The Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (CURCA) in conjunction with a panel of esteemed colleagues from across campus, will be sponsoring a series of workshops aimed at promoting/assisting undergraduates as they navigate their way regarding research and creative projects. The workshops are a part of the Life Workshop Series and will be offered at the following times:
- Wednesday, September 20th, 145A Student Union, 4:00-5:00 p.m., “Research Basics”
- Tuesday, October 17th, 145E Student Union, 4:00-5:00 p.m., “Communicating Your Research”
- Thursday, November 16th, 145E Student Union, 2:30-3:30 p.m., “Funding Your Research and Creative Projects”
Engineering Scholarship Opportunity
*Attention all freshmen, sophomore and junior engineering Honors Scholars*
The Honors Program is the recipient of a two year, $1,500 per year scholarship to be awarded to an engineering student in the Honors Program. The donor has set the following criteria and, while she would like all of the criteria to be met, she is happy to have the scholarship go to a student who meets one or two of the following stipulations:
1. A community college transfer engineering student.
2. An engineering student (mechanical preferred) who is the first member of their immediate family to attend college.
3. A deserving mechanical engineering student.
If you qualify based on the above criteria (you will need to demonstrate proof), please provide the following materials:
1. An essay (two pages maximum) on why you have selected engineering as your major.
2. An essay (two pages maximum) on what it means to be a first generation college student.
You may send your essays by email to capuana@buffalo.edu or bring them to the Honors Office in 214 Talbert Hall by SEPTEMBER 13, 2006. Contact Dr. Capuana if you have any questions.
Posted by admin on September 18, 2006 in Academics
The French and Spanish Proficiency Exam will be held on: Friday, Ocotber 13 4:45-6:50 PM in Clemens 322.
Information on the exams can be found at: http://rll.buffalo.edu/ and the application for the proficiency exam is available at: http://rll.buffalo.edu/applications/language_proficiency_exam/
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STUDENT ASSISTANT WANTED
Dr. Uriel Halbreich, Biobehavioral Program UB Medical School
START DATE: ASAP
Duties:
-General office duties, including typing and filing -Organizing scientific journals, articles, and reprints.
-As time permits, assistance in preparing articles, reports,and presentations
Qualifications:
Computer literate: proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable.
Hours:
Part-time to be arranged.
Pay: $7.00 per hour
Contact:
Judith Halbreich,LCSW, ACSW
jth2@buffalo.edu
Biobehavioral Program
School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Hayes C. Suite 1
3435 Main Street, Building 5
Buffalo, NY 14214-3016
fax: 829-3812
No Phone calls
Posted by admin on September 18, 2006 in Volunteering
Science Firsthand
First Hand Learning
2495 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14214
SCIENCE FIRSTHAND partners mentors, college age and older, with urban students attending after school programs in community centers throughout Buffalo. Students are encouraged to ask questions, discuss solutions and share discoveries with the SF mentors. Through their interaction, relationships and a academic skills are built. Mentors may participate at various sites, according to their availability and the center schedule. They will receive training at the specific center where they will participate. Professional scientists provide support throughout the investigations. Mini labs will be used to facilitate inquiries. Inquiries and results of the team’s activities are published on the SCIENCE FIRSTHAND website and publicized at an annual Young Investigators Conference, held locally for all participants, families and the community. This program is not for just for individuals with science backgrounds. The emphasis is on a desire to interact with and help urban children, through the discovery of their environment. Please contact Marilyn Sozanski at First Hand Learning, 838-9450, or on-line at marilyn.sozanski@gmail.com for more information. You can also learn more about SCIENCE FIRSHAND at www.firsthandlearning.org
Applications for the 2006-2007 J. Scott Fleming Scholarship Program of the University Student Alumni Board (USAB) are now available. Please visit the scholarship program website at ww.alumni.buffalo.edu/usab/scholarship for additional information. Any questions/comments/concerns may be directed to usab-scholarship@buffalo.edu
The self-nomination process includes an application, a letter of recommendation, an activity resume or Activity Transcript, and an essay. Up to four (4) $500 awards will be given to students who demonstrate a commitment, through their extra-curricular and volunteer activities, to promoting student involvement and enhancing the student experience at UB. A distinguished panel of judges consisting of University Officials and UB Alumni will determine the finalists, who will go on for personal interviews conducted by the USAB Executive Board. Interviews will be held on December 2nd, 2006. The winners will be honored at the 2007 Celebration of Excellence Alumni Association Awards Dinner during the month of April.
The application deadline is: Friday, October 13, 2006 at 12 Noon.
Applications may be returned to 103 Center for Tomorrow, North Campus
Attention Honors Students:
The Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo is currently doing research in pediatric patient safety and adverse drug events. We are looking for students to assist with surveys and data collection from our patients and families. If you are interested, please contact our Grant Manager, Ms. Dymphna Ayala at (716) 878-7570 or dla708@kaleidahealth.org
Thank you.
Michael S. Leonard, MD, MS
Quality & Patient Safety Officer
Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
219 Bryant Street
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: 716.878.1123
Fax: 716.878.7325
Posted by admin on September 18, 2006 in Internships
Walt Disney - Information Sessions
Positions: Various Paid Internship Positions for ALL MAJORS
Information Session: September 27 or 28, 2006
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: 12 Capen Hall
This employer will interview candidates authorized to work on a permanent basis in the US (this does NOT include practical training authorization).
Description: Go to www.disneycollegeprogram.com to view our “role checklist” which gives a description of each role. All of the roles are paid positions.
During their tenure on the Disney College Program, participants will have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, including guest service, problem solving, service recovery, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, time management, personal empowerment, self-confidence, responsibility and cultural sensitivity. The College Program is open to all majors because of the unique learning, earning, and living experiences provided.
The University Honors Program annually awards a maximum of ten Jeremy M. Jacobs International Honors Scholarships to support Honors Scholars’ participation in study abroad programs. The maximum award amounts are $500 for summer, $1500 for one semester, $2500 for a full academic year. Applications are now being accepted for spring 2006 study abroad experiences.
Eligibility requirements:
• Applicants must be currently enrolled, full-time, matriculated University at Buffalo students in good standing in the Honors Program.
• Applicants must have already applied for a study abroad or exchange program.
• Applicants must propose to study abroad for at least one semester during the academic year.
• Applicants must participate in an overseas academic program for full-time credit (6 credit hours during summer will be considered full-time).
• Jeremy M. Jacobs International Honors Scholarship recipients will not be eligible to apply again.
Applications:
Applications will require minimal background information, a resume, one academic recommendation (academic recommendations may not be obtained from Honors Council members), a budget, and a personal statement (maximum two typed pages) clearly outlining how the study abroad program and location selected aids the student’s academic and personal development.
Applications may be obtained by contacting Hadar Borden at hborden@buffalo.edu or the Honors Office and must be received in the office (214 Talbert Hall) by 4:30 P.M. on October 3, 2006. Applications are now available online through the Honors Program website.
