Posted September 20, 2007 in General
Spring 2008 Registration is just around the corner. Don’t miss your Spring 2008 Registration Window!
More information on Spring 2008 Registration will be available soon on MyUB and the Student Response Center web sites.
Since your Registration Window will be determined by the number of credit hours you have COMPLETED prior to your currently enrolled semester, be sure that you have checked your DARS report and verified that all of your AP and/or transfer credits have been received by UB.
To Send AP Credit to UB - http://src.buffalo.edu/procedures/ap.shtml
To Send Other Alternative Credits to UB - http://tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/scorereports.shtml
To Send College Transfer Coursework to UB - http://taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/transcripts.shtml
Do you have a checkstop? A checkstop on your account will prevent registration for the Spring 2008 semester!
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. ***If you have a checkstop on your account, be sure that you resolve its removal immediately!
Attention New Students: Do you have a #2 checkstop on your account? If you have logged into 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 spring 2008 courses. 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!
Have questions about checkstops? Consult the Student Response Center’s List of Checkstops/Holds to find the appropriate contact office to resolve them.
Caitlin is a senior at UB and one of our Peer Assistants in Student Advising Services. You can contact our Peer Assistants at sas-peer@buffalo.edu or visit them in 109 Norton Hall!
Cailtin’s thoughts and suggestions regarding taking your first exams are:
Believe it or not, we’re almost one-third through the semester and most of you have taken your first test. How did you do? Some of you may be satisfied with your grade and feel your studying paid off – keep up the good work! Maybe you aren’t so happy with your first exam grade? Don’t get too upset – it’s only the first test! Here are some suggestions as to how you can learn from your first exam and still do well in the course.
1) Review previous exams and quizzes. They indicate the type of information to learn for future tests. Try to figure out where your mistakes came from. Did you have an “illusion of knowing,” or a confusion of whether you actually understood the information? Did you study the wrong information? Were you out of touch with the teacher’s objectives?
***If you are in a large class you may not receive your tests back, but you can usually visit your professor or TA’s office hours to go over the exams. This is also a good way to show instructors that you are interested in their course and want to do well – eventually you will need letters of recommendation for internships, jobs, etc. Additionally, this will set you apart from the 400 other students in a big lecture hall.
2) Start studying for each test the first day of a new unit. Do not feel you do not need to study for a certain class just because you had a test the past Thursday or so. The way you study the material being learned the first week of a new section will determine your test grade just as much if you cram the night before an exam!
3) Speak with other classmates and form a study group. You can learn from each other’s mistakes, as well as share tips for doing well on the exams. Again, start your study group early so you can meet a few times before the next test.
4) Take advantage of several resources available if you are looking for additional assistance. These resources can help you with academics and study skills, test anxiety, time management, etc.
*Student Success Workshops
*The Learning Center - Offers FREE Math and Writing tutoring to UB undergraduates!
The Math Place - 209 Baldy Hall, 645-2394
The Writing Place - 209-A Baldy Hall, 645-2394
*Other Tutoring Assistance
*Consider taking Methods of Inquiry (GSE 155) for the Spring 2008 Semester!
Caitlin is a senior at UB and one of our Peer Assistants in Student Advising Services. You can contact our Peer Assistants at sas-peer@buffalo.edu or visit them in 109 Norton Hall!
Caitlin’s thoughts this time of year are . . .
It may not seem like it, but we’ve been in classes for almost a month now! Some of you may begin to miss your family and friends. You are definitely not alone – it’s completely normal to miss home and feel a little sad. Here are some suggestions that might help if you find yourself in this position.
*Get Involved! Joining a club or any type of group is a great way to meet new people and form friendships. By getting involved in something that interests you, you’ll probably meet others who are similar to you in many ways. Visit the UB Student Involvement Directory if you are looking for ways to get involved at UB or search the Community Engagement Opportunities through the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement if you are looking for ways to get involved around the Buffalo area. Don’t forget about Study Abroad and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) too.
*Start a work-out routine! Working out is not only great for your physical health, it can also help shed off those blues you may have! Maybe you’ll meet some friends, too. There are numerous places to workout on campus or you can join an intramurals team! Again, physical exercise is great for your overall well-being. This is also a great way to meet some friends with similar interests.
*Attend a Wellness Workshop! These workshops include information on Getting Connected: Building Friendships, Pilates, and Yoga, among others. Check them out by visiting the Life & Learning Workshops program and clicking on the link Ongoing Wellness and Recreation.
*Try Group Counseling. Counseling Services offers a variety of groups, including Far From Home.
Posted September 20, 2007 in General
The Library Skills Workbook is a General Education Requirement that all undergraduate UB students must successfully complete in order to graduate. Particularly, if you are a new student this fall, it is recommended that you complete this workbook during your first semester of college or at least during your first year at UB.
What is the Library Skills Workbook? The Library Skills Workbook is an online tutorial designed to introduce students to basic research skills and resources available at the UB Libraries and on the Web. To enroll in the workbook, you will need to log on to UBLearns at http://ublearns.buffalo.edu/. Once you have successfully completed the workbook, you will be able to view an “OK” next to the Library Skills Requirement on your UB DARS report.
Questions or need assistance? Call the Undergraduate Library at 645-2944, extension 244 or e-mail ub-library-skills@buffalo.edu. Before you begin, be sure to read the Library Skills Workbook FAQ’s!
Posted September 20, 2007 in General
Do you need help with research? UB Libraries has the answers!
Take advantage of the following 3 new tools/guides to help you in the research process:
1) Assignment Calculator - The Assignment Calculator helps you to plan your research assignments. “The sooner you start your research, the more time you will have to write a successful paper.” - UB Libraries
Assignment Calculator - http://libweb.lib.buffalo.edu/ac/index.php
2) Citing Sources Guide - This guide provides information and examples for citing sources properly according to the 3 main citation styles of APA, MLA and Chicago.
Citing Sources Guide - http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/citing-index.html
3) Plagiarism Guide - This guide provides plagiarism information for UB students as well as faculty.
Plagiarism Guide - http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/guides/plagiarism.html
***Want more information or looking for more research assistance? Contact UB Libraries.
Are you curious what tomorrow’s job applicants are majoring in today?
Are you contemplating what major you want to pursue?
The Princeton Review has written an article comprising a list of the Top Ten College Majors. While many of these programs are available at UB by way of a major or minor, The Princeton Review offers a word of warning as you read this article:
“The popularity of majors often has little to do with actual demand for related fields in the workplace. The career fields with the most opportunities do not always appeal to the student masses. And the majors that sound most exciting to students don’t always lead to equally snazzy-sounding jobs.”
***As UB Spring 2008 Registration is soon approaching, be sure that you have used the following UB resources to assist you with your MAJOR decisions process.
*Academic Advisor
*Career Services
*Choosing a Major
*Changing Your Major
*Student Advising Services
*Undergraduate Advising
*Undergraduate Catalog
Do you know about the practical realities of money?
Do you feel you have sufficient financial literacy?
If not, how and when will you acquire this information?
Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the workshop Financial “Cents” for College Students. Come and learn about 10 Important Facts about Money, everything from credit reports to buying a car. Additionally, find out about simple strategies you can be employing *now* to help you reach those dreams and goals you have for your future. This workshop, developed in part from the life experience of the presenter, the NY Times best selling book The Millionaire Next Door and various articles written by financial planners, will provide you with useful information about managing money and may offer you some surprising facts about those we perceive as wealthy.
Financial “Cents” for College Students
Monday, October 1, 2007 • 4-4:50 pm • Room 145D Student Union
Register to attend this workshop today by visiting the Life & Learning Workshops program!
HEALTH RELATED JOB FAIR
Monday, October 1, 2007
11 am - 2 pm
Harriman Hall - Room 105, South Campus
•Discuss job opportunities with over 40 health related employers
•Network with recruiters from a variety of disciplines
•All students interested in the health field are welcome
***Don’t forget to bring multiple copies of your resume!
For more information contact Career Services at 645-2231 or visit www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/health.shtml
Posted September 20, 2007 in General
GEICO’s 2007 Fall Achievement Award
If you could use $1,000, apply for the GEICO Achievement Award!
GEICO’s 2007 Achievement Award Program selects finalists on the basis of academics, leadership, and participation in school and community activities.
- Must be majoring in a Business, IT, Liberal Arts, or related field of study
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Sophomore or Junior Status
- Be committed to his/her campus and community
Applications are available at UB’s Career Services Office in 259 Capen Hall.
In addition to completing an application, applicants will need a resume, unofficial transcripts, Faculty Letter of Recommendation (sealed and stamped), and a short essay on “What I have done academically and in my activities to deserve a GEICO Achievement Award.”
Applications must be postmarked by November 30, 2007.
Send completed packet to: GEICO, 300 Crosspoint Parkway, c/o Achievement Awards - HR, Getzville, NY 14068.
For more information contact Career Services, 259 Capen Hall, 716-645-2231 or jobs@buffalo.edu.
Do you have a question that you would like answered from fellow undergraduate students? Would you like to hear from two seniors who are happy to share their experiences with you as well as offer support and information to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond?
If so, then don’t miss this opportunity to talk with Caitlin Haskell and Vanessa Alibrandi from UB’s Student Advising Services! E-mail them your questions at sas-peer@buffalo.edu or visit them in 109 Norton Hall.
Caitlin is a senior at UB. She is pursuing a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Education. She will be graduating next May in hopes of going onto graduate school for School Counseling. Some of her interests include tennis, music, reading, art, photography and traveling.
Vanessa is a double major in Psychology and Health and Human Services (with a concentration in Community Mental Health). She is also doing a minor in Education. Vanessa first entered UB as an undecided major and explored the different opportunities and majors that UB has to offer. UB has helped her realize what it is that she loves to do. Vanessa is planning to attend graduate school for School Counseling, and she loves being part of the UB community and enjoys helping students.
Caitlin’s Advice to UB Students this Week is: “Use spare moments you have to catch up on some work or get ahead in reading. Think of the 10 minutes or so waiting for a class to begin or when you are just waiting to meet a friend. I recommend having a book or notebook with you at all times in case you find a spare moment to read a few pages or review some notes. You’d be surprised how much of a difference it makes.”
Vanessa’s Advice to UB Students this Week is: “Start off the semester on the right foot. Everyone on the first day of classes has an A. Try to maintain this A by organizing your calendar and writing down all of your important dates. Also try to stay on top of the reading so you won’t fall behind. This will help prepare you for that first exam and you will feel more confident on test day.”
