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Athletics
- Jan. 14: Basketball vs. Texas-Tyler, 5:30/7:30 p.m. Green Out: first 200 fans in attendance receive a free T-shirt.
- Jan. 16: Basketball vs. LeTourneau, 1/3 p.m. Join us in welcoming our friends from the Special Olympics as they perform at halftime during both the men's and women's games.
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Dean of Students - Health and Wellness Initiatives
Recreational Sports
- Jan. 12: Deadline to renew lockers.
- Jan. 14: Rock, Paper, Scissors, 10 p.m., Auxiliary Gym.
- Jan. 15: Activity Center lockers available for rent.
- Jan. 21: Group exercise classes begin. See the complete schedule online. Pass required.
Wellness Center
- Jan. 13: Student Wellness Center Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., SSB 4.5. Students are encouraged to visit the center for free refreshments, information about upcoming events and to explore services/resources available via the center.
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Dean of Students - Student Engagement Initiatives
Student Volunteerism
- The spring events calendar is now available on the OSV website.
- Searching for staff/faculty to volunteer/serve as responsible university officials (RUOs) for Alternative Spring Break. Contact Monalisa Amidar for details and application.
- A can opener drive is ongoing through January and benefits students who use the Comet Cupboard. Donate new or gently used non-electric can openers in the OSV office (SSB 3.600), the Administration Building near the second floor elevator, the RHS lobby and the SU. For more information contact Mackenzie Hunter.
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Dean of Students - Student Transition Initiatives
Career Center
- Jan. 11: Sign-ups begin for sophomores interested in the Explore the WOW spring break job shadowing program.
- Jan. 14: Building a Professional Resume, 2:30 p.m., SSB 3.107.
- Search for a student employment coordinator is ongoing.
New Student Programs
Student Programs
- Search for administrative assistant II is ongoing.
Student Transition Programs
- Jan. 13: SOYE: Explore the World of Work, 5 p.m., SU 2.602.
- Jan. 20: Welcome Wednesday, 5 p.m., SU 2.602 (for spring 2016 transfer students who did not attend orientation). RSVP required.
- Search for administrative assistant II is ongoing.
Veteran Services Center
- Jan. 14: Military-affiliated students are invited to attend the spring semester welcome lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Veteran Services Center.
- Two Warrior SMART sessions will be offered to staff/faculty/student veterans during the spring semester. Class size is limited and registration required. Contact the center for information.
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Housing Operations and Residential Life
Housing Operations
- Jan. 8: Residents of University Commons began submitting work orders via the MyHousing portal.
- Jan. 19-25: Special programs housing sign-up through the MyHousing portal.
- Jan. 28-Feb 5: Remaining residents housing sign-up through the MyHousing portal.
Residential Life/LLC
- Jan. 14: Jump into Spring, an informational program to provide residents with info about upcoming events plus details about RHA, NRHH and the House Cup competition, 8 p.m., RHW.
- John Carrillo has accepted another position outside the university. His last day is Jan. 22 and a search is underway for his replacement.
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International Center
Education Abroad
- Information sessions are scheduled for the spring 2016 semester. Details are available online.
Intercultural Programs
- Hosted more than 350 new international students during spring international student orientation.
International Student Services
- Amina Kader has been hired as an international student advisor.
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Marketing and Student Media
Student Media
- Jan. 11: New issue of The Mercury on stands.
- Jan. 18: Radio UTD on-air programming resumes.
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Diversity and Community Engagement
Multicultural Center
- The MLK Jr. Celebration Breakfast is full, but a waitlist is available. Contact the center for details.
- Staff in the center provide diversity presentations and workshops for students/student organizations. Contact the center for details.
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