August 13, 2018

Awards and Acknowledgements

• Megan Reder was selected as a mentee with NASPA's Center for Women CC365 program.
• Amber Mahler participated in NASPA's "Hill Days" and "National Student Affairs Day of Action" in Washington, DC.

Professional Development

• Aug. 14: Onboarding for all new-to-Student Affairs employees, 1:30 p.m., Student Media Conference Room, SU 1.602. Contact Danny Hernandez for information.
• Aug. 16: Student Affairs summer social, 5 p.m., Northside Drafthouse. Contact Briana Lemos for information.
• The Social and Onboarding committees have positions available. If you would like to serve, contact Tricia Losavio.
• The Service committee has a new link to track hours. Summer service hours will be recognized at the all staff meeting in September.

Athletics

• Admission to all UT Dallas athletics events is free for staff with your Comet Card.
• Athletics welcomes the following new hires: Greg Adler, head esports coach; Logan Barrett, assistant strength and conditioning coach; Shasta Fisher, assistant women's soccer coach; Travis Graves, assistant baseball coach; Danielle Kcholi, head cross country coach; and James Kling, head softball coach.
• Aug. 19: Men's soccer exhibition vs. Richland College, 7 p.m., soccer field.
• Aug. 20: Women's soccer exhibition vs. Eastfield College, 7 p.m., soccer field.
• Aug. 24: Men's soccer exhibition vs. Southwestern Assemblies of God, 7 p.m., soccer field.
• Aug. 25: Men's soccer exhibition vs. Mountain View College, 7 p.m., soccer field.
• Aug. 31: Volleyball season opener vs. Wisconsin-Superior, 9:30 a.m., Activity Center.
• Aug. 31: Volleyball vs. Heidelberg, 5 p.m., Activity Center
• Aug. 31: Women's soccer season opener vs. Hiram, 7:30 p.m., soccer field.
• Save the date: Oct. 12, Comet Classic Golf Tournament. To register your foursome, email Rob Bogardus or call ext. 6166.

Dean of Students

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Clinical services/sessions for the week of June 30: Consultation and counseling (35), initial and follow up evaluation (13), crisis interventions (5), psychiatric evaluation and follow up (1), outreach (3).
• Center for Students in Recovery services for the week of June 30: Recovery planning (2), other contacts (16). Group meetings: Recovery fit (1), creative recovery (1), recovery check-in (1), refuge recovery (1), volunteer activity (1), outreach (1).

University Recreation

• Now-Aug. 31: Annual membership, locker and towel service renewals are open. Staff may pay via payroll deduction or in person at the Activity Center. Contact Greg Melton for details.
• Richard Yeung joined as facility coordinator, evenings.

Wellness Center

• Aug. 16: Speed friending, 8 p.m., University Commons.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Aug. 13-15: CPC ambassador training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ritual Room.
• Aug. 14: MGC/NPHC recruitment speaker, 7 p.m., SSA Auditorium.

Student Development

• Aug. 19-31: Weeks of Welcome. Visit the website for a complete list of events and activities.
• Sept. 8: LeaderShape Catalyst, Galaxy Rooms. If you know a student who may be interested in attending, email Madelon Hillegeist.

Student Volunteerism

• August: School supply drive benefitting Community Partners of Dallas.
• Aug. 15: Garden orientation, 10:15-11 a.m., Community Garden. Pre-registration required.
• Aug. 23: 5th annual Volunteer Expo, 1-3 p.m., VCB Atrium.

Student Transition Initiatives

New Student Programs

• Aug. 15-16: Freshman orientation for Wildenthal Honors College.
  

Student Transition Programs

• Aug. 13: Fall 2018 transfer orientation hold removal date.
  

Military and Veteran Center

• Aug. 14: Community Advisory Council meeting, 7:30-9 a.m., SSA 14.245.
• Aug. 14: Veteran Advisory Council meeting, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., SSA 14.265.
• Aug. 14: Student veteran chemistry workshop, 5-9 p.m., SSA 14.245.
• Aug. 16: Final PAVE peer advisor training, 6-10 p.m., SSA 14.250.

Finance and Administrative Services

Business Operations

• The One Card Lost Receipt Form is no longer available. If you lose a receipt, contact Procurement for an updated form. Please note: the form will soon be electronic—more information to come. Non-itemized receipts will no longer be accepted. Habitual offenders could become financially responsible for their purchase(s) and/or lose One Card privileges. Expect more One Card reviews/audits. Contact Liz Ramirez with questions.

University Housing

Housing Operations

• Paul Bahena was promoted to maintenance worker II and Hermelinda Torres is a new building attendant II, both in University Commons.
• Abel Cortez is a new maintenance worker II and Roberto Alfaro is a new building attendant II, both in University Village.
• Brandon Sytsma is a new maintenance worker II and Claudia McGrath is a new front desk assistant, both in Canyon Creek Heights.
• Searches are ongoing for additional maintenance worker II and building attendant II positions.

Residential Life

• Aug. 14: RHW, RHS move in.
• Aug. 15: RHW, RHNW, CCHN move in.
• Aug. 16: RHN, RHNW, CCHS move in.
• Aug. 17: University Village move in.
• Aug. 14: Epic Water Balloon Fight, 8 p.m., RHW courtyard.
• Aug. 15: Computer Science LLC parent orientation, 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., RHW MPR.
• Aug. 15: Black Panther Screening, 8:30 p.m., SSA Auditorium.
• Aug. 16: First Generation LLC parent orientation, 12 p.m., RHNW MPR.
• Aug. 17: The Rumble, 7 p.m., AC.
• Aug. 18: Rock the Block, 7 p.m., Phase 2 courtyard.
• Aug. 19: RH community meetings, 2-4 p.m., various locations; apartment community meetings, 7-9 p.m., various locations.
• Kacie Sherrell is the new assistant residential life coordinator and Ryan Wasilewski is the new residential life coordinator, both for RHW. Evelyn Kosalka is the new assistant resident education coordinator.

International Center

Education Abroad

• Senior ECS major Kevin Ong received the Korean government's Global Korea Scholarship for his Education Abroad program this fall.
• Senior NSM major Richard Wu received the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for his Education Abroad program in Belgium this fall.
• Aug. 17: Pre-departure orientation, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., SSB 3.107.

International Student Services

• Aug 14: Overseas travel for international students workshop, 2-3:30 p.m., SSB 3.107.
• Aug 15: CPT workshop, 2:-3:30 p.m., SSB 3.107.
• Aug 16: OPT workshop, 2:30-3:45 p.m., SSB 3.107.

Intercultural Programs

• Aug. 14-15: International Student Orientation, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Aug. 16: Campus tour and student social, 9-11 a.m., SSB 3.107.

Marketing and Student Media

Marketing

• The Student Affairs email signature, which features the Student Affairs tagline, is available for download.
• The calendar on the Student Affairs Staff Resources page runs through 2021 and includes important dates to consider when planning your events and activities.
• The Temoc logo is available for use in your programming. Please see Temoc's brand guidelines for details.

Galerstein Gender Center

• Sept. 16: Dallas Pride Parade, 2-4 p.m.; open to first 50 students, staff and faculty.
• Save the dates: Sept. 28 and Oct. 19: SAFE ZONE Ally Training, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., SU Galaxy Rooms.

Multicultural Center

• Save the date: Sept. 17, Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff, 7 p.m., The Plinth.