University Honors College - The Honorable mention
Monday
03/06/23

UNICEF Unite 2nd General Body Meeting Wednesday, March 8

Posted by Tim on March 6, 2023 in Community Announcements, Event, Networking

Monday
02/06/23

Launchpad’s Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship!

Posted by Tim on February 6, 2023 in Academics, Career Oportunities, Fellowships, Networking, Student experience

Do you have a business idea or have already started a business?

No matter how big or successful your business or business idea is, you can help contribute to a more equitable future. The Equity in Entrepreneurship fellowship will not only teach you the skills to create an equitable business, but it will provide you with a well-rounded set of skills to make your business vision a reality.

Apply now to the Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship!

Deadline to Apply: February 19 at 11:59 PM

Overview:

The Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship supports University at Buffalo students who seek to be the next generation of business leaders and progress equity in the world around them. 

The program fulfills this mission by providing Equity in Entrepreneurship (EIE) fellows with professional development opportunities, resources to help facilitate their entrepreneurial growth and projects to advance equity in their business. 

The Equity in Entrepreneurship Fellowship is a 10-week program open to all University at Buffalo students with a passion for entrepreneurship and equity that prepares students to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality while building skills to promote equity in their communities through their ventures. 

Program Details

  • Workshops with distinguished professionals and entrepreneurs from underrepresented ethnic minorities.
  • Visits of several businesses, all on different scales, to give fellows exposure to various business environments and learn about how such businesses contribute to equity.
  • Networking events for fellows to build their social capital with professionals and community leaders.
  • Fellows will be highlighted at UB’s biggest pitch competition, Henry A. Panasci Business Plan Competition.
  • Pitch for Tomorrow competition where fellows will work on building out their vision for their business to contribute to a more equitable future. 

Program Expectations:

  • Commit 3-5 hours a week to taking part in fellowship events and business project
  • Attend fellowship sessions, unless you have a need to attend conflict
  • Be mindful of others’ experiences. As a student, your behavior in this learning environment affects others. We encourage you to arrive on time, pay attention to the speakers and focus on program materials during sessions.
  • Have fun and make the most of the experience!

Program Starts: March 1, 2023

Questions? Email launchpadub@buffalo.edu or stop by SU 220

Monday
01/30/23

Buffalo Startup Week Rebooted February 9 and 10

Posted by Tim on January 30, 2023 in Community Announcements, Event, Networking, Workshops

Buffalo Startup Week events are resuming in February!
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Buffalo Startup Week will be back in February! Mark your calendars and don’t forget to register to get your tickets. Learn from startup workers, owners and investors on how to build a successful startup of your own. Location: Seneca One, Buffalo, N.Y. Dates: February 9th and 10th
REGISTER HERE
Friday
01/27/23

Tutoring and Academic Support Services 2023 Workshops/Events

Posted by Tim on January 27, 2023 in Community Announcements, Event, Networking, Tutoring, Workshops

Wednesday
01/25/23

Syllabus Reading Night February 2

Posted by Tim on January 25, 2023 in Academics, Community Announcements, Event, Networking, Workshops

Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 6-8pm in Greiner 116 B

Come get help reading through your syllabi and planning your semester!

Tuesday
01/17/23

Apply for the 2023 Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition…a chance at up to $65,000 to grow your business

Posted by Tim on January 17, 2023 in Community Announcements, Competitions, Event, Networking, Workshops

Are you a student with an innovative idea with a concept in its early stages of development? Then, Panasci is the perfect for you. Five finalist teams give live pitch-style presentations in April, competing for startup funding and business services valued at $75,000! First Place: $25,000 seed funding plus in-kind services valued at $40,000 for a total value of $65,000 Second Place: $10,000 seed funding The Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition (Panasci TEC) was created to facilitate and promote the commercialization of UB-generated technologies. The event brings together UB students from science, technology, business and other disciplines to maximize their potential and create viable businesses in Western New York. Application deadline: Sunday, March 5 by 11:59 p.m. Final Competition: Tuesday, April 25 from 6-9 p.m. RSVP to watch the competition live at launchpadub@buffalo.edu.
APPLY HERE
Tuesday
01/03/23

Apply for Startup Bootcamp through UB Blackstone LaunchPad

Posted by Tim on January 3, 2023 in Community Announcements, Event, Networking, Workshops

Apply for Startup Bootcamp
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Monday
12/05/22

Apply for the SPARK Program (Spring 2023)

Posted by Tim on December 5, 2022 in Community Announcements, Fellowships, Networking, Scholarship Opportunities, Workshops

We would like to invite you to apply for the Spark Program, offered by the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships. This nine-week program will help you to foster your spark of potential and engage with a number of topics, including:

  • Learning about UB resources and opportunities.
  • Becoming involved in on-campus research projects and off-campus service projects.
  • Identifying your strengths and how to use them in academic and professional settings.
  • Developing application writing materials.
  • Networking with your peers, as well as faculty and staff.

Most of all, you will learn how to apply for competitive fellowships and scholarships and more about the resources available at UB that will help you do it!

Program Dates:

Tuesdays in the Spring 2023 semester, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
(excluding spring break)

Deadline to apply: January 30

Learn more and apply to the Spark Program!

Monday
11/14/22

Transgender Day of Remembrance November 18

Posted by Tim on November 14, 2022 in Community Announcements, Event, Networking

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Friday, November 18
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Student Union Lobby

The Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.  The day was founded to draw attention to the continued violence endured by transgender people.  Join us in the lobby to remember those lost, but also to show support to transgender people.

Monday
11/14/22

CSTEP Summer Opportunities Information Session November 17

Posted by Tim on November 14, 2022 in Academics, Event, Internships, Networking, Research Information and Opportunities, Summer Research, Workshops

Join us for our “Summer Opportunities Information Session” next Thursday, November 17 at 4:00pm in 107 Capen (Honors Colloquium Room), in collaboration with the University Honors College, to learn about how to make the most of your summer! It is never too early to start planning for next summer! It is beneficial to think about what programs you want to apply for now so you can begin preparing your application materials. Food will be provided at the meeting. Please RSVP below.

Find out about the benefits and requirements of our CSTEP Summer Research Program, Roswell Park Summer Research Experience Program, CLIMB UP for Summer Research, Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program, McNair Scholars Program, LSAMP Summer Research Program and InRoads Inc., an organization that creates pathways to careers for diverse college students through internship opportunities.

Stipends range from $2,800-$5,000 for summer experiences. These summer programs are a great way to get paid while gaining valuable experience for your resume such as team building, leadership, communication and research skills. Summer programs make you a more competitive candidate for graduate and professional school and allow you to determine if research is right for you and what topics you are interested in pursuing in the future!

RSVP by Monday, November 14 at https://www.tinyurl.com/CSTEPSummerOpp