Nov. 20, 2017

Athletics

• Nov. 25: Men's basketball vs. Southwestern University, 3 p.m., Activity Center (home opener).
• Nov. 27: Men's basketball at UT Arlington, 7 p.m.
• Nov. 30: Women's basketball vs. Howard Payne University, 5:30 p.m., Activity Center.
• Nov. 30: Men's basketball vs. Howard Payne University, 7:30 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 2: Women's basketball vs. Sul Ross State University, 2 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 2: Men's basketball vs. Sul Ross State University, 4 p.m., Activity Center.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

• New cases for the week of Nov. 6: Academic dishonesty (31), misconduct (4).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Nov. 28: "Generation Found" movie screening, 7 p.m., SSA Auditorium.
• Nov. 29: PAWS for Finals, 1-4 p.m., Visitor's Center Atrium.
• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Nov. 6: Initial and follow-up evaluations (32), consultation and counseling (98), crisis services (23), psychiatric evaluations and treatment (24), group and couple counseling (74), testing (1), outreach (7).
• Center for Students in Recovery services for the week of Nov. 6: Recovery assessment (1), recovery planning (1), other contacts (71). Group meetings: Wellness connection (1), Alcoholics Anonymous (1), campus open recovery (1), Nourish (1), community service (1), refuge recovery (1), NA (1), yoga (1), SMART (1), outreach (3).

Health Center

• Nov. 29: Free dental clinic, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Galaxy Room A.
• Flu shots are still available by appointment only. Contact the Student Health Center at 972-883-2747 to schedule an appointment.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Nov. 28: Order of Omega initiation, 6 p.m., Ritual Room.
• Nov. 30: FSL Founder's Day, 1 p.m., Ritual Room.

Student Union

• Fall break hours for the SU, SSB and SSA: Nov. 20-22: 7 a.m.-midnight, Nov. 23-24: closed, Nov. 25: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Nov. 26: 10 a.m.-midnight.
• Nov. 28: The Student Union in collaboration with the Multicultural Center are hosting a holiday tree lighting, 12-1 p.m., SSA second level.

Student Volunteerism

• Nov. 28: ASB 2018 info session, 1-2 p.m., SSA 12.471.
• Nov. 29: Garden orientation, 4:15-5 p.m., Community Garden. Pre-registration required.
• Nov. 30: Pet Pals, 1-3:30 p.m., Richardson Animal Shelter. Pre-registration required.
• Dec. 1: Alternative Spring Break registration opens, 12 p.m.
• Dec. 4: Holiday Helpers, 2-4 p.m., Galaxy C.
• Dec. 5: Hearts on Health, 1:15-4 p.m., Scottish Rite Hospital. Pre-registration required.

Student Transition Initiatives

Career Center

• Search for an administrative assistant II is underway.

New Student Programs

• Nov. 28: Comet Camp reunion, 3 p.m., Galaxy Room A.
• Nov. 30: Orientation Leader information session, 7:30 p.m., RHN Multipurpose Room.
• Dec. 7: Road Warriors Commuter Break, 3 p.m., SSA 14.245.

Student Transition Programs

• Nov. 29: Transfer Coffee and Conversations, 9-11 a.m., SSA 14.431.
• Transfer orientation for students entering in spring 2018: Dec. 1.

Military and Veteran Center

• Dec. 11: Veteran Cord Ceremony, 7 p.m., Student Union Dining Room. Students that served in the military, or are currently serving, receive a red, white, and blue cord to wear during graduation. The MVC will verify military service. Register here.

University Housing

Residential Life

• Nov. 23: Join Residential Life and the International Center for its annual Thanksgiving lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., RHN.
• Nov. 27: Final PA interest session, 8-9 p.m., RHN Multi-Purpose Room.

Galerstein Gender Center

• Each year, Campus Pride and BestColleges.com choose one university per state to highlight accomplishments for the LGBT+ community. UT Dallas was recognized as "Best in State" for LGBT+ inclusivity in Texas for 2017. The university was also ranked No. 4 for "Best Colleges in Texas."
• Nov. 20: You are invited to visit the Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial at Spirit Rocks.