Last year, hundreds of UB community members were diagnosed with Influenza or a flu-like illness. Recovery from this easily prevented illness can take 5-7 days. The Student Wellness Team will offer flu vaccine shots to UB students, faculty and staff the week of Nov. 12, 2007 (see dates, locations below).
Flu vaccines are free to UB students with valid UB photo ID. For faculty and staff, vaccines are $20 (payable by cash or check only). Spouses, partners, or dependents of students, faculty or staff are not eligible to receive the vaccine at these clinics. Vaccines will be administered on a first come-first served basis with the ability to join the line until 3 pm.
Please note: The Wellness team may need to close the clinic(s) early based on vaccine availability. Please also understand that an individual’s ability to receive the vaccine is subject to medical oversight (screening forms and clinical staff on site).
UB FLU CLINICS
North Campus
Tues. November 13, 2007
Thurs. November 15, 2007
9am-3pm, Student Union Social hall
South Campus
Fri. November 16, 2007
9am-3pm, 105 Harriman Hall
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 and a dry cough and typically last 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). The vaccination 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.
| Posted by henesey on October 29, 2007 in Wellness
Assignment:
To hold yourself accountable means to take responsibility for your actions. Do what you say you’re going to do or admit to what you’ve done. An example is if you fail a test take the responsibility that you need to study more, it’s not your teachers fault for making a hard test or something.
Thanks Mary for sending the instructions! They were needed!!!! My dumb butt couldn’t figure this thing out.
Did I grab your attention?
The Naked Roommate and 107 Other Issues You Might Run into in College was written by advice columnist Harlan Cohen for students entering their first semester of college. In his book, Cohen takes a light-hearted, humorous approach to advising college students on a wide-range of topics including residence halls, student organizations, friendships, dating, drugs and money. Sign up to receive his daily email newsletter, The Naked Daily, at http://www.thenakedroommate.com/.
Here’s an excerpt from a recent Naked Daily e-mail:
YOUR TIP: Do not eat after 9:00 PM. If you do, eat fruits or vegetables.
THE STORY: My freshman year in college I started the year weighing 128 pounds. By March of my sophomore year, I weighed 150 pounds. I had a total weight gain of 22 pounds. My downfall was ordering pizza and chicken at all hours of the night. I ate a lot of fattening foods and I NEVER exercised. The elevator was one of my best friends. Call me SUPERLAZY, but it got so bad that I would take the elevator up and down one floor. The last straw was when I was getting dressed for church and nothing fit. I started to cry because I couldn’t get into my favorite suit. It was at that point I realized that I had to make some serious life changes regarding weight and food.
| Posted by henesey on October 25, 2007 in Freshmen
UB Athletics wants to find out who can bring the largest group of students to the October 27th UB Bulls game against Akron. The largest group to attend will win a VIP tailgate party in the Student Zone during the game against Bowling Green on November 17.
How can I enter?
UB Athletics is trying to find out who can bring the largest group of UB students to the October 27th game. If you belong to a student group (fraternity, sorority, SA club), live in a residence hall, or if you just have a lot of friends, you can enter your group. Follow the steps below to enter:
1. Designate a group leader*
2. Determine a group name (example: Sigma Phi Epsilon, True Blue, USAB, Women’s Rugby, Jarvis Hall 2nd floor)
3. Email Student Relations Coordinator Ben Vucic (bmvucic@buffalo.edu) to confirm your group will be participating in the contest on 10-27-07.
4. Round up your group members, friends, and even some strangers to come out to the game against Akron on 10-27-07. ^
How can I win?
After your group leader enters your group into the contest you will have to gather up some supporters to come to the game. Once at the game everyone in your group will have to visit the Student Zone, located in the northeast corner of the stadium (the scoreboard end of the stadium), and sign in with your group leader. After the first quarter of the Akron game (10-27-07) a PA announcement will be made notifying the winning group. An email will also be sent to the winning group’s leader.
What will I win?
If your group is the largest student group in attendance during the game you will win a VIP tailgate party in the Student Zone during the Bowling Green game on November 17. Turner’s Tailgate winners will receive free food and drinks for the entire group, cool UB Gear, and a chance to compete for cool UB prizes while listening to WRUB DJ’s.
Are you interested? Do you have more Questions?
Contact student Relations Coordinator Ben Vucic to register your group and clarify any questions. Phone: 716-645-3529.
*the group leader must be willing to arrive early (11:45am) to the 10-27-07 game against Akron to help sign in their group members.
^groups are not limited to “official members”. Groups can bring friends to sign up in support of the group. Everyone signing up for the winning group the day of the game will be invited to Turner’s Tailgate.
| Posted by henesey on October 25, 2007 in Events
This is a reminder that the last day for students to resign from class is on Friday, November 9. If you’re considering resigning from a course, be sure to talk with your professor and/or academic advisor before resigning.
| Posted by henesey on October 25, 2007 in Courses
As we reach the mid-point of the semester, do you identify with any of 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.
Academic Departments
College of Arts and Sciences
Counseling Services
Tutoring Assistance
Student Advising Services’ Student Success Workshops Program
| Posted by henesey on October 23, 2007 in Freshmen
Do You Know Your Mid-Semester Grades?
As we reach the mid-point of the Fall 2007 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 will be reporting whether you are progressing satisfactorily in their classes or not. An email message will be sent to your UB email account informing you if you are currently performing Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).
While mid-semester evaluations are not grades, nor do they predict your final grades, if you receive an “Unsatisfactory,” it does mean that there may be concerns about your:
- Attendance
- Inadequate preparation for class
- Poor study skills
- Adjustment issues
- Poor performance on tests
If you receive an Unsatisfactory 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, success strategies and resources available to you.
If you are considering resigning 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 talk with an academic advisor and a financial aid advisor.
Note: The last day for a student to RESIGN from any Fall 2007 semester course(s) is by Friday, November 9, 2007 by 11 pm via MyUB or BIRD.
| Posted by henesey on October 23, 2007 in Freshmen
Attend the UB Majors and Careers Night - Oct. 30th from 5-7 pm!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Student Union Lobby & Social Hall
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
FREE PIZZA & a chance to win GREAT PRIZES ($100+ gift card to the UB Bookstore, free Kaplan course, gift certificates to local restaurants and establishments, and more!)
Advisors from UB departments will be available to meet with you to discuss majors and minors! Spring 2008 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 * Business * 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 * Millard Fillmore College - Certificate Programs * 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!!
This is a great opportunity to meet with UB alumni and 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!
Plan ahead! Here are some questions your may want to ask during 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 during 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.
No pre-registration is necessary, just come on over to the Union on Tuesday evening!
The UB MAJORS AND CAREERS NIGHT is brought to you by Student Advising Services, Career Services, and the UB Alumni Association.
| Posted by henesey on October 23, 2007 in Events
In preparation for the lecture tomorrow night and our class on Monday, here are a few questions about A Long Way Gone to think about. Maybe hearing Ishmael in person will give even more insight to these than the book alone.
- Once Beah becomes a resident of the UNICEF relief camp he struggles with the relief workers’ gestures of kindness. How do you think his experiences in the war affected his ability to trust others?
- How have Ishmael Beah’s accounts changed your perception of war, past or present?
- What universal truths does Ishmael Beah’s book teach us about surviving loss and hunger, and overcoming isolation?
| Posted by henesey on October 23, 2007 in UB 101
You may be interested in some of these upcoming Life & Learning Workshops. Register for any of them online.
Coping with Test Anxiety
Oct. 10, 5pm – 6pm, 250 Student Union
Time Management and Your Course Syllabus
Oct. 15, 4pm – 4:50pm, 111 Norton Hall
How to Live with Your Roommate
Oct. 18, 12pm – 1pm, 250 Student Union
Study Skills and Your Course Syllabus
Oct. 18, 1pm – 1:50pm, 111 Norton Hall
Choosing a Major
Oct. 23, 3pm – 4:30pm, 210 Student Union
Managing Your GPA
Oct. 24, 4pm – 5pm, 275 Park Hall
Academic Planning: Registering for Courses
Oct. 25, 1pm – 1:50pm, 111 Norton Hall
Oct. 26, 2pm – 2:50pm, 111 Norton Hall
Oct. 31, 4pm – 4:50pm, 111 Norton Hall
| Posted by henesey on October 10, 2007 in Workshops
