Aug. 19, 2019

Vice President for Student Affairs

• I hope everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing summer and used the time to recharge. I'm looking forward to an exciting semester. There are several new initiatives we will be pursuing this year, which will be shared at the division meeting on Sept. 5. In the meantime, remember why we are here: to take care of students. It's what we do. We do it in a variety of ways, but it all comes down to ensuring their well-being. If you see someone who looks lost, take the extra time to ask if they need assistance. Thank you for what you do to make UTD great! — Dr. Fitch

Athletics

• Aug. 30: Women's soccer vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 7 p.m., soccer field.
• Sept. 1: Women's soccer vs. DePauw, 7 p.m., soccer field.
• Sept. 6: Volleyball vs. Trinity, 12:30 p.m., Activity Center.
• Sept. 6: Volleyball vs. Aurora, 5:30 p.m., Activity Center.
• Sept. 6: Men's soccer vs. Johnson & Wales (CO), 7:30 p.m., soccer field.
• Sept. 7: Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran, 10 a.m., Activity Center.
• Sept. 7: Volleyball vs. Southwestern, 3 p.m., Activity Center.
• Sept. 7: Men's soccer vs. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 7:30 p.m., soccer field.
• Athletic schedules are available online for cross country, men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball.
• Oct. 4: 2019 Comet Classic Golf Tournament. If you are interested in participating, contact Rob Bogardus at 972-883-6166.
  

Dean of Students

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Center for Students in Recovery services for the week of Aug. 5: Recovery planning (1), Brunch and BOJU (4), Get Schooled (2), 12 Step (1), Creative Recovery (1).

University Recreation

• Aug. 19-24: Free Group Exercise classes. After free trial period, there are several membership options, including $50 all-class pass, $20 ten-class pass for members and $50 ten-class pass for non-members.
• Welcome to Melanie Depoian, assistant director for program outreach and special events; Paul Klein, facility coordinator, evenings; and Bri Wright, graduate assistant, competitive sports.
• Congratulations to Greg Melton, who was promoted to assistant director, satellite facilities.
  

Student Engagement Initiatives

Student Development

• Aug. 19-30: Weeks of Welcome. Visit the website for the complete schedule.
  

Student Volunteerism

• August: School supply drive. Drop off locations vary.
• Aug. 22: Viva Volunteer student group registration opens online.
  

Student Transition Initiatives

Military and Veteran Center

• Aug. 27: Veteran Resource Fair and welcome lunch for military-affiliated students, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., SSA fourth floor.
  

Marketing and Student Media

Marketing

• Welcome to Monica Jones, AAI, who joined UT Dallas in June, and Steve Chan, web developer, who joined on Aug. 12.
  

Student Media

• Aug. 19: New issue of The Mercury on newsstands.
• Sept. 3: New issue of AMP available.
• Sept. 3: Radio UTD fall programming begins.
  

Galerstein Gender Center

• Sign up for Safe Zone, an LGBT+-inclusive training course. UTD faculty, staff and students are invited to attend. Register for Sept. 20 or Oct. 18. The program runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the SU Galaxy Rooms.
• GGC Book Club registration is now open. Join us this fall as we read Franchesca Ramsey's book Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist. The first 15 registrants get a free copy of the book. Sign up here.
  

Multicultural Center

• Welcome Monica Franco, administrative assistant, and Evan Alvarez, project coordinator of student success and outreach.
• Volunteers are needed for the Diversity Poetry Jam on 8/21, sign up here.
• Registration is now open for Operation I Am: Black Student Leadership Weekend. Please encourage your students to sign up.