology (PMY) as of the Fall 2007 semester. The BCP minor will also be renamed.
Courses offered by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology will be designated as PMY xxx, instead of BCP xxx, beginning this fall. The BCP major, soon to be the PMY major, has been revised. The 2007-2008 online Undergraduate Catalog will reflect the revisions. New applicants to the PMY major must meet the revised requirements.
Please direct any questions to Linda LeRoy, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, at 829-2592 or lleroy@buffalo.edu.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN . . .
- helping other students?
- gaining leadership experience?
- strengthening your resume and possibly earning elective credit?
If so, then consider applying to be a PEER ASSISTANT with Student Advising Services (SAS) and connect with fellow UB students by providing resources, assistance and support.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE A PEER ASSISTANT?
UB students who:
- Will be a sophomore, junior or senior at the time the position begins.
- Have an overall UB GPA of at least a 2.75.
- Are knowledgeable about UB’s academic tools and resources.
- Are available for the full 2007-2008 academic year (fall-spring).
- Complete a Peer Assistant Application by Monday, April 2, 2007.
- Attend a mandatory training session.
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WHAT DO PEER ASSISTANTS DO?
- Commit to at least 4-5 hours a week for a minimum of 120 total hours per year.
- As available in the summer, assist SAS advisors with orientation sessions.
- Serve on the SAS Student Focus Group.
- Submit student tips to the SAS Be Advised web log.
- Assist with scheduled SAS events, workshops and other related programs.
- Provide feedback and input on office publications.
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WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF BEING A PEER ASSISTANT?
- Helping students.
- Gaining leadership and practical experience as a resume builder.
- Developing transferable customer service and public speaking skills.
- Interested juniors and seniors can opt to take CPM 496 and receive three elective credits for their experience.
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HOW DO I APPLY?
Print and complete the Peer Assistant Application (PDF) by Monday, April 2, 2007 and include two letters of recommendation. Submit all materials to Student Advising Services, Attn: Peer Assistant Coordinator, 109 Norton Hall.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
E-mail Lia Hallett, Peer Assistant Coordinator. You can also call Student Advising Services at 716.645.6013, or stop by 109 Norton Hall.
Posted February 23, 2007 in General
CAREER FEST 2007: THE JOB FAIR FOR EVERYONE
& SUMMER JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Alumni Arena Main Gym • 3 pm - 6 pm
Don’t miss UB’s biggest career day all year, with job opportunities for ALL MAJORS. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are prepared so that you can make the best possible impression on prospective employers. Be sure to learn job fair strategies and plan on attending the Making the Most of a Job Fair workshop on Thursday, March 1, 3:30-4:30 pm, room SU 145 A!
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER FEST & THE SUMMER JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR as well as registered employers and positions available, contact Career Services at 716.645.2231 • 259 Capen Hall • jobs@buffalo.edu.
Posted February 23, 2007 in General
A special congratulations goes out to UB’s Michael Allis. For completing a survey following his academic advising appointment with Student Advising Services, Michael is the second monthly winner to receive a gift certificate to UB’s bookstore. Congratulations Michael!
All students should begin meeting with their academic advisor now to plan a schedule for the Summer and/or Fall 2007 semester(s). If you are undecided about a major, remember to schedule your appointment with Student Advising Services. If you have an intended or approved major, consult the Advising Directory for your appropriate advising unit.
First Semester Freshman: If you are a freshman assigned to the office of Student Advising Services, your MANDATORY ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENT must be made by Friday, March 30, 2007 in order to avoid an A (Advising) checkstop on your account. Call us today at 645-6013 and be sure you can register on time!
Be informed of all critical information regarding Summer 2007 Registration. And stay tuned! The Fall 2007 Class Schedule will be made available through the Student Response Center by Friday, February 23, 2007, but you can check out the Fall 2007 Registration Windows now!
Posted February 16, 2007 in General
Don’t Let Checkstops Prevent You from Registering!
A checkstop is used by a UB office to “freeze” a student’s records and prevent future enrollment activity until the student has met the requirements for its removal. Financial checkstops particularly serve the additional purpose of prohibiting other University services such as the receipt of a diploma, certification services, or transcript release until the student has satisfied the financial obligation. Log onto MyUB today and be sure you do not have a checkstop on your account!
Attention New Students:
Verify that you do not have a #2 checkstop on your account. If you have logged onto MyUB and noticed that you have a #2 checkstop, be reminded that SUNY has mandated all UB students to acknowledge receipt of and affirm the University’s standards for behavior. If you have failed to do so, the #2 checkstop prevents you from being able to register for the Summer and/or Fall 2007 semester(s). Be sure that you go on-line now and affirm UB’s Rules and Regulations! You need only your UBit name and password and the #2 checkstop will be removed immediately. Affirm today!
If you are in need of a multifaceted academic program designed to assist first semester students who may be experiencing academic difficulty AND you want to learn from upper class Scholar students who can answer your questions, then mark your calendars for the upcoming S.T.A.R. workshop series!
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Winning through Connecting
Thursday, March 22 • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Room Norton 111
OR Friday, March 23 • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Room Norton 111
Come and learn who, what, when and how to access key resources on campus that will assist in eliminating obstacles to academic success.
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If I Only Knew This . . .
Tuesday, March 27 • 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Room Norton 111
OR Tuesday, April 10 • 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Room Norton 111
This program is designed to help students remember what was presented during orientation regarding policies and rules of UB. Also, tips and other procedures you need to know that may assist you in and outside the classroom from making common first year mistakes will also be addressed.
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Grades Guaranteed
Thursday, April 12 • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Room Norton 111
OR Wednesday, April 25 • 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Room Norton 111
Looking for help on achieving good grades through effective study techniques? Then don’t miss this workshop to help identify how you can make appropriate adjustments to achieve academic success.
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For more information on the S.T.A.R. workshop series or for a list of additional Student Success Workshops offered by Student Advising Services contact us at 645-6013 or visit 109 Norton Hall.
Posted February 16, 2007 in General
The University at Buffalo’s Student Wellness Team will conduct the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey from February 19-March 9, 2007 among all enrolled students. Called “UB Measuring Your Health,” the data from this confidential survey will be used to gauge the overall health and wellness of UB’s student population. Results from the NCHA will help UB understand student’s behaviors and perceptions in such areas as personal safety, alcohol, tobacco and drugs, sexual behavior, contraception, weight, nutrition and exercise, mental and physical health. The data collected will help UB plan programs, prioritize resources, and design strategies for intervention.
UB students will receive the 20-minute survey in their UB e-mail account beginning February 19, 2007 and will have until March 9, 2007 for its completion. The first 1,500 students to complete the survey will win a prize. In addition, all students will be entered in a drawing to win a laptop computer and printer, one of two iPOD Nanos, and other prizes. Winners will be notified by UB e-mail by April 9, 2007.
For more information visit: UB Measuring Your Health.
A British entrepreneur, Sir Richard Branson, recently announced a competition called the Virgin Earth Challenge. The winner of this competition will receive a prize of $25 million. The announcement of this challenge follows the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) final report. Their conclusion: 90% of climate change is caused by human activity. Many of the contributors to this report are very alarmed about the picture that computer generated climate models are depicting for the future. Will sea level rise as a result of global warming melting the Artic and Antarctic ice shelfs? Will a rise in sea level effect global weather patterns? Will changing weather patterns effect growing seasons? Their conclusions also stress that time for action to address this issue is now, that we are in a critical window. Delaying action may have profound consequences.
So, are you interested and concerned about the world’s environment? Do you know what your environmental footprint looks like? This semester UB is sponsoring a series of events called A Greener Shade Of Blue. The speakers include: Al Gore (former Vice President, and author of An Inconvenient Truth; Dennis Hayes (founder of Earth Day); Jean-Michael Cousteau (Oceanographer, and son of the late Jacques Cousteau); and Wangari Maathai (human rights and environmental activist).
The potential consequences of global warming can be investigated via any of the natural and physical science based majors (biology, chemistry, environmental studies, geography, geology, physics). Social dimensions of it’s impact can also be understood through study in such disciplines as sociology, political science, women’s studies, environmental design. If you are a problem solver with strong math and science skills you might want to take a look at our engineering programs. Professionals in these fields may well be involved in trying to address issues related to increasing energy efficiency of automobile engines, further development of renewable energy sources, to designing structures for coastal areas. Medical professionals are already beginning to consider the impact of global warming upon human health.
Some introductory courses to look at: GEO 101 - Earth Systems Science, GEO 200 - The Ocean World, GEO 201 - Disasters: A Study of Hazards, SSC 118 Intro to Environmental Studies.
If you are interested in getting involved on campus take a look at: UB Green; the Environmental Network (Undergraduate Club) .
