Are you
looking for ways to go beyond the classroom and get the most out of your
UB experience?
Based on
your outstanding academic achievements, you are invited to apply for the
Office of Fellowships and Scholarship’s Spark Program. Spark is an
eight-week development program for freshmen and sophomores designed to
give students the opportunity to assess their strengths, envision their
futures and create plans to become competitive for major fellowships and
scholarships. Plus, there’s free food!
Spark will
take place on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in 107 Capen Hall, starting Feb.
6 and ending April 2.
Topics covered will be:
Week 1: Introduction to
the Spark program and meet a fellowship recipient
Week 2: What are my strengths?
Clifton Strengths assessment
Week 3: Networking Night
Week 4: Research dinner with
faculty
Week 5: Internationalizing your
undergraduate experience
Week 6: Community and civic
engagement
Week 7: Developing a personal
statement with the Center for Excellence in Writing
Week 8: Searching for
fellowships and scholarships
Hear from
Spark Alumni!
“The
point of the program is to spark
interest in something…the path you choose as a high
schooler doesn’t have to be your permanent path.” – Spark program participant
This program is open to freshmen and sophomores.
These fellowships and scholarships do not cover the expenses of medical school, dental school or pharmacy but students in these disciplines are encouraged to meet with Fellowships advisor Megan Stewart to think about possibilities for a bridge year experience.
Additionally, all of the competitive awards covered in this program are only available to U.S. citizens.
You have a product or an idea that
could ignite. What if you just start selling? When can you stop listening and
just build? Surely your customers are just like you and they’ll buy the first
time… but what if they don’t?
Learn to avoid the mistakes that
stop so many founders short, and ask for help in a way that gets you the access
you need. Validate your riskiest hidden assumptions!
Apply Now! Winter 2020 Boot Camp
is January 23rd and 24th. Seats are limited – students accepted on a rolling
basis. Click here to apply.
How Does it Work?
Join us for 2 full days before the
fall or spring semester begins. We’ll provide food and any necessary off-campus
transportation for program related activities. If you live on campus, early
dorm check-in is available.
Collaborate on team projects with tangible impacts.
Live with other engaged students who are eager to make a difference.
Build strong connections with faculty members and community leaders.
Challenge • Design and implement a team project under the guidance of a mentor. • Receive funding support for your project implementation. • Participate in a 1-credit fall and 1-credit spring course.
Enjoy • Experience UB’s premier housing, Greiner Hall. • Attend early move-in and communitybuilding orientation. • Receive access to special trips and events.
Information Session in 24 Capen Hall, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12 noon.
Spring 2020
marks the eighth year of our informal non-credit Shakespeare Reading Group,
first convened by UB Honors College Director Andy Stott at the behest of
several bright STEM students, mentored since then by me, convened for the last
four years by English Department BA/MA Shaun Nowicki. Together we’ve
managed to read around the room and “play” through almost the entire canon and
also a number of other great plays from the early modern period, as well as
occasionally screen or attend live performances. It’s been a great
corollary to formal course work, and a great source of camaraderie and fun.
With Shaun’s graduation this coming May and my retirement this coming August
we’ll be looking for new leadership and continuity.
Here’s Shaun’s
preliminary announcement of the tentative line-up for this coming spring
semester. If you are interested, please let him know at shaunnow@buffalo.edu, and he will in
turn let you know about the time and place for our weekly one-hour
meetings. Then all you need to do is show up with your printed text or
your laptop. These days most of us just plug in and read out loud—at the
rate of about one Act a week, or three full-length plays over the course of the
semester—moving around the room and taking new parts at each change of scene.
Dr. Lucia Leone, a faculty member in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, UB School of Public Health and Health Professions, is seeking to fill multiple research assistant positions for the Spring and Summer 2020 semesters. Research assistants will be responsible for working on studies related to increasing access to healthy food in lower-income and underserved communities, and will contribute to the current Veggie Van study, in which evidence-based strategies are being used to help partners start or expand mobile market programs. Opportunities include: participant recruitment, data collection/management (experience with REDCap a plus), quantitative/qualitative data analysis, literature reviews, administrative/project coordination tasks, community outreach activities, and website/social media communication management. Preferred Qualifications: Organized and detail oriented, highly motivated, strong GPA, good communication skills, ability to interact with diverse populations, and the ability to solve problems independently. Seeking undergrad interested in research experience and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours. To apply: please send your resume and cover letter to leahverm@buffalo.edu. Please add your last name to the file names of these documents. We will interview students on a first come, first served basis.
Dear Summer Staff Applicant: The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Summer Bridge Program at the University at Buffalo is an intensive four-week academic and residential program designed to facilitate the transition of students from high school to college. The program’s goals are to give students a head start towards a successful college experience and the opportunity to begin building community with other students. The EOP Summer Bridge Program has been proven to be successful in assisting students with the academic, social, personal and economic adjustment to the university. Residential staff are live-in members responsible for the student’s total residential experience and are an integral part of the program. Applicants must: Be committed to serving the needs of a diverse student population. Be in good academic standing. Have good communication and critical thinking skills. Build rapport with students and program staff. Be able to work both independently and as a team. Demonstrate maturity, responsibility and reliability. Be flexible and able to adapt to complex situations. Abide by and enforce all program and university policies and procedures. Complete staff training for final appointment. A detailed selection process is outlined in the attached application materials. Make sure you carefully read all of the instructions before completing this packet. Please include all of the following parts (stapled together) in this order: 1.Application. 2.Program proposal (attached you will find a sample program proposal. Please provide a programproposal with your application that you would like to facilitate for the summer program residents). 3.Completed essay section. 4.One completed reference form. 5.Unofficial transcript. If you are applying for more than one position, you only need to complete ONE application. Note the dates and times of the selection calendar for the position. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions regarding the process, please contact the EOP Office at 716-645-3072. Good luck!Sincerely, Richard HarrisSenior CounselorEOP Living Learning Community Coordinator
Explore Buffalo is seeking a full-time Development Coordinator with an engaging and enthusiastic personality to join our energetic and professional team in support of the organization’s mission of promoting Buffalo and Western New York history, architecture, and neighborhoods through quality education to learners of all ages.
Responsibilities:
Corporate Support
Cultivate increased corporate support for Explore Buffalo:
• Recruit and retain corporate sponsors for events and programs, including the Winter Gala and Doors Open Buffalo, working with the Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee
• Coordinate networking events and annual Partners Breakfast
• Manage benefits for corporate sponsors, where applicable, such as event tickets
• Recruit advertisers for annual guidebook and other publications, ensure their satisfaction, and facilitate the placement and layout of their ad designs
• Coordinate private group tours for businesses:
o Promote private group tours to businesses for recruitment, teambuilding, etc.
o Help groups plan their tours and provide information for docent scheduling
Individual Support
Cultivate increased support for Explore Buffalo’s Annual Campaign & Education Fund Campaign:
• Coordinate mail, phone, and in-person donor outreach efforts, working with the Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee
• Maintain donor records and send donor acknowledgements
• Research and propose additional forms of giving, such as planned gifts
Fundraising Events
Primary staff support for Explore Buffalo’s major fundraising events:
• Coordinate logistical details for Winter Gala and Tours of Homes
• Work with event committees and coordinate volunteers to develop and execute event plans
Grant Support
Work with the Executive Director to increase grant revenue:
• Research grant opportunities and support grant application processes
• Potentially write some grant applications or grant application sections
Other
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other cultural, business, and community organizations in WNY.
• Represent Explore Buffalo in a professional, personable manner through tabling, speaking engagements, attendance at community partner events and Explore Buffalo events, etc.
• Assist with general office tasks and major events as needed, and other duties as they may develop.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Two or more years of relevant work experience – non-profit experience is encouraged, particularly with a cultural organization
• Enthusiastic and energetic personality
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team, depending on the task
• Attention to detail; ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups at all age levels (youth, adult, senior)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Primarily regular office hours, with various evenings and weekends required
• Must have reliable transportation
Explore Buffalo provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Application: To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hiring@explorebuffalo.org by Friday, January 24, 2020. Please include Development Coordinator in the subject line.
You have a product or an idea that
could ignite. What if you just start selling? When can you stop listening and
just build? Surely your customers are just like you and they’ll buy the first
time… but what if they don’t?
Learn to avoid the mistakes that
stop so many founders short, and ask for help in a way that gets you the access
you need. Validate your riskiest hidden assumptions!
Apply Now! Winter 2020 Boot Camp
is January 23rd and 24th. Seats are limited – students accepted on a rolling
basis. Click here to apply.
How Does it Work?
Join us for 2 full days before the
fall or spring semester begins. We’ll provide food and any necessary off-campus
transportation for program related activities. If you live on campus, early
dorm check-in is available.
Volunteers needed for running programs at Maple West. The ask is to have volunteers 16 and older (male or female) that would be available two days a week from 7:15-8:45am. The potential program would run in the fall and spring for 9 weeks during each season concluding with a 5K. The volunteers could count this work as credits if needed. Please let me know if this is of any interest to anyone in your program. For more information, please contact Jennifer Weinstein 716-445-4679
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s Buffalo office is currently
seeking intern candidates for the spring 2020 semester. Please feel free to
share this opportunity with your students.
Students who wish to apply should be in good academic
standing and have an interest in government, political science or public
policy. Applicants should apply via the Internship portal on Senate Schumer’s
website (https://www.schumer.senate.gov/students/internships).
Please direct any questions to Courtney Ball at Senator
Schumer’s Buffalo office, by email courtney_ball@schumer.senate.gov
or by phone at (716) 846-4111.
