Author: hectorro

March 3, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Arthur Ramsay, (Arthur.Ramsay@sunysa.org, 631-927-5097)

“In recent weeks, New York has seen numerous acts of anti-Semitic vandalism and fear-mongering targeting the state’s Jewish communities.

“The desecration of headstones at Waad Hakolel Cemetery in Rochester and more than a half dozen bomb threats made against Jewish community organizations on Long Island, in New York City, throughout the Hudson Valley and Western New York have all occurred recently. The SUNY Student Assembly stands firmly in opposition to acts of hate and discrimination, both in New York and across the country.

“The Student Assembly also commends Governor Cuomo’s swift action, calling on the New York State Police to investigate these threats and condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and bias.

“No SUNY student should have to walk across their campus or through their community in fear of being targeted for their religious beliefs or cultural background. The SUNY Student Assembly leadership will continue working with senior administration officials to ensure that our campuses remain safe and secure environments for all our students and faculty to live and learn.

“We encourage all students, faculty, staff, and community members alike to report discrimination and bias incidents to the New York State Bias Reporting Hotline at (888) 392-3644. Crimes and immediate threats should be directed to local authorities by calling 911.”

About the SUNY Student Assembly

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the recognized student government organization representing the nearly 600,000 students of the State University of New York. Comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses, SUNY SA is committed to empowering students throughout the state, and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level, as well as throughout the SUNY system.

We would like to know how you would like to see your mandatory student activity fee spent next year! Please take this two-minute survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PS6XY3J

Your answers will help us adjust the GSA budget for next year!

February 24, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tyler McNeil, communications@sunysa.org

“The SUNY Student Assembly is proud to support the recent order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo directing the State Education Department to ensure that transgender and gender nonconforming students are protected in New York’s schools.

“The Governor’s actions illustrate that New York will not tolerate discriminatory treatment of our students, both inside and outside the classroom.

“At our next meeting on March 4th in Schenectady, the Assembly’s Executive Committee, led by Vice President Bridget Doyle, will take up legislation on gender inclusivity. We have a duty to stand up and speak out against hate and discrimination of any kind. SUNY is built on a foundation of inclusion, acceptance, and diversity, and we will continue to work every day to uphold these values on behalf of our 600,000 students.

“We encourage students to notify the Student Assembly of any campus policies or procedures that go against the spirit of the Governor’s order, and we will bring those concerns to the forefront so that they may be addressed quickly and effectively.”

All concerns can be sent to contact@sunysa.org.

About the SUNY Student Assembly

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the recognized student government organization representing the nearly 600,000 students of the State University of New York. Comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses, SUNY SA is committed to empowering students throughout the state, and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level, as well as throughout the SUNY system.

Please bring all books to Park 551, History Graduate Lounge

Contact: Alexandra Prince alprince@buffalo.edu with any questions or to arrange a pick-up

Chicago Books to Women in Prison, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an all-volunteer group that distributes paperback books free of charge to people incarcerated in women’s prisons nationwide. They are dedicated to offering women behind bars the opportunity for self-empowerment, education, and entertainment that reading provides. More at: https://chicagobwp.org/

The organization can only use certain types of books. They must be paperback, unmarked, and lightly used/new. They must meet the topical needs of either of these two lists:

https://chicagobwp.org/how-to-help/donations/

https://chicagobwp.org/special-requests/

Some relevant needs include: dictionaries, language learning, recently published popular fiction, crafts/drawing/puzzle books, books about prison, investing and running a business, mental health/trauma/addiction recovery, bisexual and transgender fiction and nonfiction

Amazon Wish-list: Books can also be purchased directly on Amazon through Chicago Books for Women’s Prisoner’s Amazon wishlist.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3JB7QLOISAPLO/ref=cm_sw_su_w

If you choose this route, please notify Alexandra at alprince@buffalo (so we can keep track)    

Counseling Services is sponsoring a video contest to raise mental health awareness. We are hoping you will support our endeavor by letting your students know about this wonderful opportunity to help raise awareness on mental health issues and possibly win money, 1^st prize is $500. The students can team up with up to 4 other UB students. Please help us get the word out by sending this out to students on your list serve and or through social media.

For more information:

https://buffalo.collegiatelink.net/organization/counseling/events

February 23, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tyler McNeil, communications@sunysa.org

“The Student Assembly stands strongly in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since June 2012, DACA has given countless students the ability to live and study in the United States. As the elected student representatives of SUNY students, we stand firmly in our commitment to making SUNY a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all of our students to live and learn.

“We, as leaders, also have the responsibility to stand up and speak out for what we know is right. We are unwavering in our conviction that extending DACA is in the best interest of our communities, the State University of New York, and our peer institutions across the nation.”

About the SUNY Student Assembly

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the recognized student government organization representing the nearly 600,000 students of the State University of New York. Comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses, SUNY SA is committed to empowering students throughout the state, and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level, as well as throughout the SUNY system.

An 80,000-word thesis would take nine hours to present. Your time limit… Three minutes.

This spring, UB’s Graduate School and Blackstone LaunchPad are hosting the University’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. This competition provides doctoral students a unique and invaluable professional development experience and competition winners are awarded monetary prizes up to $1,000.

3MT Information & Training Session

Public Speaking and Presentation Zen

Wednesday, March 1

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Knox 110, North Campus

Register to Attend

The Graduate School is pleased to provide 3MT workshops in collaboration with UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad.

Questions?  Please contact us at gradprofessionaldevelopment@buffalo.edu