Sept. 10, 2018

Vice President for Student Affairs

• Thank you to all who attended the division meeting last week. Please be reminded that all staff are expected to attend division meetings unless you have made prior arrangements with your immediate supervisor. We try to identify meeting dates far in enough in advance so as to avoid conflicts. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Visit the Student Affairs website for our vision statement and list of strategic initiatives.
• As discussed in the division meeting, the Student Affairs email signature, which features our tagline, is available for your use. Instructions and download information are here.

Athletics

• Sept. 11: Volleyball vs. East Texas Baptist, 7 p.m., Activity Center.
• Sept. 13: Soccer vs. Ozarks, 5 and 7:30 p.m., soccer field.
• Sept. 14-15: Tennis hosts UTD fall invitational, all day, tennis courts.
• Sept. 15: Soccer vs. Texas-Tyler, 5 and 7:30 p.m., soccer field.
• Sept. 18: Volleyball vs. LeTourneau, 7 p.m., Activity Center.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

• New cases for the week of Aug. 27: Academic dishonesty (1), misconduct (4).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Sept. 11 and 12: Suicide prevention and awareness table, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SU upper level.
• Sept. 14: Sexual assault prevention (Children's Wellness Foundation), 4-6 p.m., Galaxy Room C.
• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Aug. 27: Consultation and counseling (49), initial and follow up evaluation (51), crisis interventions (37), psychiatric evaluation and follow up (34), group and couple counseling (2), group screening (5), outreach (4).
• Center for Students in Recovery services for the week of Aug. 27: Recovery planning (3), other contacts (34). Group meetings: recovery fit (1), creative recovery (1), recovery check in (1), refuge recovery (1), volunteer activity (1), outreach (2).

Health Center

• Sept. 13 and Sept. 19: "Yes Means Test" STI screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea, 12-4 p.m. Free with university-sponsored health insurance, $7 without. Students receive a $10 campus meal voucher for participating. Call to schedule, 972-883-2744.

Wellness Center

• Sept. 10-14: National Suicide Prevention Week.
• Sept. 10: Painting Positive Vibes, 12-2 p.m., Spirit Rocks.
• Sept. 11: Hope Note Distribution, 12-2 p.m., campus wide.
• Sept. 12: Don't Worry, BEAD Happy, 12-2 p.m., booths outside the SU.
• Sept. 13: QPR training provided by Comet Voice, 1-2 p.m., SSA 14.265.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• Sept. 10: College Panhellenic Council, 12 p.m., Ritual Room.
• Sept. 13: National Pan-Hellenic Council 101, 7 p.m., SSA 14.5110.

Student Development

• Sept. 10: Global Leadership Retreat applications open. Email Madelon Hillegeist for information.

Student Union

• Sept. 13: Avengers: Infinity War, 7 p.m., SSA Auditorium.
• Sept. 18: Comet Day, Texas Edition, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the Plinth/SU mall.
• Sept. 19: Cosmic film workshop: screenwriting, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., SSA 14.244.
• Sept. 20: Lift Off Music Series, Bobby Sessions, 7:30-9 p.m., the Plinth.

Student Volunteerism

• September: Gift bag/wrapping paper drive.
• Sept. 11: FEST, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., RHSW.
• Sept. 12: Garden upkeep, 12:30-2 p.m., Community Garden. Pre-registration required.

Student Transition Initiatives

Career Center

• Sept. 10: Work the Expo Like a Pro, 10-11 a.m., SSA 14.467.
• Sept. 11: Resume critiquing and info sessions, 5-6:30 p.m., SPN 2.220.
• Sept. 12: Diversity Networking Reception, 2:30-5 p.m., SSA Gaming Lounge.
• Sept. 13: Career Expo Days all majors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Activity Center Gym.
• Sept. 14: Career Expo Days STEM, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Activity Center Gym.

New Student Programs

• Sept. 18: Road Warriors commuter breakfast, 9 a.m., SU lower level.

Student Transition Programs

• Sept. 10: SWAT application closes, 5 p.m. Submit complete application in person to SSA 14.431.
• Sept. 11: Comet Countdown to Commencement, 2-6 p.m., Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center.

Military and Veteran Center

• Sept. 11: Military appreciation volleyball game, 7-9 p.m. Email for entry. Sign up to be recognized.
• Sept. 12: VETworking mixer, 4:30-6:30 p.m., MC 4.4.
• Sept. 18, 20, 25 and 27: Warrior SMART, offered by the Center for BrainHealth to students/staff/faculty. Must attend all four sessions. Register here.
• Oct. 5: Green Zone training for staff/faculty. Register here.

Finance and Administrative Services

Comet Card Office

• Discounted state fair tickets are now available online.
• Sept. 15: Dallas Symphony gala and after party. Promo code available on Comet Card website.

University Housing

Living Learning Communities

• Sept. 11: All LLC Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion kick off, 5-7 p.m., RHW MPR 2.401.
• Sept. 12: Management LLC dinner with Dean Pirkul, 5:30-7 p.m., RHW MPR 2.401.
• Sept. 13: Pre-Health LLC dinner with Dr. Gentsch, 6-7:30 p.m., RHW MPR 2.401.
• Sept. 14: All LLC Comet World, 5:30-7 p.m., RHW MPR 2.401.
• Sept. 17: Women in STEAM LLC role-playing workshop, 4-6 p.m., RHW 2.402.
• Sept. 17: Exploration and First Generation LLCs undergraduate education dinner with Dean Murphy, 5:30-7 p.m., RHW MPR 2.401.

International Center

Education Abroad

• Sept. 18: Peer advising, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SSB 3.400.
• Sept. 19: Atlantis global pre-med info booth, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Comet Cafe.
• Sept. 20: Education Abroad general info session, 11 a.m., SSA 14.265.

International Student Services

• Sept. 17: CPT workshop, 2-3:30 p.m., SSB 3.107.
• Sept. 20: OPT workshop, 2:30-3:45 p.m., SSB 3.107.

Intercultural Programs

• Sept. 11: Peace Corps Prep Program info session, 2-3 p.m., SSB 3.107.
• Sept. 18: Peace Corps Prep Program info session, 1-2 p.m., SSB 3.107.

Multicultural Center

• Sept. 11 and 25: Women in Social Engagement (WISE), Women of Color Group, 12 p.m., Multicultural Center.
• Sept. 17: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff celebration, 7 p.m., the Plinth.