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October 6, 2017

Upcoming Events
National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October in National CyberSecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) and throughout the month, ITS Security will be providing tips and tricks for staying safe online. This week's advicce is STOP, THINK, and CONNECT. Before you go online, STOP and make sure that your devices and applications are up to date. THINK about how you protect your personal information by using strong passwords and authentification tools. When you do CONNECT take care in what you clicck on and what information you share. For more information on staying safe online, please visit https://www.memphis.edu/its/security 

Image description Tiger Blue Goes Green

The Sustainability Office presents to you our Annual Tiger Blue Goes Green Day! This year's theme connects the camus with the local Memphis area. Memphis 3.0 will be present along with many other vendors that are excited to join us! There will be free lunch, t-shirts, and give-aways so make sure you stop by between classes. Let us know if you are interested in volunteering! 

Date: October 10, 2017

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Location: University Student Plaza 

Image description Dinesh D'Souza

YAF will be hosting author, filmmaker, Reagan White House policy analyst Dinesh D'Souza to speak on why America is the greatest country in the world. 

Date: October  10, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: UC River Room 

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. 

Session Dates

October 12th     1:00 p.m. 

October 25th     5:30 p.m. 

November 8th   1:00 p.m.

Image description NSLS Social

The National Society of Leadership and Success will be hosting a fundraising/social event at Moe's! Say you're with NSLS and enjoy unlimited food for $10!

Date: October 13, 2017

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

Location: Moe's Southwest Grill (3546 Walker Ave)

Image description 15th Annual Environmental Justice Community Conference

15th Annual Enviornmental Justice Community Conference is here presented by the Anthropology Department. We welcome the keynote speaker Mustafa Santiago Ali, that is know to focus of revitalization of vulnerable neighborhoods. 

Date: October 14, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: University Center 3rd Floor 

Tennessee Shakespeare Company is in Town!

The Tennessee Shakespear company is showing an outddoor performance of Romeo and Juliet on campus! The professional acting company includes 4 UofM Alums 

Date: October 18, 2017

Time: 2:15 p.m. 

Location: The Grove outside the CFA building 

Zoo Boo

Civic Engagement Board will be hosting an event at the Memphis Zoo called "Zoo  Boo". Volunteers will be handing out candy, being a mascot, assisting with hayrides, our corn maze and much more.Volunteers are allowed to come in costume, as long as they are not too scary or provocative. All positions are assigned at the time off arrival! FREE TIGER EARS AND SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED!

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Date: October 22, 2017

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location: Memphis Zoo

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.

Dates

Septemebr 6           October 4          Novemebr 1

September 20         October 25        Novemebr 8

September 27                                Novemeber 15

Image description Women in Leadership: Reclaiming my Time & Managing the Mansplain

Women in Leadership is a new offering for UofM women interested in learning more about leadership development topics specifically geared to their personal experiences. The event is free and lunch will be provided. RSVPs are required as space is limited. RSVP at http://memphis.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/134944

October 20      12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.    Speed Networking Luncheon

October 27      11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.     Conversational Intelligence with Executive                                                                Coach, Deb Tummins

Works in Progress Symposium October 30th! Showcase your Research Today!

Works In Progress Symposium (WIPS), is just around the corner! WIPS is an annual event that features 15-minute oral presentations by students who are currently conducting research on campus. Research does not have to be complete, it can be a "work in progress" or even a research proposal. The deadline for submissions is October 13th.

Date: October 30, 2017

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: University Center

Image description NEDxStudents 2017

Are you a UofM undergraduate and graduate student looking for the oppurtunity to present or add a line to their CV? The UofM Libraries and Helen Hardin Honors College present NEDxStudents, a two-day event which allows students to share their recent research in engaging and entertaining 15-minute presentations. A panel of judges made up of UofM faculty will choose one presentation each day as a winner. Each winner will recieve a $250 cash prize provided by the Helen Hardin Honors program. If you are interested in participating, please visit www.goo.gl/Bwgyvd and provide the requested information by Friday, October 13. Questions? Email nedtalksmemphis@gmail.com

Date: November 8th & 9th

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

Location: Ned McWherther Library, room 225

Applications & Acknowledgments
Orientation Guide Applications Available!

Orientation Guide Applications are now avaliable on Tiger Zone! You must attend an interest session to apply, and applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on October 27th. Interest Sessions will be held in the UC Poplar Room on Thursday, October 5th at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. and in the Shelby Room Friday October 6th at 11:30 and 1:00 p.m. Contact paige.leblanc@memphis.edu with any questions 

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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 

Image description Suit Yourself Program

Planning to participate in an upcoming job interview? Become Tiger Talent Ready through The University of Memphis Suit Yourself program! Students who participate will take advantage of in-store events, gift cards, 40% discounts and attire consultations. For more information about eligibility and requirements, visit Career Services online. 

Enter for a chance to Win a Gift Card!

All students are encouraged to fill out this survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card. This survey is to gauge student interest in a valet parking service for students. Take the survey now! http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZKPTDYY 

Image description Student Event Allocation Packets Out Now!

Proposal packets for the Spring 2018 Student event Allocation process and Student Organizational Governing Council are now avaliable via Tiger Zone. Student Event Allocation (SEA) is a program that allows Registered Student Organizations to submit proposals for funding, a semester in advance, for events and programs such as speakers, lectures, dance performances, etc. SEA, previously managed by the SEA Committee, is now a process that will be overseen by the newly formed Student Organization Governing Council. 

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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