UB Rotaract, in conjunction with The Erie County Department of Health, is providing a FREE Narcan training and harm reduction event. This event is open to all and any interested students who want to learn about Narcan and how to reverse an opioid overdose. NARCAN is a nasal spray medication that treats narcotic overdoses. You will be given free Narcan and a completion certificate!
Destination Discovery: Major and Career Exploration
EPAC and Career Design Center
Thursday, October 19th
4:00-6:00pm
Student Union- Second Floor
Interested in exploring Majors at UB? Or connecting with UB Alumni to learn more about what you can do with your major? Come mingle through our career connection stations and talk to all the UB advising units regarding your major of choice. The event will start at 4:00pm with a welcome in the SU Theater.
Please register using the following link. Open to all UB students.
Destination Discovery: Major and Career Exploration
EPAC and Career Design Center
Thursday, October 19th
4:00-6:00pm
Student Union- Second Floor
Interested in exploring Majors at UB? Or connecting with UB Alumni to learn more about what you can do with your major? Come mingle through our career connection stations and talk to all the UB advising units regarding your major of choice. The event will start at 4:00pm with a welcome in the SU Theater.
Please register using the following link. Open to all UB students.
Explore the Hidden Curriculum of Applying to Grad School at UB GSE
Are you interested in furthering your education but not quite sure where to start? Join us for one (or many) of our virtual events this month to learn more about all aspects of Graduate School you might not already know. Applying to graduate school can be daunting, so we are hosting several virtual events on how to navigate the admissions process and life as a graduate student. Whether you are interested in applying for the fall term or in the future, these events are great resources to learn more about graduate school and the admissions process.
Our “Hidden Curriculum of Applying to Graduate School” series of events will help you be as prepared as possible for applying to a GSE program. These events aim to provide important context to not just choosing the right program, but what faculty have communicated are important in your application submission documents as well. All sessions are recorded and sent to those who RSVP.
Use the button below to register for one, or all of our events.
Hidden Curriculum: Grad School 101 Webinar Sep. 25 at 6 p.m. ET This webinar will provide you with a detailed look at the process of searching for, applying to, and enrolling in the graduate program that is right for you, so you can understand the basics and build your best application.
Hidden Curriculum: Helpful Tips for Letters of Recommendation Webinar Sep. 26 at 6 p.m. ET This webinar will go behind the scenes and discuss the process of choosing the best references for you to write letters of recommendation so you can prepare the strongest application possible.
Hidden Curriculum: Resume Writing for Grad School Webinar Sep. 27 at 6 p.m. ET This webinar will help you write a resume that best highlights your educational and working experience so you can prepare the strongest application possible.
Hidden Curriculum: Strategies for Writing Your Statement of Interest Webinar Sep. 28 at 6 p.m. ET Learn more about the tips and strategies for writing your personal statement or statement of interest essay.
Applying to Graduate School Workshop Sep. 30 at 11 a.m. ET Join us for a live webinar to go over the steps of completing your UB Graduate School of Education application. We will guide you through the application process including writing personal statements, uploading application materials, and choosing references to write letters of recommendation.
Hidden Curriculum: Funding for Graduate School Webinar Sep. 30 at 12 p.m. ET Join us for an upcoming Admission and Financial Aid Webinar at UB’s Graduate School of Education. This webinar will provide you with a detailed look at the process of searching for, applying to, and enrolling in the graduate program that is right for you and finding funding opportunities.
Navigating Graduate School of Education: A Compass for Programs Oct. 5 at 6:00 p.m. ET This webinar will allow you to explore your academic program options as you find out more about our four departments and range of master’s, advanced certificate and doctoral programs.REGISTER NOW Are you unable to attend these or want to learn more about the UB Graduate School of Education? Be on the lookout for an invitation to attend our Open House on Thursday, November 9th, and check our Events page for our constantly updated schedule of program-specific information sessions that we offer throughout the fall.
As you continue planning for the future, please feel free to contact GSE’s Graduate Admission Office if you have any questions. You can reach our admissions team at 716-645-2110 or gse-info@buffalo.edu.
—Vimeo intros to the films (sent to the mailing list and posted online Saturday before discussion dates), and all other Vimeo intros and Zoom discussions since March 2020 (the newest postings at the top, oldest at the bottom): https://vimeo.com/user80710589
Streaming:
All films listed here, except Nostalghia are currently available on Amazon Prime, a few free with membership, the others for an additional $2-$5 (Nostalghia is available on YouTube and Apple TV for $3.99 rental.) Many are available on other streaming services—Criterion, Google Play, Max, Apple TV, Max, etc.. You can check that at https://www.justwatch.com/. All films in the Fall 2023 series, except Vampyr, are available free to anyone with a UB email account through UB Libraries’ film portals (the urls are listed below). Many public and university libraries provide their card-holders free streaming access to films in the Swank and Kanopy catalogs.
Are you ready to make a world of difference this fall?
The UB Experiential Learning Network is seeking SUNY students to participate in virtual project challenges addressing sustainability and development around the world.
**This opportunity is supported through a recent IITG Grant that invites SUNY students and faculty to engage in SDG Project Challenges. Students may connect projects with their own programs and departments or work independently with support of identified mentors and ELN staff. We are also seeking interested faculty to serve as mentors, recommend partners, and/or integrate projects into courses or programs of study. Contact mbhuber@buffalo.edu to discuss your interest or questions.
Date: 08/27/2023 | Time: 4:00-8:00 pm| Location: SU Courtyard
Description: We’re having a cookout! This is a great opportunity to meet other BIPOC Bulls, connect with faculty and staff, and discover cultural clubs on campus. Join us as we kick off the fall semester with lots of food, music, and fun!Co-sponsored by: Office of Inclusive Excellence
Interested in tabling at this event? Use this link to sign up.
Description: Did someone say ice-cream! Join us in the IDC for a chance to connect with students, staff, and faculty who are committed to providing an inclusive and safe space for students on campus.
If you’re interested in volunteering for either the Welcome Back BBQ or LGBTQ+ Ice Cream Social please reach out to IDC Assistant Director for Programming, Taje Jenkins-Jones. We will share additional info leading to each event.
IDC Fall Offerings
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th through October 15th by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America.
The IDC is inviting clubs, organizations, and departments to post events and activities on our centralized HHM calendar and webpage. To submit an event for HHM at UB, you may use the following event form. Also, feel free to tell us about events that you are aware of taking place in the community.
Additional IDC Offerings
Tough Topics (a weekly forum to discuss difficult and controversial issues) – Tuesdays, 3:00pm to 3:30pm, Student Union 240