South Campus Java Junction
2025-04-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | 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 Hall.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Out of the Darkness Campus Walk and Roll
2025-04-12 | Richmond Quad

Bangladeshi GSA presents Pohela Boishakh
2025-04-13 11:00 - 21:00 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Bengali New Year Celebration
Tickets on sale now at the UB Ticket Office

Deadline for May Conference Funding Applications
2025-04-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of May 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.

UB Graduate Workshops on Romance Languages, Literatures and Discourses (WORLLD)
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-25
UB Graduate Workshops on Romance Languages, Literatures and Discourses (UB Graduate WORLLD). These workshops seek to provide space and time for graduate students who are working on issues related to Romance languages, their literatures, and all types of discourses involved therin to be able to engage in professionalization by dialoguing with other graduate student peers, faculty, and interested community members through short conference style presentations. These presentations are designed to give graduate students a familiar and friendly environment where they can present on research or proposals at any stage of the process from literature reviews to show theoretical foundation for a research question, to fully published/publishable papers. Each presenter will be able to receive feedback from attendees to help them better their work and keep it moving forward. As part of this professionalization, there will be two keynote speakers, one for each day, where graduate students, and others present, can experience dialoguing with noted scholars about their work. Presenters will be chosen on a first-come-first served basis, until all slots are filled, so long as what they are looking to present aligns with the intended thematic elements (i.e. Romance Languages, Literatures, and discourses related). The goals of these workshops are: engaging in professionalization, provoke stimulating thoughts, conversation, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium
2025-04-24 15:30 - 19:30 | Center for Tomorrow, Buffalo, NY, United States
This year’s Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium aims to showcase the far-reaching influence of cross-disciplinary work in psychology. Exploring the intersectionality of cognitive, behavioral neuroscience, social, and clinical psychology can inspire novel and impactful research. By encouraging interactions between diverse perspectives and methodologies, we aim to highlight the potential for innovative approaches to psychological questions. The symposium will include selected faculty and graduate student talks, as well as poster presentations on research being conducted at the University at Buffalo. This event will give students a local opportunity to gain presentation experience and to learn more about research across the brain, behavioral, cognitive, and social sciences.

Buffalo-Niagara Pharmaceutical Sciences Networking Event
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:00 | 701 Ellicott St. Room B2-205
Buffalo-Niagara Local Pharmaceutical Sciences Event is an evening event in which the graduate students have the opportunity to meet with local pharmaceutical scientists from local academic and research institutions such as UB and Roswell Park Cancer Institute, various contract research organizations (Simulations Plus, ICPD and ePD) and prominent pharmacometrician in the field, Dr. David D’Argenio and Dr. Murali Ramanathan. Dr. David D’Argenio is Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern and the inaugural holder of the Chonette Chair of Biomedical Technology. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. Dr. D’Argenio’s research program focuses on to develop, evaluate, apply, and disseminate methods of QSP and pharmacometrics to advance model-based discovery, development, and precision use of medicines, leading to more effective treatments for life threatening diseases. The methods for QSP that his group has developed and applied are aimed at quantifying the mechanisms of action of different therapeutic modalities including small molecule and proteins drugs, cell and gene therapies, and protein degraders. Dr. Ramanathan is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is involved in clinical and translational research program in multiple sclerosis (MS) therapeutics. His group has extensive experience in pharmaceutical applications of “big data” and modeling analyses using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques of large high-dimensional data sets containing environmental factors, genetic and immunological biomarkers, quantitative neuroimaging metrics and clinical measures in MS. The event will open with keynote speech that is open to the university from Dr. D’Argenio, and Dr. Ramanathan will be of interest to a variety of disciplines, including, but not limited to, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. The graduate students will be invited to engage in a career development reception with as well as have the opportunity to meet the speakers and local scientists one-on-one to discuss research, network, and learn about opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry and academia. We firmly believe that providing graduate students with the opportunity to meet distinguished and leading scientists will enhance their graduate student experience and inspire them to strive for similar success. A detailed description of the event will be advertised appropriately, such that any interested person at the university might benefit from the event. UB-GSA will be visibly acknowledged as a cosponsor of the event.

Bullsapalooza
2025-04-27 15:00 - 22:00
Bullsapalooza is SA’s newest campus-wide event, featuring 25+ activities, amusement rides, two stages for live entertainment, and an UnTapped area for beer tasting (21+). The fair portion of the event will run from 3:00pm-7:00pm, followed by the evening festivities starting at 7:30 PM. I’ve attached a program map for reference.
Everyone is welcome to participate, and we’d love to see you and there!

Java Junction
2025-05-02 11:00 - 13:00 | 210 Student Union, 210 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts for graduate students in 210 Student Union.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2025-05-05
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on May 5th 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.

Last Day of Spring Classes
2025-05-06

Global Gender & Sexuality Studies Graduate Student Symposium
2025-05-09 09:00 - 15:30 | 1004 Clemens Hall, Buffalo, NY, United States
The Global Gender & Sexuality Studies GSA is hosting a graduate student symposium on Friday, May 9th, 9:00am-3:15pm, sponsored by UB GSA. Graduate students from various UB departments will present work on topics of gender, sexuality, and feminist studies. Graduate students from across the university are welcome to attend the symposium!
If you are interested in attending, please register using the link so we have an estimate of how many attendees we will need to provide refreshments for: https://forms.gle/xBXYQJQ9fasEgMiU8

Discount Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park Available
2025-05-12 | Six Flags Darien Lake, 9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center, NY, 14040, United States
GSA is offering “go on your own” discount tickets to Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park. Tickets may be used on any regularly priced park day until September 7, 2025.
(Regular Park Hours: 11:00am – 9:00pm Water Park open: 11:30am – 7:00pm )
Tickets on sale May 12th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $20 each. 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. All sales are non-refundable.
*Tickets include a food voucher and water park admission. Valid until September 7th only!
Please note that transportation is NOT provided for this event, it is your own responsibility! Parking is also not included ($30 per car).
**DIGITAL ADMISSION TICKETS AND FOOD VOUCHERS WILL BE EMAILED OUT AFTER PURCHASE. PLEASE NOTE THAT 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.

Deadline for June Conference Funding Applications
2025-05-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of June are due by the close of business at 4:00pm.
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.

Commencement Weekend
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18

GSA Closed
2025-05-16, 2025-05-23, 2025-05-30, 2025-06-06, 2025-06-13, 2025-06-20, 2025-06-27
GSA Summer Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

Chemistry Graduate Student Symposium
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Natural Sciences Complex, Buffalo, NY, United States
Since its inception in 1983, the Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) has been organized entirely by the graduate students within the Department of Chemistry at UB. Since that time, the GSS has grown into an established and well-known annual symposium hosting 80 to 120 graduate students from the United States and Canada. This event offers graduate students a forum to present their research to an audience of their peers and provides unique networking opportunities. The symposium consists of posters and presentations given by attending graduate students; highlighted by three keynote speakers who are prominent in their respective fields. We are also expanding the event this year to undergraduates in the WNY area in order to give these students another opportunity to see graduate research and present their own new and exciting science to a welcoming audience. This also provides an opportunity for these students to expand their CVs as they move on to higher education.

GSA Closed
2025-05-26
GSA will be closed for Memorial Day observance.

Discount Buffalo Zoo Tickets Available
2025-05-29 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
GSA will be selling discount Buffalo Zoo tickets! Tickets can be used anytime before December 31, 2025. Tickets will be on sale at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $10 each ($30 value). 1 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 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.

PhD Career Pathways Conference ~ Karen Kelsky's Lecture Live Stream
2025-05-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Online via Zoom
Live stream of Karen Kelsky’s talk for the PhD Career Pathways Conference. The talk will be from 9:40-10:40. Attendees MUST be logged into their UB email account on Zoom to attend.
https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/95891568162?pwd=46OEG8vUGp7Pe4tTjMPmg5mSrgn4Z4.1

Deadline for July Conference Funding Applications
2025-06-15
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of July are due by the close of business at 4:00pm.
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.

GSA Closed
2025-06-19
GSA will be closed for Juneteenth observance.

MDRF Summer Application Deadline
2025-06-27
Deadline for MDRF grant applications for research to be conducted between August 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
Complete grant applications must be submitted online by 3:00pm on Friday, June 27, 2025.

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, June 11th at 10:00am. Applicants will only be granted one full review.
