University Honors College - The Honorable mention
Tuesday
11/30/21

FinTech Design Challenge: January 10th through 14th, a virtual program:

Posted by Tim on November 30, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Information Session

Don’t miss this opportunity to make the winter break rewarding and collaborative.

We challenge YOU to Reimagine Student Debt & Lending. Introducing this year’s virtual week-long FinTech Design Challenge co-sponsored by M&T Bank and UB’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships powered by the Innovation Hub.

This challenge will inspire students to produce innovative, entrepreneurial solutions while gaining experience and knowledge in FinTech from industry experts and faculty – while gaining skills in both design and technical communications, as you expand your network with industry leaders.

Up to $3000 in prizes for the winning teams. Plus, bonus — the 1st place team will earn a paid-internship experience at M&T Bank during the summer ’22 where your teams’ idea will be incubated.

**All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate. No business or banking experience necessary**

FinTech Design Challenge dates: January 10th through 14th, 2022

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/UBFinTechDC22

Monday
11/15/21

Citi Group Information Session…Internships and Career Opportunities November 16

Posted by Tim on November 15, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Community Announcements, Honors Experiences, Honors Program Announcements

An Honors alum will be visiting on Tuesday, November 16th at 12 noon in the Honors College meeting room to talk about internship and career opportunities with Citi Group.  Join us for this in-person presentation and learn about the great opportunities available.

Attached are the descriptions for their current opportunities.

Please RSVP to Tim Matthews: trm7@buffalo.edu by Monday, November 15 at 3:00pm to reserve your spot.

Unable to attend but want to learn more?  Let me know and I can connect you with Nicolas Sciandra directly.

Thursday
11/11/21

Virtual Global Projects Connect you with Impactful Partners around the World

Posted by Tim on November 11, 2021 in Academics, Career Opportunities

Get involved with mentored projects that connect you with NGOs and global partners around the world! Build your intercultural competency skills to leverage with graduate schools or future employers.

Learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help partners achieve these goals while driving social, economic, and environmental progress.

Click To Learn More

Thursday
11/11/21

Virtual Student Affairs and Higher Education Fair

Posted by Tim on November 11, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Event

Have you ever thought about a career in higher education? Working in student affairs gives you the opportunity to assist students while they navigate college life.

Here is an opportunity to virtually learn about graduate programs that will prepare
you for a career in student affairs/higher education.

You must register to attend and will be sent a link and password the day before the event. Register HERE 

Location: OnlineDate and Time: 
Sat., Nov. 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday
11/04/21

Is Your Idea Worth $1,200? Compete in UB’s Bulls Launch, 90-sec. Elevator Pitch

Posted by Tim on November 4, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Competitions

Last week Buffalo celebrated 10 startup finalists pitch their vision for 43North’s multi-million dollar business competition. Seven founders and their companies walked away with half a million dollars and Top Seedz won $1,000,000 to bring their venture to the next stage.

Are you feeling inspired? Do you see yourself up on the 43North stage one day? Step one is here at UB, compete in Bulls Launch, UB’s 90-sec elevator pitch competition – November 18th.

Thursday, November 18th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in Student Union Lobby

Sign up TODAY here: https://bit.ly/BullsLaunchF21

Thursday
11/04/21

MGMT Information Table 11/10 & 11/17

Posted by Tim on November 4, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Event

UB School of Management

Majors and Minors

Information Table

12:30 – 2 p.m.

Wednesdays,  Nov. 10 & 17

Student Union

North Campus

Stop by if you are a current UB student who wants to learn about our majors or minors and how to apply.

If you can’t attend but want to apply or learn more, use one of  the following links to submit an appropriate request:

·        Major Change Request  (application to management majors): http://management.buffalo.edu/ugmajorapply

·        Major Information Request:  http://management.buffalo.edu/ugmajorinfo

·        School of Management Minors Information: http://management.buffalo.edu/minor

Thursday
11/04/21

APPLICATION OPEN: Lorenzo de’ Medici Virtual Winter 2022 Program

Posted by Tim on November 4, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Event

Dear Students,

UB Study Abroad Programs is now accepting applications for the virtual Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) Winter 2022 Program! The Winter 2022 application deadline is Monday, November 15. Virtual Winter 2022 program costs will be added to the ‘Costs’ tab as soon as updated information is available.

Students will enroll in 1 – 2 courses (3 – 6 credits), and follow lessons from Monday, January 3 – Monday, January 24, 2022. A mandatory orientation will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Click here to view the Winter 2022 LdM Course Offerings. Please reference the Costs tab of the online program brochure to view this program’s budget sheet.

Please contact Study Abroad Program office during Walk-In Hours (M – F, 11AM – 4PM) in 201 Talbert Hall, by phone 716-645-3912, or via email studyabroad@buffalo.edu with any questions or concerns.

Thursday
11/04/21

Workshop: Recognizing Your Leadership Journey

Posted by Tim on November 4, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Workshops

Join us for a workshop where students will reflect on their leadership journey and where they have found themselves to be leaders so far in their life. Through an activity students will outline how their lives have shaped their leadership and what sort of leadership roles they have taken on from a young age to the present.

Through the activities and facilitated discussion during this workshop, students will be able to identify their own leadership style and how they can use that to their advantage in different leadership roles. Students will also be able to recognize that all styles of leadership are important and useful in real life. 

This event will be help online on Zoom. RSVP HERE

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Location: Join Event OnlineDate and Time: 
Tues., Nov. 9 from 12 – 1 p.m.
Thursday
10/21/21

Upcoming Research Breakfast!

Posted by Tim on October 21, 2021 in Academic Presentations, Career Opportunities, Honors Program Announcements, Research Information and Opportunities

Details

Presenter: Shu Wan, Presidential Fellow
Date: Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: 107 Capen Hall
Food: Coffee and light breakfast fare 
RSVP Here by Sunday, Oct. 24 to attend

Thursday
09/30/21

Careers in University Administration- Student Affairs Mentoring Programs

Posted by Tim on September 30, 2021 in Career Opportunities, Honors Program Announcements

Interested in pursuing a career in College or University Activities and Administration? 

Come find out about our mentoring program that will connect you with UB professional staff members and help you prepare for an exciting campus career.

Location: 
222 Student Union
Date and Time: 
Wed., Oct. 6 from 12 – 12:30 p.m.