Take advantage of the Cora P. Maloney College Public Service Internship Program today!
Professional staff in Cora P. Maloney College work with students to identify their needs and to identify the skills and knowledge they would like to develop. They additionally will help students utilize a number of resources to find the perfect fit. This is an opportunity for students to gain direct exposure to and practical experience from a diverse range of public, private, government or community service agencies and businesses locally, nationally and internationally in an effort to improve the community we live in.
The following organizations are currently looking for interns for the Summer and/or Fall 2009 semesters (this is only a sample):
- Senator Antoine Thompson’s District Office: Office Interns, including shadowing Senator to events
- Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper: Multiple positions, including communications, EcoTeam and Riverwatch
- Basil Resale Center—Sheridan Drive: Marketing and PR
- Associates Interactive: Assistant Web Developer
- Northwestern Mutual Financial Network: Finance Intern
- International Institute of Buffalo, Inc.: Multiple positions
- Fisher Price: Multiple positions
For more information and assistance with your internship search contact the Public Service Internship Program by calling 716.645.5593, stopping by 255 Capen Hall or you may e-mail Cathleen M. Morreale, Program Coordinator at cwalther@buffalo.edu.
For Additional Resources/Assistance:
As Fall 2009 Registration is underway, be sure that you have:
• Checked when your fall 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 your upcoming semester classes.
• Learned how to register for classes. 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 Summer and/or Fall 2009 semester(s).
Are you interested in attending a workshop that will focus on the tools that will be used in the process of registering for courses in the upcoming Summer and/or Fall 2009 semesters? If so, then you won’t want to miss one of these upcoming workshops! Come and learn how to use the Undergraduate Catalog and DARS as planning tools, utilize the Class Schedule to find courses, and register for courses using Web Registration. You will also learn how to look at the SRC Calendars to find when this spring semester’s grades will be posted and discuss why schedules should be adjusted based on grades.
Attend One of these How to Register Workshops to Help You!
Wednesday, 4/1/09 - 4-4:50 pm - Room Norton 17
OR
Thursday, 4/9/09 - 3-3:50 pm, Room Norton 111
Posted March 30, 2009 in General
UB Scholarship Opportunity Just Announced - Learn More about the Western New York Prosperity Scholarship!
The Prentice Family Foundation’s Western New York (WNY) Prosperity Scholarship is intended for civic-minded students committed to the Western New York community. This scholarship program will assist undergraduate and graduate/professional students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the Western New York region. Scholarship applicants will be asked to describe how their educational, civic, and professional plans will contribute directly to the economic growth and prosperity of the region and to express intent to work at some point in Western New York, thereby actively contributing to the region’s future.
Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and be pursuing studies focused on a defined professional career in the fields of engineering, business, or biomedical sciences. Scholarship recipients will utilize this 12-month scholarship (up to $25,000 per student award) to help pay for academic year expenses, to gain career-related experiences, and to offset costs associated with internship placement.
Scholarship recipients will be required to participate in a credit-bearing internship program during the summer of the award year. Internship experiences will be limited to placements in Western New York.
For more information on the Western New York Prosperity Scholarship visit: http://wnyprosperityscholars.buffalo.edu/
Mark your calendars! The Celebration of Academic Excellence is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2009. This event is a great opportunity to not only celebrate academic success at UB, but to learn why research and out-of-classroom experiences are so vital to one’s development and educational goals.
WHY GO
• See outstanding student performances.
• Learn about undergraduate research.
• Be there for your friends and faculty being honored.
WHEN
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
WHERE
Center for the Arts Atrium, North Campus
WHAT TIME
• 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION/TO REGISTER
Visit the Celebration of Academic Excellence!
The LAST day to resign (R) a spring semester course(s) for all undergraduate students is Friday, March 27, 2009 by 11 pm (using MyUB or BIRD).
If you are considering resigning from a course(s) be sure that you have:
* Talked with your instructor to discuss if you can obtain any additional help;
* Spoken with an Academic Advisor to discuss strategies to improve your performance and to learn of the consequences of course resignation, including how changes to your course load could impact your sequence of required courses or your time to graduation;
* Talked with financial aid to learn how changes in your course load may impact financial aid;
* Learned how changes to your course load may impact your medical insurance eligibility;
* Verified you have no checkstops which may prevent all registration activity.
Remember: If you are contemplating resigning from any courses this spring, talk with your instructors, speak with your Advisor, and use the following UB resources to assist you:
* Academic Departments
* College of Arts and Sciences
* Life & Learning Workshops Program
* Tutoring
* Undergraduate Advising
If you are contemplating taking a UB summer course, there’s still time to sign up!
UB Summer 2009 Registration began Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Contact an Academic Advisor today for course selection assistance and be sure and visit the following web site for important summer information including the Summer 2009 Class Schedule, Summer Tuition and Fees, and much more!
UB Summer 2009 Registration: http://src.buffalo.edu/register/summer.shtml
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Taking a course elsewhere this summer? If you plan on taking a course at another campus this summer be sure that you consult with an Academic Advisor and that you utilize TAURUS, UB’s transfer and articulation web site.
Remember that once you complete a course at another campus, you need to be sure that you have sent an official transcript to UB!
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 Fall 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 Fall 2009 TOPICS:
*Stereotypes, Emotions & Quality of Life
*History of the Human Experience
*Pirates!
*Lawyers in Movies
*Electronic Portfilios
*America’s Amusement Parks—Historical & Cultural Messages
*Introduction to Birdwatching
*New Product Innovations
*Teachings of the Ancients: Vintage Truth Meets Modern Life
*Global Warming—Fact or Myth?
*Solving Crimes through Referent Tracking
*The Biology of Gender
*Epidemiology: What is it and who does it?
*Through the Storm, Grief, Loss and Coping
For more information, including a complete list of all fall 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 Academic Services.”
Be reminded, that students can take a maximum of 6 credits of UE 141 credits toward graduation.
As we reach the mid-point of the spring 2009 semester, NOW is the time to talk with your instructors about your progress in their courses.
If you are a first semester student (freshmen or transfer), Athlete, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) student, or a student on Academic Probation, your instructors have reported whether you are progressing satisfactorily or unsatisfactorily in your classes. An e-mail message has been generated to your UB e-mail account informing you if you are currently performing Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).
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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.
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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 your progress.
2. Speak with your Academic Advisor to go over all of your options. Your Advisor can help you develop strategies to improve your performance.
3. Seek tutoring for the specific courses in which you are under-performing.
4. If you are working more than 20 hours a week, think about cutting back some work hours to get more studying done.
5. Attend an academic success workshop on time management, study skills, test anxiety, etc.
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If you are considering resigning (R) from a course after speaking with your instructor, make sure 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.
Note: the last day to resign a spring 2009 semester course is Friday, March 27, 2009 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 and be sure to utilize these important additional resources to assist you:
Student Advising Services is offering several Student Success Workshops over the next few weeks to help YOU! Be sure you take advantage of one (or more) of these important workshops offered this spring 2009 semester.
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Financial “Cents” for College Students
Do you know about the practical realities of managing money? Consider coming to this workshop to learn about the important facts about money (everything from buying a car to credit cards) you may not know. Find out about simple strategies you can be using now in your daily life to help you reach those goals you have for your future. This workshop, developed in part from the NY Times bestselling book The Millionaire Next Door and various articles written by financial planners, will provide you with information about money and may challenge the ideas you have about individuals you think are “wealthy.”
Wednesday, 3/18/09, 12 - 12:50 pm, Room 330 Student Union
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Winning Through Connecting
This workshop will help first year students enhance their chances of success by connecting them with key people and places on campus. Students will become aware of how to: establish working relationships with faculty/staff; access on campus employment; identify tutorial resources and connect with peers.
Thursday, 3/19/09, 1-1:50 pm, Room 111 Norton Hall
OR
Friday, 3/20/09, 3-3:50 pm, Room 111 Norton Hall
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“MAJOR” Decisions: Choosing an Academic Program that’s Right for You
Are you feeling undecided about a major or thinking of changing your major? Do you want to learn common myths and realities that often shape students’ decisions when choosing a major? Do you think that once you choose a major you’re locked into a specific career for life? Come and gain valuable tips on navigating the choosing a major process and discover the information you need to make good choices regarding majors, minors, and other academic opportunities at UB?
Wednesday, 3/25/09, 4-5 pm, Room 145A Student Union
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Looking to attend other workshops this spring 2009 semester? Be sure and consult the complete list of workshops offered through the Life and Learning Workshops program.
