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nOVEMBER 30- dECEMBER 14
TUESDAY 12/1: KOLDUS BUILDING 6:30PM-8PM
WEDNESDAY 12/2: CAIN HALL C118 9AM-4PM
FRIDAY 12/4: CLUB HALO 10PM-1:30AM
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
The MSC Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee (WBAC) cordially invites you to the Third Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast. This event is a small way to honor the life and legacy of this extraordinary human being.
Speaker: Dr. Cornel West
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010
Time: 10:00am
Location: Rudder Theater
*light breakfast and book signing to follow
Tickets are available now at the MSC Box Office.
$5 with TAMU ID
$10 General Admission
A FREE copy of Dr. West's new book, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud, A Memoir to the first 100 students to purchase a ticket at the Box Office window.
Radio M*A*S*H Toy Drive
Replant Fundraiser
On Thursday, Dec. 3rd, SGA Replant is having a Fuddruckers Fundraising event. Please stop by with a printed flyer (attached) from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. to enjoy tasty food and support Replant! Maybe this is a great opportunity for a team lunch;)
***Please pass this on to all your friends!***
It's the holiday season and Texas A&M University Choral Activities invites you to join us on Sunday, December 6th at 3 p.m., in Rudder Auditorium for The Holiday Spirit of Aggieland, featuring the Singing Cadets, Women’s Chorus, and Century Singers! With a music selection ranging from your favorite holiday songs and carols to the combined performance of the Hallelujah Chorus. The concert can be enjoyed by all ages! Come join us for this great opportunity to support all of our choirs and celebrate this festive time of year.
Tickets are $5 general admission and available now at the MSC Box office. For any additional information, please contact the Choral Activities Office at 845-5974 or the MSC Box Office at 845-1234.
Registration for the Spring 2010 MSC Open House is now open!
This year's MSC Spring Open House will be held in the Rec Center on January 24th from 2-5pm.
To register for a table follow these four simple steps:
1. First, visit http://mscopenhouse.tamu.edu and click on Register.
2. Fill out the online form.
3. Print out your confirmation page and note your Registration ID #.
4. NOW go to the MSC Box Office. Don’t forget your confirmation printout and your payment. Or better yet, call the Box Office, 979-845-1234, and use your credit card to pay over the phone.
Please note: your table is not reserved until payment is received! Register and pay by the close of business January 15th to receive the early bird fee of only $30. After that date the cost will be $35.
Organizations that do not register and pay by January 15th are not guaranteed to be on the directory given out at Open House. The final registration and payment deadline will be January 21st.
Electricity and table locations are on a first come, first serve basis.
If you would like to set up a demonstration at MSC Spring Open House, please let the MSC Marketing staff know in advance.
Please be aware that we have addressed the air conditioning and congestion issues from the Fall 2009 Open House and are working to improve the Spring Open House. We have reviewed feedback from the organizations that attended Open House in the Fall and can ensure that the Spring Open House will be a great success for all involved.
If you have any further questions please contact MSC Marketing at 979-845-1515 or Sarah Barnes at vp-mar...@msc.tamu.edu.
MSC Hospitality Presents Annual Etiquette Dinner
Beginning to interview in the spring? Just accepted a job offer? Need to impress “the parents”? OR Just interested in proper dinning etiquette?
Then you are in luck!
MSC Hospitality is hosting their annual Etiquette Dinner on Thursday, December 3 at The University Club. This is a great opportunity to learn proper etiquette with your peers and network with great student leaders. The speaker will teach proper etiquette for professional dining as well as casual settings. Come enjoy a great five-course meal and gain skills that will set you up for future success!!
Each ticket is $20/person for a $40 meal! Tickets on sale NOW at the MSC Box Office!!
Questions? Email us at specia...@msc.tamu.edu.
ExCEL Seeks Student Leaders
The Excellence uniting Culture Education and Leadership (ExCEL) Program is seeking highly dedicated and enthusiastic student leaders to serve as members of its Executive Staff for 2010!
The ExCEL Program is designed to help students discover the academic, social, and personal balance necessary to facilitate their success at Texas A&M and beyond. The program assists first-year freshman students in making a smooth transition from high school to Texas A&M University. ExCEL kicks off with a two-day orientation conference held in August, the week before classes begin. Following the kick-off, a two-part seminar series will take place during the Fall semester along with socials, community service and much more.
Anyone is eligible to apply - previous participation in the ExCEL Program is NOT required. We are seeking an Executive Staff that is representative of the diversity at Texas A&M University so all students that meet the minimum requirements are welcome to apply.
If you know of students who may be interested or believe a particular student has potential to be a strong leader, don't have conflicting time/activity commitments, and/or want to be involved in a new and diverse leadership experience, please share this opportunity with them.
Applications for both ExCEL 2010 Executive Staff and Assistant Executive Director are included as attachments and application deadlines are listed on both. All applications must be turned in to the Department of Multicultural Services (Koldus 227) in addition to signing up for an interview time. If you have any further questions please contact Executive Director, John Maye, Jr. at jma...@tamu.edu, or by phone at 862-2642.
LGBT Conference at TAMU
“It’s Time” is an LGBT Conference to be held on the Texas A&M University Campus on March 31st and April 1st of 2010 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision that forced Texas A&M University to recognize the Gay Student Services as an official student organization. The conference is free and open to the public.
The first day, March 31st, will be an academic critique and exploration of “Queer of Color” scholarly and literary endeavors.
The second day, April 1st, will be a symposium titled “25 Year After: LGBT in Higher Education – The Case of Texas A&M” and will explore how LGBT individuals, interests, and intellectual endeavors have fared, are faring, and will fare in higher education.
While free and open to the public, we do ask that people register to attend so that we can have an accurate count for ordering lunches for both days. Registration is available online at http://itstime.tamu.edu/.
Please Join Us – It’s Time!
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
In just two hours you can learn how to help save someone's life! Do you know what to look for? What to say? How to help?
Please note: If you cannot attend one of these sessions, or if you want a training session just for you department, office, or A&M affiliated group go to the Student Counseling Service website http://scs.tamu.edu , and click on the QPR logo.
DID YOU KNOW…
· Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students.
· Within a few days or weeks before a suicide attempt, people almost always give clues that they are considering suicide. Professors, advisors, co-workers, fellow students, friends and family can help to save a life from suicide if they recognize the warning signs and know what to do.
Would YOU know what to look for...what to say or do?
The 2-hour QPR Gatekeeper Training class teaches you how to identify, help, and refer someone who may be depressed or considering suicide.
QPR Training is provided FREE to the A&M community by the Student Counseling Service, and only Texas A&M University –College Station campus faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students may attend.
Training times and dates are listed on the Student Counseling Service website at http://scs.tamu.edu , then click on the QPR logo. There is also information on how to request a QPR training session for your department, office, or campus-affiliated group. This year we are especially targeting Graduate Faculty, Graduate Advisors, and Graduate Students (especially graduate students who teach or mentor other students) as well as undergraduate students who are in a leadership or mentoring role.
Feel free to forward this email and attachment, and you can print the attached flyer for posting or other distribution across campus. Email Q...@scs.tamu.edu if you want more information.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for College Students
Learn how to balance all aspects of college life, set habits that lead to success, focus on things within your control, set goals and prioritize your activities, develop relationships with faculty and advisors, and commit to self-improvement and renewal! Registration is now open for this free workshop on http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/online.
Sign up for the following options*:
December 4 and 5 (all students)
*Please note: attendance on all days of the workshop is required. Questions? Call (979) 845-4878 or email rkazm...@stuact.tamu.edu.
Strengths Round 2
Strengths Round 2 is a series of workshops designed to offer students who have already completed an initial Strengths session additional opportunities to learn more about their personal themes in fun and interactive ways. Through conversations about pop culture, gender, multiculturalism, and more, you’ll be able to use your knowledge of StrengthsQuest in new and different ways.
Registration is open at http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/online/events?view=sa-strengthsroundtwo
Sign up for the following options*:
December 1, 3:00-5:00
Strengths in a Multi-Cultural World
Questions? Call (979) 842-2514 or email sedw...@stuact.tamu.edu.
Student Counseling Services
Are you the first in your family to attend college?
You are not alone; and the student Counseling Service offers a Group just for you!
What topics are discussed in the group?
You help us decided. Topics vary based on the needs and interest of group members, however topics typically include:
Adjusting to Texas A&M and Being Away From Home
Time and Stress Management
Academic and Family Pressures
Identifying University and Community Resources
Building Self-Confidence
Successfully Handling New Relationships
Creating and Ensuring Academic Success
Balancing Work and Fun
How can I join?
Interested students are encouraged to register online at https://scs.tamu.edu. Be sure to identify the First Generation Group as your reason for counseling. A group screening is required prior to joining the group. For more information contact SCS at 979-845-4427.
Academic Survival Series
This is a group designed to help students whose midterm grades are lower than expected. It's not too late to learn some positive study strategies and see a big impact on semester grades. Topics may include test preparation, avoiding distractions, and time management.
Please make an appointment with a Counselor. She/He will need to refer you to group 3 business days prior to start date.
November 3–December 8
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
To discuss participation in this group with a counselor, register online at https://scs.tamu.edu 979.845.4427
University Catering Fundraising Opportunity
University Catering would like to help you fundraise for your student organization! Several events take place where Catering must have more than 20 servers working. This is where you come in. A student group can come in for some of these larger events and we will pay each one of the group’s members $7.50 an hour for as many hours as they work for us and we will then put the money into your group’s account. This year a group that worked our first President’s football buffet made $1,560.00 they had 32 members work a total of 6.5 hrs. In addition, they all got to enjoy a wonderful dinner.
For more information contact Angela Riggs at ari...@tamu.edu.
Amplify Your Time In Aggieland!
Amplify is a brand new, semester long series of programs and workshops designed to help you make the most of your time in Aggieland. To help you identify Amplify programs that will meet your needs, the 101 workshops and programs offered are divided into 8 programmatic themes: Academic Engagement/Success Strategies, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Civic Engagement, Global Awareness & Diversity, Financial & Debt Management, Current Issues, and Life Skills & Personal Development. While Amplify is targeted towards first year freshman, sophomore, and transfer Aggies, most of the programs are open to any current student.
Every program offered through Amplify is completely FREE to you so we hope that you will take advantage! To learn more and view the complete list of available workshops, please visit http://amplify.tamu.edu.
GLBTA Recruitment
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Aggies student group is super excited about the upcoming semester and year. During the school year, GLBTA is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary of being a Recognized Student Organization, WHOOP! Within our organization, we have some great opportunities to get involved! We are taking applications for the Freshmen Representative and Graduate Liaison positions. These positions are a great way to start building leadership skills at Texas A&M and help direct the organization on the needs of all the students. GLBTA is also excited about upcoming meetings and socials, including topics such as GLBT Phobias and GLBT History through the decades. Check out our website http://glbta.tamu.edu for updates, calendar postings and sign-in to the discussion board to meet new people, talk about life, and share how GLBTA is AWESOME! We can't wait to see you at our upcoming meetings, socials, or just around campus! Gig'em!
We Bleed Maroon
Class Councils' Maroon Out Committee is gearing up for its 2009 Maroon Out season. With an innovative new design and the traditional $5 price, Aggies everywhere can enjoy Maroon Out again in 2009. More information, this year's design, and the form for online sales can be found by visiting http://maroonout.tamu.edu. Sales begin Tuesday, Sept. 1. During weeks with a home football game, shirts can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday outside of the John J. Koldus Building, and on Saturdays inside the Koldus Building. Bulk order purchases and online purchases are available on the website. Show the colors you bleed this football season with a 2009 Maroon Out shirt. Thanks & Gig'Em!
Fundraising Opportunities
If you are looking for a way to raise money for your organization, Help Reed Arena Help You! Reed Arena will donate money to organizations that help with Event set-ups and clean-ups. If your organization is interested please contact Brian McGrath via email at bmcg...@athletics.tamu.edu for more information.
Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is currently looking for dedicated, service-oriented undergraduate and graduate students to be Site Leaders. A Site Leader is someone who is responsible for leading a group of fellow Ages on a volunteer trip during the week of Spring Break, March 2010. This is a great way to gain leadership experience and have fun while serving communities throughout the country and abroad. Previous membership with ASB is not required. For more information regarding trips and the application process, please visit our website at asb.tamu.edu or contact Caitlin Heyen at ceh...@aol.com. Thanks and gig 'em!
Michelle Gardner| Extended Orientation & Involvement
Department of Student Activities | Texas A&M University
mgar...@stuact.tamu.edu
125 Koldus Student Services Building | 1236 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-1236
Tel. 979-862-2949| Fax. 979-847-8854
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