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Please note that as of Monday, August 30th the GSA office staff will be back to working on campus.  However, due to the increasing COVID transmission rates we will be keeping the office door closed throughout the day.  We encourage all students to continue to submit questions and paperwork via email whenever possible. You are also still welcome to slide paperwork under the office door, or campus mail it to 310 Student Union Buffalo, NY 14260.  Staff will also be available any time during regular business hours (Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm, closed for lunch 1:00 – 2:00pm daily) for meetings via Zoom.  You may also call the office at 645-2960. To set up an appointment with the GSA Director of Operations, please use Calendly at https://calendly.com/slfrankgsa.  If an in person meeting becomes absolutely necessary, arrangements will be made accordingly on a case by case basis.

Greetings,

My name is Pavanam. I am an international student studying at Adler University, Chicago. I am currently completing my doctoral dissertation on the acculturative experiences of Southeast Asian graduate level international students studying in the USA. I am writing to inquire if my study may be posted on any of your listservs, Facebook group or distributed within your social network.

I am in the midst of recruiting graduate level international students from these countries (Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, and the new nation of East Timor (formerly part of Indonesia) as participants for my study. Participation is by only completing a survey! Here is the link to the survey: https://adler.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ev4LQ1kELi7R4x

I have attached a letter detailing my dissertation. Please let me know if you need more information or have any questions pertaining to the study.

I look forward to hearing from you. Stay safe and well.

Warmly,

Pavanam Sasha Valuyeetham

4th year PsyD student in Clinical Psychology

Adler University, Chicago

You may be aware that the Graduate School has been working with Student Life on the idea of dedicated space on North and South Campus for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The space would house services specifically for graduate students (for example, counseling, writing support, professional development and career services) and would also include spaces for studying, networking, and other like activities.

The Graduate School is looking for 2 students who would be interested in serving on an exploratory committee for this purpose.  The committee will further develop the concept, develop a high level design, and sketch resources needed to construct and maintain a space.

Any interested students should contact the GSA President, J Coley, in order to be nominated.

Register at: library.buffalo.edu/workshops

Additional Information at: buffalo.edu/edc/current_events.html

Offered as a collaborative event sponsored by the UB Educational Design Collaborative (UB EDC), UB Libraries, UB Information Technology (UBIT), the Center for Educational Innovation (CEI), and various UB Schools and units.

GSA would like to welcome Diane Staly to the GSA Team!  Diane was recently hired as the GSA’s new Associate Director of Operations and will be working to assist students and clubs with all of their needs.  Diane spent many years working at Sub Board I, Inc. before moving over to FSA in order to assist with the UB student governments’ transition to the new fiscal agent in 2019.  We hope you all will join us in offering her a very warm welcome!

Please note that the GSA will be closed from Friday, June 25th until Tuesday, July 6th.

Please read the full story here:

http://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2021/06/fee-support-phd-students.html

Dear UB Community Member,

In celebration of Juneteenth, the Office of Inclusive Excellence is offering free tickets for UB students, faculty, and staff to visit either the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor or the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center anytime during the month of June 2021. These two institutions explore the history of Black leadership, resistance and resilience in Buffalo and Western New York. Both can be visited in person, and Michigan Street also offers a virtual tour option.

If you would like tickets, please email vpix@buffalo.edu, and remember to specify: (1) which site you will visit; and (2) the number of tickets requested (limit of two tickets per person).

In addition, many local organizations will be holding Juneteenth celebrations on June 19. The Juneteenth Festival will hold a virtual parade. The Michigan Street Baptist Church and the Nash House will be open and free. The FreeTHEM Walk will hold several events. Please consult their websites for details.

Please note that as of Monday, May 10th GSA will be on summer hours:

Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm, closed on Friday (closed for lunch daily 1:00 – 2:00pm)

Regular business hours will resume with the start of the Fall semester on Monday, August 30th.

SUNY is looking for recommendations for students to serve on the Student Voices Action Committee for this coming academic year. It is a one-year commitment, with virtual meetings throughout the year. I’ve attached a press release from last year, for your information.

Students will participate in meetings with peers representing every sector of SUNY, from diverse backgrounds and fields of study. They come together to discuss emerging and critical issues facing students. Over the last year, they’ve informed numerous initiatives that have resulted in action – from mental health to food insecurity – directly benefiting students.

If you are interested, please email gsa-feedback@buffalo.edu with your name, major, current year, email and telephone number.