Feb. 18, 2019

Vice President for Student Affairs

• March 14: Student Affairs all-Division meeting, 2 p.m., Galaxy Rooms. All staffs are expected to attend. Refreshments immediately following, SSA gaming lounge.
• Art Martinez has been named chief of staff to UT System Chancellor James B. Milliken. Martinez previously served as senior executive director of board services in the UT System Office of the Board of Regents. As chief of staff, he will work with key university partners including administrative and government officials, regents, UT institution presidents' offices, system executive officers and other constituencies in carrying out the university system's agenda.

Professional Development

• Interested in applying for the Student Affairs Travel Grant but aren't sure if it's right for you? Dan Goodwin, a recent recipient of the grant, will share his insight on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in SSA 12.471. A member of the 2019 Aspiring Vice President of Student Affairs Institute, he will discuss issues many of us face in Student Affairs, trends to be aware of, and ways to collectively develop one another as colleagues.
• Feb. 28: Transgender nonconforming training, 2 p.m., SSA 12.471. This refresher will focus on building the knowledge, awareness and skills needed for working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender/gender nonconforming students and provide time for consultation regarding the specific needs of your department.

Athletics

• Feb. 21-23: Men's basketball hosts ASC tournament, Activity Center. Comets will face McMurry at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in opening round.
• Feb. 21-23: Women's basketball at ASC tournament, Belton.
• Feb. 22: Softball vs. Sul Ross State, 1 p.m., softball field.
• Feb. 23: Softball vs. Sul Ross State, 11 a.m. (doubleheader), softball field.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

• New cases for the week of Feb. 4: Academic dishonesty (14).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Feb. 18: Student Government Safety Town Hall, 3-4:30 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
• Feb. 21: Let's Taco About It, 3-4 p.m., RHN multipurpose room.
• Feb. 21: Harnaam Kaur, 6-8 p.m., SSA auditorium.
• Feb. 22: Naloxone training, 3-5 p.m., SSA 14.270.
• Feb. 23: Denton NEDA walk, 8-10 a.m., UNT.
• Feb. 25: Diversity and body positivity discussion panel, 6-7:30 p.m., SSA gaming lounge.
• Feb. 26: I Am 'Brew'tiful, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SSA gaming lounge.
• Feb. 27: Mirrors on the Mall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chess Plaza.
• Feb. 28: Scale Smashin', 12-2 p.m., SU Green.
• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Feb. 4: Consultation and counseling (67), initial and follow up evaluation (40), crisis interventions (14), psychiatric evaluation and follow up (32), group screenings (15), group and couple counseling (17), outreach (1).
• Center for Students in Recovery services for the week of Feb. 4: Individual sessions (4). Group meetings: Nourish (1), creative recovery (1), refuge recovery (1), recovery support contacts (65), outreach (14).

University Recreation

• Feb. 22: NIRSA sports and fitness day, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Activity Center.
• Feb. 28: Camping basics clinic, 2 p.m., RCW Courtyard.

Wellness Center

• Feb. 19: Oatmeal bar, 9-11 a.m., VCB Atrium.
• Feb. 20: Comet Voice healthy relationships booth, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SU second floor.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Intercultural Programs

• Registration forms for iWeek, including Passport to the World and the Global Talent Show are now open.

Student Development

• Feb. 20: Deadline to nominate a student leader for the February Spotlight.
• Feb. 20: Student Leadership Programs, "Challenge the Process," 3:30 p.m., SSA 12.471.
• March 1: SOC adviser coffee, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
• March 5: SOC monthly meeting, 7-8 p.m., SSA Auditorium.

Student Volunteerism

• Feb. 19: Hearts on Health, 1-3:30 p.m., Student Services Addition (SSA) lobby. Pre-registration required.
• Feb. 26: Garden upkeep, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet in SSA lobby.
• March 1: Dr. Seuss reading day, 8:15-11:45 a.m., SSA second floor lobby.

Student Transition Initiatives

Career Center

• Feb. 21: Southwestern Medical Foundation info session, 4:30-6 p.m., SSB 3.300.

Military and Veteran Center

• March 5: Veteran Career Builder Series, 12-1 p.m., SSA 14.245.
• Carry the Load: UT Dallas will have a team for the Dallas Memorial March on May 26-27. Sign up here.

Student Transition Programs

• Feb. 26: Transfer Coffee and Conversations, 9-11 a.m., SSA 14.244.
• Feb. 27: Major Investigation, 5:30-6:30 p.m., RHSW Classroom.

University Housing

Residential Life

• Do you know a student looking for on-campus employment this summer? Conference Assistant applications are available Feb. 22-March 6. All applicants must attend an interest session. Visit the website or reach out to Pam McElrath for more information.

Galerstein Gender Center

• Feb. 20: #iLookLikeAnEngineer. Open to students, staff and faculty, 12-1 p.m., The Plinth.
• Feb. 26: CommuniTEA: Black History Month: Living in the Intersection, 12-1 p.m., Galerstein Gender Center.
• March 1: Feminism 101, open to the first 30 registered students, staff and faculty, 12-1 p.m., Galaxy Room C.

Multicultural Center

• Feb. 22: Diversity Education workshop: Understanding Islam, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., SSA 14.265. Register here.
• Feb. 25: Multicultural Center student employment interest session, 12 p.m., SSA 14.265.
• Feb. 26: Women in Social Engagement: Women of Color Discussion Group, 12 p.m., Multicultural Center.
• Feb. 28: The Big Dinner: African-American Heritage Celebration, 4:30 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
• March 6: European Heritage Celebration, 7 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
• March 8: Diversity Education workshop: Social Media and Diversity 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., SSA 14.265. Register here.