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Undergraduate Academies 2010-2011 Peer Assistant Application
Started 20 hours ago
Buffalo 180
Started Dec 2
Summer Stories
Replied Aug 6
Derek Nichols's Events
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First Annual Powder Keg Festival
February 27, 2010 at 9am to February 28, 2010 at 7pm – Downtown Buffalo
Derek Nichols: Graduate Assistant for the Civic Engagement Academy
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- There are two words that can sum up my undergraduate experience at UB- people and places. Academically, my degree in anthropology allowed me to study how people function in society and my degree in geography explained the relation to their environment. Socially, I tried to be as active as I could with campus life: this university has so many opportunities to become a part of a community. All of these experiences eventually blended together into my pursuit of masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a focus on Community Development. The city of Buffalo has a wealth of fantastic people and places that has created an immense potential for becoming an even better area to live. As the Graduate Assistant for the Civic Engagement Academy, it is my goal to encourage student involvement in Buffalo and the Western New York community to eventually love this city as much as I do.
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How was your Thanksgiving Break?
We're curious about the fun you had back home on break!
I had a nice relaxing time not being seeing the inside of Hayes Hall and definitely ate too much food. It was my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian which made my mom real nervous, but she handled the stuffed squash well! I also saw my friend who is living in NYC. We haven't hung out in two years- it was an awesome time!
Your stories?
~Derek
Posted on December 1, 2009 at 10:13am —
Shared Interest Housing Informational Meeting
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 9:19am —
Reception with/Talk by with Steve Lopez
Following the reception, the students found their prime location seating and listened to Mr. Lopez's inspiring story of meeting the man who would have such an impact on the rest of his life. He talked about homelessness, Skid… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2009 at 6:58pm —
Cookies, Cocoa and Conversation
Jacket. Shared Interest Housing Leaders did a great job baking cookies
for all of the Academies Residential community. Stay tuned for future
opportunities to mingle with upper/lower classmen!
… Continue
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 10:48am — 1 Comment
Trip to Niagara Falls
After spending sometime time at the top of the falls, students ventured into the Cave of the Winds. As we approached the ticket area, it was clear by seeing the people who had just left the cave just how we… Continue
Posted on October 13, 2009 at 12:10pm —
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:47am on November 22, 2009,
Kelly Teufel said… - derek,
if you would like to join the amazing 9th and 10th floors in thier thanksgiving dinnner tonight we are going to be eating around 6:30 and we told everyone to meet in our lounge (the 9th floor lounge) around 6ish. Thanks!
-kelly
- At 10:11pm on September 28, 2009,
Justin Kimber said… - hahaha i know it's about time!
- At 11:27am on September 6, 2009,
XiaoLan Wu said… - Thanks Derek, nice to meet you!
- At 9:36pm on August 23, 2009,
Shannon O'Connor said… - hey there derek! thanks for adding me and i look forward to meeting you in just a week!
- At 7:49pm on August 12, 2009,
Dustin Muscato said… - I mean a couple things - I'm not the traditional freshman - I'm 28, going back to school, so want to connect with some people at least closer to my age, i want to make the most of my experience at ub and so want to get involved here and also want to really explore a lot of different things that relate to what I want to do, so I make conections for when its time to get a job and also to expose myself to a lot of different and varied things (not sure myself exactly what that last one means, which is why I want to meet up with new people) -thanks
- At 7:21pm on August 6, 2009,
Dustin Muscato said…
- Hey Derek,
Thanks man. I guess I want to know how I can use/be involved with the Academies to forward what I'm trying to achieve. I an ME student and want to do something connected, if that makes sense. Any advice on that would be helpful. Thanks man.
- At 8:52am on July 28, 2009,
Nikole Seitz said… - Oh wow! I forgot about the one in Toronto! Academies field trip! Lol!
And yes -- coffee until the end!
- At 5:18pm on July 23, 2009,
Nikole Seitz said…
- Check out google -- in honor of comic-con 2009! It's DC... but it's still cool. :)
http://www.google.com/logos/comic-con09.gif
- At 1:13pm on July 15, 2009,
Janet C Fehskens said… - Hi, Derek! Are you a big Anthony Bourdain fan? he's featuring Buffalo July 27 at 10:00 PM! Maybe someday THAT WILL BE YOU!
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Henna Tattoos
Ilya described the history of Henna/Mehndi Tattoos. Did you know that when the Henna first touches your skin, there is an instant "cooling" sensation? Thousands of years… Continue
Posted by Nikole Seitz on December 3, 2009 at 2:02pm
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1PM
Presenting a new perspective on body art and expression. Dr. Cheng discussed three types of art: body art, body modification, and body hacking.
When we think of tattoos and piercings, we are first intrigued by what is drawn or done to the body. However, we have to remember, that these are pieces of expression. A person who gets a tattoo or a set of… Continue
Posted by Nikole Seitz on December 3, 2009 at 1:46pm
How was your Thanksgiving Break?
We're curious about the fun you had back home on break!
I had a nice relaxing time not being seeing the inside of Hayes Hall and definitely ate too much food. It was my first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian which made my mom real nervous, but she handled the stuffed squash well! I also saw my friend who is living in NYC. We haven't hung out in two years- it was an awesome time!
Your stories?
~Derek
Posted by Derek Nichols on December 1, 2009 at 10:13am
Bingo!
… Continue
Posted by Academy Events on November 24, 2009 at 10:52am
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