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Univerisity of Memphis Student News


October 20, 2017

Upcoming Events
Report a Concern & Get Assistance

Concerned about a student or friend?  Have an issue you want help with? Utilize memphis.edu/report to report and support! 

The report a concern site here provides an easy, mobile-friendlly reporting system that is avaliable to all faculty/staff, students, and community members. Concerned individuals can report academic, behavioral, mental health concerns about students at any time. Reports are directed to the appropriate university resource that connects our students with the necessary support they require. The report is quick and easy to complete from any device! The reporting site also has links to university and Community Resources regarding a wide range of issues. 

The Office of Student Accountability, Outreach, and Support is here to support our students, faculty, and staff as we, individually and collectively, strive to advance the mission of our university. We are "Driven By Doing" and we work together to make a difference. 

Self Defense Classes at the Rec!

Self Defense classes are hosted at the rec! Come and join us any week for a class!

Days and Time:        

Thursday 5:00 p.m.

Friday 1:00 p.m.

Location: 

Student Recreation and Fitness Center 

Group Fitness Studio, Rm 118

Service on Saturday

Service on Saturday is an event that provides volunteers the ability to select a location throughout Memphis to volunteer with. Breakfast is provided, and students can gain up to three volunteer hours per event!

Date: October 28, 2017

Time: 8:10 a.m.

Location: UC Memphis Room 

Image description Costume Party

Join the Vue for our annual costume party!! Free food, free games and free candy! Dress is your best (appropriate) costume and compete for the grand prize! Then choose your friends and favorite song to battle it out in the epic Lip Sync Battle!!

Date: October 30, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: The Vue

Hand's to Heal not harm. No one should survive alone

There will be a focus group will be held an a discussion around sexual violence for diverse sets of people in relation to religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or race.  

Date: November 2, 2017

Time: 8:00  p.m. -10:00 p.m.

Location: UC Shelby Room

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 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 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 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 17, 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.

Dates

October 25          Novemebr 1

Novemebr 8        Novemeber 15

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

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
Memphis Career Preparation Academy Now Taking Applications

The Memphis Career Preparation Academy (MCPA) will provide oppurunites for first year studentsto explore careers and plans for a career. Students who are first generation, have a demonstrated financial need or are new transfers to the UofM may apply here

Image description Tech Talk - ITS Service Desk Blog

University of Memphis' ITS Service Desk has a blog that offers students insight on events on campus, reminders that are classification specific and gives students the chance to interact with the ITS Service Desk staff. 

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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