Sept. 14, 2020

• Congratulations to head volleyball coach Marci Allison and head women's basketball coach Polly Thomason for being selected as finalists for the NCAA Division III LGBTQ One Team Coach of the Year. They are two of 10 finalists for the inaugural award, which will be given at the 2021 NCAA Virtual Convention.

Community Standards and Conduct

• Referrals and services for the week of Aug. 31: BAIT (7), academic dishonesty (6), COVID-19 rule violations (4), hearings (1), staff/student meetings (7).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Clinical services/sessions week of Aug. 31: Counseling/consultations/referrals (44), initial evaluations/follow ups (33), crisis (13), file reviews (5), psychiatric evaluations (5), psychiatric follow ups (29), group/skills based workshops/screenings (11), outreach (2), professional consultations (10).
• Sept. 17: Teach-in Reading Emotional Support, 2-3:30 p.m., via Teams.
• Sept. 19: BBS Equity in Mental Health Training, 9-11 a.m., via Teams.
• Sept. 19: Culture of Equity 10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Teams.
• Center for Students in Recovery services/sessions for the week of Aug. 31: Recovery planning (5), Nourish (5), Bullet Journaling (4), All Recovery Meeting (3).
• Sept. 14: Letters to My Before Recovery Self, 2 p.m., Teams.
• Sept. 16: Share Your Fur Pal, 12 p.m., Instagram.
• Sept. 17-19: Big Texas Recovery Rally, 12-3 p.m., virtual.

Wellness Center

• Sept. 17: Grad Student Virtual Event: Stress Management and Bystander Intervention, 10 a.m., Teams Live.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Intercultural Programs

• Sept. 15: Global Connections International Support Group, 10 a.m. Teams.
• Sept. 17: iFriend only event: Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, 11 a.m.
• Sept. 17: Pronouncing Chinese names, 2 p.m., register online.

Student Development

• New SG officers soon will begin meeting with key administrators; many from Student Affairs will be asked to participate.
• Sept. 14: Leading in a Virtual World, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Teams.
• Sept. 15: Student Organization risk management training, 7-8 p.m., Blackboard Collaborate.
• Sept. 16: SOC student coordinator application closes, 12 p.m. Must apply on Presence, Handshake job 3990512.
• Sept. 16: L.U.N.A.R., with Student Affairs Marketing, 2-3 p.m. Register on Presence and join via Teams.
• Sept. 18: Comet Chatter Box, 12-1 p.m., Teams.
• Follow Temoc on TikTok @official_temoc.
  

Student Union

• In progression to the full reopening of the Union, two pool tables are now available for daily use. No more than two people per table. Tables and equipment will be sanitized after each use.
• The SU, SSB, and SSA have ample study space available for students.
• Sept. 16: Battle of the DJs, 7 p.m.

Student Volunteerism

• Sept 17: Donation Drive DIY. Registration required.
• Sept. 22: Virtual Garden Workshop. Registration required.

Student Transition Initiatives

Military and Veteran Center

• Sept. 15-18: Virtual resume critiques with company reps.
• Sept. 17: SVA Thirsty Thursday, 5-7 p.m.

Student Transition Programs

• Sept. 15: Survive and Thrive the Sophomore Slump, 12-1 p.m., Teams.
• Sept. 21: Comet Families Coffee with the Dean, 10:15-11 a.m., Teams.
• Co-chairs for the 2020-2021 orientation program have been selected. Congratulations to students Deepa Elangovan and Aysha Khan.

University Career Center

• Sept. 15: A Day in the Life: Senior Product Designer, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 16: Student employee orientation, 10 a.m.
• Sept. 16: VPH LinkedIn workshop, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 16: How to Prepare for a Technical Interview, 12 p.m.
• Sept. 16: ATEC and A&H panel event, 2 p.m.
• Sept. 16: How to Prepare for a Technical Interview, 5 p.m.
• Sept. 17: Don't be THAT Intern, 4 p.m.

Student Media

• Week of Sept. 14: New issue of The Mercury on newsstands in the Student Union, residence halls and University Village office.
• Week of Sept. 14: UTD TV releases Cameo Kitchen and Solar Entertainment.
  

• Sept. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff, 6 p.m., Instagram and YouTube.
• Sept. 19: ¡Bailamos! Dance Night, 12 p.m., Teams, RSVP required.
• Sept. 23: HHM Movie Night: Vivir Dos Veces, 6 p.m., RSVP required.
• Sept. 24: W.I.S.E: Women of Color Discussion Group, 12 p.m., Teams, RSVP required.
• Sept. 24: Vamos o Votar ("Let's Go Vote") Civic Engagement Discussion, 6 p.m., Teams.
• Sept. 30: Jugando Juntos Game Night, 6 p.m., Teams.