October is being observed as a domestic violence awareness month so we are
collecting toiletries for the women’s shelter. We will put some boxes around
campus to collect the items starting Monday (7th October, 2013). Please
donate.
Donation Collection Centers
200-A-Commons (Thursdays, 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm)
732-Clemens Hall
310-Student Union (GSA office)
SBI Legal is hosting a Housing Workshop with a focus on students who may be entering the fray as first time renters (or landlords), and wanted to advise graduate students of the upcoming event. We hope to provide some useful information to prevent some of the negative leasing experiences that have taken hold of students over the past few years (as observed by our attorneys and office staff). There will be open Q&A throughout the event.
This event will be held:
Wednesday 23rd October 2013
3:00pm – 5:00pm
107 O’Brian Hall
Presentations will be made by:
Francis Amendola, Esq. – SBI Legal Assistance Attorney
Daniel Ryan, Ph.D. – Director of UB Off-Campus Student Services
Lorenzo Guzman, M.S.—Director of SBI Off-Campus Housing
Meeting the needs of Graduate Student Writers, the Center for Excellence in Writing offers:
Coming Soon:
Center for Excellence in Writing
Baldy 209
Hours: MTW 9am-6pm, Th 9am-8pm, F 10am-2pm
Contact: 645-5139, writing@buffalo.edu
Community-student partnerships and engagement have been on the rise recently in our South Campus Neighborhoods. As you are fast becoming some of the finest future-leaders-to-be, I’m reaching out to ask you for your hand in volunteering this Saturday, October 5th.
Students (and community partners) will be meeting up at 11:00am the end of Tyler Street (Tyler and Angle Street) at Linear Park for cleaning up this park!
Water and refreshments, gloves, and tools will all be supplied – the only thing needed is more hands to help clean up!
If you feel up to it, you can simply arrive on site, this Saturday at 11am! (Cleanup expected to last a few hours, but even an hour of your time is greatly appreciated!)
If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to let us know – feel free to reach out directly to Matt Kopalek of the Office of Community Relations at 829-6147.
Student Wellness Team Available Programming:
Open QPR – Suicide Prevention Training:
Question, Persuade, Refer – Suicide Prevention Training
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. The good news is that most suicides can be prevented if concerned others learn to recognize the risk factors, gain confidence in asking about suicidal thoughts, and know where to send someone for help. Participants in this presentation will leave with practical knowledge for helping others who might be at risk for suicide.
Called away on business? Attending a conference? Family obligations?
Don’t Cancel that Class!
There’s no need to cancel your class. The Student Wellness Team (Counseling Services, Wellness Education Services, and Health Services) can cover your class by presenting on a number of topics that are relevant to college students. Even if you don’t need to cancel a class, you are always welcome to request any of these presentations for your classes throughout the year.
Presentations are typically 50-90 minutes in length, depending on the presentation and your class’s schedule.
It is not a requirement for you to cancel your class in order to have the Student Wellness Team come and present. We would be happy to come speak to your classes even if you are there! Also, please keep in mind that it takes time and energy to plan these presentations. If you request one of our programs please share with students that class participation is required!
Information About Our Programs
The Student Wellness Team offers presentations on a wide range of interesting topics. Below we have highlighted a few of our most requested programs; however, you can find a complete list of programs with descriptions on or website!
https://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/shs/dontcancel
Sample Program Offerings:
Question, Persuade, Refer – Suicide Prevention Training
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. The good news is that most suicides can be prevented if concerned others learn to recognize the risk factors, gain confidence in asking about suicidal thoughts, and know where to send someone for help. Participants in this presentation will leave with practical knowledge for helping others who might be at risk for suicide.
Are you stressed out?
The American College Health Association cites stress as the number-one impediment to academic performance in its national college health assessment. In this presentation students will learn techniques to identify stressors and take control of stress in their lives.
The ABC’s of Getting Your Zzzz’s
College students are some of the most sleep-deprived people in the U.S.! Sleep deprivation can lead to decreased performance and alertness, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and emotional distress. In this workshop students will learn about the importance of sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation, and strategies for getting better sleep.
Interested in Requesting A Program?
Visit our website above to complete an online workshop request form. Two-week advance notice is required. We would appreciate it if you could disseminate this information to other members of your department. We are sending this information prior to the start of the semester so that you can include the presentation on your syllabus if you would like.
For additional information contact Colleen Holcomb at cnsl.cmholcom@gmail.com.
Are you a Bills Fan and a supporter of the Family Justice Center? If so, the Buffalo Bills and the United Way have made it possible to go to the 11/3 Bills game against the Chiefs for only $30 and also donate to the Family Justice Center at the same time. Just click the following link to purchase your tickets and donate! Use the special offer code GPUW.
The UB Distinguished Speaker Series is looking for feedback on the recent Michio Kaku event. Please visit http://studentvoice.com/ub/kakufall2013 and let them know what you think.
There’s a lot going on this month, including:
Hillary Rodham Clinton as a part of the UB Distinguished Speaker Series, October 23rd. Continue reading “October Events”
“The primary function of the Programming Grant is to fund programs that further the quality of student life, and enrich the educational, cultural and social experiences at the University at Buffalo. In light of these goals, organizations that receive awards are to use them to expand existing programs or to help launch new projects.”
You can find the grant application here or pick up a hard copy from the GSA Office (310 Student Union) or the SBI Office (341 Student Union). The deadline for submission is Friday, October 4, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Please note that this is a rigid deadline, after which grant applications will not be accepted. All grant applications must include the signature of the GSA Treasurer, so please plan accordingly. SBI Programming Grant Notifications will be distributed to the grant applicants by Wednesday, October 16, 2013.
The Distinguished Speaker Series presents Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former Secretary of State, on October 23rd at 8pm in Alumni Arena
Free tickets for students will be distributed via a Ticket Lottery. Please register for the Ticket Lottery October 1st – 6th for your chance to possibly receive a free Clinton ticket by visiting http://buffalo.edu/dss/tickets and scroll down to the “Tickets for UB Students” Section. Limited quantities available.
The Office of Special Events will e-mail lottery registrants on Wednesday, October 9th, notifying them as to whether or not they are a lottery winner. Lottery winners will then receive details about when, where and how to pick up their ticket.