Office Closed
2018-07-27, 2018-08-03, 2018-08-10, 2018-08-17, 2018-08-24 | Buffalo, United States
GSA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

Global Fun Day
2018-08-01 12:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 145 Student Union, Buffalo
Global Fun Day
Wednesday, August 1st 12:30-3:00 pm
Student Union Lobby and 145 Rooms
Let us cross cultures, build friendship, and have fun! Join us for an afternoon of games and activities that celebrate friendship across borders. Sample international snacks, play games, win prizes, and make new friends! Free for all students.
https://calendar.buffalo.edu/event/global-fun-day-crossing-cultures-and-blending-borders/

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2018-08-07 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, August 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park ~ Much Ado About Nothing
2018-08-11 18:30 - 22:30 | Delaware Park, 199 Lincoln Pkwy., Buffalo, NY, 14222, United States
GSA will be the corporate sponsor of the August 11th presentation of Much Ado About Nothing, 6:45pm at Delaware Park (by the Rose Garden).
Free tickets available July 16th 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

Deadline for September Conference Funding Applications
2018-08-15 | 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 September are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.

Summer Paperwork Deadline
2018-08-15 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
All paperwork for pre-encumbered Summer expenditures (June – July) are due by this date, or the requests will be voided as of August 15, 2018!

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2018-08-21 | GSA South Campus Satellite Office, 302 Abbott Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, August 21st. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour
2018-08-25 15:00 - 17:30 | 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 4:00pm, 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 1st at the SBI Ticket offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $20 each. 2 per UB ID.
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!
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

Fall Classes Begin
2018-08-27 | Buffalo, United States

MDRF Grant Application Workshop
2018-08-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-08-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-08-31 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 21, 2018. Grant applications are for research to be conducted November 1, 2018 to October 31, 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:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 2:00pm in 310 Student Union
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 12:00pm in 310 Student Union
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:00am in 310 Student Union
Friday, August 31, 2018 at 2:00pm 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, September 12, 2018 (by 4:30pm).

September Group Funding Applications Deadline
2018-08-29 | 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.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2018-08-29 | 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.

Finance Committee Meeting
2018-08-29 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.

Welcome Back Bash
2018-08-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Courtyard at Hotel Lafayette, 391 Washington St., Buffalo, 14203, United States
Join the GSA as we celebrate the beginning of the new academic year!
Friday, August 31st from 6:00 – 9:00pm at the Courtyard at Hotel Lafayette

391 Washington St. Buffalo, NY 14203 (Downtown Buffalo; use the Court & Franklin Sts. Metro Rail Station)
2 free drink tickets and food will be included, along with a live DJ. Tickets on sale August 6th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $10 each/$12 at the door (if tickets are still available). 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available.
*PLEASE NOTE* You will need to bring photo identification with proof of age in order to receive drink tickets!

Office Closed
2018-09-03 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be closed for Labor Day observance.

September Senate Meeting
2018-09-05 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.

Java Junction
2018-09-07 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
2018-09-10 | Buffalo, United States
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on September 10th 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.

GSA South Campus Office Closing at 12:00pm
2018-09-11 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA South Campus Satellite Office will be closing at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 11th. We apologize for any inconvenience

South Campus Siesta
2018-09-14 13:30 - 15:30 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free food and beverages for graduate students at South Campus.

Deadline for October Conference Funding Applications
2018-09-17 | 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 October are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.

Discount Corn Maize Tickets Available
2018-09-17 | 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 17th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) 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
2018-09-17 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 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.
