This event is scheduled as an
online webinar in ZOOM.
Topics
that will be covered include:
How
online learning is different than traditional courses
Library
services that are available to remote learners
Tips
for being successful
The session is sponsored by
the University at Buffalo Libraries with presenters Erin Rowley, Head, Science
& Engineering Library Services, Engineering Librarian and Robin Sullivan,
Teaching and Learning Strategist, Education Services of the.
The Intercultural and Diversity Center presents the First Annual Student of Color (SOC) Conference!
The SOC Conference will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 from 8:30 am to 4:30pm in the Student Union.
This is a one day conference for all colleges in the greater Buffalo area. Students of color will come together to be educated, empowered and inspired. Our main goal is to equip students with a skillset that will help them navigate diverse institutions and moreover the world around them but tailor it to a persons of color perspective. Our secondary goal is to create a space for these students to foster relationships, both personal and professional, that can assist in their future endeavors be them collegiate, professional or otherwise
We have professional staff members from UB and surrounding universities like Buffalo State and Erie Community College presenting! Also, our Keynote speaker is Tamara Mcmillian!
The UB Campus Garden is a shared bed garden on UB’s North Campus where UB students, faculty, and staff can grow.
We aim to empower our community to grow food and take an active role in the food systems we are a part of. By learning skills to grow food from start to finish, we encourage more sustainable and mindful consumption practices. The campus garden is an inclusive and diverse space where gardeners of all experience and backgrounds are welcome!
Timeline:
Information session: Week of February 24th, 2020
Workshop: Week of March 9th, 2020
Participants are expected to maintain their plots throughout the entire spring and summer semesters. This involves starting seeds, transplanting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. Have no experience gardening? We will provide you with all the information and tools you need!
To what extent should communities of
color engage with the police? Come discuss the history of racial
discrimination in the police force.
Eligible for SA
Participation!
The Penn Honors Diversity (PHD) Symposium will be held from October 8-10, 2020 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The Symposium aims to particularly attract underrepresented students, especially sophomores and juniors, at colleges and universities in the Mid-Atlantic states who are interested in learning more about graduate school. Students will have the opportunity to (a) network with faculty and current graduate students, (b) learn about cutting-edge research and PhD training opportunities at Penn, (c) present their work to faculty and students in a poster session, and (d) attend workshops and seminars about the admissions process, funding opportunities, life as a graduate student, etc.
Students coming from the Mid-Atlantic States who are accepted to attend will have travel, lodging and meals covered. The deadline to apply for the PHD Symposium is April 1, 2020. Students can learn more and apply now at https://home.www.upenn.edu/pages/penn-honors-diversity.
Make plans now to join us in beautiful downtown Buffalo for the 26th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference and University at Buffalo Graduate Information Program.
July 20-July 22, 2020
University at Buffalo, Downtown Campus 955 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14203 Registration will open in March and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged!
This conference is an excellent opportunity to:
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Present faculty-supervised research. (Oral and poster formats.)
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Participate in workshops and learn from your peers and mentors about how to find theperfect program for you.
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Attend a University at Buffalo Graduate School Information Program, which includesmeeting with program faculty, staff and students based on your graduate field of interest.
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Engage with inspirational speakers and panels.
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Visit the Graduate School Opportunities Fair and network with representatives fromgraduate schools across the nation.
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Explore Buffalo! Experience Buffalo’s vibrant culture with opportunities to visit Canalsideand other attractions in downtown Buffalo.
All undergraduate student researchers are welcome, including (but not limited to) those from McNair, SSS, LSAMP and CSTEP programs.Call for presenters and hotel information will be announced in March.
Register today for our Fulbright and NSF Development Workshops happening in March!
Note: These awards are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The workshops are primarily meant for undergraduate juniors, first-year PhDs for NSF, and graduate students at any level for Fulbright. All workshops will be held in 24 Capen.
Fulbright Application Development Workshops
Would you like to spend a year researching, teaching English or earning a master’s degree abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides funded opportunities to do so and there are more than 150 countries from which to choose.
To qualify, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen and hold a bachelor’s degree by the time the Fulbright Scholarship starts. An applicant holding a doctoral degree at the time of application is ineligible. Applications will be due in the fall.
In this program you will learn more about the Fulbright, country selection, affiliates and how to develop a strong proposal. Students are required to commit to all four sessions.
Dates: March 2, 9, and 23 from 2-3pm OR March 3, 10, and 24 from 2-3pm
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) Workshops
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is a prestigious grant for graduate students looking to get funded for research. The grant provides full funding for three years which includes a $34,000/year stipend and tuition coverage!
Applications for the NSF GRFP will become available in August 2020. Deadlines vary by discipline but are generally in late October and early November.
If you are interested in applying for the NSF GRFP in October 2020, please join us for this four-session program designed to prepare you to submit a strong application. You will learn about review criteria for the NSF GRFP and other awards, what the review panels are looking for, and how to write a strong research proposal. Students are required to commit to all four sessions. To be eligible to apply for NSF GRFP in October 2020, you must be:
A current rising senior or first-year PhD student
A U.S. citizen, have U.S. national status, or be a permanent resident
Pursuing (or intending to pursue) a research-based master’s degree or PhD
Conducting research in an NSF-supported field, such as: mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences, including the history of science
