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. It is a General Education Requirement for all UB undergraduates, including transfer students, that students must successfully complete in order to graduate.
UB recommends that students complete the Library Skills Workbook as soon as possible or at least by the end of students’ first year.
The Library Skills Workbook is accessible at any time.
Visit the following link TODAY: http://library.buffalo.edu/libraries/gethelp/libraryskillsworkbook/
Have Questions? E-mail the UB Library at ub-library-skills@buffalo.edu.
NOW is the time to read UB’s selected book of the year, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini!
The UB Reads program was designed to give UB faculty, staff and students a chance to explore and discuss topics of global impact through a shared reading experience. Each year, a new book is chosen by the UB community that reflects topics and issues of global importance.
Don’t miss reading this year’s The Kite Runner today!
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UB Reads Expressions Contest
Attention UB Students! Submit Visual Artwork Inspired by The Kite Runner!
- Artwork can include drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, or small film (DVD).
- Artwork is to reflect your thoughts, feelings, and inspirations from The Kite Runner book.
- All students’ artwork will be presented in the lobby of Alumni Arena prior to the Distinguished Speakers Series lecture presented by the author, Khaled Hosseini, on October 16, 2008. Over 6,000 people will be in attendance at the event!
- Students’ artwork will be judged prior to the event by a panel of UB faculty, staff, and students.
Prizes
- Bookstore scholarship prizes will be awarded for the top 3 submissions ($750 for 1st, $500 for 2nd, $250 for 3rd).
- In addition to being considered for prizes, students who submit entries will receive two free tickets to see Khaled Hosseini as well as a chance to win an invitation to a reception with the speaker.
Deadline
- Artwork must be submitted to Student Life on or before Friday, October 10, 2008.
- Entries will be judged by a panel of UB faculty, staff, and students.
- Include your name, e-mail address, and person number on your entry as well as a brief statement telling us what inspired your artwork.
- The winner will be announced during the week of Khaled Hosseini’s visit to UB on October 16, 2008.
For More Information
Contact UB Reads Expression Contest - Student Life - 150 Student Union - Buffalo, NY 14260-2100 - www.ubreads.buffalo.edu - ubreads@vpsa.buffalo.edu.
For those of you who are new to UB and as a reminder to those of you who are returning, welcome to UB and the Be Advised weblog! Important academic information critical to students’ success will be posted year round on this blog so be sure that you visit us frequently and that you stay informed.
If you have questions, comments or suggestions regarding the Be Advised weblog, feel free to contact Student Advising Services at sas-advisor@buffalo.edu.
To help you succeed as the fall semester begins, be sure that you review these important TIPS FOR SUCCESS!
Do you need to make adjustments to your fall semester schedule based upon any recent coursework?
If you took classes over the summer or were surprised by grades that you received in the spring semester, be sure that you make any necessary adjustments to your fall schedule. A good rule of thumb is if you received a grade of C- or lower particularly in a sequential course such as chemistry 101 or calculus I, chances are you will not be ready to successfully continue on with the second course in the sequence. Contact an academic advisor immediately for assistance with your fall semester planning.
Have you sent all of your AP credits, alternative credits, and any college transfer coursework to UB?
To Send AP Credit - http://src.buffalo.edu/procedures/ap.shtml
To Send Other Alternative Credits - http://tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/scorereports.shtml
To Send College Transfer Coursework - http://taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/transcripts.shtml
Are you comfortable with your amount of registered credit hours?
On average, students complete 15 credits a semester. To be considered a full-time student, students need to be registered for at least 12 credits a semester. A full-time student needs to ideally complete a minimum of 24 UB credit hours an academic year.
If you plan to work, organize your job to work for you!
It is recommended that students limit themselves to no more than 15 hours of work per week as a full-time student in order to ensure that needed time is not being taken away from studying.
Remember to ALWAYS print out an updated copy of your class schedule.
If you make any changes to your fall semester schedule, always check that such changes have been recorded correctly and an updated copy of your schedule has been printed from MyUB. When visiting MyUB, remember to click on the “Web Registration” link and the “View Schedule” button to view a real time schedule of your course changes.
Go to class!
Do not underestimate the importance of attending class. The first day of class particularly is the most important time for students to receive the syllabus, learn about the course content, meet their instructors, and learn if they have the necessary preparation essential to be successful in the course.
Plan appropriate travel time.
Plan at least 1 hour of travel time between a North and South campus class. If you have a class in the Ellicott Complex followed by a class on the North Campus spine, you need to plan at least 30 minutes of travel time.
Check your UB E-mail regularly.
All students are urged to check their UB e-mail accounts often. Important academic and financial communications as well as other details that affect students’ statuses are communicated year-round. Be sure that you check your UB e-mail once a day or at least several times a week so that you stay informed throughout the semester.
Be sure you know these important UB resources as classes begin.
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Have questions? Contact an academic advisor immediately so that we can assist you!
Be sure that you acquaint yourself with the Facebook group entitled READY @ UB (Researching, Exploring And Developing Yourself). Sponsored by Student Advising Services, this interactive discussion group is for undergraduate students who are undecided or confused about a major and/or career, considering changing majors, as well as anyone who is looking for more information on these topics. Learn about helpful resources on and around campus to help you explore majors and careers!
If you are on Facebook, visit the following link and check out (and Join!) the group: http://buffalo.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7214834258
For more information, visit us on the web and view our brochure!
Web: http://sas.buffalo.edu/ready
Brochure: http://sas.buffalo.edu/pdfs/ready_brochure.pdf
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Student Advising Services’ Graduate Assistants, Caitlin Haskell and Jillian Reading, at sas-peer@buffalo.edu.
Are you a first semester freshman this coming fall 2008 semester? Would you like to add a 1-credit course to your schedule that assists with making a successful transition to UB? If so, then UB 101 is for you!
Through a small, interactive classroom environment the UB 101 course provides resources, fosters important relationships, and helps you understand your responsibilities and privileges within the University community. Covering topics such as time management, major and career exploration, registering for classes, personal wellness, appreciating cultural diversity and so much more - don’t miss this opportunity to register for UB 101 today!
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UB 101 is for first semester freshmen only. Contact an Academic Advisor today if you would like to learn more about this course and add it to your fall semester schedule!
Whether you will be a new student this coming fall semester or a returning student to the UB campus, you need to be sure that all of your Advanced Placement (AP), Alternative credits (i.e., CLEP, DANTES, GCE, IB) and other college transfer credits have been sent to UB.
Remember that:
- All students need at least 120 total credits to graduate.
- Any AP, Alternative or transfer credits that have been completed need to be discussed with your academic advisor before classes begin. This will ensure that advisors are helping you to plan the most appropriate courses for your future.
For more information on Alternative/Exam credit, visit the TAURUS (Transfer Articulation of University Requirements at UB System) Website at: tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/.
For more information on how to have AP or Alternative credits sent to UB, visit: http://src.buffalo.edu/procedures/ap.shtml and tas.buffalo.edu/altexam/scorereports.php.
For additional information on how to have official college transcripts sent to UB, visit: taurus.buffalo.edu/caspages/transcripts.
Have questions? Contact your academic advisor for further assistance.
If you are wondering what major may be right for you or how you can go about making your major choice, then be sure you read the article, Choosing a College Major is Nothing to Take Lightly. It’s a Major Undertaking, by Mark Rowh of Career World. The article provides an overview of factors you might want to consider in making this important decision.
While it is normal to be undecided about a major (especially if you are just entering college) it is important to gather as much information as possible and to know you still have room to change. Don’t miss reading Rowh’s insightful and encouraging article on choosing a college major and remember to use the following additional UB resources to assist you:
The University at Buffalo requires all full-time students to have health insurance coverage. (Full-time is defined as 12 credits for undergraduate students or 9 hours for graduate study.) SUNY additionally requires all international students, scholars & OPT participants to carry adequate medical coverage. All students (domestic full-time and all international) will automatically be charged for the University plan on the first bill for the semester. All others who wish to enroll may do so by selecting an option from the Student Medical Insurance program.
Students may waive the plan by providing proof of comparable coverage and submitting a waiver by the due date of their tuition bill for the semester. Comparable coverage must be in effect on or before the first day of classes. Initial waivers for the Student Medical Insurance program are accepted until the due date of the bill where the charge first appeared. All waivers received after the due date on your bill for the fall semester will receive a Sub-Board I late processing fee.
Have questions? Need more information? Contact UB Student Medical Insurance at 716.645.3036, 223 Student Union, asksmi@buffalo.edu or healthinsurance.buffalo.edu.
Are you interested in a science related field? Do you watch the Discovery Channel? If so, then you may want to take a look at a show on PBS called Nova: Science Now. Each show has between four and five segments. One Profile feature was about Hany Farid who is one of the leading scientists in a new field called Digital Forensics. Digital Forensics is a field in which computer scientists are seeking to determine whether pictures are real or altered. You can watch this segment as a podcast on your computer: Hany Farid. You might also find the description of how he became a computer scientist to be interesting. You can view podcasts of all of the prior segments at Nova Science Now.
The issue of real or altered photographs is being raised in today’s media with respect to a photograph of Iranian missiles. Here is a link to a New York Times Lede blog on this subject: In an Iranian Image, a Missile Too Many.
A couple of years ago there was an article on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) website discussing the use of altered images, as well as describing their own policy for trying to verify the authenticity of an image: BBC News - The Editors: Trusting Photos.
