Graduate Student Association

Counseling Services is sponsoring a video contest to raise mental health awareness. We are hoping you will support our endeavor by letting your students know about this wonderful opportunity to help raise awareness on mental health issues and possibly win money, 1^st prize is $500. The students can team up with up to 4 other UB students. Please help us get the word out by sending this out to students on your list serve and or through social media.

For more information:

https://buffalo.collegiatelink.net/organization/counseling/events

February 23, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tyler McNeil, communications@sunysa.org

“The Student Assembly stands strongly in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since June 2012, DACA has given countless students the ability to live and study in the United States. As the elected student representatives of SUNY students, we stand firmly in our commitment to making SUNY a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all of our students to live and learn.

“We, as leaders, also have the responsibility to stand up and speak out for what we know is right. We are unwavering in our conviction that extending DACA is in the best interest of our communities, the State University of New York, and our peer institutions across the nation.”

About the SUNY Student Assembly

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the recognized student government organization representing the nearly 600,000 students of the State University of New York. Comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses, SUNY SA is committed to empowering students throughout the state, and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level, as well as throughout the SUNY system.

An 80,000-word thesis would take nine hours to present. Your time limit… Three minutes.

This spring, UB’s Graduate School and Blackstone LaunchPad are hosting the University’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. This competition provides doctoral students a unique and invaluable professional development experience and competition winners are awarded monetary prizes up to $1,000.

3MT Information & Training Session

Public Speaking and Presentation Zen

Wednesday, March 1

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Knox 110, North Campus

Register to Attend

The Graduate School is pleased to provide 3MT workshops in collaboration with UB’s Blackstone LaunchPad.

Questions?  Please contact us at gradprofessionaldevelopment@buffalo.edu

February 16, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tyler McNeil, communications@sunysa.org

“Celebrating Black History Month is vital to continuing our progress as a country, state, and University system. The tale of our history as a Student Assembly is tied to the promise of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive education system for all. We applaud the incredible efforts many brave people of color have made to take this promise from a mere dream to our current reality.

“The framework for progress depends on the creators of the frame itself, and the courage, love, and perseverance of these trailblazers should not only be remembered, but reflected in every step we make. From Booker T. Washington to Barack H. Obama, Black educators have helped shape the way we think about our world and our roles in society, and have enriched our lives with their wisdom and humanity. While we take these four weeks each year to recognize these accomplished individuals, we should continue to appreciate their contributions to society throughout the year.”

About the SUNY Student Assembly

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the recognized student government organization representing the nearly 600,000 students of the State University of New York. Comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses, SUNY SA is committed to empowering students throughout the state, and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level, as well as throughout the SUNY system.

The Department of Sociology is hosting a series of two day research methods workshops in May in the re-launched Summer Research Institute (SRI). The attached flyer describes the five modules that will be offered.

February 13, 2017 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tyler McNeil, communications@sunysa.org

The SUNY Student Assembly applauds the State Assembly for passing the “DREAM Act” early last week. If approved by the Senate and signed into law by Governor Cuomo, this legislation will benefit the thousands of SUNY students who are undocumented, many of whom were brought to the United States as infants with no say in the matter.

The DREAM Act will allow undocumented New York students the promise of an affordable education, and greater legal protections as they pursue a future in the only country most of them have ever known as home.

This is the fifth time the Assembly has passed a version of the DREAM Act. Each time the Senate has taken no action to move the initiative forward.

We strongly urge the State Senate to finally take up and approve this Act so that all SUNY students can feel safe and secure on their campuses, knowing that they have equal access to all benefits provided to New Yorkers. The Student Assembly stands with our students, and the Senate should too. Top of Form

About the SUNY Student Assembly

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the recognized student government organization representing the nearly 600,000 students of the State University of New York. Comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses, SUNY SA is committed to empowering students throughout the state, and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level, as well as throughout the SUNY system.

As many of you know – there is a national “March for Science” being hosted in Washington, DC on April 22, 2017 (Earth Day!) According to the organizers, there are marches in solidarity being planned all over the world. This is a march for fellow scientists, citizens, and those concerned about the welfare of our world.

In support of this national (and non-partisan) march – we have started a local group to host a “sister” march in conjunction with the march in DC. And your help is needed to join, support and spread the word so that OUR voice is heard around the world. To add a twist to our march, an Educational Outreach component is being planned. To assist in this aspect, the organizing committee is looking for those who have educational programs already in place that may benefit from this joining of minds and connection to volunteers or would like to help create such programs. Our hope is that this portion will lead to an exchange of ideas, knowledge and learning that will extend beyond just a one day march. We are also looking to highlight local scientists and research going on here in Buffalo on our websites in a language that is understandable to the public. If you have research that could be featured – please reach out!

Check out our official website: http://www.march4sciencebuffalo.com/

Please consider joining our official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/march4sciencebuffalo/) our private Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/938153732985874/), follow our twitter page (@march4scibuff), and as always you can reach the local organizers via email (march4sciencebuffalo@gmail.com).

See you on April 22nd!