Graduate Student Association

Dive into the Dissertation
2026-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | 17 Norton Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14260

Commencement Weekend
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | NY

Deadline for June Conference Funding Applications
2026-05-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of June are due by the close of business at 4:00pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is 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
2026-05-15, 2026-05-22, 2026-05-29, 2026-06-05, 2026-06-12, 2026-06-19, 2026-06-26, 2026-07-03 and 3 more dates | NY
GSA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

Hairspray the Musical at Shea's 710 Theatre
2026-05-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Shea’s 710 Theatre, 710 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14202
Tickets on sale April 6th at 9:00am at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $25 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
**DIGITAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE EMAILED OUT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SHOW TIME. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EMAILED TICKET FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IS ONLY A VOUCHER, AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION BY THE VENDOR.**
**For ticketing/seating questions or requests, please contact the GSA Programming Coordinator (gsa-programming@buffalo.edu) prior to the ticket distribution. All requests will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.**
**All sales are non-refundable.**

Discount Botanical Gardens Tickets Available
2026-05-18 | Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardents, 2655 South Park Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14218, United States
GSA is offering “go on your own” discount tickets to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Tickets may be used on any regularly priced admission day until November 30, 2026. (Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm)
Tickets on sale May 18th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Valid until November 30th only!*
Please note that transportation is NOT provided for this event, it is your own responsibility!
*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.
All GSA sales are non-refundable.

GSA Closed
2026-05-25 | NY
GSA will be closed for Memorial Day observance.

Discount Six Flags Darien Lake Tickets Available
2026-06-01 | Six Flags Darien Lake, 9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center, NY, 14040, United States
GSA is offering “go on your own” discount tickets to Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park. Tickets may be used on any regularly priced park day until September 13, 2026.
(Regular Park Hours: 11:00am – 9:00pm Water Park open: 11:30am – 7:00pm )
Tickets on sale June 1st at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $25 each. 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. All sales are non-refundable.
*Tickets include a food voucher, water park admission, and parking. Valid until September 13th only!
Please note that transportation is NOT provided for this event, it is your own responsibility!
**DIGITAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND FOOD VOUCHERS WILL BE EMAILED OUT AFTER PURCHASE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EMAILED RECEIPT FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IS ONLY A VOUCHER, AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION BY THE VENDOR.**
All GSA sales are non-refundable.

Deadline for July Conference Funding Applications
2026-06-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of July are due by the close of business at 4:00pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is 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
2026-06-18 | NY
GSA will be closed for Juneteenth observance.

MDRF Summer Grant Application Deadline
2026-06-26 | NY
Deadline for MDRF grant applications for research to be conducted between August 1, 2026 and July 31, 2027.
Complete grant applications must be submitted online by 3:00pm on Friday, June 26, 2026.

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, June 10th at 4:00pm. Applicants will only be granted one full review.

No GSA staff on campus
2026-06-30 | NY
Please note that there will not be any GSA staff on campus on Tuesday, June 30th.

GSA Closed
2026-07-02 | NY
GSA will be closed for Independence Day observance.

No GSA staff on campus
2026-07-06 | NY
Please note that there will be no GSA staff on campus on Monday, July 6th.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park ~ Pericles
2026-07-11 18:30 - 22:30 | Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
GSA will be the corporate sponsor of the July 11th presentation of Pericles, 6:30pm at Delaware Park (by the Rose Garden).
Free tickets available starting June 1st at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union). 1 max. per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Tickets include VIP seating and light hors d’oeuvres in the tent before the show.

Summer Fee Waiver Deadline
2026-07-15 | NY
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Summer semester student activity fees ($5 per session, not to exceed $10) are due by close of business at 4:00pm.
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 funding and services.

Deadline for August Conference Funding Applications
2026-07-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of August are due by the close of business at 4:00pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is 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.

Talk Nerdy To Me
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Fattey Beer Co., 1260 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, NY, 14228
Talk Nerdy to Me is a new science outreach series organized by the UB Postdocts with the support of the postdoc office.
The idea behind the series is to bring science out of the lab and into the community by giving UB researchers the opportunity to present their work in a relaxed, informal setting that is accessible to a general audience. Each event features four short talks (10-15 minutes each), followed by questions and discussion.
Our next event will take place on Thursday, July 16th at 6:00pm at Fattey Beer Co. on Sweet Home Road.

Moondance Cruise
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Erie Basin Marina, 329 Erie St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Adult only cruise on Lake Erie leaving from Erie Basin Marina. Boat launches at 8:00pm SHARP, so please make sure to arrive by 7:30pm. Tickets include food on-board and a cash bar for up to two drinks max per person. Tickets on sale June 8th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $15 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
**All sales are non-refundable.**

Deadline for Submission of all 2025-2026 fiscal year payment/reimbursement paperwork
2026-07-22 | NY
All paperwork for any payments/reimbursements for pre-approved expenses incurred prior to July 15, 2026 must be submitted by close of business at 4:00pm in order for checks to be cut out of the current fiscal year’s funds. No expenses may be incurred between July 15th and July 31st each year as per the GSA Budgetary Guidelines.
