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Univerisity of Memphis Student News


September 8, 2017

Image description UOFM TIGERS STAND WITH UH COUGARS

Please join the University of Memphis Student Government Association in helping University of Houston students that have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Simply visit www.memphis.edu/harvey to donate directly to their aid.  

Upcoming Events

The school year is off to a dynamic start! Congratulations to our Tiger Football team starting the record off 1-0! We have so many events happening in the coming weeks. We sure to check out all of the events happening soon on campus and GET INVOLVED!

Image description #TigersTakeAStand Pop Up Locations

Follow @SGA_UofM and #TIGERSTAKEASTAND to learn more about sexual assault prevention at the UofM! Locations will be revealed via twitter each week for that week's free and unique #TIGERSTAKEASTAND t-shirt or tank top! All you have to do is hsow up at the disclosed location and tweet @SGA_UofM about how you pledge to take a stand!

Image description The Black Student Association Mass Meeting

Date: September 11th, 2017

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Ballroom

Image description The Vue

The Vue college ministry is preaching through a sermon series entitled "Leaders". We will talk through what a successful leader looks like froma cultural standpoint and from a Biblical standpoint. Every Monday at THe Vue we will have Live Music, Authentic Community and FREE FOOD! Join us Mondays at 7pm (3472 Plaza Ave) less than 1 mile from U of M campus.

Date: September 11, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: 3472 Plaza Ave Memphis,TN 38111

Image description STS Elite First Mass Meeting

Join us for the STS Elite first mass meeting of the semester. There will be free food, games, and prizes. Our first mass meeting will look at topics including values, as well as strengths and weaknesses.

September 11, 2017

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: UC Shelby Room

 

Image description Movie Nights by Asian American Association

Please Join the Asian American Association for our Movie Nights. We will have free pizza to enjoy with the movie screening!

9/11  |  "The Wind Rises"  |  UC Theatre  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Please join the Asian american Association as we show "The Wind Rises," directed by Hayao Miyazaki. "The Wind Rises" is about a talented Japanese engineer who has always dreamt of building planes, but didn't know that the plane he creates would be used for World War II.

9/12 |     "Summer Wars"   | UC Theatre  6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Please join the Asian American Association as we show "Summer Wars," directed by Mamoru Hosoda. "Summer Wars" is about a math genius who inadvertently almost destroys a popular virtual reality world called OZ by solving a math code.

Image description Black Student Association Fashion Show Tryouts

Come sudition for the BSA Fashion Show! You must be a member to tryout and $10 dues can be paid at the first mass meeting September 11th, at the audtions, or anytime prior in the multicultral affiars office.

Date: Septemebr 12th & 14th

TIme: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: UC Beale Room

Image description Second Annual Domestic Violence Summit

The University of Memphis and the Southwest Tennessee Community College will host this event presented by the Athena Project and headed by Dr. Gayle Beck.

Date: September 15, 2017

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: UC Bluff Room

Image description Fogelman College Open House 2017

If you have ever considered a career in business, join Fogelman College of Business at their 2017 Open House! Representatives from various career fields will be in attendance.

Date: September 12, 2017

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Fogelman College Building, 1st Floor Atrium

 

Image description Hispanic Film Festival

The Spanish Club and the Department of World Languages and Literatures presents the Hispanic Film Festival 2017 to celebrate the Hispanic Heritage Month.

Date: September 13th - October 9th

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: UC Theatre

Image description Dance Around the World

The Asian American Association will be presenting Dance Around the World where participants will learn about cultures around the world through dance. No dancing experience is needed to participate!

Date: September 13, 2017

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: UC River Room

Fall Career Fair

Tiger Talent (that's you) Meets Opportunity @ UofM's largest campus-wide, all majors Career Fair. Connect with recruiters for full-time and internship opportunities. Business Professional Dress is required. Visit www.memphis.edu/careerfair or call Career Services at 678-2239 for more information.

Date: September 13,  2017

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

Location: UC Ballroom

Image description Black History Month Committee Meeting

Black History Month planning takes a lot of work and so many ideas and opinions, so we invite you out to be a part of the planning!

Date: Septemebr 14, 2017

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: UC River Room

Image description Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Dinner

Join the Hispanic Student Association for their Opening Dinner Ceremony with guest speaker David Romero!

Date: September 14, 2017

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: UC Ballroom

The National Society for Leadership and Success Video Game Night

The UofM chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success will be hosting a video game night featuring several great games including Super Smash Bros. It'll be a fun time to compete, network, and enjoy free drinks and pizza. We will also be accepting donations for hurricane Harvey relief efforts. 100% of the proceeds will be going towards these efforts. Registration is still open! If you're interested come out and join us to learn more.  

Date: September 14, 2017

Image description Blue Lantern Tour presented by the Student Ambassador Board

Take a memorable tour of campus guided by student guides with blue lanterns. You will be met by members of our rich university history and learn of many great traditions we hold. This is sure to be a unique and memorable experience that will provide you with in-depth knowledge about our traditions while also highlighting the campus and it's beautiful buildings. 

Date: September 15, 2017

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: UC Fountain 

Image description Professional Connections

Professional Connections is a three-part, discussion based, series where students are able to interact with local professionals about leadership and professional competencies desired by employers. Lunch will be provided by the Student Leadership and Involvement Office. Please reserve your spot by the end of the day Tuesday, September 14th!

Date: September 16, 2017

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: University Center

Image description Letter Sending Party

Join Up 'til Dawn for our annual Letter Sending Party homecoming week! Send letters, raise money, and you could win a free T-Shirt! Register now at www.fundraising.stjude.org/utdmemphis  to get a head start.

Date: September 19, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Rose Theatre Lobby

Image description Graduate School Information Fair

LEarn more about financial aid and scholarships. Meet faculty, explore programs and attend a free GRE test prep workshop!

Date: Septemebr 21, 2017

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: UC Ballroom

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

SSeptember 27                                Novemeber 15

Applications & Acknowledgments
Image description TISL Applications Open Now!!

Join Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature to become one of the top leaders in the state and exchange ideas and opinions and learn how government works!

Image description SGA Freshman Cacus Applications Avaliable!

Freshman! Do you want to be a part of the Student Government Association? Do you want your voice heard and the ability to cast your vote? Applications for Freshman Cacus are now open!

Image description Tiger Leadership Institute Applications OPEN NOW!

The application for the TIger Leadership Institute (TLI) is now OPEN! TLI is a great way to start your involvement at the University of Memphis. Most of the prominent student leaders on campus today have completed the Tiger Leadership Institute, and credit their experience in the program as one of the main ways they developed their leadership abilites. This program is a great way to meet other students and form a real connection to campus involvement.

Image description SGA Travel Funds Avaliable!

As a service to students, The Student Government Association provides travel funding for University organizations and graduate and undergraduate students! Priortiy Deadline submissions are eligable for full funding per student of up to $800 for university realated travel!  Priority deadline is Monday, September 11th!

Image description #UofMStandswithUH

The University of Memphis stands with University of Houston as they recover from Hurricane Harvey. UofM is calling all Tiger friends and family to help support UH during this difficult time. UH will provide necessary relief for their students. To donate please visit www.memphis.edu/harvey #UofMStandswithUH

Image description MomentUM, the UofM's crowdfunding platform, Accepting Applications

MomentUM, the UofM's crowdfunding platform, is now accepting applications for the Fall fundraising cycle. You can create crowdfunding projects to raise money and awareness for innovative projects, service trips, events, research, and other UofM specific ventures. Last spring, nine project teams raised $21,262 cumulatively in just 30 days! MomentUM project users must be part of the UofM community. Get your fundraising plan together, gather your project team info, then go to https://momentUM.memphis.edu and click on Apply. Application deadline is September 18, 2017.

Volunteer Compass Training Session

The University of Memphis has a brand new platform for students to find community service oppurtunities and track their hours in real tim! CEO and Founder of Volunteer Odyssey, Dr. Sarah Petschonek, will be holding informational and trtaining sessions throughout the semester so you can better navigate how to create groups and events, how to track your personal service hours in real time, and how to find the service oppurtunity you love! These sessions will be avaliable to any student, faculty, or staff. There are links below to RSVP to each session, so please pick one that fits your schedule. There are also links below directly to Volunteer Compass calendar, and the Universiity of Memphis group. All of these links can be found on our Student Leadership and Involvement website as well. FOr any quetions please contact Zach Carr at zcarr@memphis.edu

September 20th Volunteer Compass Training Session

RSVP Link: https://goo.gl/forms/tjMGyfjUSM4cNag62

October 18th Volunteer Compass Training Session

RSVP Link: https://goo.gl/forms/mdFUm9nSoa0AzswX2

Volunteer Compass Calendar:

https://serve.volunteerodyssey.com/

University of Memphis Group

https://givepul.se/6x66l

Student Leadership & Involvement Website

https://www.memphis.edu/studentinvolvement/

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

Image description Mr. & Mrs. University of Memphis Applications Available

Mr. & Mrs. U of M applications are avaliable on Tigerzone! All seniors entering their last 2 semesters are able to apply. Applications are due September 12th and finalist will be notified September 15th on SGA social media.  

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