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October 1 | 10 AM - 2 PM 
Tiger Blue Goes Green 2024
Student Activities Plaza 
Hosted by UofM Sustainability Office, Physical Plant & UMpact Sustainability Club

Join us at Tiger Blue Goes Green 2024 on October 1st in the Student Plaza from 10am-2pm, an exhibition fair at the University of Memphis celebrating our efforts toward sustainability. This event brings together a network of community businesses and non-profits, alongside some of our very own U of M programs and departments. All have at least one thing in common, their focus on sustainability. Our theme for this year is “Grounded in Sustainability: Exploring and restoring our connection with nature. Tiger Blue Goes Green will host over thirty local exhibitors ready to take you on an eco-journey to discover the many ways we can co-exist with nature in an urban landscape. Learn how access to nature is vital to our health and well-being. Understand your impact on the rich microscopic world beneath your feet. Modernity has had a negative impact on the health of our planet and us, broadening the distance between humans and nature. We can do better! Some exhibitors will have products for sell, so come ready to practice sustainable consumerism and support local businesses! Do not forget to grab a free event t-shirt while supplies last, and lunch on us!

October 1 | 5 - 6 PM
B.E.S.T.I.E. Group Body Program
R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center
Hosted by Campus Recreation 

B.E.S.T.I.E. Group Program Body Empowerment and Satisfaction Through Intuitive Eating Do you worry about your weight, body image or have an unhealthy relationship with food? Our 6-week B.E.S.T.I.E. program will teach you the principles of Intuitive Eating. Intuitive Eating is a self-care, evidence-based program grounded in 10 fundamental principles for authentic health. With over 200 research studies to date, this approach will teach you how to maintain a healthy relationship with your food, mind and body. The 6-week program consists of six sessions. Tuesdays, Oct. 1-Nov. 12 (excluding Fall Break) 5-6 p.m. Student Wellness Center, room 120 Current UofM students only $36 - Only $6 per session, $3 per person! Covers you AND your bestie. 😊

October 2 | 11 AM - 2 PM 
23rd Annual Wellness Fair
UC Student Activity Plaza
Hosted by Student Health and Counseling Services

Students will have the chance to win door prizes, receive health screenings, get health advice, engage in group exercise and so much more. Giveaways will be provided by a variety of vendors. Plus the first 100 students will get a Tiger’s Be Well T-shirt. If you would like to volunteer for service hours please click here. 

October 4 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
Lunch Cooking Class: Chickpea Burgers
R. Brad Martin STudent Wellness Center, Tiger Food Lab
Hosted by Campus Recreation 

Lunch Cooking Class – Chickpea Burgers This fall, cooking classes offered by Campus Recreation focus on foods that benefit your brain, gut and overall well-being. We explore new techniques, savor diverse ingredients, and experience the joy of cooking and dining together. Join our next class where you’ll how to make a moist and flavorful burger” from chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). We'll add some quick pickled veggies for a great lunch that fills you up but doesn't weigh you down. The class will meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Tiger Food Lab located in the Student Wellness Center. Register by Sept. 30! https://bit.ly/cooking-at-the-rec

Audition for the Mighty Sound of the South Pep Band

The University of Memphis Pep Band brings the spirit and energy to every Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s basketball game. Performing at both the FedExForum and the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, the Pep Band energizes the crowd and supports our teams with high-energy performances. Members also enjoy exclusive opportunities to travel with the team for select road games and NCAA Tournament appearances—taking their music on the road and representing Memphis on the national stage! The Pep Band is open to non-music majors, and offers scholarships. Why join? - Be part of an exciting, high-energy environment. - Perform in front of enthusiastic Tiger fans. - Travel and perform at special events and tournaments. - Earn scholarship opportunities while doing what you enjoy. Audition requirements: - Winds - Submit an unlisted video link at the bottom of this form. - Cymbals, Bass Drum, and Drumset will audition in person on Monday, September 30th, from 6:00 pm to 7:300 in CFA room 137 - Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, and Synthesizer will audition in person on September 30th, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in CFA room 137 - Results will be sent on Wednesday, October 2nd, by 6 pm. Be at the heart of the action, performing at Memphis Tigers men's and women's basketball games all season long. Feel the roar of the crowd, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, create lifelong friendships and travel the country—all while cheering on the Tigers! Contact Dr. Augusto at jgstdslv@memphis.edu with any questions or to schedule an in-person or virtual meeting via Teams.

Call for Presenters

UofM Undergraduates who have conducted original research, scholarly, or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor are invited to submit an application to the Works In Progress Symposium(WIPS) hosted by the Honors College. WIPS provides undergraduates with an opportunity to share their research with peers as well as professors. This symposium welcomes presentations by students who are just beginning projects, and affords students the opportunity to present the background, rationale, plans and preliminary results from a project that is ongoing, rather than complete. Application abstracts are due October 14th. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best presenter each category!

Memphis Youth Advisory Board

Hello, Tigers! The Community Alliance for the Homeless Youth Advisory Board is currently searching for new board members. Board members will be compensated for their time and help develop and implement plans that provide support for homeless and unhoused youth. This is a leadership and professional development opportunity for students who are community-focused. Visit the Youth Advocacy Board page YAB website for additional details and submit the interest form.

Workforce Recruitment Program for Federal Employment

Are you interested in a government internship or a long-term job after you graduate? If so, Career Services would like to tell you about a great opportunity for University of Memphis students with disabilities! About the Workforce Recruitment Program The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs.

How to Apply: Visit WRP.gov and click “Students Register Now!” to get started!

Who Can Apply? Students and recent graduates can apply to WRP if they:

· Have a disability and are eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority

· Are a U.S. citizen or national (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

· Are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2022.

New and returning WRP applicants must register and complete an application each year to continue to participate. Please use a computer or tablet to register and apply. Registration and Application Deadline Registration closes on Tuesday, October 15.

All application materials must be submitted on the website by October 17 at 11:59pm PST. You will need time to get your registration approved, gather your resume and transcript, and complete your application, so please don’t delay! For more information or questions about WRP, please contact Cortez Washington, Associate Director of Career Services at cwshng15@memphis.edu We hope your Fall term is off to a great start!

CFIA - Cybersecurity Lab Happenings 

The Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering is staying informed about cybersecurity because it is crucial in the world today. The University of Memphis' Center for Information Assurance provides great opportunities for students to seek career positions in Cybersecurity. Students can benefit from careers in cybersecurity with higher salary jobs. The CFIA Cybersecurity Lab in Dunn Hall always has exciting ongoing research projects. Some of these projects include those focused on autonomous vehicles, drones, satellites, water pump, and electric vehicle charging stations. Research is conducted by both graduate and undergraduate students. The Hands-on-Project meetings are held every Wednesday where the students discuss their research progress and receive feedback from the professors.

Pictured from left to right: Danielle Newman, Kumasi Turner, Sherilyn Coleman, Elisha Lawrence, and Temetric Reeves

Five College of Ed Students Receive First-Gen Fellowship from Graduate School

This year, the Graduate School at the University of Memphis has selected 12 students to receive the First-Generation PhD/MFA/MArch Fellowship, a financial assistance provision to graduate students who will become the first person in their immediate families to earn a doctoral degree or a Master of Fine Arts. Five of those students are from the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research (CEPR) in the College of Education (COE).

Volunteer Opportunity at the Wellness Fair - October 2

We need your help for the Wellness Fair on October 2nd! Volunteers are needed anytime between 8 AM and 3 PM. Please visit our SignUp Genius page to choose a time and role that works best for you. If you require service hours, kindly let me know after you sign up by emailing me at Tiffany.B@memphis.edu.

Together with Togetherall

We know college comes with a unique set of obstacles, opportunities, successes, and setbacks. The freedom and adventure that you’re experiencing as a student can also come with feelings of loneliness, worry, and stress. That’s a lot to process.

This is why University of Memphis has chosen to partner with a company providing virtual peer-to-peer mental health and wellbeing support- Togetherall.

UofM Counseling Center Resources

The Counseling Center at the University of Memphis is a comprehensive agency providing personal/psychological counseling, career counseling and psychological/vocational testing for students. Goals of the center include enhancing the development of the total person, contributing to the educational mission of the University through counseling, service to the campus and community, and services that seek to assist in the retention of students.

If you are experiencing a crisis emergency during business hours (Monday to Friday 8:00-4:30) please call 901.678.2068, visit 214 Wilder Tower, or enter our virtual waiting room between 10:00-3:00. If this is after business hours please call 901.678.2068 and push 2.

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