DATE: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009
TIME: 1:00-4:00 PM
LOCATION: CAPEN HALL LOBBY (NEAR THE CAPEN CAFÉ)
Come learn about Undergraduate Research Opportunities at UB and Beyond!
Information Tables - 1:00-3:00 pm
- How to Find a Research Experience
- Summer Research Opportunities
- Presentations every 15 minutes
Presentation - 3:00-4:00 pm, 12 Capen Hall
- Applying for REU positions at national centers: what criteria do REU directors look for?
- Writing Your Personal Statement
- Student Perspectives on Research
Interested in conducting research over the summer? Looking for opportunities, but not sure where to start? A packet on summer research opportunities is also available online at: http://ubacademies.ning.com/forum/topics/summer-research-opportunities-1.
For more information, contact the Undergraduate Academies at 716-645-8177, 17 Norton Hall or http://academy.buffalo.edu.
DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: 12 CAPEN HALL
SPONSORED BY: CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES (CURCA)
Join CURCA for a workshop on how to find and get those summer research opportunities!
To register for this event, please visit the Life & Learning Workshops Program at: http://workshops.buffalo.edu
International Education Week (IEW) will be celebrated worldwide on November 16-20, 2009. It is part of an effort to promote international understanding and build support for international educational exchange. IEW is celebrated at UB to share the richness of other cultures, expose members of the UB and Buffalo communities to the diverse perspectives of those cultures and to increase community members’ cross-cultural awareness, curiosity and knowledge.
In recognition of this special occasion, a series of events both celebratory and educational in nature will take place at UB. For a list of events visit: http://wings.buffalo.edu/intlservices/documents/IEW2009Flyer-11X17.pdf. These events have been organized by UB academic departments, international student clubs, International Student & Scholar Services, Office of International Education, and the English Language Institute.
For more information, contact UB’s International Student & Scholar Services at 716.645.2258, intlservices@buffalo.edu, or http://wings.buffalo.edu/intlservices/special_events.html.
DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 - 11:00 AM - NOON
LOCATION: 17 NORTON HALL
SPONSORED BY: ACADEMIC CHALLENGE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (ACE)
Presented by: Kelley Rosney from the Methods of Inquiry Program
This workshop offers students concrete ways to approach their studies by helping them become actively involved in their own learning process.
For more information or to RSVP for this event, please visit the Undergraduate Academies at: http://ubacademies.ning.com/events/workshop-study-skills-that
DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 - 4:00-5:00 PM
LOCATION: 17 NORTON HALL
Come and be introduced to various national and international scholarships and fellowships. These awards provide undergraduate and graduate funding to outstanding students. Learn about strategies you can follow to maximize your success in pursuing these opportunities.
To register for this event, please visit the Life and Learning Workshops Program at http://workshops.buffalo.edu.
As the conclusion of the Fall 2009 semester is quickly approaching, be sure that you mark these important upcoming dates in your academic planner!
Friday, November 13, 2009 - LAST day (by 11 pm) for ALL UB students to resign a Fall 2009 semester course(s) with a grade of “R.”
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 – Sunday, November 29, 2009 – Fall Recess. No classes.
Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving holiday. UB closed. BIRD and on-line services not available.
Friday, December 4, 2009 - Last day for continuing students to register for Spring 2010 classes without a $40 administrative fee & late payment fee.
Friday, December 11, 2009 – Last day of Fall 2009 classes.
Monday, December 14, 2009 - Monday, December 21, 2009 – Final Exams week. Be sure that you log on to MyUB to view your Final Exam Schedule and consult with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - Winter Recess Begins. Make note that Spring 2010 classes begin on Monday, January 11, 2010.
Friday, December 25, 2009 - Christmas holiday. UB closed. BIRD and on-line services not available.
Be sure you learn more about other Student Calendar Listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information. Also, for a list of academic and other workshops being offered before the end of the fall semester, be sure and consult the Life and Learning Workshops program.
Fall 2009 FINAL EXAMS are just around the corner. Are you prepared? Be sure that you have consulted the Final Exam Schedule and spoken with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams.
HAVE A FINAL EXAM CONFLICT?
According to UB’s Student Response Center, if you observe that you are scheduled for TWO exams during the same examination period or you have THREE exams scheduled on one day, then you have an “EXAM CONFLICT.”
Contact the instructors of the courses and explain the conflict in exams. Usually, one instructor will be able to schedule an alternate time for you to take his/her exam. If you are unable to arrange the re-scheduling of your examination with faculty, then contact the appropriate Dean’s Office for assistance.
If your final exam is assigned to more than one classroom, contact the instructor during the last week of classes to determine to which room you are to report for the exam.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS!
Are you interested in Graduate School?
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) hosts a Registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
The Registry is open to students in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics/Astronomy, Mathematics/Computer Science, Economics, Geosciences, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Humanities and Anthropology/Archaeology.
Any undergraduate may go to www.cur.org/ugreg/ to fill out a simple curriculum vitae form. There is no charge to the student and records will be made available to bona fide Graduate Schools that contract with CUR for this service.
Posted November 6, 2009 in General
The Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA Center) will be conducting four federally funded research projects in the Buffalo area. Over the next couple of months, they will be recruiting people who have disabilities to participate in these studies.
Participants in these studies will help provide input and influence improvements in the design of products and environments, which they identify as problematic. For each research study completed, participants will also receive an honorarium in the form of a check. None of the studies should take more than three hours to complete. Participants in the research studies must be at least 18 years old.
If you are interested in participating or would like to know more about the different studies, contact Michael Grimble, Project Coordinator, Built Environment Research Study Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access, UB School of Architecture and Planning, 375 Hayes Hall, mgrimble@buffalo.edu, (716) 829-3485, ext. 336, http://www.ap.buffalo.edu/idea.
The following is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
Posted November 4, 2009 in General
As the mid-point of the fall 2009 semester is here, 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 fall 2009 semester course is Friday, November 13, 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:
* Academic Departments
* Academic Success Centers
* College of Arts and Sciences
* Counseling Services
* Life and Learning Workshops Program
* Tutoring
