SBI Health Education’s AIDS Coalition is pleased to invite you to our annual spring HIV awareness event at the UB! This year’s theme will be HIV and the Media: Fight the Stigma and the event will be held on Wednesday April 2nd from 12-3pm in the Student Union Theater.
We will screen the locally-produced short film, “AIDS: Dangerous Silence” and feature a panel discussion with community leaders in media and HIV research:
- Dr. Lance Rintamaki, an assistant professor of communications and health behavior at UB whose HIV research features how stigma affects access to healthcare for HIV-positive individuals
- Chris Voltz, Director of Marketing and Special Projects at AIDS Community Services
- Andrew Galarneau, a Buffalo News reporter who wrote a piece in December 2007 on HIV in Western New York today
Reception afterwards with FREE FOOD and FREE raffle giveaways, including tickets to Darien Lake!
GREAT for pre-health students: As a healthcare professional, how should you talk to with someone living with HIV? How has the media portrayed HIV in the past 25 years, how has it changed, and how SHOULD it be portrayed to address the urgency of the transmission rates without adding further stigma to the disease?
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY!
This message is from Jennifer Stabel, president of APMS
The APMS banquet tickets are on sale now at the Sub-Board ticket office on the second floor of the Student Union for $5.
This includes a dinner buffet of chicken marsala, roast beef and gravy, baked penne with mozzarella, chef salad, oven roasted baby red potatoes, vegetable medley, cake and ice cream. There will also be live music and free raffle drawings. Tickets are limited to 50 people, so get your’s now!
Banchetti by Rizzo’s Banquet facility (*note this is not in Cafe Banchetti, which is located next door to the Banquet building) Doors open at 5:30 Dinner starts promptly at 6:00 PM
See directions below:
From: 15 Capen Hall, Amherst, NY 14260-1609 US
To: Banchetti By Rizzo’s, 550 N French Rd, Amherst, NY 14228 US
DRIVING DIRECTIONS from North Campus
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A) 15 Capen Hall, Amherst, NY 14260-1609 US
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1. Start out going WEST on PUTNAM WAY. (go 0.2 miles)
2. Turn RIGHT. (go 0.0 miles)
3. Turn LEFT onto HADLEY RD. (go 0.1 miles)
4. Turn RIGHT onto RENSCH ENTRANCE. (go 0.2 miles)
5. Turn RIGHT onto SWEET HOME RD/CR-301. (go 2.4 miles)
6. Turn LEFT onto N FRENCH RD/CR-299. (go 0.3 miles)
7. End at 550 N French Rd Amherst, NY 14228
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B) Banchetti By Rizzo’s, 550 N French Rd, Amherst, NY 14228 US
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TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 7 minutes | DISTANCE: 3.17 miles
Researching, Exploring and Developing Yourself
Search FACEBOOK.COM for: “READY @ UB”
READY @ UB is an in-person discussion group and online Facebook community sponsored by the Student Advising Services (SAS) Office. READY @ UB provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in conversations with other UB students who are undecided or confused about majors. The READY @ UB Discussion Series is facilitated by Jillian Reading, SAS Graduate Assistant and Caitlin Haskell, SAS Undergraduate Peer Assistant.
READY @ UB is for undergraduates who are:
· Undecided or Confused about a major or minor
· Thinking about changing their major
· Seeking help with career exploration or navigation of UB resources
The READY @ UB FACEBOOK page includes:
Discussion board where students can pose questions and get answers quickly
Video clips of student questions with their answers
Articles dealing with issues relevant to college students today
Web resources bookmarked and categorized for easy navigation on hundreds of topics including: Career fields, Networking, and Major exploration
An interactive environment like none other at the University at Buffalo
Upcoming Sessions Include:
Registering for Classes, March 26, 12 to 1 p.m., 145B Student Union
This session will cover some tips and tricks for maneuvering the registration process here at UB. You might think you know the process, but you might be surprised at what you can do to maximize your chances of getting the courses you want. Bring your questions about what courses will fulfill your general education requirements, how many credits you need to graduate with a double degree, or anything else that might be one your mind.
Learning Outside the Classroom, April 2, 12 to 1 p.m., 145 B Student Union
UB offers students a multitude of opportunities to develop and explore within themselves during their undergraduate careers. Find out more about study abroad opportunities, where to look for internships and how to get involved in undergraduate research at this session.
Professionalism and Networking, April 9, 12 to 1 p.m., 145B Student Union
With social networking taking off tremendously in the last few years, college students have more opportunities than ever to connect with future employers via the web. This session will explore how to maximize your networking abilities as well as some tips to improve professionalism before you head out into the job market.
Parental Pressures, April 16, 12 to 1 p.m., 145B Student Union
Whether you are a freshman or a senior, there is no doubt that parental pressures play some sort of role in your college education. This session will help students learn ways to deal with these pressures and voice their concerns/praise for parental involvement.
GPA, April 23, 12 to 1 p.m., 210 Student Union
How do you calculate your GPA? What are some ways to increase it? What GPA is required for graduate school? This session will help students explore the ins and outs of their GPA and decipher what it really means.
Jobs in the Media, April 30, 12 to 1 p.m., 210 Student Union
On TV doctors lives are portrayed as glamorous and office workers are shown as slackers. Is this how the world of work really is? Come and discuss how the media portrays certain occupations and contrast them with what real people in those professions do each day.
Any questions can be directed to jreading@buffalo.edu
This message is from Rajavi S. Parikh
Organizer, V-Day College Campaign at UB 2008
V-Day is a world campaign to end violence against women and girls. This being the campaign’s 10th year anniversary, we wanted to make sure our V-Day College Campaign at UB 2008 was the biggest it could be to ensure that we increased awareness of this global problem to our campus community. For more information on V-Day, please click on the link.
Below, you will find information about all of the events going on for the campaign, which will take place next week, from March 24th-28. One hundred % of our proceeds will go towards our beneficiaries, Crisis Services, the International Institute of Buffalo, and the Women of New Orleans. Tickets are actually available for all events now at the SBI Ticket office located in 221 Student Union.
Monday, March 24th 2008
Film screening of “Until the Violence Stops”
6:30pm in the Intercultural Diversity Center
Tickets: $3 presale and at the door
Speakers and guided discussion to follow film
Tuesday, March 25th 2008
“These Hands Don’t Hurt” campaign (free event)
Pledge to a life of non-violence
Table in the student union 9am-4pm
Leave your hand print on the windows of the Student Union
(we will have black, white and pink paint with which people can make their hand print and sign their name and a visual representation of the campaign going on that week)
Wednesday, March 26th 2008
The Vagina Monologues
8pm in Goodyear X - South Campus
Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door
Thursday, March 27th 2008
The Vagina Monologues
8pm in Woldman Theatre (Norton 112) - North Campus
Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door
Friday, March 28th 2008
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer
8pm in Goodyear X - South Campus
Tickets $8 presale, $10 at the door
Please feel free to share this information with anyone else who may want to support the cause.
Until the violence stops,
Rajavi S. Parikh
Organizer, V-Day College Campaign at UB 2008
The University Honors College and The Graduate School are sponsoring a Graduate School Funding Presentation on Thursday, March 20 in 120 Clemens Hall Lobbyfrom 4:00-5:00 pm. The session will provide participants with an overview of the National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowship Program and National Institutes of Health Fellowship Programs. Current UB graduate students and faculty will share their perspectives on the application process and benefits of fellowships. Please note NSF & NIH fellowships are open only to individuals who, at the time of application, are citizens, nationals or permanent resident aliens of the United States.
Graduate School Funding Presentation
National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NEXT Thursday, March 20, 2008
Presentation: 4:00PM in 120 Clemens Hall
University Honors College
The Graduate School
Come learn about the opportunities that Life University (Georgia) has to offer you.
Join Mr. Mackel Harris from Life University on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (ROOM TO BE ANNOUNCED) to learn more about the field of chiropractic as well as admissions’ requirements and details about Life University. Chiropractors, also known as doctors of chiropractic or chiropractic physicians, diagnose and treat patients with health problems of the musculoskeletal system and treat the effects of those problems on the nervous system and on general health. Many chiropractic treatments deal specifically with the spine and the manipulation of the spine. Chiropractic medicine is based on the principle that spinal joint misalignments interfere with the nervous system and can result in lower resistance to disease and many different conditions of diminished health.
A total of six prehealth students are needed to help meet and greet prospective UB students and their parents on Saturday, March 29 from 11:00-3:00 for the annual UB spring Open House. There are two shifts available: 11:00-1:00 and then from 1:00-3:00. You would be interacting with students and their families to help in answering their questions regarding prehealth preparation at UB. The first six students who repond will be selected and you will receive an email confirmation of your participation. We will have a UB t-shirt for you to wear that day.
Prehealth Challenge scheduled for next Wednesday, March 5 at 4:45 in 330 SU has been postponed. We will schedule a new date when it is possible to do so.
This message is from Jennifer Stabel, president of APMS
Our next meeting is NEXT Tuesday, March 4 in O’Brian 109 at 5:00 pm
TOPIC: “My Route to Medicine and UB Students’ Route to Medicine”
SPEAKER: Dr. Charles Severin, Director of Admissions (UB Med School)
There will be free food and refreshments!
APMS is making dinner at Ronald McDonald House Saturday, March 8th from 2:00- 5:00 PM. If you would like to sign up to help, contact Jennifer at jstabel@buffalo.edu.
APMS is helping the Red Cross with a blood drive on March 26th from 9am -2:30pm in the Student Union. If you are interested in volunteering, send your name and the times you can volunteer to Katya at yvm2@buffalo.edu.
APMS is trying to form an OOzfest team (mud volleyball). We need at 4- 6 more people to make a team. The cost is $18.75- $25 per person depending on the number on the team, which APMS would subsidize if enough people are interested. If you are interested and would like more information, email Katie at kmluce@buffalo.edu.
SAVE the date! Our annual APMS banquet will be April 12th in the evening at Banchetti’s. Enjoy great company, a great meal, live music, and free raffle prizes for a ticket price of only $5.
Please remember to check out all the Career Service events this spring. They include an “All Majors Job and Internship Fair”, a “Human Services Career Fair” as well as a “Summer Job Fair” in addition to their regualrly scheduled workshops on resume writing, internships, interviewing and so on.
