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Janet C Fehskens Why do you like to frequent the Academies Office in 17 Norton?

Is it the free usage of laptops? Hot chocolate or tea? The tables, comfy chairs, relaxed atmosphere among your friends? I surely do like seeing you; you're the highlight of my job! Continue

Added by Janet C Fehskens on November 11, 2009 at 9:24am — No Comments

Nikole Seitz NY Power Authority 11.6.09

On Friday, November 6th, the Undergraduate Academies took a trip to the NY Power Authority in Lewiston -- just north of Niagara Falls. The plant, located about 4 1/2 miles downstream from Niagara Falls, has two main facilities: the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant and the Lewiston Pump-Generating Plant. Robert Moses, one of New York's most influential planners during the 20th century, was very involved in the planning of the Power Plant -- for instance, unlike our neighbors to the North (Oh, Ca… Continue

Added by Nikole Seitz on November 9, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Undergraduate Academies Registering for Classes Workshop 11.8.09

Academies students spent some time Sunday evening learning how to register for their upcoming Spring semester classes.

Marcus Catlin (AA) and Alex Maxon (your Academies PA) described the process of registration and gave useful tips that only a student would know. They suggested visiti… Continue

Added by Undergraduate Academies on November 9, 2009 at 4:20pm — 1 Comment

Undergraduate Academies Albright-Knox Museum Tour

Sunday, November 8th, was a beautiful day to visit the world famous Albright-Knox Art Museum.

Academies students received an awesome tour from Anna who explained the costs of putting up an installation and had first hand knowledge about the current exhibits. Everyone even got to receive their own piece of ar… Continue

Added by Undergraduate Academies on November 9, 2009 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Derek Nichols Reception with/Talk by with Steve Lopez

This week, Academies students were given the exclusive opportunity to meet Steven Lopez, author of this year's UB reads book The Soloist. A reception was held before Mr. Lopez took the stage at Alumni Arena. Delicious snacks were provided for everyone in attendance. 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

Added by Derek Nichols on October 29, 2009 at 6:58pm — No Comments

Academy Events Academies Joint Seminar: RENT

Students from all three sections of the Academies seminars came together for the second joint Academies sessions on Wednesday, October 28th. This meeting was designed to enrich the introduction to the Academies while highlighting an interesting and thought-provoking topic. The October 28th joint session encouraged students to consider how theater is used as a vehicle to build awareness and explore societal issues – specifically highlighting the production of Rent. The director/ choreographer of… Continue

Added by Academy Events on October 29, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Academy Events The Soloist Movie and Discussion with Professor

On Tuesday, October 27th the Undergraduate Academies and Student Life sponsored a movie and discussion to highlight the author of The Soloist, Steve Lopez. A post-screening discussion was led by Dr. David Schmid, Chair of the UB English Department.

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Added by Academy Events on October 28, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Derek Nichols Cookies, Cocoa and Conversation

Cookies, cocoa and conversation were had on Monday, October 19, in Red 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!

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Added by Derek Nichols on October 22, 2009 at 10:48am — 1 Comment

Academy Events Academies Crossword Competition

On Tuesday, October 20th members of the Undergraduate Academies Residential Community had an opportunity to compete against each other in a Crossword Competition that tested their Academies knowledge.

If you didnt have a chance to compete in the event last night, please stop in to the Academies located in 17… Continue

Added by Academy Events on October 21, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Bonnie Vest Water as a Resource or Human Right with Dr. James Jensen

On Thursday October 15th, Dr. James Jensen, from the Department of Civil Structural and Environmental Engineering, and also our very own head of the Research Exploration Academy gave an informative talk on some of the issues surrounding water access in our world today.

He started by saying that although mos… Continue

Added by Bonnie Vest on October 20, 2009 at 9:11am — No Comments

Derek Nichols Trip to Niagara Falls

On Sunday, October 11th, Academies students visited one of the world's wonders- Niagara Falls. No matter how many times you visit, it is always an awe-inspiring sight. Massive amounts of water that flow over the falls is impressive enough, but the scenic view also helps take your breath away. 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

Added by Derek Nichols on October 13, 2009 at 12:10pm — No Comments

Nikole Seitz Language as Culture: Guest Speaker, Dr. Fertig

To kick off our week for “Cultural Identity and Expression,” the Undergraduate Academies welcomed guest speaker Dr. David Fertig from the Department of Linguistics at 4PM on Monday, October 5th.

Dr. Fertig highlighted language as an important (and vital) part of cultural identity. He focused on minority la… Continue

Added by Nikole Seitz on October 6, 2009 at 2:28pm — No Comments

Derek Nichols Undergraduate Academies Focus Group

Last Sunday, October 4th, members of the Undergraduate Academies participated in a focus group on how this program can improve. They were asked group questions on which a consensus was needed about issues ranging from the Ning website to programming. Afterwards, general discussion took place about the specifics of seminar, the residence halls and programming. All the input was valuable in shaping future Academies events, and we thank everyone who participated!

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Added by Derek Nichols on October 5, 2009 at 8:18pm — No Comments

Undergraduate Academies Research in the Social Sciences: INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND ADHD

On Tuesday September 29, 2009, the Undergraduate Academies took a group of interested students down to South Campus to visit the Center for Children and Families in Diefendorf Hall, and hear a talk by Dr. Greg Fabiano (School of Counseling and Educational Psychology) entitled INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR AND ADHD.

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Added by Undergraduate Academies on October 1, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Derek Nichols Growing a Community

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Added by Derek Nichols on September 25, 2009 at 12:28pm — No Comments

Undergraduate Academies Peace Day Celebrations

On Sunday, September 20th, we hosted "Pinwheels for Peace" in Richmond Locked Lounge. Our pinwheels show out commitment to peace. We also had the opportunity to screen "Peace One Day" - a documentary that talks about one man's efforts to get every nation to not only recognize peace day, but also to… Continue

Added by Undergraduate Academies on September 22, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Janet C Fehskens Derek's birthday is today~!!@ Friday, September 18, 2009!

Please excuse my previous message. Derek will be in the office from 11:30 until 1:30 today. Happy birthday, Derek! Continue

Added by Janet C Fehskens on September 18, 2009 at 10:19am — No Comments

Undergraduate Academies UB Distinguished Speakers Begins with former Secretary General of the UN, Kofi Annan

“… [You are] the first generation to truly call themselves ‘global citizens.’”

On Wednesday night in Alumni Arena, Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations, started this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Annan stressed the importance of thinking g… Continue

Added by Undergraduate Academies on September 18, 2009 at 9:43am — No Comments

Academy Events City of Light by Light Rail - Tour of Downtown Buffalo

On Sunday, September 13th members of the Academies participated in the City of Light by Light Rail - an excursion that provided students with tips to using the metro rail to travel to downtown Buffalo and to explore the riches of our city. The goal of this event is to teach students how to get to destinations downtown by using the metro rail.

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Added by Academy Events on September 16, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Undergraduate Academies Academies Faculty Council Dinner

On Wednesday, September 9th students, faculty, and staff in the Undergraduate Academies gathered together following the Introductory Academies Seminar for a tasty Italian dinner.

This was an opportunity for new and current Academies students to meet and interact with faculty from across the UB c… Continue

Added by Undergraduate Academies on September 11, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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Janet C Fehskens

Why do you like to frequent the Academies Office in 17 Norton?

Is it the free usage of laptops? Hot chocolate or tea? The tables, comfy chairs, relaxed atmosphere among your friends? I surely do like seeing you; you're the highlight of my job!

Posted by Janet C Fehskens on November 11, 2009 at 9:24am

Nikole Seitz

NY Power Authority 11.6.09

On Friday, November 6th, the Undergraduate Academies took a trip to the NY Power Authority in Lewiston -- just north of Niagara Falls.

The plant, located about 4 1/2 miles downstream from Niagara Falls, has two main facilities: the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant and the Lewiston Pump-Generating Plant. Robert Moses, one of New York's most influential planners during the 20th century, was very involved in the planning of the Power Plant -- for instance, unlike our neighbors to the North (Oh, Ca… Continue

Posted by Nikole Seitz on November 9, 2009 at 11:00pm

Undergraduate Academies

Registering for Classes Workshop 11.8.09

Academies students spent some time Sunday evening learning how to register for their upcoming Spring semester classes.



Marcus Catlin (AA) and Alex Maxon (your Academies PA) described the process of registration and gave useful tips that only a student would know. They suggested visiti… Continue

Posted by Undergraduate Academies on November 9, 2009 at 4:20pm — 1 Comment

Undergraduate Academies

Albright-Knox Museum Tour

Sunday, November 8th, was a beautiful day to visit the world famous Albright-Knox Art Museum.



Academies students received an awesome tour from Anna who explained the costs of putting up an installation and had first hand knowledge about the current exhibits. Everyone even got
to receive their own piece of ar… Continue

Posted by Undergraduate Academies on November 9, 2009 at 4:14pm

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