North Campus Java Junction
2026-02-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-06 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.

Mindfulness Monday ~ Ballet
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:30 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Reserve your space for free on the UB Ticket Office website. Limited spaces available.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Kevin Olusola
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Kevin Olusola

Pentatonix Beatboxer | Classical Fusion Artist | Expert on Creativity
and Collaboration

50th ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Presented in part by:

Free tickets available for graduate students starting January 26th through the UB Ticket Office. 1 per UB ID.

Public Ticket Information

Tues., Feb. 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts
UB North Campus

More About Kevin Olusola

Kevin Olusola creates art at a nexus between styles, cultures and perspectives. His signature sound reimagines classical musicianship through an ambitious modern sonic and lyrical lens, while balancing his dynamic background of Nigerian and Grenadian heritage. He showcases his ability to captivate as a solo artist or as one-fifth of three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum a cappella phenomenon Pentatonix. As such, all of these energies and elements comprise his ever-evolving artistic vision as vocal powerhouse, songwriter, beatboxer, cellist and producer.
Olusola is known as a pioneer of “celloboxing” — playing the cello and beatboxing at the same time — and has garnered international acclaim and recognition from music industry leaders including Yo-Yo Ma, Quincy Jones, Pharrell, and countless others. The fluent Chinese speaker and Yale graduate began developing the skill in college, and in his senior year his celloboxing video performing Mark Summer’s “Julie-O” exploded on YouTube. Vocal arranger Ben Bram and Pentatonix member Scott Hoying serendipitously reached out to Olusola to create Pentatonix and audition for Season 3 of the NBC a cappella TV show “The Sing-Off.” After winning the competition’s top prize, Pentatonix went on to multiplatinum success (over 10 million albums sold), #1 albums, three GRAMMY® Awards, film and television projects, sold-out arena tours, and rapturous performances on iconic stages around the world from The Hollywood Bowl to The Kennedy Center. Their YouTube channel boasts over 20 million subscribers and yields over 6 billion video views.
As a solo artist, he released “The Renegade” EP (which debuted #1 on the Billboard Traditional Classical and Classical Crossover charts), “The Triptyq Sessions” EP, and the “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” EP, as well as fan favorite singles and collaborations. His debut solo album, “Dawn of A Misfit,” was released May 2025 via Sony Music Masterworks. He was also named one of the 100 History Makers in the Making by NBC’s TheGrio.
As a speaker, Olusola’s captivating presentations cover themes ranging from innovation and creativity to teamwork and collaboration all while weaving in stories from his inspiring personal journey. Whether he’s speaking for corporations like Nike, universities like Yale, or megachurches like Willow Creek, his combination of musical performance and storytelling delivers a unique keynote experience that will inspire any and every type of audience.

South Campus Java Junction
2026-02-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-13 11:00 - 13:00 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts for graduate students at South Campus in 105 Harriman Hall.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Deadline for March Conference Funding Applications
2026-02-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of March are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
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.

March/April Group Funding Applications Deadline
2026-02-18 | NY
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium and Community Outreach funding for events occurring after the March Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

UBIT/Libraries Virtual Student Input Session
2026-02-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online via Zoom
Each fall and spring semester, UB Information Technology and University Libraries collaborate with students to determine the direction of technology and library resources at UB.
This semester, we hope you’ll lend your voice to the conversation. I’m writing to invite you to join us for a joint UBIT/Libraries virtual student input session on either Wednesday, February 18 from 3-4 p.m. or Thursday, February 19 from 2-3 p.m.
To register for a session, please sign up by visiting our news article on the UBIT website. We will send a calendar invite with the Zoom link.
Students who actively participate in a session will be entered to win your choice of an Alienware gaming keyboard or mouse!
Sessions like these inspired some of the best technology offerings for students at UB, including Ultrawide monitors for your laptop in Silverman and Abbott libraries, Adobe Creative Cloud software in public computing sites, a major upgrade of campus Wi-Fi and more.

Preparing for the Graduate Student Virtual Career Fair
2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom
Register here
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 4:00pm
Location: on Zoom
Description: Join this brief workshop to feel prepared, confident, and ready to stand out at the Graduate Student Virtual Career Fair. Learn how to present your skills clearly in a virtual setting, make strong first impressions in chat and video conversations, and use practical tips and insider hacks to navigate the platform efficiently. You’ll also learn how to prepare ahead of time and follow up strategically, so employers remember you beyond the fair. Register here

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | NY
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in March or later.

Know Your Rights Workshop
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
Anna Porter, Senior Manager of Community Engagement for Western New York from the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), will be giving a Know Your Rights workshop. Topics covered will include:

Types of immigration and law enforcement agents
Your rights in different spaces and situations
Interactions with ICE, Border Patrol, and local police
How to be prepared

https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/95019186637?pwd=[REDACTED]

Stop the Bleed Training
2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:30 | 134C/135C Greiner Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Presented by insructors from ECMC. Participants in the course will learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control it with three quick techniques. The ACS Stop the Bleed training course will empower you to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.
Our instructors will teach you in person using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you, but they will also be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions:

Use your hands to apply direct pressure to a wound.
Pack a wound to control bleeding.
Apply a tourniquet.

These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency. Instructors will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to stop the bleed and save a life.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.
Spaces are limited, so please register for free to hold your space through the UB Ticket Office.

Spring Fee Waiver Deadline
2026-03-02 | NY
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Spring semester student activity fees ($85) are due 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 funding and services.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2026-03-02 | NY
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on March 2nd 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.
All GSA sales are non-refundable.

March Board of Directors Meeting
2026-03-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The March 4th 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, March 4th 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.

Mindfulness Monday ~ Mindful Movement
2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Hoda Kotb
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Hoda Kotb

Bestselling Author | Celebrated Journalist | CEO and Founder of Joy 101 |
Former Co-Anchor, NBC News’ “TODAY”
Free tickets available for graduate students starting February 16th through the UB Ticket Office. 1 per UB ID.

Public Ticket Information

Tues., Mar. 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Center for the Arts
UB North Campus

More About Hoda Kotb

Recognized globally as one of America’s foremost journalists, authors and entertainers, Hoda Kotb is best known as the former co-anchor of NBC News’ “TODAY,” co-host of “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” and host of the popular podcast “Making Space with Hoda Kotb.” She recently left “TODAY” after 17 successful years with the show and founded the new wellness community and platform, Joy 101.
Since joining NBC News in 1998, Kotb has served as a correspondent for “Dateline NBC.” She has covered a wide variety of domestic and international stories across all NBC News platforms as well as numerous human-interest stories and features. She covered the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a story personal to Kotb who lived in New Orleans for six years. Additionally, she reported on the war in Iraq, the conflict in the West Bank and Gaza, and the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Kotb was a part of the network’s extensive coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, 2012 Summer Olympics in London, 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
A New York Times bestselling author, Kotb has written eight books: “You Are My Happy;” “I’ve Loved You Since Forever;” “Where We Belong;” “Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives;” “Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer and Kathie Lee;” “I Really Needed This Today;” “This Just Speaks to Me;” and “Hope is a Rainbow.”
Kotb was recognized with a 2019 Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host for her work on “TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda.” In 2010, 2011 and 2012 Kotb was awarded Daytime Emmys as part of “TODAY’s” recognition as the best morning news program. In 2022, Kotb was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, and she received a Gracie Award for On-Air News Talent. In 2021, she was recognized by New York Women in Communications with the Matrix Award for her excellence in broadcast journalism. In 2016 and 2018, she received Gracie Awards for Outstanding Host in Entertainment/Information for her radio show, “The Hoda Show” on SiriusXM. In 2015, she was honored with a Gracie Award for Outstanding Host in News/Non-fiction and a Webby Award for her ‘Truly Brave’ music video, which focuses on pediatric cancer. Kotb received additional Gracie Awards in 2008 and 2003, the Alfred I. duPont –Columbia University award in 2008, a Peabody Award in 2006 for her “Dateline NBC” report, “The Education of Ms. Groves” and a 2002 Edward R. Murrow Award.
Prior to joining NBC News, Kotb worked at WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans from 1992 to 1998 as an anchor and reporter for the 10 p.m. news broadcast. From 1989 to 1991, she was a weekend anchor and reporter for WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida.
Kotb graduated from Virginia Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. She resides in the suburbs of New York City with her two daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine.

Media Study Graduate Student Conference
2026-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14202
Please join us for our second annual DMS Graduate Conference: Methodologies of Re-Creation and Remediation, with a keynote talk by artist and scholar Amelia Winger-Bearskin. The conference highlights research.work from DMS Graduate students, graduate students from other departments within UB, and several graduate students traveling from other universities. The conference emphasizes practice-based research and research methods that remediate in times of crisis.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Deadline for April Conference Funding Applications
2026-03-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of April are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
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.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
2026-03-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Forbes Theater, 512 Pearl St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale now at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $12 each. 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
**DIGITAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE EMAILED OUT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE GAME. 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**

Spring Break
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-21 | NY

GSA on Summer Hours
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-19 | NY
Spring Break: GSA Office open Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, March 20th.

May-July Group Funding Applications Deadline
2026-03-18 | NY
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium and Community Outreach funding for events occurring after the April Board of Directors meeting, but before July 15th. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:00pm.

GSA Closed
2026-03-20 | NY

Know Your Rights Workshop
2026-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
Anna Porter, Senior Manager of Community Engagement for Western New York from the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), will be giving a Know Your Rights workshop. Topics covered will include:

Types of immigration and law enforcement agents
Your rights in different spaces and situations
Interactions with ICE, Border Patrol, and local police
How to be prepared

https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/98871134197?pwd=[REDACTED]

Iranian GSA ~ Nowrouz
2026-03-21 18:00 - 23:00 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Ticket purchase is required; please confirm your ticket here.
Nowruz, meaning “New Day,” marks the spring equinox and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. As a secular holiday observed by 300 million people, it transcends national boundaries, uniting communities across the historical Persian cultural sphere—including Iran, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Join us for a Persian New Year Celebration honoring the Iranian people’s pursuit of freedom. Enjoy an Iranian open buffet,music, cultural performances, and community connection.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Research to Resume
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom
Register here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1889804

Finance Committee Meeting
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | NY
This will be the final Finance Committee meeting of the year to review all group funding requests for events taking place between April and July 15th. This will also be the last meeting at which club requests for capital equipment can be reviewed and approved.
