ISSS Workshops
“Bank Accounts: What You Should Know”
Sunday, August 22
1:00-2:00
Knox Hall 104
Monday, August 23
10:00-11:00
Knox Hall 104
This workshop will inform you about terminology used in banking, different types of banking accounts, features of checking accounts, types and uses of credit and debit cards, and how to write a check, interpret a bank statement and protect yourself from fraud.
Presenters: Josephine Dasta, Bank of America; Curtenay Pottratz, HSBC Bank; Nick Gentile, M&T Bank
“Protecting Yourself: What You Should Know”
Sunday, August 22
3:30-4:45
Knox Hall 104
Monday, August 23
2:30-3:45
Knox Hall 104
This workshop will provide useful tips and strategies to protect you, your belongings and your apartment. The suggestions are easy to follow, and will increase your feelings of safety and security.
Presenters: Diane Hardy, International Student & Scholar Services, UB / Steve Herberger, Environment, Health & Safety Services, UB
“On-Campus Employment”
Monday, August 23
1:30-2:30
Knox Hall 20
This workshop will give you an overview of the on-campus work environment. It will help you develop a plan and strategies to network on-campus in order to find employment that is meaningful to your academic pursuits.
Presenter: Megan Pendergast, Career Services, UB
"Applying for a Social Security Card: Step 1”
Tuesday, August 24
10:30-11:30
Knox Hall 104
Wednesday, August 25
10:30-11:30
Knox Hall 104
This session is for F-1 students who have written job offer and all J-1 students. Attendance at this session is required of any student who wishes to apply for a Social Security Card during International Student Orientation. Come find out how to fill out the Social Security application and supplemental form, what documents to bring, what to do if you haven’t found housing yet and much more.
Presenters: Ellen Dussourd & Jessica Ereiz, International Student & Scholar Services, UB
“How to Stay Healthy in a Fast Food Culture”
Tuesday, August 24
2:00-2:45
Knox Hall 110
Come find out how smart food choices and a balanced lifestyle can help keep you healthy. Learn tips for navigating the U.S. food supply and managing stress.
Presenter: Janice Cochran, Wellness Education Services, UB
“What Your Graduate Student Association Can Do for You”
Tuesday, August 24
2:45-3:15
Knox Hall 104
All graduate students are invited to meet their Graduate Student Association officers and find out what the GSA can do for them.
Presenter: Graduate Student Association Representative, UB
“Tips for International Teaching & Research Assistants”
Tuesday, August 24
3:15-4:15
Knox Hall 104
Find out about common problems faced by International TA’s and RA’s, and ways to handle them. This workshop aims to prepare you for your first teaching assignment in U.S. classrooms and research work in UB labs.
Presenters: UB International Teaching and Research Assistants
“Great Things to Know about Buffalo”
Wednesday, August 25
1:00-1:45
Knox Hall 110
Learn interesting things about your new home in the U.S. . . . Buffalo! We will discuss some of Buffalo’s proud history, and tell you about the great things that Buffalo and Western New York have to offer you.
Presenter: Eric Comins, International Student & Scholar Services, UB
“UB Recreation Services”
Wednesday, August 25
1:45-2:30
Knox Hall 110
Come hear about the services that Recreation & Intramural Services provides to students. Information detailing programs, activities and hours of operation will be discussed as well.
Presenter: Cameron Lewis, Informal Recreation, Division of Athletics, UB
“Public Transportation in Buffalo”
Wednesday, August 25
2:30-3:00
Knox Hall 104
Come learn how to use Buffalo’s public transportation system (bus and train), which is called the NFTA (Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority). Walking, bicycle riding and UB’s shuttle service will also be discussed.
Presenters: Sami Hanna, International Student & Scholar Services, UB; Anna Peryea-Sotelo, Wellness Education Services, UB
“Your UB Card: Meal Plans, Etc.”
Wednesday, August 25
3:00-3:45
Knox Hall 110
Come find out about dining plans, Campus Cash/Dining Dollars, your UB Card, where to eat and shop on campus, how to buy room supplies, storing your stuff during breaks and much more.
Presenter: Charles Orcutt, Campus Dining & Shops, UB
“Life in the Residence Halls”
Wednesday, August 25
3:45-4:30
Knox Hall 104
This workshop will answer your initial questions about life in the residence halls. It will discuss phone and mail service, security in the halls, the use of your UB card to buy meals on campus and where to go to resolve problems with your room.
Presenter: Kevin Ahuna, University Residence Halls & Apartments, UB
“Shopping for Bargains"
Tuesday, August 24
5:00-5:30
Knox Hall 104
This workshop will give you tips for saving money at supermarkets, show you how to take advantage of second-hand shops and inform you about other ways to save money as you shop.
Presenter: Diane Hardy, International Student & Scholar Services, UB
“Understanding UB: Rules & Regulations”
Thursday, August 26
9:00-9:45
Knox Hall 110
This workshop will discuss UB policies on alcohol use, academic cheating, sexual harassment, computer abuse, and traffic and parking violations, and consequences to these actions.
Presenters: Michelle Russell & Jared Zeidman, Student Judicial Affairs, UB
"Dating: Cultural Differences & U.S. Laws...What You Should Know"
Thursday, August 26
9:45-11:00
Knox Hall 110
Learn what is acceptable and which behaviors are illegal as they pertain to interpersonal relationships. Find out about cultural differences in dating.
Presenters: Jane Fischer, Health Education & Human Services, UB / UB International Students
"New York State Driver’s Licenses & Car Registration”
Thursday, August 26
3:30-4:30
Knox Hall 110
Come find out the requirements and procedures for getting a New York State driver’s license. You will learn which types of identification are necessary and the steps to follow in applying for a license.
Presenter: Eric Comins, International Student & Scholar Services, UB
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