Why All Issues Matter

The Global Studies Institute (GSI) at Buffalo State serves as a hub for research, education, and related activities on global issues and world regions. We aim to offer the synergy for the campus community and beyond to address and advance global understanding, engagement, and cooperation in a complex and changing world. 

In collaboration with Academic Affairs, we are inviting paper submissions from students, faculty, and staff from ALL disciplines and schools that address global issues. 

Papers on the following topics or issues will be considered 

• Education, governance and cooperation 
• Development and sustainability 
• Justice and human rights 
• Health, healing and well-being 
• Global community, culture and identity 
• Or on any areas and topics that contribute to academic knowledge, policy debates, social change, social responsibility and/or cultural competence that advance our understanding of global issues. 

Papers must be complete. They could come from classes or from independent research projects. They can range from five to 15 pages, but all lengths will be considered. The committee will notify selected papers and applicants in early Spring 2027 and ask them to participate in a panel and present in the Spring (Faculty in mid-March; Students during the annual Spring Student Showcase on May 5, 2027).

Refreshments and prizes will be awarded. 

GET YOUR PAPERS IN EARLY 

Submissions are open from November 16 to February 2 (5:00 PM ET). We will notify selected papers and applicants by February 19, 2027.

Submit applications and process inquiries to vanchav@buffalostate.edu.