Club Recognition Application Deadline
2017-09-27 | Buffalo, United States
According to the mandate of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Senate, Special Interest and International Clubs must apply for annual recognition. Recognition must take place at one of the FALL GSA Senate Meetings (September 6, October 4, November 1 or December 6).
All application materials are due in the GSA office before the close of business to have your club’s recognition considered at the October 4th Senate Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2017-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | GSA Conference Room, 310A Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in October or later.

New York Beer Project Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting
2017-09-30 12:00 - 14:30 | New York Beer Project, 6933 S. Transit Rd., Lockport, NY, 14094, United States
Tickets on sale August 28th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets include 5 beer samples and snacks. Please note that the brewery tour will start promptly at 12:00pm, so plan to arrive early.
*You will need photo ID showing proof of age for samples!*

Fall Fee Waiver Deadline
2017-10-02 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Fall semester student activity fees ($64) are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by close of business.
Fee waivers may be granted to students who are located at least 75 miles from Buffalo, or who suffer unusual financial hardship. Please note that being an online student only does not necessarily qualify students for a fee waiver. Graduate students who have their fees waived will be ineligible for all GSA services.

Club Election and Activation Paperwork Deadline
2017-10-02 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
Deadline for updated Election and Club Activation Paperwork
Club packets with all required forms are available in the GSA office. All forms must be on file in the GSA office by 4:30pm on Monday, October 2nd or your funds will be frozen.
For Departmental Clubs:
Club Data Form
Officer Election Verification Form
Senate Election Verification Form
New Student Orientation Sign-In Sheet
For Special Interest and International Clubs that were Early Recognized:
Club Data Form
Officer Election Verification Form
Senate Election Verification Form (International Clubs Only)
Copies of UB ID Cards for four (4) club officers
Copies of UB ID Cards for six (6) club members
List of Members

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2017-10-02, 2017-11-06 | Buffalo, United States
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on September 5th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $6 each. 1 per UB ID. Tickets can be used for all movies at AMC theatre locations. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

October Senate Meeting
2017-10-04 18:30 - 21:30 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
GSA Senate 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.

Java Junction
2017-10-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2017-11-03 11:00 - 13:00 | GSA Conference Room, 310A Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts for graduate students in the GSA office.

GISA presents Navratri Nights 2017
2017-10-06 20:00 - 23:59 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Imagine 300 people dancing in bright, vivid colours to drum beats that will make you not wanna stop! UB GISA is proud to present Garba Raas on October 6th, from 8 to 12 pm, Harriman Hall. Come for some serious fun, and show off your best dance moves to songs from traditional garba to the legend Falguni Pathak’s hit numbers to groovy Bollywood numbers. Light snacks and non alcoholic beverages will be available at the venue. The event is free for GISA students, but you need to collect tickets as entry and food will be restricted to people with tickets only.

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2017-10-10 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, October 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

GSA Wine Tour
2017-10-15 11:00 - 16:30 | Buffalo, United States
Tickets include transportation to and from UB, wine tastings at three Lockport area wineries (Freedom Run Winery, Arrowhead Springs, and A Gust of Sun Winery), and lunch. Tickets on sale September 11th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $20 each. 2 per UB ID.
We will be meeting in the Alumni Arena Parking Lot at 11:00am and the bus will be leaving at 11:30am SHARP! Please note that the return time (4:30pm) is approximate and may vary. NO REFUNDS FOR LATE ARRIVALS!

Deadline for November Conference Funding Applications
2017-10-16 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of November are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.

November Group Funding Applications Deadline
2017-10-18 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium, Community Outreach and Scholarly Publication funding for events occurring after the November Senate meeting. All application materials due in the GSA office by the close of business.

Mandatory Officer Training Meeting
2017-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
In order to ensure that all club officers understand the system of encumbrances, reimbursements, special funding requests, etc., the GSA Executive Committee sets up a series of special meetings for GSA club officers.
These meetings will review GSA club policies and guidelines, and will outline your duties as officers. Please be advised that your attendance at one of these meetings is MANDATORY, for club Presidents and Treasurers. Your other club officers and club members are welcome, but this is a meeting for you. If you fail to attend, your club’s budget for the year will be frozen.
Each meeting will be about an hour and a half (with the exception of the October 20th date, which will be shortened for returning officers). Choose the meeting with the most convenient date and time from the following list:
Sept. 18 (Monday) 12:00 p.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 18 (Wednesday) 10:00 a.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 19 (Thursday) 7:00 p.m. – 105 Harriman Hall, South Campus
*Oct. 20 (Friday) 4:00 p.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus (for returning officers only – requires prior registration)

South Campus Siesta
2017-10-18 15:30 - 17:30, 2017-11-15 15:30 - 17:30 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free food and beverages for graduate students at South Campus.

Distinguished Speaker Series ~ Theresa Payton
2017-10-18 19:30 - 23:00 | Alumni Arena, Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
Theresa Payton | Oct. 18, 2017

Former White House CIO and Cyber Security CEO
Free tickets available for graduate students starting September 26th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall). 2 per UB ID.
More About Theresa Payton

Theresa Payton is one of the nation’s leading experts in cybersecurity and IT strategy. As CEO of Fortalice Solutions, an industry-leading security consulting company, and co-founder of Dark Cubed, a cybersecurity product company, Payton is a proven leader and influencer who works with clients and colleagues to uncover strategic opportunities and identify new and emerging threats.
Payton began her career in financial services, where she coupled her deep understanding of technology systems with visionary leadership, executing complex IT strategies and winning new business. Following executive roles at Bank of America and Wachovia, Payton served as the first female chief information officer at the White House, overseeing IT operations for President George W. Bush and his staff.
In 2015, Payton was named a William J. Clinton distinguished lecturer by the Clinton School of Public Service. She is the author of several publications on IT strategy and cybersecurity and a frequent speaker on IT risk. In 2014 she co-authored, with Ted Claypoole, the book “Privacy in the Age of Big Data​: Recognizing Threats, Defending Your Rights, and Protecting Your Family,” which was subsequently featured on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”
Among her numerous accolades and recognitions, Payton was named one of the 25 Most Influential People in Security by Security Magazine and One of Infosec’s Rising Stars and Hidden Gems by Tripwire. As Head of Intelligence on the CBS TV series, “Hunted,” Payton and her elite team of command center investigators expose the perils and opportunities of our digital world.

For source or more information, please visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresapayton/

https://www.kepplerspeakers.com/speakers/theresa-payton

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Mandatory Officer Training Meeting
2017-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

Mandatory Officer Training Meeting (For Returning Officers Only)
2017-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
In order to ensure that all club officers understand the system of encumbrances, reimbursements, special funding requests, etc., the GSA Executive Committee sets up a series of special meetings for GSA club officers.
These meetings will review GSA club policies and guidelines, and will outline your duties as officers. Please be advised that your attendance at one of these meetings is MANDATORY, for club Presidents and Treasurers. Your other club officers and club members are welcome, but this is a meeting for you. If you fail to attend, your club’s budget for the year will be frozen.
Each meeting will be about an hour and a half (with the exception of the October 20th date, which will be shortened for returning officers). Choose the meeting with the most convenient date and time from the following list:
Sept. 18 (Monday) 12:00 p.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 18 (Wednesday) 10:00 a.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 19 (Thursday) 7:00 p.m. – 105 Harriman Hall, South Campus
*Oct. 20 (Friday) 4:00 p.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus (for returning officers only – requires prior registration)
Please click here to register for the training if you are a returning officer: Pre-registration for the Mandatory Officer Training

Buffalo Bills Football Game vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2017-10-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Highmark Stadium, 1 Bills Dr., Orchard Park, 14127, United States
Tickets on sale September 25th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $25 each. 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2017-10-25 | Buffalo, United States
According to the mandate of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Senate, Special Interest and International Clubs must apply for annual recognition. Recognition must take place at one of the FALL GSA Senate Meetings (September 6, October 4, November 1 or December 6).
All application materials are due in the GSA office before the close of business to have your club’s recognition considered at the November 1st Senate Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2017-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | GSA Conference Room, 310A Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in November or later.

UBIT Student Input Session ~ Free Food!
2017-10-26 17:00 - 18:00 | 567 Capen Hall, Buffalo, 14260, United States
Printing? Wi-Fi? Classroom technology? Join UB VP/Chief Information Officer Brice Bible on 10/26 from 5-6 p.m. for free food and a chance to tell UBIT what you think about technology at the University at Buffalo. http://bit.ly/2iNQAKz

November Senate Meeting
2017-11-01 18:30 - 21:30 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

MLK at Buffalo ~ 50 Years Later
2017-11-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Student Union Theater, 201 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Join us on November 9, 2017 in the Student Union Theater, 3:30-5:00pm, as UB commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech in Buffalo. Dr. King appeared before a standing-room-only audience at Kleinhans Music Hall on November 9, 1967. This event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in 201 Student Union.
Attached is an accessible document version of the flyer, as well as a PDF version.

Escape Room Buffalo Event
2017-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Escape Room Buffalo, 290 Oliver St., North Tonawanda, NY, 14120, United States
GSA will be having an escape room event at Escape Room Buffalo (290 Oliver St., North Tonawanda). There will be 3 rooms available to escape from, and we will have timed slots (24 people each hour, 8 per room) at 6:00pm and 7:00pm. Groups will be organized at the event, and pizza and wings will be served.
Tickets on sale October 9th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID.

GISA presents Diwali ~ Festival of Lights
2017-11-11 18:30 - 23:30 | Student Union Lobby, Buffalo, NY, United States
Diwali is the festival of lights, is a big festival celebrated across India. Come celebrate this pompous affair with GISA, in a carnival style on November 11th, 6:30 pm onward. Fun, food, games, dance and music shall ensue.

Deadline for December Conference Funding Applications
2017-11-15 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of December are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.
