Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2021-10-04
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on October 4th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 2 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
2021-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Online via Zoom
The October 6th 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 6th 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.
The meeting will also be live streamed via GSA’s Facebook Page for anyone else that is interested in attending/watching the meeting without voting privileges, as meetings are open to the public.

Deadline for November Conference Funding Applications
2021-10-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of November are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

University Wide Recognition Deadline
2021-10-15
Student organization re-registration is now open. As an organization recognized by the Graduate Student Association your club’s re-registration period is set to close at on 10/15/2021 at 11:59 p.m.
This process provides clubs and organization more support and access to institutional resources. The formal policy is located 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 demonstrated through an up-to-date and university approved UBLinked page.
Failure to complete the registration form by the appropriate timeline will results 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 April 15, 2022.
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 current copy of 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, on the front Explore page, you will see the following prompt. Click the 9 small squares next to your profile circle.

Please keep in mind that only executive board members or primary contacts can re-register an organization. Please contact Tom Vane at tmvane@buffalo.edu if you are not listed in an executive board position on UBLinked.
If your organization has not elected a new executive board you must still re-register your organization before the deadline. Please be sure to log back in to UBLinked to update the executive board once elections are over.

From there it will provide you 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 proceed.
You will then be prompted to update your club/organizations general information. This includes the following:

Official Name
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 required position 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. An e-board member, such as the President, can also hold the Events Coordinator position.

You will then review the roster. You can remove graduating members or add 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.
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 (either their student government, Campus Ministries Association, or department/decanal unit)

UBIT Student Input Session
2021-10-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Online via Zoom
UBIT is looking for graduate student input! Virtual sessions for students will be held on Monday October 18th at 12:00pm and Tuesday, October 19th at 4:00pm. If you’re interested in attending one of these sessions, please refer to the UBIT website below for more information:
buffalo.edu/ubit/news/article.host.html/content/shared/www/ubit/news/2020/spring-student-input-session.detail.html

November Group Funding Applications Deadline
2021-10-20
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.

2021-10-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
LGBTQ FSA Brown Bag Conversation with Black Love Resists in the Rust and Buffalo’s Chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 1:00-2:30pm | Register on Zoom
Gather with members of the LGBTQ FSA on Zoom for a panel conversation with guests from two local organizations about accountability partnership towards abolition and the movement for multiracial justice.
Josie Diebold MSW ’18, PhD Candidate, School of Social Work

Erin Heaney, National Director, Showing Up for Racial Justice
Natalia Marte JD ’20, Advisory Board Chair, Black Love Resists in the Rust
Athena Matua, Professor, School of Law

About BLRR and SURJ:
Black Love Resists in the Rust (BLRR) is a member-led, abolitionist organization of Black folks and POC that believes – through leadership development, a shared politic, and community organizing – we will build safe and flourishing communities that resist the ills of white supremacist, cis-heteropatriarchal, capitalism; including policing.
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is a national network organizing white people against white supremacy. At SURJ, we’re working towards a world where every community has what they need to not just survive, but to thrive. We believe we get there by working together and following the leadership of communities that directly experience racism and economic injustices. And we believe white people have an important role to play. The local SURJ chapter is SURJ Buffalo.
The Brown Bag Conversation series are casual opportunities to learn and engage, open to members of the UB community. This specific event is also open to the public and is in collaboration with the Professional Staff Senate Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Office of Inclusive Excellence, and Minority Faculty and Staff Association.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2021-10-27
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 8, October 6, November 3, or December 1).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the November 3rd Board Meeting.

Buffalo Bills Football Game vs. Miami Dolphins
2021-10-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Highmark Stadium, 1 Bills Dr., Orchard Park, 14127, United States
Tickets on sale August 30th at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $25 each. 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Please make sure to pick up your physical ticket from the UB Ticket Office in 221 Student Union. The emailed receipt from the UB Ticket Office is only a voucher and will not be accepted for admission by the vendor.*
All sales are non-refundable.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2021-11-01
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on November 1st at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 2 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.

November Board of Directors Meeting
2021-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The November 3rd 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, November 3rd 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.
The meeting will also be live streamed via GSA’s Facebook Page for anyone else that is interested in attending/watching the meeting without voting privileges, as meetings are open to the public.

Deadline for December Conference Funding Applications
2021-11-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of December are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

Discount Canalside Vouchers On Sale
2021-11-15 | Canalside, 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Vouchers available at the UB Ticket Office (purchase online and pick up at 221 Student Union). 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Aly Raisman
2021-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Aly Raisman

Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast | Advocate for Positive Body Image

Free tickets available for graduate students starting November 4th at 9:00am online through the UB Ticket Office. 1 per UB ID.

Public Ticket Information

Tues., Nov. 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts, UB’s North Campus

More About Aly Raisman

Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, is the third most decorated American gymnast of all-time. The most decorated U.S. gymnast at the 2012 Games, Raisman captured the hearts of millions as she became the first American gymnast to win gold in the floor exercise. One of only three U.S. gymnasts to make back-to-back teams in more than 20 years, she helped guide the team to gold and landed a silver medal performance in the All-Around competition at the 2016 Games.
A leader on and off the floor, Raisman uses her platform to help normalize the conversation around mental health, encourage positive body image and promote the importance of self-care. In her New York Times best-selling memoir, “Fierce,” she shares the highs and lows of her journey, including her survival of sexual abuse. Inspired by an army of survivors, Raisman continues to advocate for systematic changes within the sport of gymnastics and the eradication of sexual abuse.
Follow Aly on Twitter: @Aly_Raisman and Instagram/Facebook: @AlyRaisman

December Group Funding Applications Deadline
2021-11-17
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium, Community Outreach and Scholarly Publication funding for events occurring after the December Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:30pm.

GSA Closed
2021-11-23 - 2021-11-26
The GSA office will be closed for Fall Recess.

Finance Committee Meeting
2021-11-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in December or later.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2021-11-24
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 8, October 6, November 3, or December 1).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the December 1st Board Meeting.

Fall Recess
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-27

Goodie Bag Giveaway - South Campus
2021-12-01 16:00 - 18:00 | 1 Diefendorf Hall, 1 Diefendorf Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Stop by and grab an end of the semester survival kit, courtesy of the GSA! 1 per UB ID.
Limited quantity available each day. First come, first served.

December Board of Directors Meeting
2021-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The December 1st Board of Directors meeting will be held online via Zoom starting at 6:30pm. 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, December 1st 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.
The meeting will also be live streamed via GSA’s Facebook Page for anyone else that is interested in attending/watching the meeting without voting privileges, as meetings are open to the public.

Goodie Bag Giveaway - North Campus
2021-12-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Student Union Lobby, Buffalo, NY, United States

Goodie Bag Giveaway - Downtown Campus
2021-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 955 Main St., Buffalo, NY, 14203

Pretty Woman
2021-12-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale November 1st at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $20 each. 2 per UB ID. 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.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2021-12-06
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on December 6th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $5 each. 2 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.

Goodie Bag Giveaway – Outside the GSA Office
2021-12-09 12:00 - 16:00 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States

Last Day of Fall Classes
2021-12-10

GSA Closed for Winter Recess
2021-12-14 - 2022-01-02
The GSA will be closed for Winter Recess from Tuesday, December 14th until Monday, January 3rd.
The office will be open for Summer Hours (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm) from January 3rd – 30th.
Regular business hours will resume with the start of classes on January 31st.

Deadline for January Conference Funding Applications
2021-12-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of January are due by the close of business at 4:30pm.
