Vice President for Student Affairs/Business Operations

• Nov. 5: Division meeting, 10:30 a.m., Galaxy Rooms. Responsible Employee Training; all staff are expected to attend. Please make arrangements for offices to be staffed during this time. No food will be served, but drinks will be provided.
• Josh Hammers, director of assessment, began work Oct. 26. He is temporarily housed in the Administration Building.
• Human Resources now processes approved time and absences on a weekly basis. Please report and approve time and absences each week so records can be updated accordingly.

Athletics

• As of Oct. 28, volleyball is ranked No. 19 in NCAA Division III, and men's soccer is ranked No. 25.
• Nov. 3: Women's soccer will host the first round of the American Southwest Conference Tournament at 7 p.m. against LeTourneau.
• Nov. 5-7: Volleyball will host the American Southwest Conference Tournament. The Comets will open play at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5.
• Nov. 14: Women's basketball vs. Schreiner, 11 a.m.
• Nov. 14: Men's basketball vs. Centenary, 1 p.m.

Career Center

• Nov. 2-5: Career Week. Visit the website for a schedule of activities.
• Nov. 11: Building a Professional Resume, 12:30 p.m., SSB 3.107.
• Nov. 13: Conducting an Effective Job Search, 1 p.m., SSB 3.107.

Counseling Center

• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Oct. 19: intakes, consultation and counseling (191), crisis services (22), psychiatric evaluations and treatment (34), couple and group counseling (72), testing (2), outreach (1).
• Center for Students in Recovery services/meetings for the week of Oct. 19: individual recovery support (5), other contacts (26), 12A-all addictions (1), Al-Anon (1), meditation group (1), Nourish eating disorder support group (1), other contacts (26).

Dean of Students

Student Media

• UTD TV's latest news report is now available.
• Nov. 2: New issues of AMP and The Mercury on stands.
• Nov. 5: Fall concert with LIZ and Ellie Herring, 9 p.m., North Mall.

Health Center

• Nov. 2: The free dental screening has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
• A small supply of vaccine is still available to students who are interested in getting a flu shot. Please contact the center to schedule an appointment.

Housing/Building Operations

Building Operations

• Nov. 5-6: UT Dallas is hosting the Southwest Association of University and College Housing Officers (SWACUHO) Chief Housing Officer Conference in Residence Hall North.

Residential Life

• Nov. 20: PA applications are due.
• Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m., Residence Hall Northwest.
• The search is ongoing for open housing placement coordinator position.

International Center

International Student Services

• Faith Kashaa was hired as an international student advisor. She begins Nov. 5.

Intercultural Programs

• To request intercultural competency training for your staff, please email the ISSO.

Leadership, Risk/Safety, Partnerships

• Nov. 6: International Center staff retreat. No student services available.
• If you know of a student from Afghanistan or Pakistan who was impacted by the earthquake there, please refer them to the International Center and/or Student Counseling Center.

Multicultural Center

• Nov. 2: Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, 7 p.m., Plinth.
• Nov. 3: Native American Heritage celebration, 12 p.m., Plinth.
• The Multicultural Center is planning for Black History Month 2016. If your department would like to be a part of the planning, please email Bruce August.
• The diversity education area provides presentations and workshops for students/student organizations. Contact the center for details.

Student Programs

New Student Programs

• Search for an administrative assistant II for Student Programs is ongoing.

Office of Student Volunteerism

• Nov. 3: Alternative Spring Break information session, 12 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
• Now seeking ASB site leader and responsible university official (RUO) applicants. Contact Monalisa Amidar at ext. 6393 for details or email for an application.
• Nov. 12: Recycle personal (non-UTD), outdated electronics at the E-Waste Roundup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lot J.
• Nov. 16-20: National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Some events require registration.

Student Transition Programs

• Spring 2016 mandatory transfer orientation: Nov. 23, Dec. 5 and Dec. 16. Locations will vary.
• Nov. 4: Internships: Inside Edition Student Panel, 1-2 p.m., Galaxy Rooms. Requires RSVP.
• Nov. 4: Internships: Inside Edition Internship Fair, 2-4 p.m., Galaxy Rooms. Students who attend the panel portion of the event will have VIP entrance to this event.

Veteran Services Center

• Staff/faculty veterans who have a uniform or item to display for the Nov. 11 Veterans Day campus event should contact the VSC.