Nov. 16, 2020

• An email was sent to students on Friday with details about keeping themselves safe and healthy during the winter break. Visit the Things to Know Before You Go webpage for details and information that might also be helpful to you and your family.

Professional Development

• Dec. 2: The Defamation Experience 10 a.m.-12 p.m., via Zoom. The Defamation Experience is a four-phase diversity program that begins with an immersive front row seat to a riveting courtroom drama that explores issues of race, class, religion, gender and the law. You will have the opportunity participate as a juror to decide the outcome and interact virtually with facilitators, who will lead a discussion that challenges bias and preconceived ideas. Preregistration is required; please register only if you're sure you're able to attend. Questions? Contact Dominique Spikes.

Community Standards and Conduct

• Services and referrals for the week of Nov. 2: BAIT (8), academic dishonesty (25), COVID-19 rule violations (8), staff/student meetings (13), dean's certifications (13).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Services and sessions for the week of Nov. 2: Counseling/consultations/referrals (74), initial evaluations/follow ups (23), crisis (13), review of file (8), psychiatric evaluations (10), psychiatric follow ups (30), couples counseling (4), group/skills based workshops/screenings (84), ED assessment (1), CPS consultation/report (1), professional consultations (16), outreach (4).
• Center for Students in Recovery services and sessions for the week of Nov. 2: Recovery planning (9), Nourish (5), Morning Mindfulness (1).
• Nov. 19: Virtual GASO collaboration, all day, Instagram live.

Wellness Center

• Nov. 16-20: Stressbusters.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Intercultural Programs

• International orientation is open for all students entering in spring 2021.
• Nov. 17: UTD Big Howdy, 8:30 a.m., Teams.
• Nov. 19: iFriend farewell event, 1 p.m., Teams.

Student Development

• Interested in virtual leadership development activities for a student organization or student employees? Contact Jeremiah Stinnett to discuss options.

Student Union

• Nov. 19: SUAAB Music Series: Love Note with the JROD Twins, 7 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 19: Meteor Theater: Master Chef Virtual Cooking Class, 7 p.m., Teams.

Student Volunteerism

• Nov. 17: Virtual Harvest Party, 2-3 p.m.
• Nov. 18: Food Pantry Social Media Immersion, 10-11 a.m.
• Nov. 18: OSV Book Club, 5-6:30 p.m.

Student Transition Initiatives

Military and Veteran Center

• Nov. 19: SVA Thirsty Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Teams.
• Nov. 20: VA work study at MVC application deadline.
• Nov. 24: SVA Tuesday Tea/Coffee Chat, 8-10 a.m., Teams.
• Dec. 10: Graduating Veteran Recognition, 2-3 p.m., Teams.

Student Transition Programs

• Nov. 18: Transfer Coffee and Conversations, 9-11 a.m., Teams.
• Orientation Leader meet-and-greet events are underway. Details are available online.
• Thank A Comet submissions are open.
• Transfer orientations for students entering in spring 2021 are ongoing.

University Career Center

• Nov. 16: NSM Graduate School Prep, 12-1 p.m.
• Nov. 16: Career Assessment Workshop (Part 1), 2-4 p.m.
• Nov. 17: Virtual Mock Interviews, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Nov. 17: EPPS Pathways to Employment: Non-Profit Sector, 12-1 p.m.
• Nov. 17: Career Assessment Workshop (Part 2), 2-4 p.m.
• Nov. 18: Salary Negotiations with Confidence, 12-1 p.m.
• Nov. 18: Diversity Career Success: Queer in Your Career, 3-4 p.m.
• Nov. 18: LinkedIn for Graduate Students, 4-5 p.m.
• Nov. 19: Just in Time Career Expo, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Nov. 19: New Student Employee Orientation, 3-4 p.m.
• Nov. 20: Internship 101: The Next Level, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Housing Operations

• Welcome to Jorge Reyes and Bill Nahas, who recently joined as maintenance technicians II.

• Nov. 19: W.I.S.E: Women of Color Discussion Group, 12 p.m., Teams, RSVP required.
• Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference applications are now open.