Graduate Student Association

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2019-08-20 | GSA South Campus Satellite Office, 302 Abbott Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 23rd. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Office Closed
2019-08-23 | Buffalo, United States
GSA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

2019 Conference for Graduate Teaching Assistants
2019-08-23 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | CFA Screening Room, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
2019 Conference for Graduate Teaching Assistants
Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Screening Room
University at Buffalo, North Campus • 112 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, 14260
Directions to the Center for the Arts
About
This FREE half-day event will provide you with valuable knowledge to further your teaching skills. Whether you are new to teaching or already have some experience, you will benefit from participating! Morning refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by the Graduate School, in partnership with the Center for Educational Innovation.
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Registration
Registration is free to the UB community.
The last day to register is Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
REGISTER NOW!
Questions? Visit the conference website for more information, or contact the CIRTL@UB Team ubcirtl@buffalo.edu, 716-645-2366.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour
2019-08-24 14:00 - 16:30 | Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours, 115 South Water St. , Lewiston, NY, 14092, United States
Join the GSA for a wild and wet adventure on the Niagara River!
Boat ride departs at 3:00pm, but all riders must arrive at least 45 minutes early in order to complete the liability waiver form and receive the safety training. There will be NO REFUNDS for late arrivals!
Tickets on sale August 5th at the SBI Main Office (341 Student Union) for $20 each.* 2 per UB ID.
*Purchases will have to be made with cash only, as there will not be a credit card machine available for transactions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*PLEASE NOTE* Transportation is NOT provided for this event. It is your own responsibility!
Tour leaves from 115 South Water St. Lewiston, NY 14092
Make sure to bring a towel and a change of clothes, YOU WILL GET WET!

Fall Classes Begin
2019-08-26 | Buffalo, NY, United States

MDRF Grant Application Workshop
2019-08-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-08-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-08-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2019-08-29 14:00 - 15:30 | GSA Conference Room, 310A Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
The Fall deadline for Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF) applications is Friday, September 20, 2019. Grant applications are for research to be conducted November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. 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:
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:00am – 12:00pm in 310 Student Union
Tuesday, August 27 2019 at 11:00am – 12:00pm in 310 Student Union
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 2:00 – 3:00pm in 310 Student Union
Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 2:00 – 3:00pm in 310 Student Union
Please register for the session you plan to attend, as space is limited. *More dates may be added as necessary.*
*PLEASE NOTE* The last day to submit your application for review by the MDRF Director before submission is Wednesday, September 11, 2019 (by 4:30pm).

September Group Funding Applications Deadline
2019-08-28 | 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 September Senate meeting. All application materials due in the GSA office by the close of business at 4:30pm.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2019-08-28 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, 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 4, October 2, November 6 or December 4).
All application materials are due in the GSA office before the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the September 4th Senate Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2019-08-28 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 September or later.

Office Closed
2019-09-02 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be closed for Labor Day observance.

September Senate Meeting
2019-09-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

DifCon ~ Yoga, Meditation & Cultural Appropriation
2019-09-12 12:00 - 13:30 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

Deadline for October Conference Funding Applications
2019-09-16 | Buffalo, NY, United States
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of October are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business at 4:30pm.

Discount Corn Maize Tickets Available
2019-09-16 | The Maize, 3901 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY, 14120, United States
GSA will have discount tickets available for “The Maize” Corn Maze on sale starting September 16th at the Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets can be used for admission on any date through October 31st. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

Mandatory Officer Training Meeting
2019-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | 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 11th date, which will be shortened for returning officers only). Choose the meeting with the most convenient date and time from the following list:
Sept. 16 (Monday) 11:00 a.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 9 (Wednesday) 10:00 a.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 10 (Thursday) 7:00 p.m. – 105 Harriman Hall, South Campus
Oct. 11* (Friday) 5:00 p.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus (for returning officers only)
*PLEASE NOTE* The October 11th meeting will be for returning officers only and requires pre-registration. You MUST have already signed in at one of last year’s officer training meetings in order to be eligible to attend training on this date. Once your prior attendance has been verified and your registration is accepted you will be notified via email confirmation. Only students who receive this email confirmation will be allowed to sign-in at this meeting.
Please complete the information below to register for the October 11th training if you are a returning officer:

October Group Funding Applications Deadline
2019-09-18 | 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 October Senate meeting. All application materials due in the GSA office by the close of business at 4:30pm.

Buffalo African American History Tour
2019-09-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo, NY, United States
UB students are invited to an African American History Tour on Thursday, September 19 from 3:00-6:00pm (see attached flyer for more information).
A stampede bus will leave Flint Loop to go to the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor and visit 5 sites. The focus is primarily on the Underground Railroad and the Civil Rights era. On the attached flyer is a link to our website where students can access an RSVP form for the event (http://www.buffalo.edu/inclusion/projects/civil-rights/michigan_street.html). After the event, we will be hosting a pizza reception in the Civil Rights Exhibition in Silverman Library that students can RSVP for using the form above.

MDRF Fall Application Deadline
2019-09-20 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
Deadline for MDRF grant applications for research to be conducted between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2020.
Electronic application materials must be submitted online to ubmdrf@gmail.com by 3:00pm on Friday, September 20, 2019.
Hard copy application materials with original signatures are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by 12:00pm (noon) on Monday, September 23, 2019.
*PLEASE NOTE* Both application deadlines must be met in order for your grant to be considered for funding. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The last date that applicants may submit their grant to the MDRF Director (gsa-mdrf@buffalo.edu) for review prior to the deadline is Wednesday, September 11th at 4:30pm.

UB Campus Culture Survey Meeting and Q&A
2019-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, September 24 from 12:00-1:00pm in 210 Student Union to hear about the results of the UB Campus Culture Survey conducted in April 2019. Representatives from Skyfactor will present on the survey results, followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome and pizza will be served.
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Club Recognition Application Deadline
2019-09-25 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, 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 4, October 2, November 6 or December 4).
All application materials are due in the GSA office before the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the October 2nd Senate Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2019-09-25 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 October or later.

Club Election and Activation Paperwork Deadline
2019-09-30 | 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, September 30th 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

Fall Fee Waiver Deadline
2019-10-01 | 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 ($85) are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by close of business at 4:30pm.
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.

Saudi GSA Club Elections
2019-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Davis Hall Atrium, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
The Saudi Graduate Student Association will be holding elections for new club officers on Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00 – 7:00pm in Davis Hall, first floor.
We have three nominees:
Batool Nass for President
Mohammed Yacob for Vice President
Ala’s Rajal for Treasurer
All students/club members are welcome and encouraged to attend and vote.

October Board of Directors Meeting
2019-10-02 18:00 - 21:00 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
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.

Java Junction
2019-10-04 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.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2019-10-07 | Buffalo, NY, United States
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on October 7th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 2 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.
