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 (America/New_York) | 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, 2018-09-26 | 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, 2018-10-05 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.

October Group Funding Applications Deadline
2018-09-19 | 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.

MDRF Fall Application Deadline
2018-09-21 | 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, 2018 and October 31, 2019.
Electronic application materials must be submitted online to ubmdrf@gmail.com by 3:00pm on Friday, September 21, 2018.
Hard copy application materials with original signatures are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by noon on Monday, September 24, 2018.
*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 12th at 5:00pm.

GSA South Campus Office Closed
2018-09-25 | GSA South Campus Satellite Office, 302 Abbott Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
The GSA South Campus Office will be closed on Tuesday, September 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Finance Committee Meeting
2018-09-26 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.

Fall Fee Waiver Deadline
2018-10-01 | Buffalo, 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.
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.

Club Election and Activation Paperwork Deadline
2018-10-01 | 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, October 1st 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

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2018-10-01 | Buffalo, United States
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on October 1st 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.

October Senate Meeting
2018-10-03 18:30 - 21:30 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

Philosophy Graduate Student Conference in Metaphysics
2018-10-06 09:00 - 19:00 | 310 Capen Hall, Buffalo, United States

Fall Fest at the Farm
2018-10-06 10:30 - 16:00 | Becker Farms, 3724 Quaker Rd, , Gasport, NY, 14067, United States
Group trip to Becker Farms! Tickets include transportation to and from UB, lunch, admission to the pumpkin patch, hayrides, apple picking and 1 beer or wine token. Tickets on sale September 4th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID.
We will be meeting in the Alumni Arena Parking Lot (behind Alumni) at 10:45am and the bus will be leaving at 11:00am SHARP! Please note that the return time (4:00pm) is approximate and may vary. NO REFUNDS FOR LATE ARRIVALS!
