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SLDL April Newsletter
The SLDL office hopes to engage students, faculty, and staff in ways
that promote and develop an inclusive and diverse environment.
We oversee student clubs, promote student engagement, host events and workshops related to diversity and leadership, advise international students, promote mentorship, and manage health insurance enrollment. For more information on events, visit the CGU Events Calendar.
Announcements
National Stress Awareness Month
April
April is National Stress Awareness Month. There are healthy ways to cope with stress. Resources available to you are TCCS Student Health Services, 7C Health, MCAPS, and many more!
Please visit the CGU Dean Of Students Health and Wellness page to learn more.
Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week
April 3 - 7, 2023
We have an exciting array of offerings to show CGU’s appreciation for you and your contributions to the campus community!
In addition to the daily items listed below, Hagelbarger’s Cafe will offer a 25% discount during Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week. Bring your student ID to receive the discount.
Dean of Students & Student Services will have grab-n-go healthy snacks for any student that stops by Harper Hall East 8:30am-4:30pm!
All Students
Career Services Open Houses
Monday, April 3rd | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Burkle Room 130
Stop by Career & Professional Development and Drucker School of Management Career Strategy Office for a moment to connect with the amazing teams. Learn about their services, resources, events, and programs. Enjoy some snacks, food, and make an appointment to meet one of the career counselors.
CAFE Coffee Hour
Tuesday, April 4th| 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: 135 E 12th St
Don't forget to grab some coffee, tea, and snacks at CAFE! Relax and chat with the Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence team, or just grab your afternoon caffeine fix to go!
Movie Night with OSE!
Tuesday, April 4th| 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: 1017 N Dartmouth Ave
Join the Office of Student Engagement for a viewing of the featured movie, Monsters University! Complete your viewing experience with friends, snacks, and beverages!
Coffee and Dessert Break
Wednesday, April 5th | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: 1017 N Dartmouth Ave
Join the Office of Student Engagement for coffee, dessert and calming activities like coloring and coaster-making!
Succulent Planting
Thursday, April 6th | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: 131 E 10th St
Plant your succulent to take home and care for! Spring is a time of renewal and a great time to add some green to your life. Supplies provided, while supplies last.
Karaoke @ Hagelbarger’s Cafe
Friday, April 7th | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Hagelbarger's Cafe
Warm up those vocal chords and bring your friends for some singing fun! Which song will you share?
Realizing Equity Research Symposium
Friday, April 14th | 9:00am - 1:00pm
This symposium showcases research for positive social transformation from students committed to scholarship in equity and justice. Don’t miss this opportunity too learn more about how CGU students are advancing research on equity and justice. The planning committee encourages proposals from all academic disciplines to advance research that centers equity and justice.
April kin*dle: Yoga with Indy
Thursday, April 27th| 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: TBD
The goal of kin·dle is to help continuing graduate students build community within their academic departments and the university at large.
During our session, we will alternatively mix very gentle yoga with no balancing positions and cuddle times with our furry Corgi guest, Indy. Indy is a 3-year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi who is social and friendly.
Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one as our available quantity is limited.
International Students
How to Prepare Your Job Search as an International Student
Monday, April 10th| 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Burkle Room 14 | Zoom
(Hybrid)
Searching for an internship or job off-campus? Join the Career & Professional Development Office and SLDL for a readiness workshop to learn about the Job Search in the U.S. You will learn about the post-completion employment authorization, Optional Practical Training, and useful tips to keep in mind while searching for employment. You will also have the opportunity to hear from currently employed international students who have gone through the job search process themselves!
Sprintax Tax Season Help
Students filing non-resident tax returns have several opportunities to attend Sprintax Webinars to learn more about filing taxes.
Monthly Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Meet Hannah Middleton (She/They) , an Applied Social Psychology PhD student at CGU. As an adoptee Hannah’s research interests are the mental health of transnational adoptees specifically from Asia or a Pacific Island, the mental and physical aftermath of children in custody battles, and the social belongingness of LGBTQ+ people of racial minorities.
She works in the Office of Admissions as an Admissions Assistant at CGU. In the future she would like to research and build on the social psychology scholarship and center outreach on resource availability and mental health accessibility for transnational adoptees.
We admire Hannah's refreshing perspective!
