Graduate Student Association

Check out Diversity and Inclusion Survey Results conducted by Intercultural and Diversity Center together with GSA and SA. Here is the link : http://gsa.buffalo.edu/wp-content/uploads/Diversity-and-Inclusion-Final-Results.pdf

On Saturday, April 21, the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus will host the 4^th annual open house.  Middle and high school students and their families will visit various entities on the BNMC, including UB, Roswell Park, Kaleida Health, UNYTS, Hauptman Woodward, and more.  Each location has an activity or demonstration planned for participants.  We are looking for volunteers to help guide people around the campus and within buildings.  They will not act as “tour guides,” as it is a self-guided tour, but will be placed around the campus to answer questions about how to get to certain locations.  Within buildings, we also need a few volunteers to stand in lobbies to open doors and lead people to elevators.

Sandra K. Small, Ph.D. | Science Education Manager
University at Buffalo | Business & Entrepreneur Partnerships
University at Buffalo | GEM Community of Excellence
sksmall@buffalo.edu |Phone: (716) 888-4851
buffalo.edu/partnerships
buffalo.edu/gem
Downtown Campus: 701 Ellicott Street |Buffalo NY 14203

This year, there are four modules starting May 21 and running through June 2.

http://gsa.buffalo.edu/blog/2017/02/21/ubs-summer-research-institute/

To all UB Graduate Students:

WIN A $40 GIFT CARD TO STARBUCKS!

To assist in our long term housing planning efforts, we want to know what is important to you about where you live while going to UB.  Your views are important to us and will help us in improving the residential student experience.

We hope you will take a few minutes to complete a survey by clicking http://questionweb.com/49985/.  The survey closes at the end of the day April 5.

The information you provide will be critical in determining how best to improve housing over the next several years.

Upon completion you will be entered into a random drawing to win one of ten $40 gift card to Starbucks!

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Thomas R Tiberi
Director of Campus Living

UBIT is seeking graduate student representatives to participate in technology focus groups aimed to gauge awareness and collect feedback on technology offerings at the university. This is your chance to learn from and share your feedback with UB’s IT professionals.

We are considering three different times to host: (1) Tuesday, April 3, 3 – 4 p.m., (2) Thursday, April 5, at 5 – 6 p.m.  or (3) Thursday, April 5, at 6 – 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending this event, please select which of these slots you prefer using this form: https://goo.gl/forms/YhgndnwB57s1HjfF2.

Depending on the interest we receive, we may hold a session during one or more of these times.

And if you can’t make it, but would still like to offer feedback, feel free to email me at blakecoo@buffalo.edu any time you have something to say.

All the best,

Blake Cooper
IT Communications Specialist
blakecoo@buffalo.edu

The UB Curriculum is now accepting applications for adjunct instructors for AY 2018-19 to teach the UB Capstone (UBC 399, the culminating course of the UB Curriculum program). The UB Capstone is a holistic reflection of a student’s learning experiences through the creation of the Capstone ePortfolio.  Through completion of this requirement, students develop the skills to integrate, apply and synthesize knowledge. This integrative approach to learning encourages students to connect concepts across a broad range of disciplines and experiences, bringing it all together—with purpose.

The role of our Capstone Instructors is to mentor and guide students through the creation of the Capstone ePortfolio.  UBC 399 is taught online through the Course Management System in Digication, UB’s ePortfolio platform.  The detailed posting is attached.  Application materials (cover letter and CV) should be sent to ubcurriculum@buffalo.edu, and these will be reviewed on a rolling basis through July 31, 2018.

Petitions for the University Council Representative are now available!

(Election Code)

Petitions can be picked up at the following locations.

• Online here
• Campus Life Office, 150 Student Union
• Student Association, 350 Student Union
• Graduate Student Association, 310 Student Union

Completed petitions must contain the printed name, signature, school of enrollment and person numbers of 300 students currently registered at the University at Buffalo. Duplicate signatures on an individual candidate’s petition shall be considered invalid.

Information on the University Council

The University Council serves as the primary oversight and advisory board to the University at Buffalo and its president and senior officers. This student representative sits on a 10-member board (the other officers appointed by the governor of the State of New York) and serves as the voice for all UB students.

The regular duties of the University Council include reviewing the university’s major plans and activities in the areas of academics, student life, finances, building and grounds, and then making recommendations to benefit the university in matters of community and alumni relations. A more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of the University Council and be found in the New York State Education Law, Section 356.

University Council Student Representative

Any full-time University at Buffalo student is eligible to run for the University Council Student Representative. Responsibilities of the position include:

• Sitting on the University at Buffalo Council, which serves as the primary oversight and advisory body to the institution
• Represent the 30,000 students who attend the University at Buffalo
• Chair the Council of Advocacy and Leadership (COAL), a committee consisting of leadership from UB’s 7 student governments
• Serve as an ex-officio member of the Faculty Staff Senate

Timeline for the 2018 University Council Elections

More information on the timeline can be found here.

Monday, March 12: Petitions made available at all locations; All Governmental Offices and Campus Life

Friday, April 6: Petitions are due by 1:00pm to Campus Life

Wednesday, April 11: Mandatory Candidate Meeting at 5:00pm in Campus Life, 150 Student Union

Wednesday, April 11: Campaigning begins following Mandatory Candidate Meeting

Thursday, April 12: Platforms due to Campus Life, 150 Student Union, by 5:00pm

Tuesday, April 17: Endorsements due to Luke Haumesser via email by 5:00pm

Tuesday, April 24: Elections held online beginning at 12:01am

Wednesday, April 25: Elections held online

Thursday, April 26: Elections held online and close at 5:00pm

Friday, April 27: Expenditure reports due no later than 5:00pm, when polling closes

Friday, April 27: Unofficial election results available

Monday, April 30: Official election results available

For any additional information please contact Luke Haumesser in the Campus Life office located in 150 Student Union or via email at lukehaum@buffalo.edu.

The Living Stipend Movement has created a survey to get a snapshot of grad student financial hardships/realities. Please provide us with your feedback! Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGDR86Y

 Call for Candidates

On April 9 – 12, 2018 the following offices will be filled through a general election of graduate students at UB:

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

The stipends for each of these positions will be $14,500 and the elected officers must be present and available to serve in the duties of their office from June 1, 2018 until May 31, 2019.

Any student enrolled in a department that is currently represented by GSA, who is in good academic standing, and has attended two Senate meetings in the past twelve months prior to becoming a candidate shall be eligible to run for office.  If you have not yet attended any GSA Senate meetings, the remaining meeting dates to fulfill this requirement are February 7, 2018 and March 7, 2018.

*Please note that international students holding an assistantship or any other employment will be restricted by federal work regulations and may not be eligible to run for office under United States Law.*

Petition packets for candidacy are now available in the GSA office (310 Student Union) and are due back to the Election Committee Chair by Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:30pm.  Absolutely NO late submissions will be accepted.

All prospective candidates must attend a mandatory meeting with members of the Election Committee where the Election Rules and Regulations will be handed out and reviewed.  Meetings will be arranged between prospective candidates and the Election Committee to occur between Wednesday, March 7, 2018 and Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

Please contact the Election Committee Chair, Ariel Noffke (arielnof@buffalo.edu) to inquire about the details of the application procedure and formalities.