Nov. 2, 2020

• An informal, hour-long come-and-go coffee talk with Dr. Fitch is planned for later this week. Watch your email for details and a Teams link.
  
• Nov. 3: Election Day. All registered Dallas County and Collin County voters have the opportunity to vote at one of two campus locations, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Details are available via Comet Calendar.
• Nov. 4: HR Forum, 10 a.m., Teams Live.

Community Standards and Conduct

• Referrals, service and sessions for the week of Oct. 19: BAIT (7), academic dishonesty (10), staff/student meetings (35), dean's certifications (4).
  

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Oct. 19: Counseling/consultations/referrals (90), initial evaluations/follow ups (24), crisis (19), review of file (14), psychiatric evaluations (4), psychiatric follow ups (38), couples counseling (4), group/skills-based workshops/screenings (61), WPATH (2), ED assessments (3), CPS consultations/reports (1), professional consultations (11), outreach (4).
• Nov. 2: BBSU Freshman Seminar SCC services, 9-10 a.m. and 3-4 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 3: Ladies in Technology Mentorship, 1-3 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 5: Services for Freshman Seminar, 2-3 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 6: Culture of Equity Training, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 6: McDermott Scholars Freshman SCC services, 2-4 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 6: Mental Health Intervention Training for A&H Ambassadors, 4-5 p.m., Teams.
• Center for Students in Recovery services/sessions for the week of Oct. 19: Recovery Planning (6), Nourish (4), Get Schooled (1), Morning Mindfulness (2), F.U.N Friday (4), Outreach (103).
• Every Friday: Morning Mindfulness, 10 a.m., Teams.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

• FSL advisor meetings on Teams: NPHC, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.; CPC, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m.; MGC, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.; and IFC, Nov. 5, 5:30 p.m.

Intercultural Programs

• Nov. 3: Virtual Learning at UTD, 8:30 a.m.
• Nov. 4: Understanding Cultural Values Part 1, 1 p.m.
• Nov. 5: Understanding Title IX, 1 p.m.

Student Development

• Interested in virtual leadership development activities for a student organization or student employees? Contact Jeremiah Stinnet to discuss options.
• Nov. 6: Student organization advisor roundup, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Teams.
• Student organization mail pickup, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m. Sign up.
• Nov. 9-Dec. 9: Student organization transition period, via Presence.
• Nov. 24: SG COVID-19 townhall, 5:15 p.m., Teams.

Student Volunteerism

• Nov. 2: OSV Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Nov. 3: Virtual Info Booth, 12-1 p.m.
• Nov. 5: Notes of Thanks, 12-1:30 p.m.
• Nov. 10: Alternative Spring Break info session, 10-11 a.m.

Student Transition Initiatives

Military and Veteran Center

• Nov. 4: Student Veterans of America Meeting, 4-5 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 6: Alumni Veteran Virtual Chat, 12-1 p.m., Teams.

Student Transition Programs

• Transfer orientations for students entering UTD in spring 2021 are ongoing. Find out more on the Transfer Orientation webpage.
• Nov. 2: Thank a Comet submissions open. They should be emailed once complete.

University Career Center

• Nov. 2: Internship Week Kickoff, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Nov. 2: Education Employer Panel, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Nov. 3: International Student Internship Panel, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Nov. 3: STEM Employer Panel, 3-5 p.m.
• Nov. 4: Don't get Declined: Handshake Internship Reporting, 11-11:30 a.m.
• Nov. 4: Dedicated to Diversity, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Nov. 4: Behavioral Interviewing Workshop, 12-1 p.m.
• Nov. 5: Making HERstory: Womxn Empowered, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Nov. 5: Internship Scams: Recognize and Avoid, 3-4 p.m.
• Nov. 6: Design your Experience: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Internships, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Nov. 6: Arts and Technology Employer Panel, 3-4:30 p.m.

• Nov. 5: W.I.S.E: Women of Color Discussion Group, 12 p.m., Teams. RSVP required.
• Nov. 5: Multiracial in America: Life of a Mixed Kid, 6 p.m. RSVP required.
• Nov. 10: Comet Cultural Conversations: Dismantling Systemic Racism, Part.2, 5-7 p.m. RSVP required.
• Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference application is now open.