Graduate Student Association

Secrets to Better Business Writing Workshop
2018-10-31 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2018-12-07 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
2018-11-05 | 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.

For source or more information, please visit:

http://www.diamandis.com/about

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.

South Campus Siesta
2018-11-16 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.

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.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
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.

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

Buffalo Young Alumni ~ Buckets and Bulls
2018-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Dome, 8230 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Office of Alumni’s first Class of 2019 series event, Buckets and Bulls. Open to young alumni as well. This event takes place on November 30th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and is located at The Dome on Wehrle Drive.
There are two packages. Package #1 includes a large bucket of range balls plus two beverage tickets. Package #2 cuts out the golf but keeps the fun with two beverage tickets to use at the Dome’s popular Rule 26 bar. The event will also feature a watch party of the Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers at 7:00 p.m., in addition to the MAC Football Championship. There’s a chance we may be watching two Buffalo teams playing at the same time! Go Bulls!
Registration Deadline is Wednesday, November 28th. More information available at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/349466782289056/
Discount code available for GSA members will take $2 off of either package! Use “GSA2”

Holidays, Hatchets and Hops
2018-12-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Hatchet & Hops, 505 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Students will get to try their hand at axe throwing and enjoy a drink and snacks!
Tickets on sale November 5th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2018-12-03 | Buffalo, United States
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on December 3rd 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.

Discount Canalside Ice Skating Packages Available
2018-12-03 | Canalside Ice Rink, 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135
Deifendorf Hall) for $5 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets include admission, skate rental and $10 food voucher that can be used any time during the 2018-2019 skating season.

December Senate Meeting
2018-12-05 18:30 - 21:30 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

Distinguished Speaker Series ~ Lisa Genova
2018-12-06 19:30 - 23:00 | Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY, United States
Lisa Genova | Dec. 6 | Center for the Arts
Free tickets will be available for graduate students starting on November 26th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 135 Diefendorf Hall). 1 per UB ID.

Neuroscientist and Bestselling Author of “Still Alice”

More About Lisa Genova

Lisa Genova, PhD, is acclaimed as the Oliver Sacks of fiction and the Michael Crichton of brain science. Genova has captured a special place in contemporary fiction, writing stories that are equally inspired by neuroscience and the human spirit. She is author of the New York Times bestselling novels “Still Alice,” “Left Neglected,” “Love Anthony,” and “Inside the O’Briens.” Most recently, she released “Every Note Played.”
“Still Alice,” her novel about a Harvard professor who develops early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, was adapted into a film starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth and Hunter Parrish. Moore won the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice Howland.
In 2015, Genova was named one of the “U.S. Top 50 Influencers in Aging” by Next Avenue. She has appeared on “Dr. Oz,” “the TODAY Show,” “PBS Newshour,” CNN and NPR. Her TED Talk, “What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer’s” has been viewed over three million times.
Genova has received numerous awards and honors: The Pell Center Prize for Story in the Public Square, for “distinguished storytelling that has enriched the public dialogue;” The Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award; The Global Genes RARE Champions of Hope Award; The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Media Award for “informing the public about treatment and ongoing research in medical illness; The Alzheimer’s Association’s Rita Hayworth Award; The Huntington’s Disease Society of America Community Awareness Award; and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Bates College.
Genova graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude from Bates College with a degree in Biopsychology and has a doctorate in Neuroscience from Harvard University.

For source or more information, please visit:

https://www.lisagenova.com/

Last Day of Fall Classes
2018-12-07 | Buffalo, United States

Deadline for January Conference Funding Applications
2018-12-17 | 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 January are due in the GSA office (310 Student Union) by the close of business.

Office Closed
2018-12-18 - 2019-01-04 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA Office will be closed for Winter Recess from Tuesday, December 18th until Monday, January 7th.
The office will be open for Summer Hours (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm) from January 7th – 25th.
Regular business hours will resume with the start of classes on January 28th.

GSA Office on Summer Hours
2019-01-07 - 2019-01-10 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 11th.

Book of Mormon
2019-01-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale April 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.

Office Closed
2019-01-11 | Buffalo, United States

GSA Office on Summer Hours
2019-01-14 - 2019-01-17 | Buffalo, United States
The GSA office will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 18th.
