DOE Scholars
Program, Dept of Energy; app deadline Jan 3, 2020
History of
Diversity in the Physical Sciences Intern, American
Institute of Physics (for physics undergraduates), app deadline Jan 15, 2020
REU in Increasing
Statistical Preparation in Research Education for Underrepresented
Undergraduates, Spelman College; app deadline Jan 15, 2020
Summer
Undergraduate Research Program, Human-Computer Interaction
Institute, Carnegie Mellon University; app deadline Jan 15, 2020
REU,
Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, University of Washington;
app deadline Jan 15, 2020
Richard Macksey
National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium, Johns
Hopkins University, Apr 3-4, 2020; abstract deadline Jan 24, 2020
REU in
Evolutionary Science, University of Iowa; app deadline Feb
1, 2020
REU,
SETI Institute (for students interested in astronomy, astrobiology, or
planetary science); app deadline Feb 1, 2020
REU in Raptor
Research, Boise State University; app deadline Feb 3, 2020
Summer Student
Fellowships, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (for
rising fourth-year students interested in ocean sciences, oceanographic
engineering, mathematics, or marine policy); app deadline Feb 5, 2020
Analytic Studies
Internships, Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute (for
students in art history, anthropology, archaeology, biochemistry, biology,
chemistry, ecology, earth sciences, chemical and materials science engineering,
museum studies, or paleontology); app dline Feb 10, 2020
History and Heritage
Internship, Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern
Jewish Life; app dline Feb 10, 2020
REU in Materials
Research Science and Engineering, Northwestern University;
app deadline Feb 14, 2020
Seventh Annual
Environmental Science and Design Symposium, Kent State
University; app deadline Feb 15, 2020
Travel grant
to attend 2020 International Conference on Arabidopsis Research in Seattle (for
underrepresented students in plant sciences); app deadline Feb 29, 2020
A peer mentor is an
experienced first-gen upper-class student at UB who will mentor a small group
(up to 10) new to UB first-gen freshmen. Mentors are committed to supporting
the holistic development of our first-gen students and preparing them to make a
successful transition to college. Mentors will contribute to the success of
their mentees by building community and as sense of belonging. Mentors will
also challenge the student to think more critically and have an increased level
of self- awareness and reflection. Mentors will serve as a buddy, a coach, an
advocate and a role model for their mentee.
Peer Mentor Primary Responsibilities
- Participate in required mentor training sessions
(approx. 2 hours in person, there may be more training opportunities online; times
TBD)
- Attend fall “Welcome (Back) Bulls Social” in September to welcome all incoming
first generation students
- Reach out to your assigned mentees at the start of
classes and each month; be available to your mentee via text, email, phone, or
in person
- Attend First Gen Connect monthly events with your
mentee(s)
- Participate in mentor workshops offered on a variety
of leadership, wellness, and personal/professional development topics
- Estimated time commitment of the program:
- approximately 2 hours in mentor training (times TBD)
- Additional online training modules will be required as
ongoing training
- approximately 4 hours a week working with
mentee(s), which includes related activities–workshops, mentor journal,
required survey/assessments)
Peer Mentor Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in Spring 2020 and will have sophomore,
junior, or senior status in Fall 2020
- Must be in good academic, financial, and
disciplinary standing
- First-generation college student (neither parent
received a four-year degree in the United States)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Genuine desire to help their first-generation peers
succeed
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Willing to learn and share information about the
University at Buffalo community, student life and campus resources
- First gen students at UB come from across the globe
and represent a wide variety of ethnic, cultural, linguistic, socio-economic,
geographical, and political perspectives–prospective mentors should embrace and
celebrate this diversity
- Interest in developing leadership and mentoring
experience
Benefits for Peer Mentors
- Workshops and training on a wide variety of UB
resources that support student success–including career, professional, wellness,
and leadership topics
- Enhance your skills in coaching and guiding others
- Opportunities to connect with a wide network of
faculty and staff dedicated to the success of our first gen Bulls community
- Stay up to date on new events and resources on campus
- Make a difference and positively impact a first-year
student’s UB experience!
- $ 13 an hour
How to apply?
Please submit to Vivian Jimenez @
vjimenez@buffalo.edu by February 3, 2020
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Contact information for 2 professional references
This course will begin by comparing the United States and
Costa Rica health care system. Costa Rica, a middle-income Latin American
country, rivals those of the U.S. in many health indicators while spending much
less. The Costa Rican system focuses on health promotion and primary care to
improve the health of vulnerable and needy population groups resulting in
improved health for all. During this experience, students will explore various
public health topics, including the difference in lifestyle in multiple areas
around the country, health disparities between different ethnic groups, and how
environmental health impacts human health. Various public health topics such as
child health, substance use, mental health, and diet and lifestyle will be
explored during different experiences and in-country lectures.
For more information please contact: Jessica S. Kruger, Ph.D., CHES at jskruger@buffalo.edu
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Community Health and
Health Behavior
School of Public Health and Health
Professions
Posted by Tim on December 2, 2019 in Event, Workshops
When should I form my legal business entity?
What type of entity should it be: DBA, LLC, S-Corp?
Do my team members and I need a partnership agreement?
If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, this workshop is for you. Get the information you need to move forward and learn about resources provided by UB’s Entrepreneurship Law Clinic.
December 5, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
210 Student Union
Posted by Tim on December 2, 2019 in Event, Stress Relief
Come share your truths, your struggles, and your celebration from your journey as a first-generation student with the community. Take your space at the mic, write down or speak your story, share and ask for advice, sing, dance, or even recite poetry. Express yourself and own your journey.
There will also be a ‘Stress-Less’ table to prepare for finals!
Thursday, December 5, 2019
7 PM – 9 PM
Student Union 240
Posted by Tim on December 2, 2019 in Event
An Easter Bunny? Flying Reindeer? A Yule Tree? Where do such traditions come from in Christian mythology? How have Christian colonizers co-opted Pagan tradition for their own celebrations and what motives did they serve? Who or what is a Pagan, and what is the Neo-Paganism movement?
December 5, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Student Union 240
Learn about local Native American nation and the state of Native American land in America!
December 4, 2019
12 PM – 3 PM
Student Union Lobby
Posted by Tim on December 2, 2019 in Event, Stress Relief
When: December 02 – December 06, 2019
Where: Student Union 240
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
LGBTQ+ Movie Night In
When: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Where: Student Union 240
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
