Conference Agenda
Saturday October 11, 2008
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7:30 to 8.45 a.m. |
Registration/ Breakfast/ Welcome Pistachios (students register by 8:30 am) |
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9:00 to 9:55 a.m. |
Workshop Session A: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 |
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10:00 to 10:55 a.m. |
Workshop Session B: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (Workshops Repeat) |
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11:00 to 11:55 a.m. |
Workshop Session C: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 |
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12:00 to 12:50 p.m. |
Buffet Luncheon– Pistachios (Second Floor) |
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1:00 to 1:50 p.m. |
Keynote Speech/Closing Remarks: |
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1:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
Graduate School/Summer Research Opportunity Fair Student Union Lobby (First Floor) |
Sessions A and B Workshop Topics:
Workshop 1: Room 145 B “Preparing for Graduate School”:
Will focus on the various types of graduate schools available, as well as graduate school entrance requirements and admission information including: grade point averages, standardized test scores, and application procedures. Students will be given insight on where to begin and how to decide where to go.
Presenters
- Dr. Henry Durand, Associate Vice Provost, UB Center for Academic Development Service
- Michael Stokes, Director of the Russell Cromwell Center, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Workshop 2: Room 145 A “Financing Graduate School”:
Participants will learn about methods of financing graduate education, as well as other issues to consider when planning for their graduate education and future success. Presenters:
- Kimberly Jackson, Director of Graduate Enrollment Services, Buffalo State College
- Michael Woodruff, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Buffalo State College
- Hadar Borden, Honors Program, University at Buffalo
- Katie Darling, Assistant Dean, Office of the Graduate School, University at Buffalo
Workshop 3: Room 145 D “Preparing for Standardized Exams”:
Provides an overview & tips about various standardized tests (GRE, PCAT, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT) which are essential for entry into the graduate program of your choice. Preparatory courses will also be discussed.
Presenters:
- Carl Nuessle, Center Manager, Kaplan Educational Center
- Wayne Porterfield, Senior Career Advisor, Career Services, University at Buffalo
Workshop 4: Room 145 E “Survival of the Fittest”:
Discusses negotiating the graduate school experience and strategies to help ensure student success in graduate school.
Presenters:
- Dr. Betty Shadrick, Special Assistant to the VP & Dean of Graduate Studies, University at Albany
Workshop 5: Room 145 C “Graduate Student Perspectives”:
Consists of current graduate students in various disciplines, who will share their experiences. Participants will learn about the expectations and realities of balancing the academic, social, and personal challenges of graduate school.
Session C Workshops:
“Panels of Faculty & Professionals”:
Panelists will discuss the expectations and challenges of graduate school. Other issues to be discussed include time management, mentoring and its importance, networking, and knowing your goals/objectives. Panels will be held for each of the following: Allied Health Professions, Education, Engineering, Health Related Professions, Humanities, Interdisciplinary, Law, Medicine/Dentistry, Social Sciences, and the Sciences.
- Workshop 1: (Room 145 A) “Allied Health Professions Panel”
- Workshop 2: (Room 145 E) “Education Panel”
- Workshop 3: (Room 210 SU) “Engineering/Technology Panel”
- Workshop 4: (Room 145 C) “Health Related Professions Panel”
- Workshop 5: (Room 306) “Humanities Panel”
- Workshop 6: (Room 145 B) “Law Panel”
- Workshop 7: (Room 145 D) “Medicine and Dentistry Panel”
- Workshop 8: (Room 317) “Sciences Panel”
- Workshop 9: (Room 330) “Social Sciences Panel”
- Workshop 10: (Room SLCE) “Interdisciplinary Panel”
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