Deadline for December Conference Funding Applications
2022-11-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of December 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.

Distinguished Speaker Series presents Marie Yovanovitch
2022-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Center for the Arts, Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 14260, United States
Marie Yovanovitch

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine | Best-Selling Author of
“Lessons from the Edge”

Free tickets available for graduate students starting October 31st through the UB Ticket Office. 1 per UB ID.

Public Ticket Information

Tues., November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts, UB North Campus

More About Marie Yovanovitch

The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and best-selling author of the memoir “Lessons from the Edge” shares insights on the region and the current crisis as well as experiences from her 33-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service.
Marie Yovanovitch served three times as U.S. ambassador, most recently in Kyiv as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Previously, she served as U.S. ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic (2005-2008) and the Republic of Armenia (2008-2011). She retired from the Foreign Service in 2020 and is currently a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a non-resident fellow at the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University.
Born into a family that survived both Soviet and Nazi terror before emigrating to the U.S., Yovanovitch rose to the top of her profession in the crucible of the former USSR. Following early assignments in Moscow, London, Ottawa and Mogadishu, she served as deputy director of the Russia desk and then, as a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, she was named deputy chief in Ukraine. Within the Department of State, Yovanovitch has worked on the Russia desk, the Office of European Security Affairs and the Operations Center. She also served as the dean of the School of Language Studies at the Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State and as the deputy commandant and international advisor at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University.
Yovanovitch earned the Senior Foreign Service Performance Award eight times and the State Department’s Superior Honor Award on nine occasions. She is the recipient of two Presidential Distinguished Service Awards and the Secretary’s Diplomacy in Human Rights Award. Following her retirement, Yovanovitch received the Trainor Award for Excellence in the Conduct of Diplomacy from Georgetown University, the inaugural Richard G. Lugar Award from Indiana University, the 2020 PEN/Benenson Courage Award from Pen/America, the Morgenthau Award from the Armenian Assembly of America, the American Spirit Award for Distinguished Public Service from the Common Good, and the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government.
In early 2022, Yovanovitch’s memoir, “Lessons From The Edge,” was an instant New York Times best-seller. The late Madeleine Albright called the book “A brilliant, engaging, and inspiring memoir from one of America’s wisest and most courageous diplomats—essential reading for current policymakers, aspiring public servants, and anyone who cares about America’s role in the world.”

UB Science and Health Policy Networking Event
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
On Thursday November 10th and Thursday November 17th from 12PM-1PM the UB Science and Health Policy Club will be hosting two online networking events. Please register for these events using this link.
These sessions will include a 15-to-30-minute presentation from our presenters on their career paths and what steps they took to land positions inside and outside of academia.
These sessions will take place on zoom, and you will receive a link following your registration. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you virtually!

Elevate Presentation Skills: Workshop for International Graduate Students
2022-11-18 13:30 - 17:00 | 102 O’Brian Hall, Buffalo, NY, United States
Dear UB International Graduate Students and TAs,
We are sending this message to invite you to join us for the workshop focused on

Communication techniques in academic/professional settings
The delivery of a well-organized presentation in a classroom or at a conference
Intonation and rhythm patterns in American English
Recognize your strengths to overcome challenges in communicating with the audience

A variety of activities are included in the workshop to help our international graduate students and TAs to deliver effective presentations and host dynamic discussions in academic and professional settings. This workshop is also an excellent opportunity for international TAs to enhance cross-cultural interactions with their students.
We serve food and beverages during the intersession breaks!
DATE: Friday, November 18th
TIME: 1:30 – 5 P.M.
LOCATION: O’Brian Hall 102, North Campus
Registration link: https://ubgse.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0AHnVGuPyTTA8DQ
Given the design of the workshop, we offer limited seats – the registration will be closed when all seats are filled. Please register ASAP!
Feel free to contact us at yueqiuzh@buffalo.edu for any further information about the workshop.

December Group Funding Applications Deadline
2022-11-22 | NY
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This is the final deadline for all Scholarly Publication funding requests for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations
2022-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Dear graduate students,
The ability to navigate difficult conversations and situations is necessary for your work, community and personal life, but they can be uncomfortable and challenging.
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 12-1 p.m. for Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations, presented by Counseling Services. This workshop will be virtual.

Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with peers, mentors, faculty and staff.
Leave with concrete strategies for productive dialogue and clear communication.
Be able to approach difficult conversations with more confidence in the future and resolve conflict.

Register for Tough Talks: Communication Strategies for Difficult Situations.
This workshop is in partnership with the Graduate School and Counseling Services. All graduate students are welcome to attend.

Fall Recess
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-26 | NY

GSA Closed
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-25 | NY
The GSA office will be closed for Fall Recess.

Disney's Aladdin at Shea's Performing Arts Center
2022-11-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Tickets on sale September 26th 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.

Club Recognition Application Deadline
2022-11-30 | NY
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 7, October 5, November 2, or December 7).
All application materials are due by the close of business at 4:30pm to have your club’s recognition considered at the December 7th Board Meeting.

Finance Committee Meeting
2022-11-30 18:30 - 20:30 | NY
Finance Committee meeting to review group funding requests for events to take place in December or later.

Java Junction
2022-12-02 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.

Discount AMC Movie Tickets Available
2022-12-05 | NY
GSA will have discount AMC Movie Tickets available for sale on December 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.

December Board of Directors Meeting
2022-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The December 7th 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, December 7th 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.

Last Day of Fall Classes
2022-12-09 | NY

Buffalo Bills Football Game vs. New York Jets
2022-12-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Highmark Stadium, 1 Bills Dr., Orchard Park, 14127, United States
Tickets on sale November 7th 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.
*The UB Ticket Office will be sending out digital tickets to the game. Please just note that the emailed receipt from the UB Ticket Office is only a voucher to secure your purchase and will not be accepted for admission by the vendor.*
All sales are non-refundable.

GSA Closed for Winter Recess
2022-12-13 - 2023-01-02 | NY
The GSA will be closed for Winter Recess from Tuesday, December 13th until Tuesday, January 3rd
The office will be open for Summer Hours (Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm) from January 3rd – 27th.
Regular business hours will resume with the start of classes on January 30th.

Deadline for January Conference Funding Applications
2022-12-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of January 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.

GSA Closed
2023-01-02 | NY
The GSA will be closed for New Year’s Day observance.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-03 - 2023-01-05 | NY
The GSA will be open for Summer Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 6th.

GSA Closed
2023-01-06 | NY
The GSA will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 6th.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-09 - 2023-01-12 | NY
The GSA will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 13th.

GSA Closed
2023-01-13 | NY

Deadline for February Conference Funding Applications
2023-01-15 | NY
All applications for Conference Funding for conferences during the month of February 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.

GSA Closed
2023-01-16 | NY
The GSA will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance.

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-17 - 2023-01-19 | NY
The GSA office will be open for Summer Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 20th.

Discount Canalside Ice Skating Packages Available
2023-01-17 | Canalside Ice Rink, 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Vouchers on sale January 17th at the UB Ticket Office (online or in 221 Student Union) for $2 each. 2 per UB ID. Tickets include admission and skate rental. Vouchers must be used by February 26, 2023!
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.

February Group Funding Applications Deadline
2023-01-18 | NY
Application materials are due for Special Activities, Interdepartmental Activities, Symposium and Community Outreach funding for events occurring after the February Board of Directors meeting. All application materials due by the close of business at 4:00pm.

GSA Closed
2023-01-20 | NY

GSA on Summer Hours
2023-01-23 - 2023-01-26 | NY
The GSA office will be open for Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday, January 27th.
