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The Student Government Association in partnership with Blue Crew ishaving a competition to create new chants to be used at athletic events for the University. There can be up to 5 winners and each winner will receive a $100 gift card to the University Bookstore. To submit a video please visit Tiger Zone.

Join Career Services for their weekly resume workshop! To check out their schedule and times, visit Career Services' Website.

A protest sign creation station will pop up in McWherter Library's rotunda. Any UofM community member can stop by and make a sign. Books and inspiration will be at the station, as well as other students, faculty, and staff to engage in conversation. You can make your sign and submit it to be displayed in McWherter Library's rotunda, or take it with you. Displayed signs will be returned to their owner. For more information, contact Brannen Varner.

When: March 12th & March 13th, 12:00PM -2:00PM

Where: McWherter Library's Rotunda

This event is a table discussion that will include discussions about what it means to be a woman, self-love, knowing when to say no, and other topics. We will also play a "Women in History" jeopardy game that will include categories of women from different walks of life. Sponsored by NAACP and Queen In ME.

When: March 12th, 6:00PM

Where: UC River Room

Come celebrate the women in your life by writing them a note about how they inspire, impact, and encourage you, and the women of Alpha Gamma Delta will contact them to come pick it up! Sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta.

When: March 13th, 9:00AM

Where: UC Atrium

Open to all English 1020 students. Get research help for your draft and final argumentative papers from librarians. If you're just getting started or want expert, in-depth help, get help with your research here! You can also use this time as independent research time; even if you don't need help, come into the library's computer lab and get focused. You can ace this paper! Register today!

When: March 13th, 4:00PM-6:00PM

Where: McWherter Library Room 225

Please join us for the Norm Brewer lecture by former Washington Post journalist Dorothy Gilliam. The first African American woman reporter at the Washington Post, Gilliam covered many of the pivotal events of the Civil Rights Movement.

When: March 13th, 6:00PM

Where: UC River Room

Save the Date for the Spring All Majors Career Fair on March 14, 2018! Tiger Talent (that's you) can connect with major employers for career and internship opportunities. Open to current students and alumni with a TigerLink account. Business Professional Dress Required. Get a jump on Career Fair prep with the Tiger Talent Professional Development Series. Visit our website for more information on the Career Fair and the Professional Development Series.

Where: UC Ballroom

When: March 14, 2018; 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sponsored by the History department and the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management.

When: March 14th, 11AM

Where: UC Atrium

The Leader to Leader Lunch will cover professional and strategic planning. RSVP for Leader to Leader today!. Sponsored by Student Leadership and Involvement.

When: March 14th, 12:00PM

Where: UC River Room

Personal Branding for Graduate Students:
Learn how to stand out and be remembered. Please RSVP by March 12th. For more information, contact Mahbubul Hasan.

When: March 14th, 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Where: UC Theatre

When: March 14th, 6:00PM 

Where: South Campus

Dr. Trevor Getz of San Francisco State University will show and discuss his animated film, Abina and the Important Men, the story of a young enslaved African woman who escapes her master in 19th century Ghana.  Sponsored by the History department.

When: March 14th, 6:00PM

Where: UC Theatre

This documentary covers 30 years of protest, starting in North Carolina in 1987 and ending in Washington DC in 2017. Following the film, there will be a Q & A with director Michael Galinsky. Free popcorn!

When: March 14th, 4:00PM

Where: McWherter Library 2nd Floor Commons

The university library wil be popping up with a technology petting zoo all for you! Stop by for a chance to see all of the borrowable technology available to you through University Libraries. You will even have a chance to get some hands-on experience using some of the technology.

When: March 15th 11:00AM-1:00PM

Where: UC Atrium

The F Word: Feminism will be a panel to talk about women, their safety and well-being in today’s social culture. There will be submitted questions from students at the beginning of the panel about whatever topics they want to speak about. The topics to be discussed will be decided by the people who attend and submit questions; however, there will be pre-written questions to guide conversation and ask panelists about specific movements (Me Too, Times Up) and issues pertaining to college campuses specifically. The event will have coffee and light refreshments.

When: March 15th, 1:00PM-2:30PM

Where: Fountain View Room

Volume 48 of The University of Memphis Law Review invites you to its annual symposium that will analyze America’s opioid overdose epidemic through a “pathways approach,” recognizing that the epidemic derives from separate, dueling sources—legal and illegal.  The event will feature a diverse and dynamic roster of legal scholars, policymakers, and interdisciplinary practitioners who will examine issues pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare providers, law enforcement, drug imports, the criminal justice system, public health, and more. Registration is required!

When: March 16th, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Where: Memphis Law School

The 2018 College to Career Conference will be taking place on Saturday, March 17th, from 9:00-2:00pm on the 3rd floor of the UC. Janice Hall, Sr. VP of Global Sales Recruitment of Estee Lauder Companies Inc. and an alumna of the University of Memphis, will be the keynote speaker. There will be breakout sessions, mock interviews, and an etiquette lunch all accompanied by local professionals. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn skills from, and network with, the professionals who help make Memphis great. For more information, and to register, you may visit our webpage.

When: March 17th, 9:00AM

Where: UC 3rd Floor

Career-seekers will have the opportunity to connect with major employers such as FedEx, First Tennessee Bank, Regional One Health, Methodist Healthcare, City of Memphis, MLGW, Memphis Airport Authority, Cumulus Media, Fox 13, ALSAC/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ProTech, CBRE among others. Visit the expo's website for more information.

When: March 19th, 2:00PM-7:00PM

Where: Hilton Memphis

Career Services Workshops: I’m Graduating, Now What?
Workshops to Explore Options After Graduation. For more information, please contact Sandra Newcombe or visit Career Serive's Website.

When: March 20th, 12:00PM-1:30PM

Where: UC Memphis Room A

The Junior League of Memphis will be hosting the Memphis Women's Summit on March 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the University Center. The summit is designed to improve the Memphis community by educating and empowering women in the city of Memphis to be better leaders in their personal and professional lives.

A special opportunity exists for students, the Leaders of Tomorrow Track. Female students in their junior and senior year with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher can apply to participate in the full day of Summit events, networking and being mentored by a leader who shares their similar interests.

The Leaders of Tomorrow application can be found under the tickets tab in the top right corner of the website. Students should select 1 ticket for Leaders of Tomorrow and they will be directed to the application. Students will be asked to list volunteer and leadership positions while in college, how those experiences have impacted them (less than 200 words), and what their post-graduation plans are.

Women in Leadership: Lunch and Learn: March 23, 2018 - 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - UC Fountain View Room
Navigating the Quarter Life Crisis: April 6, 2018 - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - UC Fountain View Room

For more information, Visit TigerZone or contact ToNaya Gulley.

Professional Connections is a development opportunity to network with community leaders over lunch. You’ll receive advice and inside tips about teamwork & collaboration, problem solving, branding, community, and much more! 

When: March 23rd, 12:30PM

Where: Beale Room

The Department of Communication is hosting an all-day academic symposium on race, the power of communication and the legacy of King’s struggle for a just world. Visit the department's website for more information.

When: March 30th

Where: UC River Room

On April 4th, 2018, the School of Health Studies will be hosting a Rise Against Hunger (formerly known as Stop Hunger Now) event to help combat the worldwide problem of hunger and malnutrition. This non-profit organization aims to end world hunger by providing nutritious, low-cost meals to children living in poverty-stricken nations all across the globe. Specially, Rise Against Hunger organizes events in which volunteers prepare and package meals to be shipped, while donors financially support the cause by providing the funds necessary to pay for the foods to be packaged. To register as a volunteer or to donate, please complete the application.

When: Wednesday, April 4th

Where: Elma Roane Fieldhouse Room 118

Student Government Association encourages students not to park illegally on Norriswood (the street in front of Centennial Place). Cars are illegally parked all day long and it is a hazard to pedestrians crossing the street and can lead to car accidents. It is a city of Memphis street and they have come out more to start ticketing.

Carson's Circle is named for Dr. Donald K. Carson, former Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Memphis. The award recognizes a select number of outstanding graduating seniors who exemplify Dr. Carson's ideals of making the university a better place through their involvement and leadership in campus life.

Nominees must be seniors at the University of Memphis who will be graduating in May, August or December of 2018. 

To be considered for this honor, students must be nominated via an online submission form, submit a nominee packet and obtain an additional letter of recommendation, which can be found online by noon on March 16, 2018.

Each spring, Student Leadership & Involvement in conjunction with the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of the President hosts the President's Leadership Recognition Awards. This reception honors the University of Memphis' finest and brightest student leaders and organizations for their leadership roles and service. We present awards in 25 different categories, including the new inclusion of the UofM “20 Under 30” which will recognize 20 of the University’s most influential student leaders. Nominations for all awards are now open including such award categories as Program of the Year, Organization of the Year, Distinguished Service, Most School Spirit, Outstanding First Year of Involvement, Student Leader of the Year, Advisor of the Year and more. More information can be found online. All nominations are due by March 30, 11:59pm.

For questions, contact Jennifer Williams.

This year’s Women’s History Month these is “Nevertheless She Persisted.” Each year, members of the UofM community are encouraged to nominate outstanding women in their lives for recognition at the months’ closing ceremony (March 29, 4pm). This year we are asking students, faculty and staff to nominate women who have demonstrated a strong will for accomplishing her goals and who serve as a testament to this year’s theme. Please click here to nominate an outstanding woman. Please note- nominees do not have to be UofM students, faculty or staff.

All nominations are due by March 22nd. Please email Ashton Toone with any questions.

I am emailing you regarding the 2018 BlueCross BlueShield Power of We Scholarship. This diversity scholarship is a collaborative effort between the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE) and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST). This is the sixth year BCBST has provided this scholarship. The purpose of this program is to help address the need for a qualified and more inclusive health care workforce in Tennessee. In total there will be three $10,000 scholarships awarded in two payments of $5,000 each over the course of two consecutive semesters. To access more information about  this scholarship, please visit their website. Application deadline is March 16th.

University Libraries will be having an Instagram Contest until March 12th. What do you do? Follow us @UofMLibraries, take a picture of yourself using your awesome libraries, and hashtag your photo with #MyUofMLibraries. Two winners will receive two free drink to Belltower Coffeehouse!

Have you ever seen a movie about college? Researchers from the Department of Leadership would like to survey freshman students to study the effects of college-themed films on their expectations of college life. If you have seen any movies about college students, please consider taking our brief survey! 5 participants from this research study are eligible to win a $10 visa gift card.

As champions of the Memphis brand, Memphis Brand Initiative leads a concerted effort to bring the best techniques in digital, marketing, and communications together to bolster Memphis’ reputation on a local, national, and global level. MBI is currently seeking interns. To learn more, visit MBI's website.

Student Event Allocation (SEA) is a program that allows Registered Student Organizations to submit proposals for events & programs such as speakers, lectures, dance performances, etc. Proposals are submitted a semester in advance of the proposed program.  Fall 2018 Packets are now available via Tiger Zone and are due Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 11:59 PM. If you have any questions and/or concern, please contact Mariah M. Moore.

Tiger Talent Goes Green is a one-day job shadowing program where undergraduate students in ALL MAJORS can earn $100 to explore careers in Renewable Energy Production, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Management/Recycling, Natural Resource Conservation or Environmental Compliance, Education and Training, and Public Awareness. For example, a Communications Major may shadow a Communications Specialist at a non-profit focused on reducing air pollution. Matched students will shadow the week of March 19 -23. For more information, contact Yolana Dillard or visit TigerLink to apply.

Girls Scouts is now hiring for various positins for their 2018 Summer Camp. For more information or to apply visit the Girl Scouts webpage.

The Real Winning Edge television series features young achievers who have faced adversities in a positive way turning their obstacles into triumphs. Each high school or college student has the best role-model celebrities in their field of talent to introduce them. Visit Challenger Film's website to learn more.

New utility payment option offers students greater flexibility

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) now offers a PrePay service to residential customers, giving you complete control over your energy use and costs. With PrePay, YOU decide when you pay and the amount you pay toward your service. No deposit is required, there’s no late fees since you always pay ahead, no electric reconnection fees if service is ever disconnected and no end-of-the-month bill surprises.

To learn more or enroll, call 528-7729 (PPAY) or 544-6549, visit mlgw.com, or go into any of MLGW’s Community Offices.

In person parking ticket appeals each week!

When: Every Wednesday

TIme: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: UC 359

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