Resume Writing Skillshop
2023-09-14 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | 201 Student Union, 201 Student Union, Buffalo, NY, 14260
Whether you’re applying for a job or internship, this in-person skillshop is geared to help you learn how to create and customize a resume that’s tailored for the role of your dreams. Register now via Bullseye powered by Handshake.
https://calendar.buffalo.edu/event/resume-writing-skillshop/

Deadline for October Conference Funding Applications
2023-09-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of October are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is now 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.

MDRF Fall Application Deadline
2023-09-15
Deadline for MDRF grant applications for research to be conducted between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024.
Complete grant applications must be submitted online by 3:00pm on Friday, September 15, 2023.
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, August 30th at 12:00pm.

Customer Discovery for PhDs
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00
UB Startup Week….Experience It

A celebration of UB’s innovation and startup ecosystem, with a week full of events, hosted on UB’s three campuses, all free of charge. Get to know the community, and learn from and connect with entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors, and like-minded students. The series of programs will catalyze students to find their inner entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
UB Startup Week is hosted by UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad in partnership with UB’s Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships powered by the UB Innovation Hub, UB Sustainability, UB Libraries, Career Design Center, The Graduate School, UB Advancement and Alumni Engagement, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Management, and the I-Corps Program.
https://xy500.infusionsoft.app/app/form/startup-week-fall-23-webform1

PhD Career Success Stories - Virtual Workshop Series
2023-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Dr. Philip Schneider graduated with his PhD. in Electrical Engineering from the University at Buffalo and now leads the Research and Development team as Sr. Director, at tech Unicorn company, ACV. His research has proven highly beneficial and innovative to both the scientific and automotive community as demonstrated through his 27 publications and 8 patents. His team was responsible for developing some ACV’s flagship technologies like the Virtual Lift™, Audio Motor Profile (AMP), APEX and continues to push the boundaries in the automotive and A.I. tech space. He currently sits on the Western New York’s Invention Convention Board and plays an active role in the region’s start-up community.

https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcOisqTkvGtQoWzsGT1IeYyY-X_vj40HJ#/registration

New BIPOC Graduate Student Happy Hour
2023-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | 240 Student Union, Buffalo, 14260, United States
Are you a new BIPOC graduate student looking to discover UB resources and connect with BIPOC graduate students in other academic departments? Join the IDC and the office of Graduate Professional Development to enjoy light refreshments, a chance to discover the resources available to you, and the company of other students like you who are starting their UB graduate academic careers.
https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9185613

BIPOC Senior Graduate Student Panel
2023-09-18 14:00 - 15:30 | 240 Student Union, Buffalo, 14260, United States
Stop by the IDC to hear from other BIPOC graduate students as they share their experiences at UB. This is a great opportunity to hear other perspectives, ask questions, and meet other BIPOC graduate students.
Co-hosted by The Graduate School
https://buffalo.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9210592

Job Search Strategies for STEM Masters Candidates
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | 330 Student Union, 330 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
https://universityatbuffalo-wgtck.formstack.com/forms/job_search_strategies_for_stem_masters

NIH Repays Your Student Loans
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
You’re invited to an in-depth overview of the NIH Loan Repayment Program from the Division of Loan Repayment Director, Matthew Lockhart. The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) are a set of programs established by Congress designed to recruit and retain highly qualified health professionals into biomedical or biobehavioral research centers. The NIH LRPs pay up to $50,000 annually of qualified educational debt in return for a commitment to engage in NIH mission-relevant research. Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., Pharm.D, D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D. D.P.M, D.C., N.D., O.D., D.V.M, or equivalent doctoral-level degree (except for the Contraception & Infertility Research LRP). The NIH LRPs will accept applications from September 1-November 16. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn how you could receive up to $100,000 in educational debt relief!
https://buffalo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYuc-qupzwoEtCUIiaBJcqvoUrhe2n6PmtK#/registration

October Group Funding Applications Deadline
2023-09-20
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium, Community Outreach and Scholarly Publication funding for events occurring after the October Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

UB Science and Health Policy Club Meeting
2023-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Are you interested in learning how your research can be translated to policy? Or being able to meet other graduate students outside of your own department? We welcome you to join the UB Science and Health Policy club this semester! If so, please fill out this form so you can be added to our email list for information on all upcoming events!
Our major goals for this club are to provide graduate students with opportunities to prepare for careers in science and health policy, to be a platform in which we can foster interests in science communication & advocacy, and to promote networking with others outside of our own fields. Our proposed activity list for the fall semester includes:

What is science and health policy? Learn what science and health policy is and what our club is all about!

September 25th on zoom! Please RSVP to this event using this link.

How do I create a CV for jobs outside of academia? This will be a webinar focused on how to develop a CV that will land you a policy-focused position post-graduation.

October date TBD

Networking November Panel! This series will focus on fostering relationships with people outside of the UB community.

November date TBD

Holiday party! To relax and unwind at the end of the semester with others outside of your own department.

December date TBD

We are so excited about your interest in learning more about science and health policy and can’t wait to see you at our first meeting! If you cannot attend the first meeting but would like to be included in our club roster for election voting, please send us an email to let us know. All club related questions can be sent to me at: mgoulett@buffalo.edu.
Thanks, and we hope to see you at our first meeting!
Sincerely,
Michelle Goulette | Pronouns: She/Her(s)
Doctoral Student, Community Health and Health Behavior
Health Policy Research Scholar with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
mgoulett@buffalo.edu
585-402-3644

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2023-09-27, 2023-10-25
According to the mandate of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) Board of Directors, Special Interest and International Clubs must apply for annual recognition. Recognition must take place at one of the FALL GSA Board Meetings (September 6, October 4, November 1, or December 6).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the September 6th Board Meeting.

UBIT Student Focus Group
2023-09-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Students: speak out! Join a UBIT/Libraries virtual input session

What challenges are you facing this semester? Has UB given you the tools you need to get the job done? Let us know: join our virtual input sessions on September 27th or October 3rd.
Your input will help us build and deliver better technology for students like you, trying to learn in-person, online or anywhere between. We hope you’ll help us make the student experience better at UB.
All sessions are held virtually on Zoom. The first session is on Wednesday, September 27 from 12-1 p.m. The second session is on Tuesday, October 3 from 3-4 p.m.
Students who sign up for a virtual input session will be automatically be entered for a chance to win a brand new Lenovo Legion gaming keyboard ($109.99 value).
Sign up for a UBIT Student Input Session

UBIT and University Libraries rely on student feedback to guide how we invest in technology and resources for students. In the past, students have told us how we can improve the Wi-Fi, offer better tech support and communication about new and changing technology at UB.
A student input session yielded the idea for Tech Squad, a student-focused tech support team that meets busy students anywhere on campus.
In the past, students have also provided feedback that led to ultrawide monitors for your laptop in Silverman, a major upgrade of campus Wi-Fi and more.
UBIT also reaches out to students for input through its annual Student Experience Survey, regular meetings with student clubs and leadership, and other events.

Finance Committee Meeting
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in October or later.

Club Election and Activation Paperwork Deadline
2023-09-30
Deadline for updated Election and Club Activation Paperwork
Club packets with all required forms were sent out on August 1st. All forms must be on file with the GSA office by September 30th or your funds will be frozen.
For Departmental Clubs:
Club Data Form
Officer Election Verification Form
Board of Directors Election Verification Form
UBLinked Election Results
New Student Orientation Sign-In Sheet
For Special Interest and International Clubs that were Early Recognized:
Club Data Form
Officer Election Verification Form
Board of Directors Election Verification Form (International Clubs Only)
UBLinked Election Results
Copies of UB ID Cards for four (4) club officers
Copies of UB ID Cards for six (6) club members
List of Members

Fall Fee Waiver Deadline
2023-10-02
Applications for a waiver of any applicable Fall 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 services.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2023-10-02
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on October 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.

October Board of Directors Meeting
2023-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The October 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, October 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.

Java Junction
2023-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Fall Break
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10

GSA Closed
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-10
The GSA will be closed for Fall Break

South Campus Java Junction
2023-10-13 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.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Deadline for November Conference Funding Applications
2023-10-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of November are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
The GSA Conference Funding Application is now 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.

University Wide Recognition Deadline
2023-10-15
2023-2024 University-wide recognition process (done every year on UBLinked) will open for GSA-recognized clubs on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. Your recognizing agent has set your club’s re-registration period to close on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
This process provides clubs and organizations with more support and access to institutional resources. The formal policy is found here and outlines its purpose, benefits of recognition, eligibility requirements, responsibilities of organizations, and non-discriminatory practices. This document provides evidence that university-wide recognition is proven through an up-to-date and university approved UBLinked page.
Failure to complete the registration form by the deadline will result in a complete loss of the following for the student organization:

Access to the University at Buffalo name and logo
Access to funding from the Mandatory Student Activity Fee if recognized by a student government
Ability to reserve/rent space on campus for events and meetings
Access to vendor and lobby tables in the Student Union
Privilege to conduct fundraising activities on campus
Financial services through a University Fiscal Agent
Eligibility to participate in all membership recruitment opportunities
Access to the organization’s UBLinked page

The loss of benefits will last until the organization re-registers during the following re-registration window, which will open on August 1, 2024.
Be sure to maintain current information on UBLinked

Maintain current contact information of all officers, advisors, and liaisons.
Maintain a current roster of active members.
Maintain a current copy of your organization’s constitution and by-laws, including those organizations external to the University with which the group may be affiliated.

More information on information related to clubs and organizations here at UB and our recognition process, can be found at the website below:
Information for Clubs and Organizations
REGISTRATION PROCESS

When you log on to your group’s UBLinked page you will be prompted to re-register your organization.

Please keep in mind that only executive board members or primary contacts can re-register an organization. Please contact your executive board if you are not listed in an executive board position on UBLinked. E-Board members will be able to update the roster.
If your organization has not elected a new executive board, you must still re-register your organization before the deadline of October 15, 2023. If you will be holding your organization elections after August 1, 2023, but before October 15, 2023, you will have to wait to re-register your organization until the next executive board is elected. Please be sure to log back in to UBLinked to update the executive board once elections are over.

From there it will provide you with a list of organizations you manage. Click the organization you would like to re-register. This will take you to a new page that will offer a button that reads “Re-Register An Organization.” Click that button to continue.
You will then be prompted to update your club/organizations general information. This includes the following:

Organization Description
Website Info
Contact Information (Please do not put your personal information)

The next step relates to the Organization Roster. You will be asked to update executive board member positions. Select the position, and then list the person’s name and e-mail in their respective areas. You will not be able to move on until all the required positions are filled. You must click add in between the entry of each position.

The only mandatory position for every student organization is the Events Coordinator. This can be one or multiple individuals. The Events Coordinator will serve as the liaison between the organization and the university regarding events. The person/people that hold this position will be the only individuals that can create events and reserve space using UBLinked.

You will then review the roster. We highly recommend removing members who have left or graduated or adding any new members that have expressed interest in joining. In some cases, no changes will need to be made.
Next, upload the most recent version of your organization constitution or bylaws. The constitution you upload must be the most recent constitution approved by your recognizing agent. This is where many student organizations get stuck. Please be sure this is accurate. You can always reach out to the GSA before you re-register to ensure you are using the approved constitution the GSA has on file.
Next upload a profile picture that accurately depicts your organization. This can be of students, or an organization logo.
Finally, you’ll complete the additional information. This includes:

Official Name
Primary Contact for Organization (typically an executive board member)
Primary Contact’s email address
The Organization’s Recognizing Agent (GSA)

November Group Funding Applications Deadline
2023-10-18
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium, Community Outreach and Scholarly Publication funding for events occurring after the November Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Amy Schneider
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Amy Schneider

History-Making “Jeopardy!” Champion | Author

Free tickets available for graduate students starting October 5th through the UB Ticket Office. 1 per UB ID. Any remaining graduate student tickets will be available at the door, first come, first served.

Public Ticket Information

Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts
UB North Campus

More About Amy Schneider

Amy Schneider is an American software engineer and recent “Jeopardy!” champion. Following an impressive 40-game winning streak, she became the most successful woman ever to compete on “Jeopardy!” She is second all-time in the show’s history, trailing only Ken Jennings, and the 11th highest-earning contestant of all time across all American game shows. Schneider is also the first openly transgender contestant to qualify for the Tournament of Champions.
Schneider’s upcoming book, “In the Form of a Question,” serves as an inspirational memoir and an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself.
Having been raised in a Catholic family, Schneider suppressed her gender identity well into adulthood. She has since stressed the importance of trans representation and shifting the focus from their suffering to their accomplishments. Since her transition in 2017, she has made a point to say yes to new experiences, from trying stand-up comedy to piercing her nose.
The Ohio native earned a spot in the show’s Hall of Fame and won the Tournament of Champions after competing against some of her all-time favorite contestants.

Fall Fest at Becker Farms
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Becker Farms, 3724 Quaker Rd, , Gasport, NY, 14067, United States
Tickets on sale October 9th at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets must be used on Saturday, October 21st only (from 10:00am to 4:00pm) and include pumpkin or apple picking, 1 beer or wine token, and access to all other available farm activities. Check out www.beckerfarms.com for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: The email voucher you receive must be exchanged for the Becker Farms wristband and drink ticket at the UB Ticket Office in 221 Student Union. The QR code from the Ticket Office WILL NOT be accepted for admission.

Buffalo Sabres Hockey Game vs. New York Islanders
2023-10-21 19:00 - 22:30 | Key Bank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza , Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Tickets on sale September 25th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
**DIGITAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE EMAILED OUT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO GAME TIME. 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.**
