MDRF Grant Application Workshop
2018-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | GSA Conference Room, 310A Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
The Summer deadline for Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF) applications is Friday, May 25, 2018. Grant applications are for research to be conducted July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The MDRF Director will be holding grant writing workshops on the dates below to go over the application, instructions, the review process and to answer any questions:
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 3:00pm in 310 Student Union
Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 3:00pm in 310 Student Union
Friday, April 27, 2018 at 12:00pm in 310 Student Union
Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2:00pm in 310 Student Union
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00am in 310 Student Union
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer at gsa-mdrf@buffalo.edu.
*PLEASE NOTE* The last day to submit your application for review by the MDRF Director before submission is Wednesday, May 16, 2018 (by 4:30pm).

Distinguished Speaker Series ~ Alan Alda
2018-05-02 19:30 - 23:00 | Alumni Arena, Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
Alan Alda | May 2, 2018

TV Icon and Science Communicator

More About Alan Alda

Actor, writer, science advocate and director are just a few of Alan Alda’s many job titles. Throughout his 40-year career, he has won seven Emmys, six Golden Globes, and three DGA awards for directing. When not garnering accolades for his roles in front of and behind the camera, Alda spent 11 years hosting “Scientific American Frontiers” on PBS.
One of TV Guide’s 50 Greatest Television Stars of All Time, Alda is best known for portraying Hawkeye Pierce on “M*A*S*H,” which earned him five Emmys for acting, writing and directing, the only actor in history to win in each category for a single series. 125 million people tuned in to say goodbye, making the show’s finale the most watched single TV episode in U.S. history.
He wrote, directed, and starred in several films throughout the 80s and 90s. He was nominated for a British Academy Award for “Crimes and Misdemeanors” and received an Oscar nomination for his performance in Martin Scorsese’s “The Aviator.” In 2016, he starred alongside Louis C.K. and Steve Buscemi in the series “Horace and Pete.”
From 1993 to 2005, Alda hosted PBS’ “Scientific American Frontiers,” putting the actor up close with cutting edge advancements in chemistry, technology, biology and physics. In 2013, he hosted “Brains on Trial,” a neurological look at brains in the courtroom. He also wrote “Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie,” a play about the personal life of the scientist who discovered radium, and presented “Dear Albert,” a stage-work he wrote based on letters written by Albert Einstein, for the World Science Festival in 2016.
A recipient of the National Science Board’s Public Service Award, Alda is a visiting professor at and founding member of Stony Brook University’s Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, where he helps develop innovative programs for scientists to improve their communication with the public. His new company, Alda Communication Training (ACT), based on The Alda Method™, teaches effective face-to-face and written communication. He sits on the board of A.I. research body The Future of Life Institute, alongside Stephen Hawking, Morgan Freeman and Elon Musk, and is on the Board of Directors of the World Science Festival.
Alda published his New York Times bestselling memoir, “Never Have Your Dog Stuffed—And Other Things I’ve Learned,” in 2005. His second bestseller, “Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself,” came out in 2007. Alda’s latest book, “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating,” was released in June 2017.
His 34 Emmy nominations include performances for NBC’s “The Blacklist,” “30 Rock,” “The West Wing” and “ER.”

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Lecture Sponsor(s)

UB School of Management

Alumni Association (SOMAA)

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Graduate Programs

UB Science Communication Initiative

School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

College of Arts & Sciences

UB's Inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit
2018-05-03 - 2018-05-04 | Buffalo, United States
Registration is OPEN for UB’s Inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit on May 3-4
■ Participate in sessions on diversity and cultural competence, learn best practices, and contribute to UB’s commitment to inclusive excellence. All events are free!
■ Visit our website to learn more about the conference and register TODAY!

UB’s first Inclusive Excellence Summit will take place on May 3-4, 2018 and will offer our campus an opportunity to come together as a community to explore innovative ways to increase diversity, equity and inclusion at UB and reestablish principles of community. At UB, we are deeply committed to integrating inclusive excellence into all aspects of university operations and fostering a welcoming community that enables all members to thrive.
Please consider participating in one or more of the sessions. For more information and to register for the Summit, please visit: https://www.buffalo.edu/inclusion/projects/inclusion-conference.html.

Java Junction
2018-05-04 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.

Phantom of the Opera
2018-05-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale April 2nd at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $25 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

Town Hall Meeting on Diversity and Inclusion Survey Results
2018-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Please join the GSA, SA, and IDC for a Town Hall meeting on May 7 from 5-7 pm in SU 330 to discuss the results of our recent Diversity and Inclusion Survey. This will be an open space to discuss student concerns and ideas about how to best move forward.

Pharmaceutical Sciences Distinguished Alumni Symposium
2018-05-09 | Kapoor Hall, Buffalo, NY, United States
The 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Distinguished Alumni Symposium is an all-day event in which graduate students have the opportunity to meet with a prominent alumna/alumnus from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This year we are pleased to announce Dr. Tristan Maurer as the distinguished alumnus.
Dr. Maurer is a Senior Director of Systems Modeling & Simulation Group at Pfizer and he is one of the leading experts in his field, with 18 years of experience in industry and more than 50 scientific publications covering a range of topics in drug discovery and development. During his time at Pfizer, Dr. Maurer has had an opportunity to not only perform innovative research, but also to participate in world-wide collaborative programs with multidisciplinary teams, as well as carry on mentorship responsibilities.
During the symposium, graduate students will be invited to engage in a career development lunch with the keynote speaker, as well as have the opportunity to meet Dr. Maurer one-on-one to discuss research, network, and learn about opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.
The day-long event will conclude with a keynote speech from Dr. Maurer. The keynote speech will be of interest to a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, RPCI, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. We firmly believe that providing graduate students with the opportunity to meet distinguished alumni will enhance their graduate student experience and inspire them to strive for similar success.

Neuroscience Speaker Series ~ Dr. Steven Danzer
2018-05-10 11:00 - 14:00 | JSMBS Building, Buffalo, United States
The Neuroscience GSA presents our annual Invited Speaker Series, open to the public. We will be hosting Dr. Steven Danzer from Cincinnati’s Children’s Hospital Research Center where he performs brain research on autism and epilepsy. Dr. Danzer will present his research at the University’s JSMBS downtown building on May 10, 2018
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/research/divisions/a/anesthesia/labs/danzer

Last Day of Spring Classes
2018-05-11 | Buffalo, United States

Deadline for June Conference Funding Applications
2018-05-15 | 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 June are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.

Commencement Weekend
2018-05-18 - 2018-05-20 | Buffalo, United States

Office Closed
2018-05-18, 2018-06-22, 2018-06-29, 2018-07-06, 2018-07-13 | Buffalo, United States
GSA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

Chemistry's Graduate Student Symposium
2018-05-21 - 2018-05-23 | Natural Sciences Complex, Buffalo, NY, United States
The 36th Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) is an event that is organized entirely by graduate students from the Department of Chemistry. The GSS annually hosts ~150 graduate students from over a dozen institutions across the northeastern United States and southern Ontario. We have students participating from other departments as well. In the past we have had presenters from physics, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and biomedical sciences. This is an invaluable event for many graduate students who can participate by presenting a poster at the poster session and/or give a 15-20 minute talk about their research in semi-formal setting. There is no registration fee, and meals are provided for all three days of the symposium. Each day will feature a different keynote speaking, including: Prof. Malika Jeffries-EL from Boston University, Prof. Andy Borovik from the University of California, Irvine, and Prof. Heather Desaire from the University of Kansas.

Discount Buffalo Zoo Tickets Available
2018-05-21 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Bring your family out for a day at the Buffalo Zoo!
Tickets can be used anytime between May 21st and December 31st. Tickets on sale at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) starting May 14th until July 31st (or until sold out) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. *Tickets include $10 food voucher.* All sales are non-refundable.
SBI Ticket Office Summer Hours (starting Monday, May 21st)
North Campus (221 Student Union): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm
South Campus (135 Diefendorf Hall): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm

MDRF Summer Application Deadline
2018-05-25 | Buffalo, United States
Deadline for MDRF grant applications for research to be conducted between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.
Electronic application materials must be submitted online to ubmdrf@gmail.com by 3:00pm on Friday, May 25, 2018.
Hard copy application materials with original signatures are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by noon on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
*PLEASE NOTE* Both application deadlines must be met in order for your grant to be considered for funding. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Office Closed
2018-05-28 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be closed for Memorial Day observance.

Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium
2018-06-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Center for Tomorrow, Buffalo, NY, United States
Dear graduate students, faculty, and staff,
The 7th annual Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium (BBSS) is quickly approaching! We expect it to be an engaging event and hope that you will be able to attend.
This year will feature a poster session, as well as data blitzes and paper presentations showcasing graduate students’ work from a variety of disciplines across UB, including psychology, communication, communicative disorders, learning and instruction, neuroscience and more. We are also excited to announce that Dr. Bradford Mahon, PhD from the University of Rochester will be joining us as a distinguished guest speaker.
As a reminder, the BBSS will be held at the Center for Tomorrow from 2:00-6:00 pm on Friday, June 1st. Registration will open at 1:45pm, and the event will begin promptly at 2pm. In addition to an afternoon of fascinating research, there will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres throughout the event.
If you plan to attend, please use the following link (BBSS RSVP and Submission Portal) to RSVP by 5:00pm on Monday 5/28/2018.
We’re looking forward to one of our most interdisciplinary events yet and hope that you will all be able to help make this year’s event a great one!
Best,
Tommy
—
Thomas Saltsman, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate, Social-Personality Psychology
Senior Lab Director, Social Psychophysiology Laboratory
President, Psychology Graduate Student Association
Co-Chair, Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium
Department of Psychology
University at Buffalo, SUNY

Buffalo Bisons Baseball Game
2018-06-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Sahlen Field, 275 Washington St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Buffalo Bisons Baseball Game vs. Rochester Red Wings
Tickets on sale April 30th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. All sales are non-refundable.
*Tickets include a voucher for a free hot dog and drink!
SBI Ticket Office Summer Hours (starting Monday, May 21st)
North Campus (221 Student Union): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm
South Campus (135 Diefendorf Hall): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm

Deadline for July Conference Funding Applications
2018-06-18 | 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 July are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park ~ King Lear
2018-06-23 18:30 - 22:30 | Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
GSA will be the corporate sponsor of the June 23rd presentation of King Lear, 6:45pm at Delaware Park (by the Rose Garden).
Free tickets available May 21st at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall). 2 max. per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Tickets include VIP seating, complimentary champagne and light hors d’oeuvres in the tent before the show.
SBI Ticket Office Summer Hours (starting Monday, May 21st)
North Campus (221 Student Union): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm
South Campus (135 Diefendorf Hall): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm

Spring Paperwork Deadline
2018-07-02 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
All paperwork for pre-encumbered Spring expenditures (January – May) are due by this date, or the requests will be voided as of July 16, 2018!

Office Closed
2018-07-04 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be closed for Independence Day observance.

Moondance Cruise
2018-07-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Templeton Landing, 329 Erie St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Sunset Cruise on Lake Erie leaving from Templeton Landing. Boat launches at 8:15pm SHARP, so please make sure to arrive by 7:45pm. Tickets include drinks and food on-board. Tickets on sale May 14th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $15 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. All sales are non-refundable.
SBI Ticket Office Summer Hours (starting Monday, May 21st)
North Campus (221 Student Union): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm
South Campus (135 Diefendorf Hall): Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am – 3:00pm

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2018-07-10 | GSA South Campus Satellite Office, 302 Abbott Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 10th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Summer Fee Waiver Deadline
2018-07-16 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Summer semester student activity fees ($3 per session, not to exceed $9) 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.

Deadline for August Conference Funding Applications
2018-07-16 | 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 August are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.
