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The Student E-news will now be distributed on Mondays. Please have submissions in by Wednesday prior to the week that you would like your event to be added. Visit TigerZone for more information and submission requests.

First student-led support group for survivors of sexual assault and their allies. A safe space to come, heal, and be.

When: Monday, January 29th @ 6:00PM

Where: UC Memphis Room B

You've Taken on College - Now Connect to Your Career!
The Memphis Career Preparation Academy (MCPA) is here to help UofM freshmen and transfer students become "Tiger Talent Ready" and make the most of their college experience. We will teach you how to take the necessary steps to get ahead and gain the skills and experiences employers are seeking. Planning for your career is a big step, but you don't have to do it alone. Attend the first spring MCPA meetup! Visit MCPA's website to apply.

When: January 30, 4:00PM-5:00PM 

Where: UC Memphis Room A

The University Libraries will host The MLK50 Social Justice Film Festival. Eight films will be screened on the McWherter Library 2nd floor highlighting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work as a social activist and delving into issues of race and social justice. Kicking off the festival, ACORN and the Firestorm will be screened followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Rueben Atlas. For a full schedule of films, visit the library's website.

When: January 31st, 4:00PM

Where: McWheter Library 2nd Floor

Join the Black Student Association for the 2018 Black History Month opening reception and the Authur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony. The honoree will be Mr. Fred L. davis, who is a civil rights activist, entreprenuer, and servant leader.

When: February 1st, 7:00PM

Where: Michael D. Rose Theatre

Do you have something you would like to discuss with the University's President? Join us for Pizza With The Pres! Casual conversations about what you want to talk about.

When: Thursday, February 8th, 6:00PM-7:30PM

Where: River Room

Monday, February 5th: The Live Museum in the UC Atrium hosted by Multicultural Affairs

Tuesday, February 6th: Men's Basketball is playing nationally ranked Wichita St. at 8:00pm in the FedEx Forum. A free shuttle for students will be available outside Centennial Place starting at 6:30pm and leave at 7:00pm. Seating is first come, first served. Free parking is also available at 327 Gayoso Avenue in downtown Memphis a block away from the Forum.

Wednesday, February 7th: Dodge For A Cause will be from 6:00-8:00pm in the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. This event is hosted by Up 'til Dawn and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Come play and all proceeds will benefit the families of St. Jude!

Thursday, February 8th: A campus-wide No More Cancer Rally, a fun and exciting fundraising challenge, will be held from 6:00p-8:00p in the UC Ballroom. Come and join Up 'til Dawn with all the money raised benefiting the families and patients of St. Jude!

Friday, February 9th: A Spirit Swap, hosted by Blue Crew, will be from 10:00a-2:00p in the UC Atrium. Bring in swag from another institution and in return you will be given free Memphis apparel!

Saturday, February 10th: The MLK Day of Service will be from 9:00a-1:00p. Come out and serve the Memphis community while honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Immediately following service, join us for lunch and the Women's basketball game at 2:00pm vs. SMU in the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

Sunday, February11th: Take a trip to the Civil Rights Museum for a tour at noon. We will be leaving campus, via shuttle, at 11:30a. After the tour, we will be transported to the FedEx Forum to watch the Men's basketball team take on UCF at 3:00pm in the FedEx Forum. The shuttle will then return to campus immediately following the game. To sign up, visit the event page on Tiger Zone: "Civil Rights Museum/Men's Bball Game Trip."

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! If you have any questions, please contact Shelby Harris.

When: February 9th, 12:30PM-2:30PM

Where: UC Beale Room 

Come hear from Holocaust survivor Irving Roth on the importance of US-Israel relations!

When: February 12th, 6:30PM

Where: Fountain View Room

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

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

The College to Career Conference is a one day conference that will prepare students for their professional journey. Whether you are a freshman starting to think about your future or a graduating student looking to fine-tune your skillset that employers are looking for, this conference is for you! The day will consist of a keynote, breakout sessions, mock interviews, and an etiquette lunch. The keynote speaker, Janice Hall, is an alumna of the University of Memphis and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Sales Capability at The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. in New York City. Please complete the registration form for the conference.

Where: UC Ballroom

When: Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 9:00AM - 2:00PM

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.

The Office Student Leadership & Involvement is proud to announce that the Frosh Fusion program was recently awarded the NASPA Civic Engagement Collaborative Program Award, a national recognition within the field of higher education and student affairs. The Fusion program immerses new first-time freshmen into the vibrant community of Memphis through a three-day, two night experience in the city. Partnerships with City Leadership, Volunteer Odyssey, and Agape North supported this community engagement program intended to introduce these first year students to the sights, sounds, and culture of the city of Memphis before classes started. The department will be recognized at the NASPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA in March.

Since 2011, the UofM has had a policy that identifies where tobacco might be used on the campus. The University of Memphis believes that a healthy, safe and aesthetically pleasing campus environment for students, faculty and staff to learn, live, and work is beneficial to everyone. The policy can be found here: https://umwa.memphis.edu/umpolicies/UM1738.htm. Tobacco use is not permitted in any UofM-owned or leased property, including grounds, vehicles, and buildings. The only exception is residential rental properties governed by tenant leases, and individual guest rooms designated as 'smoking rooms' in the UofM Holiday Inn and the Fogelman Executive Center. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all state-owned vehicles. Several sites on the main, Park Avenue (South Campus), Lambuth and Millington campuses have been designated where the use of tobacco products is permitted. These sites are noted via links on the Designated Areas webpage.

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Coalition’s mission is to bring awareness to and demonstrate prevention tactics for sexual misconduct. The purpose of this organization is to hold student-led programs and events to facilitate conversation on the issue of sexual assault as well as provide a diversity of prevention education resources. The organization will accomplish its mission by providing peer education programs for student organization and classes; holding awareness activities and honoring survivors; hosting prevention events to spread bystander intervention principles.
If you are interested in being part of this group or for more information contact Ashton Toone or Abby Huber.

Applications are open to become counselors for Frosh Fusion and/or FLITE Camp. 

Applications will remain open until February 7th. If you have any questions or concerns you may contact either Brian Deal [Fusion] or Paige Holmes [FLITE Camp].

Applications for the Tiger Leadership Institute are now open! The Tiger Leadership Institute (TLI) is a 6-week peer-facilitated leadership development training program that enables students to develop a variety of skills, meet new people, and prepare yourself for future leadership positions. Meetings occur once per week for 6 weeks, so don’t miss your opportunity to grow your leadership potential and learn the ropes of campus leadership from your fellow students! Applications close on February 4th at 11:00PM and all students will be notified of their status by February 7th. All questions should be directed to Marissa Brauer http://mrbrauer@memphis.edu.

The University of Memphis' Civic Engagement Board is proud to announce the 1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This service event will help shine a spotlight on service as a powerful force to bridge economic and social divides not only for this day, but throughout every day as a Memphian. This event will provide students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to join together as neighbors, colleagues, leaders, and Memphians to take on challenges that exist throughout the city. Ultimately, serving in honor of the late Martin Luther King Jr. will bring us all together to help make our community a better place for everyone! Registration is available NOW on VolunteerCompass! For questions, please contact Yhazsmin Mason.
**Due to inclimate weather, this event has been rescheduled to February 10th!
 

Memphis shares a unique history with the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His last civil rights campaign, his last speech, his last breath all occurred in downtown Memphis. Several of the city employees who were present during the Sanitation Strike still call Memphis home. In honor of this rich history and the wealth of resources available at the University Libraries’, McWherter Library is hosting an essay contest. We invite interested undergraduate and graduate students to respond to one of the relevant historical photographs in our University Libraries Digital Repository (ULDR)

Awards will be given in two categories. Registration Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2018, 11:59 p.m. 

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.

The turn of the calendar has brought more opportunities to grow and lead to the University of Memphis in 2018.  Starting this semester, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity is offering the chance to become a founding father of a brand-new colony. As a values-based organization, Delta Tau Delta brings men of various backgrounds together to promote personal, professional, and leadership development. While fraternity membership requires commitment and discipline, it results in an experience that is undoubtedly life-changing. Please click here to learn about becoming a founding father.

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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