Graduate Student Association

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Damar Hamlin
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Center for the Arts, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Damar Hamlin

Buffalo Bills Safety | Commotio Cordis Survivor

Free tickets available for graduate students starting Thursday, February 13th through the UB Ticket Office. 1 per UB ID.
Public Ticket Information

Thurs., Mar. 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts
UB North Campus

More About Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin (born March 24, 1998, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania) is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Hamlin spent most of his rookie season as a backup before becoming a starter in 2022 following a season-ending injury to Micah Hyde.
Hamlin, a true champion both on and off the field, has left an indelible mark through his remarkable journey of resilience and philanthropy. In 2023, Hamlin launched the CPR Tour, a groundbreaking initiative through the Chasing M’s Foundation. This tour has equipped over 1,200 individuals with life-saving skills, provided 170 AEDs to communities in need, and catalyzed legislative change in 12 states.
Notably, Hamlin established the Heroes Scholarship in Cincinnati, honoring the medical workers pivotal to his recovery. This scholarship not only pays tribute to their dedication but also supports the next generation of healthcare heroes.
Hamlin and the foundation extend their impact through various initiatives, including football clinics, back-to-school drives, the annual toy drive, Thanksgiving drives, and health and wellness programs. These efforts reflect Hamlin’s commitment to fostering positive change in communities.
In 2024, Hamlin and the foundation plan to expand the CPR Tour to five U.S. cities and internationally to Europe, Asia and Africa. This visionary step underscores Hamlin’s global perspective and the foundation’s commitment to making a difference on a broader scale, bringing life-saving skills to communities around the world.
Accolades such as the 2023 PFWA Halas Award, Comeback Player of the Year, the 2023 Alan Page Community Award and the 2023 Ed Block Courage Award underscore Hamlin’s impact. Since January 2, 2023, he has become a dedicated advocate for increasing awareness of CPR training and AED access.
Hamlin is driven by a profound purpose, channeling his experience into programs that encourage young people to pursue their dreams. In every sense, Hamlin is not just an athlete but a champion who inspires and uplifts those around him.

South Campus Java Junction
2025-03-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-09 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 Hall.
All participants must review the GSA’s Safety Acknowledgement and Participant Disclaimer before attending.

GISA Holi
2025-03-14 18:30 - 22:30 | 145 Student Union

Deadline for April Conference Funding Applications
2025-03-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of April 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.

Spring Break
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-22 | NY

GSA on Summer Hours
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-20 | NY
Spring Break: GSA Office open Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, March 21st.

May-July Group Funding Applications Deadline
2025-03-19 | NY
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium and Community Outreach funding for events occurring after the April Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:00pm.

GSA Closed
2025-03-21 | NY

Finance Committee Meeting
2025-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 | NY
This will be the final Finance Committee meeting of the year to review all group funding requests for events taking place between April and July. This will also be the last meeting at which club requests for capital equipment can be reviewed and approved.

Shucked at Shea’s Performing Arts Center
2025-03-26 19:30 - 22:30 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale February 24th at 9:00am at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 221 Student Union) for $25 each (regularly $63). 2 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
ANNOUNCEMENT- Those students who purchased tickets for The Wiz will NOT be eligible to purchase tickets for Shucked

**DIGITAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE EMAILED OUT 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SHOW 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.**
**For ticketing/seating questions or requests, please contact the GSA Programming Coordinator (gsa-programming@buffalo.edu) prior to the ticket distribution. All requests will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.**
**All sales are non-refundable**

MDRF Spring Application Deadline
2025-03-28 | NY
Deadline for MDRF grant applications for research to be conducted between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026.
Complete grant applications must be submitted online by 3:00pm on Friday, March 28, 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, March 12th at 12:00pm. Applicants will only be granted one full review.

April Board of Directors Meeting
2025-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The April 2nd 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, April 2nd 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
2025-04-04 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.

Buffalo Sabres Hockey Game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
2025-04-05 19:00 - 22:30 | Key Bank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza , Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Tickets on sale March 3rd at the UB Ticket Office (online or at 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 THE GAME. 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.**
**For ticketing/seating questions or requests, please contact the GSA Programming Coordinator (gsa-programming@buffalo.edu) prior to the ticket distribution. All requests will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.**
**All sales are non-refundable**

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2025-04-07 | NY
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on April 7th 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.

Buffalo Bisons Baseball Flex Passes On Sale
2025-04-07 | Sahlen Field, 275 Washington St., Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
GSA will have flex passes for Buffalo Bisons Baseball Games on sale for $10 each starting on April 7th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union). 1 per UB ID. Limited quantity available. First come, first served.
Passes include admission to any home game of the 2025 season and $10 in Fastball Cash Cards that can be used for concession purchases.
**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PHYSICAL TICKETS FROM THE UB TICKET OFFICE IN 221 STUDENT UNION. THE EMAIL CONFIRMATION FROM THE TICKET OFFICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE VENDOR FOR ADMISSIO

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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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY

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.
