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Athletics
- Sept. 11: Men’s Soccer vs. Southwestern University at 5 p.m.
- Sept. 11: Women’s Soccer vs. George Fox University at 7 p.m.
- Sept. 13: Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity University at 3 p.m.
- Sept. 13: Women’s Soccer vs. Lewis & Clark College at 6 p.m.
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Career Center
- Sept. 9: Work the Career Expo like a Pro, 12 p.m., SSB 3.107.
- Sept. 10: Resume ER, 1-5 p.m., VCB.
- Sept. 15: Work the Career Expo Like a Pro, 10 a.m., SSB 3.107.
- Upcoming employer information sessions: Informatica, ARGO Data, USAA and Honda. Details and registration in CometCareers.
- Now offering expanded drop-by career advising. Go online for more information.
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Counseling Center
- Clinical services (sessions/participants): intakes/counseling—54/54, crisis services—3/2, consultation—4/4, psychiatric evaluations/treatment—36/36, couples counseling—2/2.
- Laura Finkelstein, Ph.D. recently joined the Counseling Center as a staff psychologist.
Center for Students in Recovery
- Meetings/attendees: individual recovery support—2/2, open recovery group—1/3, 12A—1/4, SMART recovery—1/3, group check-in—1/3.
- Sept. 11: Car wash, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Center for Students in Recovery, $5 per car, proceeds go to the center.
- Sept. 14-18: Bake sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Union, all proceeds benefit The Magdalen House.
- Sept. 26: Run for Recovery 5k, 8:30 a.m., proceeds benefit the center and the Dallas 24 Hour Club shelter. Register today.
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Dean of Students
Fraternity and Sorority Life
- 130 women currently registered for College Panhellenic Council formal recruitment (Sept. 11-13).
- Currently searching for a new administrative assistant.
Office of Community Standards and Conduct
- Office visits for the week of Aug. 31: discipline (12), other (9), academic dishonesty (5).
Student Development
- 1,752 students attended GrooveBoston (Welcome Week laser light and DJ show).
- 298 student organizations as of Sept. 3.
Student Media
- For the second consecutive year, The Mercury is a finalist for the Associated Collegiate Press’ Pacemaker Award, the top honor in college journalism. Winners are announced in October.
- Radio UTD currently has 60 deejays running 52 shows.
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Galerstein Women’s Center
- 403 students visited the center for Breakfast Bonanza and Tea Tuesday during Welcome Week.
- Matt Johns was hired as student development specialist II and starts Sept. 17.
- A new Lily Pad Lactation Station opened in Founders 3.102. Contact the Women’s Center at 972-883-6555 for Comet Card access.
- The Women’s Center purchased an institutional membership to the American Association of University Women. Visit the center in SSB 4.300 for details about how to get involved.
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Health Center
- 270 patient visits since Aug. 24.
- Sept. 14: Health insurance “lunch and learn” with Academic Health Plans, 12-1 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
- Sept. 23: Free dental screening clinic with Canyon Creek Family Denistry, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Galaxy Room A. Call the center at 972-883-2740 for a time. First-come, first-served, with limited appointments.
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Housing/Building Operations
Housing Operations
- Current occupancy numbers: University Village Apartments, 98 percent and University Commons Residence Halls, 97 percent.
Living Learning Communities
- The LLC program has 742 students attending 23 courses weekly in Residence Hall West.
- Amber Mahler has been promoted to assistant director of Living Learning Communities.
Residential Life
- Peer advisors hosted 1,552 students in community socials during move-in week.
- Residential Life is conducting searches for residential life coordinator and housing placement coordinator positions.
- Save the date: Trunk or Treat is planned for Oct. 30 at University Commons. Details to follow.
Student Union
- 20,000 visits to the Student Union during the first week of classes.
- The Pegasus, Gemini and Phoenix rooms have new LCD projectors and sound systems installed.
- New website includes links to room reservation tutorials.
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International Center
- The ISSO app is now available for Android and iPhone and has been downloaded 500+ times to date.
- Melissa Hernandez, intercultural programs coordinator will begin Sept. 8. She previously was an international student advisor.
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Recreational Sports
- Welcome Week Silent Disco had approximately 1,500 participants and Rec N Wild had 700.
- Group Fitness Rush Hour Rendezvous: high-energy fitness classes 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Click here for more information.
- Sept. 11: Club rugby vs. SFA, 7 p.m., UTD Soccer Complex.
- Sept. 11: CPR/AED/BBP certification class, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register online.
- Sept. 12: Club soccer vs. SFA, 3 p.m., UTD Soccer Complex.
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Student Programs
New Student Programs
Office of Student Volunteerism
- Sept. 11: Freshmen Engaged in Service Together (FEST), 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., RHSW. Freshmen may register online for a volunteer shift.
- Sept. 18: In partnership with the International Center, OSV is hosting an iFriend matching mixer. Register online.
- Oct. 24: VIVA Volunteer. General registration opens on OrgSync in early October. Breakfast, transportation, service project, lunch provided.
Student Transition Programs
- Spring 2016 mandatory transfer orientation: Oct. 30, Nov. 23, Dec. 5, and Dec. 16. Locations will vary.
Veteran Services Center
- Sept. 11: Military appreciation soccer games, 5 and 7 p.m., free admission for veterans, military service members and their families.
- Oct. 16 or Nov 23: Green Zone Training for faculty and staff. See registration form for times and locations.
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Wellness Center
- The center will be reaching out to various departments to nominate students to serve on the Bystander Intervention Student Leadership Team.
- If you are a staff member who has not received Bystander Intervention training or QPR, contact the Student Wellness Center to schedule your training.
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Corrections
- The Aug. 31 edition erroneously stated that a new Social Services LLC was added for fall 2015. That community was added in fall 2014. We apologize for any confusion this mistake caused.
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