Be sure that you check out a Discovery Seminar TODAY!
While Discovery Seminars are open to all undergraduate students, if you are a freshman or sophomore and you want to explore an exciting topic in a small group environment with a UB faculty member then UE 141 - the Discovery Seminar Program is for you!
For Spring 2009 there are a variety of seminars being offered and the many BENEFITS include:
- Be able to explore possible majors or areas of interest;
- Broaden your academic horizons;
- Engage more closely with faculty;
- Be exposed to new or unfamiliar fields of study and research; and
- Add an additional credit hour to your record in order to qualify for Dean’s List (15 credit hours per semester) or full-time status (12 credit hours per semester).
Check out the following exciting Spring 2009 TOPICS:
- The Nature of Human Culture
- Energy: Science, Technology and the Environment
- Ecosystem Restoration in the Lower Great Lakes
- Social Computing and Behavior Analysis
- Studies in the Gothic Imagination
- The Road to Professional Success
- Scientific Methods: Science, Technology and Human Values
- Vioxx Drug R&D and Approval: What Went Wrong
- The Intelligent Design Controversy
- Global Warming—Fact or Myth?
- Solving Crimes using Referent Tracking
- Theatricality of Contemporary American Culture
- The Art of Renaissance Florence: Developing a Critical Eye
For more information, including a complete list of all spring semester’s topics, visit the Discovery Seminar Program.
To participate, simply register for the appropriate section of UE 141 when you register for your courses. You can find these seminars in the Class Schedule under “Undergraduate Education.”
Be reminded, that students can take a maximum of 6 credits of UE 141 credits toward graduation.
As Spring 2009 Registration is underway, UB’s Student Advising Services is offering several important Academic Planning & Course Registration Workshops to help you plan ahead and register for courses! Be sure that you take advantage of one of these upcoming workshops and discover the information you need to successfully register for spring semester courses!
Attend One of these Academic Planning & Course Registration Workshops and You Will Learn:
- Tools that are used in registering for courses and planning your upcoming semester courses.
- Why semester schedules should be adjusted based on grades.
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Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Time: 4 pm - 4:50 pm
Location: Room 111 Norton Hall
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Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 1 pm - 1:50 pm
Location: Room 111 Norton Hall
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Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 4 pm - 4:50 pm
Location: Room 111 Norton Hall
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Interested in attending other workshops this semester? Be sure and consult the complete list of Student Success Workshops offered through Student Advising Services as well as the Life and Learning Workshops program for more information.
As we reach the mid-point of the fall semester, NOW is the time to talk with your instructors about your progress in their courses.
If you are a first semester student, your instructors have reported whether you are progressing Satisfactorily (S) or Unsatisfactorily (U) in your classes and an e-mail message has been generated to your UB e-mail account.
While mid-semester evaluations are not grades, nor do they predict your final grades, if you receive an Unsatisfactory (U), it does mean that there may be concerns about your:
Attendance;
Inadequate preparation for class;
Poor study skills;
Adjustment issues;
Or poor performance on tests.
If you receive an Unsatisfactory (U) evaluation or if you have concerns with your current courses, you should do the following at once:
1. Make an appointment with the instructor or visit the instructor during posted office hours to discuss the course and to obtain additional help.
2. Make an appointment with an Academic Advisor. Your Advisor can help you develop strategies to improve your performance.
3. Consult the information about Mid-Semester Review and learn about other success strategies and resources available to you.
If you are considering resigning (R) from a course after speaking with your instructor, make sure that you understand the consequences of course resignation. Changes in your course load may impact your: (1) financial aid; (2) medical insurance eligibility; (3) sequence of required courses; or (4) time to graduation. Prior to resigning, you should speak with an Academic Advisor and Financial Aid.
The last day to resign a course(s) this fall semester is Friday, November 7, 2008 by 11 pm via MyUB or BIRD.
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Do You Identify with these Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty?*
1) Are you falling behind on assignments?
2) Have you missed several classes recently?
3) Do you feel lost or confused?
4) Are you relying heavily on a friend for help in completing assignments?
5) Do you feel restless and listless, as if something is wrong but you’re not sure what it is?
6) Do you feel constantly tired or spend a lot of time sleeping?
*Source: Adapted from McWhorter, Kathleen T. (2000). Study and critical thinking skills in college. New York, NY: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc.
If You Are Experiencing Warning Signs that may Predict Academic Difficulty:
Remember that you are not alone but be sure you utilize these important additional resources to assist you.
Last year, hundreds of UB community members were diagnosed with Influenza or a flu-like illness. Recovery from this easily prevented illness can take 5 to 7 days.
UB’s Student Wellness Team will offer flu vaccine shots to UB students the week of Nov. 4, 2008.
Flu vaccines are FREE to UB students with valid UB photo ID. Spouses, partners, or dependents of students are not eligible to receive the vaccine at these clinics.
Vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. You may join the line until 3 pm.
Please note: Clinic(s) may need to close early based on vaccine availability. Also, an individual’s ability to receive the vaccine is subject to medical oversight (screening forms and clinical staff on site).
UB FLU SHOT CLINICS
North Campus
9am-3pm, Student Union Social Hall
Tues. November 4, 2008
Wed. November 5, 2008
Thurs. November 6, 2008
South Campus
9am-3pm, 105 Harriman Hall
Fri. November 7, 2008
The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious viral illness that is most common in the winter months. It is spread by sneezing, coughing, and direct contact with an infected person. Symptoms include sudden onset of fever with chills, headache, malaise, muscle aches and pains with a dry cough and typically lasts 5-7 days. Some people develop secondary bacterial infections such as sinus infections or pneumonia.
The flu can be prevented with a vaccine (Flu shot). Shots must be given each year because the viruses that cause influenza mutate and the vaccine must be altered to remain effective. Flu shots are given in the fall to provide optimal protection. They start to provide protection within one to two weeks after injection.
For more information contact Elizabeth Heyden, RN, UB Student Health Services in 203 Michael Hall or at 716.829.3316, Ext. 203.
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Attend the Community Engagement Fair!
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Location: Student Union Lobby
UB’s Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement (CSLCE) is sponsoring the Community Engagement Fair. This is an opportunity for UB students to become aware of various engagement and volunteer opportunities available within the Buffalo and Western New York communities. There will be volunteer agencies representing various organizations needing volunteers in areas such as: health, youth, refugee, elderly care, environment, education and more!
For more information contact CSLCE at 716.645.6469, visit 235 Student Union or go to: http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/leadership/fair.php.
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Attend the Graduate and Professional School Fair!
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Student Union
UB’s Career Services is sponsoring the Graduate and Professional School Fair and asks you, “Why spend hours searching online when you can go directly to the source?”
For more information contact Career Services at 716.645.2231, visit 259 Capen Hall or go to: www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/career/calendar.php.
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Attend the Government Career Fair!
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time: 11:30 am -1:30 pm
Location: Student Union Lobby
Are you interested in a government job? Would you like to network with a variety of government employers? Do you want learn about each agency’s application process? ALL MAJORS are encouraged to attend the Government Career Fair! And remember to bring multiple copies of your resume!
The Government and Career Fair is sponsored by UB’s Career Services. For more information call 716.645.2231, visit 259 Capen Hall, or go to www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/career/calendar.php.
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Attend the Etiquette Dinner!
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2008
Time: 5 pm - 7 pm
Location: Pistachio’s
Don’t embarrass yourself and lose a chance of getting a job offer! At the Etiquette Dinner you will learn about:
Silverware Savvy
Learn which fork or glass to use while dining.
Dining Disasters
Foods and other social mishaps to avoid.
Dress Requirements
Difference between business attire and business casual.
Manners Matter
Making courtesy and conversation count!
Dinner includes soup, salad, chicken or vegetarian option, and dessert.
Cost is $10 per person (pay by cash, check, credit card, Dining Dollars, Campus Cash or your meal plan).
RSVP at Career Services in 259 Capen Hall by Thurs., Oct. 30, 2008! You must register to attend!
Questions? Contact Emily Chabala of Career Services at 716.645.2231 or kustreba@buffalo.edu.
As we reach the mid-point of the fall semester, UB’s Student Advising Services is offering several important Student Success Workshops designed to help YOU! Be sure that you take advantage of one of these upcoming Study Skills and Time Management workshops and discover several important tips to help you succeed!
Go to One of these Study Skills & Time Management Workshops and You Will Learn:
- Strategies on how to plan, prioritize, and schedule your study time.
- Tips on how to use a daily planner and efficiently take control of your time.
- Helpful study strategies in the areas of reading, note-taking, preparing for tests, and retention of material.
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Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Time: 3 pm - 3:50 pm
Location: Room 111 Norton Hall
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Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 4 pm - 4:50 pm
Location: Room 111 Norton Hall
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Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Time: 4 pm - 4:50 pm
Location: Room 111 Norton Hall
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Interested in attending other workshops this semester? Be sure and consult the complete list of Student Success Workshops offered through Student Advising Services as well as the Life and Learning Workshops program for more information.
Be sure that you read the Spectrum article by Staff Writer, Katie Fiedler!
Published in the October 15, 2008 edition under Arts & Life, Fiedler highlights that the Key to Effective Studying is Focus.
Fiedler references in the article an excellent UB class called Methods of Inquiry (GSE 155), which helps students prepare for tests, know how to study, and so much more! As you are thinking about class selection for the upcoming Spring 2009 semester, be sure that consider enrolling in GSE 155 today!
Confused about MAJORS and CAREERS? Please join us at…
UB MAJORS & CAREERS NIGHT
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Student Union Lobby & Social Hall
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· FREE PIZZA & a chance to win GREAT PRIZES!
· ADVISORS FROM UB DEPARTMENTS will be available to meet with you to discuss majors and minors! Spring 2009 course registration is right around the corner! Are you ready? Get your questions answered!
DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED:
African American Studies * American Studies * Anthropology * Architecture & Environmental Design * Asian Studies * Biochemistry * Bioinformatics * Biology * Biomedical Sciences * Biophysics * Biotechnology * Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry * Classics * Communication * Computer Science * Economics * English * Exercise Science * Film Studies & Media Study * Geography * Geology * Global Gender Studies * Graduate School of Education * History * Linguistics * Mathematics * Medical Technology * Music * Nuclear Medicine Technology * Nursing * Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy * Pharmacology & Toxicology * Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences * Philosophy * Physical Therapy * Physics * Political Science * Pre-Health * Pre-Law * Psychology * Romance Languages & Literatures * Social Sciences Interdisciplinary * Sociology * Special Major * Speech & Hearing * Theater & Dance * UB Engineering * Visual Studies & Art History * Undecided/Exploratory….and more!!
· A rare chance to meet with UB ALUMNI & PROFESSIONALS in a variety of career fields who want to speak to YOU and help you with your career decisions!
CAREER FIELDS REPRESENTED:
Business & Finance * Business Administration * Education (Coaching, Higher Education, Teaching) * Human Services (Social Work, School Counseling) * Engineering & Technical * Healthcare * Human Resources * Information Technology * Marketing & Sales * Media & Broadcasting * Non Profit * Public Relations * Writing… and more!
BE SURE YOU PLAN AHEAD! HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS YOU MAY WANT TO ASK THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
ACADEMIC QUESTIONS
* Where do my strengths need to be to do well in this major/program?
* What programs do you offer? Major(s)? Minor? Joint majors? Combined degrees? Other? Which program would fit my needs best?
* What courses and experiences are required for this major? What are the pre-requisite courses and are there internships, research opportunities, and other opportunities needed?
* What skills and other competencies will I develop through this major?
* Where have graduates of your program gone?
* What is the size of the department? Typically, how large are the classes?
* Who is the advisor for this department and what is his/her contact information?
ALUMNI/MENTOR QUESTIONS
* What is your educational background (major, graduate or professional degrees, etc.)?
* How did you get started in this field?
* What kind of experience, skills, and talents are necessary to succeed in this field?
* What is your typical workday like?
* What do you like best/least about your work?
* What advice would you have for students considering this career field?
* May I contact you sometime in the future if I have additional questions?
KEEP THESE THINGS IN MIND THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
* Think broadly about majors as many majors relate to numerous career fields and prepare students for similar work environments and graduate programs.
* Think broadly about career and industries. Many of the alumni/mentors have experience in more than one career field or industry so be sure to spend some time in more than one area of the room.
* Collect any handouts, business cards or other materials as you speak with departments and alumni/mentors. This way, you can follow up with them later when you have any additional questions.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! No pre-registration is necessary, just come on over to the Union on Tuesday evening!
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The UB MAJORS AND CAREERS NIGHT is brought to you by Student Advising Services, Career Services, and the UB Alumni Association.
ALL STUDENTS should make an appointment with an Academic Advisor at least once a semester for course selection assistance as well as other academic strategies for success.
*NOTE: If you are a FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMAN, avoid an Advising (A) checkstop! Schedule your MANDATORY APPOINTMENT WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR as soon as possible before registering for Spring 2009 classes!
**If you are a first semester freshman who particularly came to UB undecided about a major, then be sure that you have attended your MANDATORY ADVISING APPOINTMENT with STUDENT ADVISING SERVICES by no later than Friday, November 14, 2008. Call us today at 645-6013 or stop by 109 Norton Hall to arrange your appointment!
As Spring 2009 Registration will soon be underway, be sure that you have:
- Checked when your Spring Registration Window opens and you are eligible to register for classes. NOTE: Your registration window is determined by the number of credit hours you have COMPLETED prior to your currently enrolled semester.
- Logged on to MyUB and verified that you do not have any checkstops on your account. Checkstops will prevent you from being able to register for the upcoming spring semester!
- Learned how to register. Be familiar with registering using MyUB and the BIRD touch-tone telephone system.
- Met with your Academic Advisor. NOW is the time to be seeing your Academic Advisor to help you select classes for the upcoming semester. Schedule your appointment today!
