Graduate Student Association

Kevin Spacey Ticket Distribution #1 (DATE CHANGE)
2016-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Alumni Arena, Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
Please note that the Ticket Distribution schedule for the Distinguished Speaker Series presentation of Kevin Spacey on Wednesday, April 27th has change and will now take place on and Tuesday, April 12th from 9am – 12pm and from 5 – 8pm* at Alumni Arena. 1 ticket per UB ID (ID required). Limited quantity available. First come, first served!
*Each distribution period will last 3 hours as listed or until tickets allocated for that day’s distribution period are all gone; whichever comes first.

Kevin Spacey Ticket Distribution #2 (DATE CHANGE)
2016-04-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Alumni Arena, Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260

Women in STEM Summit ~ Registration Open Now!
2016-04-13 08:30 - 14:00 | Student Union, Buffalo, NY, United States
Register to attend!
The University at Buffalo is excited to host the second annual WOMEN in STEM SUMMIT
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our program features a keynote address on Identity and Career Progression for Women in STEM by Gilda A. Barabino, PhD, Berg Professor and Dean of The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York (CCNY).
The Summit also features informative panel discussions with local thought leaders representing various STEM disciplines on working smarter, not harder and redefining success inside the workplace. New this year, we will offer an information fair and student poster presentations.
Plan to join us for a day of unforgettable inspiration, invaluable career development and unbeatable networking. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire, grow and connect with us!
Admission is free and open to the public. Register today to reserve your seat.
Visit our website for more information and program details.
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and join the conversation.
Please print one or all of the attached flyers and share the event with your colleagues.
This event is sponsored by Engineers for a Sustainable World, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Buffalo, UB Institute for Research and Education on Women & Gender, New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE), Praxair, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Technical Societies Council, UB College of Arts and Sciences, UB Honors College, UB Intercultural Diversity Center, UB Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, UB STEM Programs, UB Student Life, UB Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE).
Contact: Kathleen Murphy at kbrown@buffalo.edu or at 716-645-6700

South Campus Siesta
2016-04-14 15:30 - 17:30 | 105 Harriman Hall, 105 Harriman Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Free food and beverages for graduate students at South Campus.

Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse Game vs. Toronto Rock
2016-04-16 19:30 - 22:30 | First Niagara Center
Tickets on sale March 14th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

Guest Speaker ~ Dr. Marci Bowers
2016-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Student Union Theater, 201 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Dr. Marci Bowers is a world renown obstetrical and gynecological surgeon. She is known for her work in clitoral and vaginal restoration and she is the first North American gynecologic surgeon trained to functionally reverse female genital cutting. She has also donated her time on medical mission trips to Africa. Recently, she traveled to Burkina Faso, Africa where she trained local surgeons and together they performed the region’s first clitoral restoration procedure. Here is her website for more information: www.marcibowers.com
We are excited to bring this collaborative programming to UB. This event will bring together many clubs and expose students to issues in public health, surgery, international studies, human rights advocacy, gender studies, legal access to healthcare, and humanitarian initiatives. We want to extend an invitation specifically to the UB graduate students and we thought that GSA would be a good avenue.

13th Annual Turkish Day
2016-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Student Union Lobby, Buffalo, NY, United States
The Turkish Graduate Student Association invites you to the 1​3th annual Turkish Day. Come and see calligraphy, art demonstrations and Turkish music performances. Learn more about Turkey​, Turkish music and enjoy Turkish delight, Lahmacun (Turkish crisp pizza), baklava and Turkish coffee.
​ For more information and volunteering please contact hayreddi@buffalo.edu​
Date: ​Tuesday, April ​19
Time: 11:00-3:00
Place: Student Union Lobby, North Campus​

Career Services Workshop ~ Academic Job Talk for Graduate Students
2016-04-20 16:00 - 17:30 | 144 Farber Hall, Buffalo, NY, United States
Academic Job Talk for Graduate Students
This presentation is designed for grad students who are looking to pursue a career as a faculty member in a higher education institution.
The basics of the academic job search, CV & cover letter writing, and the job talk as part of the final interview process will be discussed.
REGISTER HERE!

GSE Research Symposium
2016-04-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Amherst Ramada, Buffalo, NY, United States

Primate Research Symposium ~ Call for Abstracts
2016-04-21 18:30 - 21:00 | University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States
The UB Primatology Club presents our annual Primate Research Symposium on April 21, 2016. Graduate and undergraduate students from the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State University, and Canisius College will have the opportunity to present their research in various areas of primatology. All are welcome to attend! The symposium will start at 6:30 pm with our keynote address from Dr. Lisa Corewyn, assistant professor at Ithaca College, specifically discussing her research with male howler monkeys. We will then begin the hour long poster presentation session at 7:30 pm, followed by oral presentations from some of our graduate students. Those interested in presenting a poster should submit an abstract of 250-300 words to ericadun@buffalo.edu by April 18, 2016. Please note in the email subject that you are submitting an abstract to the UB Primate Symposium. In the abstract, please include information regarding 1) the general background of your study, including your main hypothesis and/or predictions, 2) your basic methodology, as well as 3) some of your results and 4) general conclusions. Food and drinks will be served! We hope to see you there and look forward to receiving your abstracts!

MDRF Grant Application Workshop
2016-04-27 16:30 - 18:00, 2016-04-28 16:30 - 18:00 | 311 Student Union, Buffalo, NY, United States
The Summer deadline for Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF) applications is Thursday, May 26th, 2016. Grant applications are for research to be conducted July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. 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:
Wednesday, April 27th at 4:30pm in 311 Student Union
Thursday, April 28th at 4:30pm in 311 Student Union
Attendees should bring a copy of the most recent application and instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact Sierra at gsa-mdrf@buffalo.edu.

Kevin Spacey ~ Distinguished Speaker Series
2016-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Alumni Arena, Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, 14260
Free tickets for GSA-represented Graduate Students are now available at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall). 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
Kevin Spacey
Academy and Golden Globe Award-Winning Actor, Star of “House of Cards,” Producer, and Former Artistic Director of London’s Old Vic Theatre
UB Graduate & Undergraduate Student Choice Speaker
Perhaps no one in Hollywood works harder to defend the value and integrity of the arts quite like Kevin Spacey. A lifelong artist, Spacey began his acting career in Jr. High School and High School drama classes. He later attended the Juilliard School of Drama and began his professional career on the New York stage, which eventually propelled his career into film.
Spacey has won Academy Awards for his performances in “The Usual Suspects” and “American Beauty,” which also garnered him a BAFTA Award. Additionally, he has been nominated for eight Golden Globe Awards. Spacey’s illustrious film credits include “Swimming with Sharks,” “Se7en,” “LA Confidential,” “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “The Negotiator,” “K-Pax,” “The Shipping News,” “Superman Returns,” “Beyond the Sea,” “Shrink,” “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” “Horrible Bosses” and “Margin Call.”
Spacey’s production company Trigger Street Productions, which he runs with his producing partner Dana Brunetti, has produced multiple award-winning movies for film and television. Their films include “The Social Network,” which won a Golden Globe for Best Picture and received multiple Academy Award nominations. They also produced the Sony Picture’s film, “21,” and the independent features “The United States of Leland,” “The Big Kahuna” and “Fanboys.” Trigger Street’s most recent film was “Captain Phillips,” which starred Tom Hanks and was released in October 2013.

For television, Trigger Street produced two films for HBO, “Recount” and “Bernard & Doris,” both of which garnered double-digit Emmy Award nominations and a Best Film of the Year Emmy for “Recount.”
From 2004 thru May 2015, Spacey served as the Artistic Director of The Old Vic Theatre Company in London. He directed its inaugural production “Cloaca,” before appearing in “National Anthems,” “The Philadelphia Story,” “Richard II,” “A Moon for the Misbegotten,” which subsequently transferred to Broadway, “Speed-the-Plow” with Jeff Goldblum, and “Inherit The Wind.” Spacey most recently toured all over the world with the Sam Mendes production of “Richard III,” which was part of the third year of the Bridge Project between the Old Vic and BAM. Most recently, Spacey was awarded the prestigious Laurence Olivier Special Award for his incredible contribution to British theatre during his tenure as Artistic Director.
Spacey currently serves as executive producer and stars as ‘Francis Underwood,’ the beguiling, charismatic and ruthless President, in the Netflix original series “House of Cards.” For this work, he received the two Golden Globe nominations, including one win, and two Emmy nominations for Best Actor. The series is produced by Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, in association with Media Rights Capital, and has received 20 Emmy Awards nominations; winning four of those awards.
In 2014, Spacey was named one of Forbes magazine’s Most Powerful Celebrities, and was the first online-only television star to make the list.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.kevinspacey.com/

Lecture Sponsor:
Fre

Restorative Justice Day
2016-04-29 09:00 - 17:00 | 146 & 148 Diefendorf Hall, NY, 14214
Restorative Justice Day is an educational forum providing insight into how communities, victims, and offenders can come together to repair harm that may have occurred. In stark contrast to retributive systems at hand, Restorative Justice provides a voice and platform for those that have inflicted or have been impacted by harm to come together to create just solutions.
Results from Restorative Justice practices have led to decreased recidivism rates and community members and victims feeling safer and more connected to their communities.
Come hear guest speakers, learn facilitation strategies, and see how Restorative Justice is being utilized at our university and throughout Buffalo. As university students, we are uniquely positioned to be the next implementers of Restorative Justice practices in creating a more just, connected, and safer Buffalo for all. Come be a part of this growing movement and learn how you can be involved at our university and throughout the Buffalo community!
https://buffalo.collegiatelink.net/organization/socialworkgsa/calendar/details/812189
4/29/2016 146 & 148 Diefendorf Hall 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9-00-10:00 Introduction/Benefits of RJ, ECRJC/Community Efforts, Short Film
10:00-11:00 Speakers (TBD)
11:00-12:30 Intro to Circles, Practice/Facilitation, Debrief
12:30-1:00 Lunch, Tabling/Sign-Ups, Networking
1:00-2:00 Intro to Victim Offender Conferencing, Video
2:00-3:00 Speakers (TBD)
3:00-4:30 Intro to Conferencing, Practice/Facilitation, Debrief
4:30-5:00 Tabling/Sign-Ups, Networking

Oozefest 2016
2016-04-30 | Unnamed Venue, Buffalo, NY, United States
For details about registration and other information, please visit:
http://activities.buffalo.edu/oozefest

Pharmaceutical Sciences Symposium
2016-05-03 | Kapoor Hall, Buffalo, NY, United States
Pharmaceutical Sciences Symposium
Date: May 3, 2016
Cost: Free
Venue: Kapoor Hall, Buffalo NY
Organizer: Pharmaceutical Sciences GSA
The “12th Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Distinguished Alumni Symposium” is an information exchange exercise wherein students will discuss their research with a prominent UB Pharmaceutical Sciences alumnus, who will also present a keynote speech. This year we have chosen to recognized Dr. Brian Booth as our distinguished alumni of 2016. Dr. Booth was a post-doctoral fellow in Dr. Ho-Leung Fung’s lab and is currently deputy director at the US Food and Drug Administration, FDA (Division of Clinical Pharmacology V FDAOTSOCP) in Washington D.C. It is with great honor and privilege to invite Dr. Booth back to meet with the students and department to share his experiences and success from the FDA. Current students will have the opportunity to meet individually and in groups with Dr. Booth to discuss research, network, and learn more about opportunities in FDA. Also, a formal Professional Development luncheon will be hosted by Dr. Booth where graduate students will have the opportunity to develop alumni relationships and to inquire about his experiences in FDA. The keynote speech will be of interest to graduate students from a variety of discipline including, but not limited to, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, RPCI, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. We firmly believe that affording the graduate students the opportunity to meet and interact with a distinguished scholar will enhance their graduate student experience and inspire them to strive for similar success.
Event Sponsors: Pharmaceutical Sciences GSA, UB-AAPS Student Chapter, UB Pharmaceutical Science Department, Chemical and Biological Engineering GSA, Pharmacology and Toxicology GSA and UB GSA.

French Connection ~ Wine and Cheese Night
2016-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | 904 Clemens, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States

GSEU ~ Mayday Fair Pay Rally and March
2016-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | UB North Campus, NY, United States
Mayday Fair Pay! For Adjunct Faculty
What: Mayday/Fair Pay Rally and March
When: Thursday, May 5th, 1PM
Where: Outside the Commons
Who: GSEU, the Buffalo Adjunct Movement, and United University Professions (UB Chapter)
Higher education depends on the hard work and dedication of adjuncts, teaching assistants, and other low wage academic workers. Across the country adjunct and contingent faculty are coming together, forming unions, and fighting for rights at work. Join GSEU, the Buffalo Adjunct Movement and United University Professions as we call for Fair Pay & Benefits, Protection & Job Security, a Voice at Work, and Inclusion, Equal Treatment & Respect.
Please attend and help spread the word!
If you have any questions, please contact any of the GSEU officers listed below.
Juhi Roy, GSEU Business Agent, juhiroy@buffalo.edu
Colin Eager, GSEU Chief Steward, cdeager@buffalo.edu
Kevin Ryan, GSEU Campus Organizer,kdryan@buffalo.edu

Java Junction
2016-05-06 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.

Dirty Dancing the Musical
2016-05-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale April 4th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall) for $25 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.

WNY Vision Walk
2016-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, Buffalo, NY, United States
Dear UB Student Organization Members– This year, as in the past 4 years, the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) is holding its annual VISIONWALK, to raise money for eye research aimed at finding cures, treatments, and preventions for blinding eye diseases.
The reason I’m contacting you today is that WE NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS to walk in the VisionWalk event and also to help out at the walk sight. PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT.
This is a great opportunity for students to perform local community service, and for a very good cause. Last year, we were fortunate to have several UB students participate.
The VisionWalk event will take place on SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016, starting at 9:00am, at CANALSIDE- Great Lawn (see flyer, attached)
I you would like to affiliate with a team, I’d welcome you to join me and my faculty colleagues from the Department of Ophthalmology.
Our team is called the “Ross Eye Institute Illuminators”
http://www.fightblindness.org/site/TR/VISIONWALK/VisionWalktr?pg=team&fr_id=5713&team_id=83004#.VvCCb3on1sm
You can sign up as a walker, and/or donate to the cause, online via the URL above. ANY amount would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your consideration of this request. I hope to see you at the VisionWalk in May!
Sincerely,
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD, FARVO
UB Distinguished Professor
Meyer H. Riwchun Endowed Chair Professor of Ophthalmology
Vice-Chairman and Director of Research- Department of Ophthalmology
and Ira G. Ross Eye Institute Vision Research Center
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Neuroscience Program
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Member, Executive Committee, SUNY Eye Institute; and
Research Career Scientist, VA Western NY Healthcare System (VAWNYHS).
MAILING ADDRESS: Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAWNYHS), Research Service- Mail Stop 151,
3495 Bailey Avenue (Bldg. 20- Rm 202), Buffalo, NY 14215-1129 U.S.A.
PH: 716-862-6538; Fax: 716-862-6526
*Email:* fliesler@buffalo.edu or steven.fliesler@va.gov

GSA Summer Office Hours Begin
2016-05-16 | GSA Office, 310 Student Union, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260-2100, United States
As of Monday, May 16th the GSA Office will be operating on Summer Hours.
Summer Hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Fridays.

Graduate Student Symposium ~ Chemistry
2016-05-16 - 2016-05-18 | UB North Campus, NY, United States

Buffalo Zoo Day
2016-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14214, United States
Bring your family out for a day at the Buffalo Zoo!
Tickets on sale now at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall) for $10 (adult) and $6 (child); children under 2 get free admission. Food vouchers included.
*Please note that all sales are non-refundable.*
SBI Ticket Office Summer Office Hours (starting Monday, May 16th):
North Campus (221 Student Union): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00pm
South Campus (350 Harriman Hall): Monday: 10:00am – 3:00pm and Friday: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Final UB-SoFem Meeting
2016-05-25 16:00 - 17:00 | 734 Clemens Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Dear SoFem Community,
Please join us for our final meeting of the academic year on May 25, at 4 pm in 734 Clemens (North Campus). We are happy to announce that we will be joined by some of the members of this year’s newly-established undergrad SoFem club and are excited about our continuing cooperation.
Since several of us have to step down as e-board members we hope to bring in some new faces, so grab a friend and drag them along! We will also talk about possible summer programming, including the FemSex workshops, and ideas y’all might have for next year.
If you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in getting involved more, please email us or message us on Facebook!
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University at Buffalo Society of Feminists (UB SoFem)
A Graduate Student Association organization with membership open to all.
Website: http://gsa.buffalo.edu/sofem/
UB Linked page: https://buffalo.collegiatelink.net/organization/sofem
Twitter: @UBSoFem https://twitter.com/UBSoFem
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UBSoFem
Email: ubfeminists@gmail.com
Google Calendar: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ubfeminists%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York
Community Listserv: http://listserv.buffalo.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=gsa-ubsofem-list&A=1
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Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium ~ Call for Submissions
2016-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Center for Tomorrow, Buffalo, NY, United States
The deadline to submit to the 5th Annual BBSS has been extended to Friday, April 29. If you are still interested in submitting but missed the original deadline we encourage you to do so right away. Late submissions after that date may not be considered. As a reminder, posters and talks that have been presented at other conferences are welcome submissions for BBSS, as are new projects.
We are also pleased to announced that this year’s BBSS will feature a guest colloquium from Richard Ryan from the University at Rochester. Richard is a distinguished professor of clinical psychology, and is well known for his work on self-determination theory, human motivation, personality development and well-being. You can learn more about his work here:
http://www.psych.rochester.edu/people/ryan_richard/.
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This year, the Psychology GSA will again be hosting its annual Behavior and Brain Sciences Symposium, which will take place on May 27th, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This interdisciplinary symposium will feature empirical research by graduate students on topics broadly related to the brain and behavior. Students from the behavioral, neurological, and social sciences are strongly encouraged to present. The symposium is sponsored by a GSA symposium funding grant, co-sponsored by several clubs, and is open to all graduate students. Free food and open bar will also be available during the event.

Encumbrance Deadline for 2015-2016
2016-06-01 | Unnamed Venue, Buffalo, NY, United States
Any money which your club plans to spend on or before July 31st must be encumbered by June 1st or these funds will be lost to you! Encumber funds by filling out a blue Encumbrance Request form and attach a copy of the club minutes where these funds have been approved. All funds you plan to encumber must have been approved at an open club meeting that took place BEFORE the June 1st deadline.

Darien Lake Theme Park
2016-06-03 10:00 - 22:00 | Darien Lake Amusement Park, 9993 Alleghany Rd., Darien Center, NY, 14040, United States
GSA is offering discounted tickets to Darien Lake Theme Park for Friday, June 3rd. (Park Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm)
Tickets on sale now at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served. All sales are non-refundable.
*Tickets include a food voucher and water park admission.
Please note that transportation is NOT provided for this event, it is your own responsibility! Parking is also not included ($9 per car).
SBI Ticket Office Summer Office Hours (starting Monday, May 16th):
North Campus (221 Student Union): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00pm
South Campus (350 Harriman Hall): Monday: 10:00am – 3:00pm and Friday: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Resurgence Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting
2016-06-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Resurgence Brewing Co., 1250 Niagara St., Buffalo, NY, 14213, United States
*Tickets include a tour of the facility, 3 beer samplings, one full sized beer and a $5 food voucher.
Tickets on sale May 16th at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall) for $10 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets are non-refundable. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
*Please make sure to bring photo ID with proof of age in order to sample the beer!*
SBI Ticket Office Summer Office Hours (starting Monday, May 16th):
North Campus (221 Student Union): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00pm
South Campus (350 Harriman Hall): Monday: 10:00am – 3:00pm and Friday: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Shakespeare in Delaware Park ~ A Winter's Tale
2016-06-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Deleware Park, Buffalo, NY, United States
GSA will be the corporate sponsor of the June 25th presentation of A Winter’s Tale, 6pm at Delaware Park (by the Rose Garden).
Free tickets available May 23rd at the SBI Ticket Offices (221 Student Union and 350 Harriman Hall). Limited quantity available. 2 max. per UB ID.
*Tickets include VIP seating, complimentary champagne and light hors d’oeuvres in the tent before the show.
SBI Ticket Office Summer Office Hours (starting Monday, May 16th):
North Campus (221 Student Union): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00pm
South Campus (350 Harriman Hall): Monday: 10:00am – 3:00pm and Friday: 10:00am – 1:00pm
