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Univerisity of Memphis Student News


November 3, 2017

Upcoming Events
RSO Status and Hazing Prevention Resources Online Now

Student Leadership & Involvement will now be providing an online repository of the judicial status of its Registered Student Organizations’ in order to provide greater transparency regarding student organization operations across campus. This list will include any organizational violations to the University of Memphis Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and can be found online at http://www.memphis.edu/studentinvolvement/studentengagement/judicial-status.php. SLI has also included a number of resources related to hazing prevention and reporting on its website at http://www.memphis.edu/studentinvolvement/hazing/index.php which includes a reporting form that students, alumni, parents and community members may use to report any violations of the university’s hazing policy.
 

Image description Black History Month Calendar Submissions!

Calling all artists! The Black History Month Committee is accepting submissions for calendar artwork for the 2018 Black History Month Calendar. The theme is Driven to Dream which honors the 50th Anniversary of the assination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please send all calendar submissions to Realan Lewis here

Image description Legislative Luncheon with Senator Tate

Register for our Legislative Luncheon with Senator Tate to inquire about his job and current and future impact on our community. Free food will be provided. 

Date: November 6, 2017

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: UC Ballroom B

Image description Veterans and Freedom Ceremony

Memphis YAF and CR will honor our Veterans and celebrate our freedom with a ceremony featuring Mark Green and a mock tear down of the Berlin Wall. 

Date: November 7, 2017 

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: UC Bluff Room

Image description Civility in Politics

Mayor Mark H. Luttrell is coming to speak to College Republicans about Civility in Politics! Come out and join the discussion and ask questions of your own!

Date: November 7, 2017

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Location: UC Senate Chamber 

Image description Help Fight Against Human Trafficking Around the World!

The Vietnamese Student Association is hosting their very first formal, which will benefit the fight against human trafficking through the Pacific Links Foundation. There is a $10 charge for a single admission ticket or $15 for a pair admission tickets which can be paid through the following methods: email Brian Nguyen bnngyen1@memphis.edu  to schedule meeting, attend VSA mass meeting on Tuesday, November 7, or venmo to Brian Nguyen @BrianNgocNguyen 

Date: November 10. 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location: UC River Room 

Image description 9th Annual Men's Conference present by EMOC

The men's confernece was created to unite, network and integrate the community and collegiate studenets to cultivate the leaders of now and tomorrow. Students from local and regional colleges will be represented. David Banner is this years featured speaker. Refreshments served throughout the conference. 

Date: November 11, 2017

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: University Center Ballroom 

Image description Friendsgiving International Dinner

Come join our Friendsgiving International Dinner hosted by Chi Alpha International Campus Ministries with help from Vietnamese Student Association, Asian American Association, and Hispanic Student Association. International Dinner is targeted towards international students (but everyone is welcome). The dinner is a potluck! Bring a small dish that is either Thanksgiving style or a food that represents your culture along with you! 

Date: November 11, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Baptist Student Union (BCM) 

017Image description MEMPH GALA hosted by the Black Student Association

Tickets are on sale now. See a model or the fasion show committee to purchase a ticket or you can pay at the door. General Admission $10 and VIP $15. This is an evening of elegance, guests are encouraged to dress semi-formal or formal. Contact Railyn Lamb for questions rlamb@memphis.edu

Date: November 12, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: UC Ballroom

Image description 2017 Kemmons Wilson School Career Fair

The Kemmons Wilson School of Sodpitality and Resort Management cordially invites you to participate in our 2017 Career Fair on Wednesday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom For this event, it is required to dress in business professional attire and bring copies of your resume. This allows you to be prepared to connect with employers recruiting Tiger Talent for future career and internship oppurtunites. In addition, there will be a keynote speaker from Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG). 

Date: November 15, 2017

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Location: UC Ballroom 

Image description Professional Connections

Professional Connections is an oppurtunity for students to interact with local professionals over a lunch provided by Student Leadership & Involvement Office. The upcoming session is on Thursday, November 16th, from 12:30 - 2:00 in the Rose Theatre South Lobby and the presenter will be discussing the value of professional & strategic planning in the workplace. 

Date: November 16, 2017

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Rose Theatre South Lobby 

Image description Afro Fest

The African Student Assocciation presents Afro Fest! Come enjoy different genres of African music with us. It will be a fun-filled might of dance, music and art!

Date: November 17, 2017

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: UC Ballroom 

Image description Education Career Fair

Are you interested in exploring a career in Education? All MAJORS are welcome to attend the Education Career Fair hosted by Career Services in partnership with the College of Education. Meet organizations representing public, private, parochial, charter, and independent schools as well as organizations recruiting UofM talent. This event is open to current UofM students and alumni with a TigerLink account. Business Professional Dress. Bring copies of your resume. 

Date: November 7, 2017

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: UC Ballroom 

Financial Aid and Scholarship Sessions

All four sessions will be located in the University Center Theatre and will be around 45 minutes long with a question and answer period to followw. 

Date: November 8th   

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Image description Stripe Up: Become Tiger Talent

Join us for our new  Tiger Talent Ready Professional Development Series this fall! Students who complete all four workshops in the TIger Talent Professional Development Series, upload an approved resume and head shot to TigerLink, and send a professional thank-you note will be awarded the distinction as Tiger Talent Ready, Level ! with a certification from Career Services. Employers value the Tiger Talent Ready designation because they know participants have invested in the skills that contribute to their success, ultimatley setting them apart in today's demanding job market.

Date

Novemeber 15

Image description NEDxStudents 2017

Fourteen UofM students from various departments will give entertaining, 15-minute presentations in the TEDtallks style on their recent research. NEDxStudents 2017 will be Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov 9, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., in Ned McWhether Library room 225. Refreshments will be provided and the event is free and open to the public. 

Date: November 8th & 9th

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Ned McWherther Library, room 225

Image description LSA Legal Panel

The legal field is filled with much more than lawyers and paralegals. Come to Ball Hall 124 on November 16th at 5:30 pm to learn about all the other job oppurtunities! The Legal Students Association is hosting a fall legal panel event showcasing all of the careers avaliable in the legal field. This is your chance to ask actual legal professionals about their jobs, education and how they got where they are today. 

Date: November 16, 2017 

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: E.C. Ball Hall 

Applications & Acknowledgments
RA Positions Available for the Spring

We are currently looking for Resident Advisors for the Spring semester.Please recommend students you believe are capable as well as applying yourself!  

Image description Apply Today - Tiger Talent Goes Green!

Are you an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in the Green/Sustainability Industry? Apply for Tiger Talent Goes Green! Tiger Talent Goes Green is a one-day experimental learning/job shadowing experience. You gain career insight and exposure to professional work enviornments without the long term commitment of an internship and you can earn a $100 stipend! 

 

Areas of interest include: Renewable Energy Production, Energy Efficiency, Enviornmental Management/Recycling, Natual Resource Conservation, Enviornmental Compliance, Education and Training, and Public Awareness. 

Congressman Steven Cohen Internship Opportunity

Congressman Steven Cohen has an internship oppurtunity avaliable in public policy, public administration, social services, history and english! This is a non-paid internship avaliable for academic credit. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to victori.douglas@mail.house.gov

Registration for Spring 2017 Advising Appointment- Schedule Today!

Advising Appointment Scheduling is open! Schedule your appointment today to get your classes scheduled!  If you use the GUIDE App, you can schedule your appointment through the app! For more information contact Dan Bureau at dabureau@memphis.edu 

Need Child Care? Open Spots Are Avaliable at UofM Child Care Development Center!

When you're a student parent, it's nice to have a place you can trust to take your toddler or child while you focus on college. The University of Memphis, Child Care Develpoment Center is currenlty enrolling students at ages 30 months to 12 yrs. Come play, learn and grow with us! For more information, please contact Margaret Scott at 901.678.5059 or mascott1@memphis.edu

Want to Appeal Your Parking Ticket in Person?

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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