Graduate Student Association

Java Junction
2023-02-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | 145 Student Union
Free Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts for graduate students in 145C&D Student Union.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

February Board of Directors Meeting
2023-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The February 1st Board of Directors meeting will be held online via Zoom. GSA Board of Directors meetings are open to the public, but only designated representatives from Departmental and International clubs may vote. Sign-in begins at 6:00pm so that the meeting can begin promptly at 6:30pm. Once the meeting begins no one else will be admitted for attendance purposes.
PLEASE NOTE: Every club will need to email Stephanie at slfrank@buffalo.edu no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 1st with who will be attending the meeting on the club’s behalf so that eligible representatives can be verified in advance. Once representatives are verified they will be sent the Zoom meeting link and password directly, along with some instructions on how the meeting will be managed, in order to be able to participate and vote. Only previously verified representatives will be admitted to participate in the Zoom meeting.
For attendance purposes each Special Interest Club may have one representative participate directly in the Zoom meeting, but they will not have voting privileges. Additional special requests for guests and/or speakers to be admitted may be sent to gsa-feedback@buffalo.edu.
The meeting will also be live streamed via GSA’s Facebook Page for anyone else that is interested in watching the meeting without voting privileges or an official attendance record, as meetings are open to the public.

Spring Classes Begin
2023-01-30

GSA Closed
2023-01-27
The GSA office will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 27th.

Finance Committee Meeting
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:30
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in February or later.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-23 - 2023-01-26

GSA Closed
2023-01-20
The GSA office will be open for Summer Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 20th.

February Group Funding Applications Deadline
2023-01-18
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium and Community Outreach funding for events occurring after the February Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:00pm.

Discount Canalside Ice Skating Packages Available
2023-01-17 | Canalside Ice Rink, 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Vouchers on sale January 17th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $2 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets include admission and skate rental. Vouchers must be used by February 26, 2023!
Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PHYSICAL TICKET(S) FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IN 221 STUDENT UNION. THE EMAILED TICKET IS ONLY A VOUCHER AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION BY THE VENDOR.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-17 - 2023-01-19

GSA Closed
2023-01-16
The GSA will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance.

Deadline for February Conference Funding Applications
2023-01-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of February are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is now available as an online form on GSA’s UBLinked page. Please note that you must be signed in to UBLinked and “Join” as a member of GSA in order to be able to access the form on the Homepage.

GSA Closed
2023-01-13
The GSA will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 13th.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-09 - 2023-01-12

GSA Closed
2023-01-06
The GSA will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 6th.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-03 - 2023-01-05
The GSA will be open for Summer Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 6th.

GSA Closed
2023-01-02
The GSA will be closed for New Year’s Day observance.

Deadline for January Conference Funding Applications
2022-12-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of January are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is now available as an online form on GSA’s UBLinked page. Please note that you must be signed in to UBLinked and “Join” as a member of GSA in order to be able to access the form on the Homepage.

GSA Closed for Winter Recess
2022-12-13 - 2023-01-02
The GSA will be closed for Winter Recess from Tuesday, December 13th until Tuesday, January 3rd
The office will be open for Summer Hours (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm) from January 3rd – 27th.
Regular business hours will resume with the start of classes on January 30th.

Buffalo Bills Football Game vs. New York Jets
2022-12-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Highmark Stadium, 1 Bills Dr., Orchard Park, 14127, United States
Tickets on sale November 7th at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $25 each. 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*The UB Ticket Office will be sending out digital tickets to the game. Please just note that the emailed receipt from the UB Ticket Office is only a voucher to secure your purchase and will not be accepted for admission by the vendor.*
All sales are non-refundable.

Last Day of Fall Classes
2022-12-09

December Board of Directors Meeting
2022-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The December 7th Board of Directors meeting will be held online via Zoom. GSA Board of Directors meetings are open to the public, but only designated representatives from Departmental and International clubs may vote. Sign-in begins at 6:00pm so that the meeting can begin promptly at 6:30pm. Once the meeting begins no one else will be admitted for attendance purposes.
PLEASE NOTE: Every club will need to email Stephanie at slfrank@buffalo.edu no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 7th with who will be attending the meeting on the club’s behalf so that eligible representatives can be verified in advance. Once representatives are verified they will be sent the Zoom meeting link and password directly, along with some instructions on how the meeting will be managed, in order to be able to participate and vote. Only previously verified representatives will be admitted to participate in the Zoom meeting.
For attendance purposes each Special Interest Club may have one representative participate directly in the Zoom meeting, but they will not have voting privileges. Additional special requests for guests and/or speakers to be admitted may be sent to gsa-feedback@buffalo.edu.
The meeting will also be live streamed via GSA’s Facebook Page for anyone else that is interested in watching the meeting without voting privileges or an official attendance record, as meetings are open to the public.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2022-12-05
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on December 5th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 1 per UB ID. Tickets can be used for all movies at AMC theatre locations. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PHYSICAL TICKET(S) FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IN 221 STUDENT UNION. THE EMAILED TICKET IS ONLY A VOUCHER AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION BY THE VENDOR.

Finance Committee Meeting
2022-11-30 18:30 - 20:30
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in December or later.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2022-11-30
According to the mandate of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Board of Directors, Special Interest and International Clubs must apply for annual recognition. Recognition must take place at one of the FALL GSA Board Meetings (September 7, October 5, November 2, or December 7).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the December 7th Board Meeting.

Disney's Aladdin at Shea's Performing Arts Center
2022-11-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale September 26th at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $20 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PHYSICAL TICKET(S) FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IN 221 STUDENT UNION. THE EMAILED TICKET IS ONLY A VOUCHER AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION BY THE VENDOR.

GSA Closed
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-25
The GSA office will be closed for Fall Recess.

Fall Recess
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-26

Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
2022-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Dear graduate students,
The ability to navigate difficult conversations and situations is necessary for your work, community and personal life, but they can be uncomfortable and challenging.
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 12-1 p.m. for Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations, presented by Counseling Services. This workshop will be virtual.

Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with peers, mentors, faculty and staff.
Leave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication.
Be able to approach difficult conversations with more confidence in the future and resolve conflict.

Register for Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations.
This workshop is in partnership with the Graduate School and Counseling Services. All graduate students are welcome to attend.
