Graduate Student Association

South Campus Siesta
2018-10-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2018-11-16 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free food and beverages for graduate students at South Campus.

GISA's Garba Night
2018-10-13 20:00 - 23:30 | Hindu Cultural Society, 1595 N. French Rd., Getzville, NY, 14068, United States
Dear members of the Graduate Student Association,
Hello! We are the Graduate Indian Student Association, and we would like to invite you and the entire GSA community to the annual ‘Garba night’. Garba is a folk dance that originated in the state of Gujarat, but in the current century has found its way to be a part of every major celebratory event across India. We wish to recreate the same magical night here in Buffalo. Imagine Line dancing. But the line is a circle. And the circle is big. And the people dancing are dressed in magnificent, colourful traditional dresses!
We hope to see you at our event:
When? October 13th, 2018,
Where? Hindu Cultural Society, 1595 North French Rd,
Time? 8 PM to midnight.
The tickets for the event go on sale Monday, 8th of October, available at the SBI ticket offices. Tickets are 3$ for members, 7$ for non-members who are UB students, and 13$ for folks who are not students but are still interested in spinning round and round in circles!!
There will be delicious food courtesy of Hyderabadi Biryani House (food not included in the tickets sale).
To become a member of GISA, please sign-up with us at our UB Linked page.
https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gisa
To stay updated about the event, please follow our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1119033461589388/

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Deadline for November Conference Funding Applications
2018-10-15 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
ll 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.

PHD Career Options: UB Alumni Success Stories
2018-10-15 15:00 - 16:30 | 107 Capen Hall, Buffalo, NY, United States
PhD Career Options: UB Alumni Success Stories
UB doctoral alumni who chose careers outside of academia, will share their personal journeys to their current careers. Panelists represent a diverse range of careers, ranging from environmental justice forensic anthropology, medical product development, gender equality, public policy, higher education and marketing scientific technologies. Attend to discover and learn about career options!
The program will include Q&A time with the panelists, and conclude with a networking session. Light refreshments will be provided.
Event Information
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, 3-4:30 p.m.
107 Capen Hall (Honors College Colloquium Room)
North Campus
Panel Moderator: Robert Orrange; Associate Director, UB Career Services
Featured Panelists:

Erin Chapman, PhD; Forensic Anthropologist, Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office
Katie Edwards, PhD, PMP; Director, Biological and Medical Sciences Group at CUBRC, Inc.
Steven Harvey, PhD; Executive Director, WNY Consortium for Higher Education; Founder and President, Center for Educational and Career Advancement (CECA)
Jason Jell, PhD; Director of Ecommerce, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Karen King, PhD; Executive Director, Erie County Commission on the Status of Women
David Witt, PhD; Indian Nation Affairs Coordinator, Office of Environmental Justice, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Please contact gradprofessionaldevelopment@buffalo.edu with any questions.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP here.

Fall 2018 Broad Based Fee Consultation Meeting
2018-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
As the university begins to kick off the start of the planning process for the 2018-2019 broad based fee (BBF) process, we would like to invite you to the Fall 2018 planning meeting to discuss service enhancements or programmatic ideas that are that are funded by university fees.
Date: Wednesday, October 17th
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Student Union 210 (Landmark Room)
Open to all University at Buffalo Students
FORMAT
The format will be more of a tabling format with 1 to 2 fee holders being present at tables spread throughout the room. Students in attendance will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback the fee stewards can use in their upcoming planning efforts for the Broad Based Fee process.
ABOUT THE BROAD BASED FEES AND COMPREHENSIVE FEE
Broad Based Fees are generally charged to all enrolled students to finance activities that benefit the student body, excluding those activities that are part of the core instructional program. The Comprehensive Fee is a consolidation of campus-required fees which support several university services. They are paid by all students at the University at Buffalo, unless they meet a fee waiver requirement.
More information on the Broad Based Fees and Comprehensive Fee

Mandatory Officer Training Meeting (For Returning Officers Only)
2018-10-19 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 19th date, which will be shortened for returning officers only). Choose the meeting with the most convenient date and time from the following list:
Sept. 17 (Monday) 11:00 a.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 10 (Wednesday) 10:00 a.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus
Oct. 11 (Thursday) 7:00 p.m. – 105 Harriman Hall, South Campus
Oct. 19* (Friday) 4:00 p.m. – 330 Student Union, North Campus (for returning officers only)
*PLEASE NOTE* The October 19th 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 click here to register for the training if you are a returning officer: Pre-registration for the Mandatory Officer Training

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2018-10-23 | GSA South Campus Satellite Office, 302 Abbott Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, October 23rd. We apologize for any inconvenience.

November Group Funding Applications Deadline
2018-10-24 | 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.

Take Back the Night
2018-10-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Student Union, Buffalo, NY, United States
A new take on Take Back The Night, a brief moment of silence in honor of victims of sexual violence in the Student Union Lobby, followed by a short march to the Lake LaSalle fire pit for a speak-out around the fire followed by s’mores.

Distinguished Speaker Series ~ Joe Biden
2018-10-25 19:30 - 23:00 | Alumni Arena, Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
Joe Biden | Oct. 25 | Alumni Arena
Free tickets available for graduate students October 10th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall). 1 per UB ID.

47th Vice President of the United States (2009-17)

Undergraduate Student Choice Speaker

More About Joe Biden

As a senator from Delaware for 36 years, Biden was a leading architect of domestic policy on some of the most pressing issues facing the country. Then-Senator Biden served as chairman or ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for 17 years, and was a preeminent voice on criminal justice issues, including authoring both the landmark 1994 Crime Act and the Violence Against Women Act. Biden has worked relentlessly since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994 to change the culture around domestic violence and sexual assault, and protect and strengthen victims’ rights. As chairman or ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for 12 years, then-Senator Biden played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. He has been at the forefront of issues and legislation related to terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, post-Cold War Europe, the Middle East and Southwest Asia.
As the 47th vice president of the United States, Biden oversaw the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was integral to rescuing the economy from the brink of another Great Depression. The Recovery Act added 2 million jobs to the economy and made an unprecedented investment in America’s infrastructure. According to the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office, under former Vice President Biden’s oversight, more than $800 billion dollars were injected into the economy with less than two tenths of one percent waste, fraud or abuse – making it one of the most efficient government programs in history.
As vice president, Biden also chaired the Middle-Class Task Force, an administration-wide effort to improve the everyday lives and livelihoods of working men and women, and oversaw the administration’s Skills Initiative to improve federal workforce training programs. He authored “Ready to Work: Job-Driven Training and American Opportunity,” a report to the president on how best to ensure American workers are trained for the jobs of the 21st century.
Biden also led the administration’s efforts to implement meaningful reforms to reduce gun violence in this country, which resulted in federal actions aimed at strengthening the background check system and addressing mental health issues linked to gun violence, among others.
In January 2017, President Obama awarded Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with Distinction — the highest civilian honor in the U.S.
Since leaving the White House, Biden continues his legacy of expanding opportunity for all with the creation of the Biden Foundation, the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Biden Institute of Domestic Policy at the University of Delaware. Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden have also founded the Biden Cancer Initiative to end cancer as we know it, and they continue their son Beau’s work protecting children from abuse with the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children. Vice President Biden is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller “Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose” a memoir released in 2017.
Biden is an alumnus of the University of Delaware, Class of 1965.

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CAA Speakers

UB's Food Pantry Innovation Sprint
2018-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | 120 Clemens Hall, 120 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
How might UB provide food to students-in-need in a way that is free of stigma? | Friday, October 26th from 1:00 -4:00 p.m. in 120 Clemens Hall.
If you have a possible solution, or you want to help come up with a new solution, participate in UB’s Food Pantry Innovation Sprint!
Team up with your classmates to strategize a plan to help UB tackle hunger among the student body and support the dietary needs of students who may not have reliable or convenient access to food.
Join a team, or create a team of your own to compete. UB graduate and undergraduate students from all disciplines are able to participate, and no prior skills or experience are necessary— just bring your ideas! The team with the first-place pitch will be awarded $200 in campus cash.
The Innovation Sprint takes place on Friday, October 26, 2018, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM in 120 Clemens.
Register to participate: https://tinyurl.com/UBFoodPantrySprint

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) ~ Communicating to a Non-specialist Audience Workshop
2018-10-26 14:30 - 15:30 | 6 Norton Hall, Buffalo, 14260, United States
3MT Communicating to a Non-specialist Audience
Friday, Oct. 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
6 Norton Hall
North Campus
Attend this workshop to learn how to effectively communicate the importance and potential impact of your research in just three minutes to non-experts. For success in today’s fast-paced world, the ability to briefly describe your research and its purpose is crucial. Jordan Walbesser, In-House Counsel at Mattel, Inc., will outline tips and strategies for communicating to non-specialists through casual conversation, at a professional conference or, in a pitch competition. Mr. Walbesser will present an invaluable perspective based on his experience as a judge for Buffalo’s popular 43 North pitch competition. Finalists from last year’s UB 3MT competition will share practices used to target and refine their pitches for non-specialist audiences. All graduate students are welcome to participate in this session regardless of eligibility or intent to enter the competition.

The Graduate School is pleased to provide 3MT workshops in collaboration with UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad.
The Graduate School
Graduate Professional Development
gradprofessionaldevelopment@buffalo.edu

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) ~ How to Enter Workshop
2018-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | 6 Norton Hall, Buffalo, 14260, United States
3MT How to Enter
Tuesday, Oct. 30, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
6 Norton Hall
North Campus

Do you want to learn how to talk about your research in a succinct and compelling way?
Are you interested in entering the 3 Minute Thesis Competition and are not sure where to start?
Do you want to learn about how you can win $1,000 for talking about your dissertation research?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this session is for you! Here, you will learn tips and tricks for talking about your research to audiences outside your field, as well as detailed information about the UB 3MT Competition that rewards students for their ability to communicate their dissertation research. Come learn what it is all about! All graduate students are welcome to participate in this session regardless of eligibility or intent to enter the competition.

The Graduate School is pleased to provide 3MT workshops in collaboration with UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad.
The Graduate School
Graduate Professional Development
gradprofessionaldevelopment@buffalo.edu

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2018-10-31, 2018-11-28 | 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 5, October 3, November 7 or December 5).
All application materials are due in the GSA office before the close of business to have your club’s recognition considered at the September 6th Senate Meeting.

Secrets to Better Business Writing Workshop
2018-10-31 09:00 - 16:00 | 142 Crofts Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Learn techniques that will grab your reader’s attention and improve your ability to create professional documents that are clear, concise and correct every time.
This full-day class will teach you to use a structured writing model that keeps the reader in mind. You will learn techniques to ensure your message is read and understood. A special section will be devoted to email correspondence.
Prerequisites:
None
You’ll Benefit By Learning To:

Draft a document using a writing model – every time you write
Write with the reader in mind, and grab their attention
Use appropriate spelling, punctuation and grammar
Improve your professional image through your writing
Ensure that your documents, reports and emails are clear, concise and effective

Registration can take place at: https://www.ub-connect.com/s/1703/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1703&gid=2&pgid=2308&content_id=2187

Finance Committee Meeting
2018-10-31 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.

Java Junction
2018-11-02 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
2018-11-05 | Buffalo, United States
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on November 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.

November Senate Meeting
2018-11-07 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.

Escape Room Buffalo Event
2018-11-10 17:30 - 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 5:45pm and 6:45pm. Groups will be organized at the event, and pizza and wings will be served.
Tickets on sale October 8th 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
2018-11-10 20:00 - 23:30 | Student Union, Buffalo, NY, United States
Diwali is a festival of lights, a joyous occasion across India where families and friends come together to celebrate with great food, sweets, and lots of firecrackers and games. This year we host the Diwali Masquerade Ball. We have music, dancing, and a few fun games. Professionals will handle some Casino games for your entertainment. Everything is included in your ticket prices. Tickets can be collected at SBI Ticket Offices.
We hope to see you at our event:
When? November 10th, 2018,
Where? Student Union Lobby,
Time? 8 PM to midnight.
What to expect? 3-course Indian meal, courtesy of Taj Grill, professional casino games, chance to win exciting gifts, music, masquerade ball.

The tickets for the event are on sale and available at the SBI Ticket Offices. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members who are UB students, and $25 for folks who are not students but are still interested in being a part of the festivities!!
To become a member of GISA, please sign-up with us at our UB Linked page.
https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gisa
To stay updated about the event, please follow our event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/270899730141147/
For folks, who are not a part of the UB community feel free to get your tickets at: https://www.sbiticket.buffalo.edu/GeneralAdmission?sid=39338
Or Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubgisa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gisa_ub
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubgisa/

Alumni Career Services & Lifelong Learning Programming’s Alumni Job Fair
2018-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Center for Tomorrow, Buffalo, NY, United States
Are you looking for a new job? A new career? Then don’t miss the Alumni Job Fair!
UB alumni and friends of UB will be representing their companies, sharing information on available positions and how to apply for those jobs. Be sure your resume is updated and dress for success! The next step in your career could be with a fellow UB grad!
Participating Companies
Catholic Health
Crisis Services
Remedy Staffing
Seneca Gaming Corporation
M&T Bank
GEICO
Dent Neurologic Institute
FBI
Foresters Financial Services
YRC Worldwide
Spectrum Human Services
Oath
Community Action Organization
Horizon Health Services Ingram Micro Aleron Playworks United Auto Credit Corporation
*Additional companies will be added as they commit to the event. Be sure to check back often to see the new additions!
Registration can take place at: https://www.ub-connect.com/s/1703/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1703&gid=2&pgid=2348&content_id=2242

Distinguished Speaker Series ~ Peter Diamandis
2018-11-14 19:30 - 23:00 | Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, United States
Peter Diamandis | Nov. 14 | Center for the Arts
Free tickets will be available for graduate students starting on November 5th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall). 1 per UB ID. Very limited quantity available. First come, first served.

Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation

More About Peter Diamandis

Peter Diamandis, MD, is an international pioneer in the fields of innovation, incentive competitions and commercial space. In 2014 he was named one of “The World’s 50 Greatest Leaders” by FORTUNE Magazine.
In the field of innovation, Diamandis is founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, best known for its $10 million Ansari XPRIZE for private spaceflight.
Diamandis is also the co-founder and vice-chairman of Human Longevity Inc. (HLI), a genomics and cell therapy-based diagnostic and therapeutic company focused on extending the healthy human lifespan. He is also the executive co-founder of Singularity University, a graduate-level Silicon Valley institution that studies exponentially growing technologies, their ability to transform industries and solve humanity’s grand challenges.
In the field of commercial space, Diamandis is co-founder/co-chairman of Planetary Resources, a company designing spacecraft to enable the detection and prospecting of asteroid for precious materials. He is also the co-founder of Space Adventures and Zero-Gravity Corporation.
Diamandis is the New York Times bestselling co-author of “Abundance– The Future Is Better Than You Think” and “BOLD – How to go Big, Create Wealth & Impact the World.”
He earned an undergraduate degree in molecular genetics and a graduate degree in aerospace engineering from MIT, and received his MD from Harvard Medical School.
Diamandis’ mission is to open the space frontier for humanity. His personal motto is: “The best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.”
In 2016, the Greek government honored him by issuing a 1.2 Euro stamp into circulation. Also in 2016, the book “How To Make A Spaceship – A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, and the Birth of Private Spaceflight,” Diamandis’ biography and the story of the XPRIZE was written by Julian Guthrie with a foreword by Richard Branson and an afterword by Stephen Hawking.

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Deadline for December Conference Funding Applications
2018-11-15 | 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.

December Group Funding Applications Deadline
2018-11-20 | 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 December Senate meeting. All application materials due in the GSA office by the close of business.
*PLEASE NOTE* This is the final deadline to submit applications for Scholarly Publication funding for the 2018-2019 academic year! All publications must be printed by June 30, 2019.

Office Closed
2018-11-21 - 2018-11-23 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be closed for Fall Recess.

Finance Committee Meeting
2018-11-28 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 December or later.

Research at Risk: Can Libraries Save Scholarship?
2018-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 | 6 Norton Hall, Buffalo, 14260, United States
