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September 11 | 11 AM - 3 PM 
Study Abroad Fair
Rose Theatre
Hosted by Education Abroad Office 

An opportunity to learn about the various study abroad programs at the University of Memphis. Our office will have student volunteers and faculty available to discuss their time abroad. Education Abroad is the opportunity to take classes abroad for your degree through the UofM. This can be done over the summer, a full semester, or even a whole academic year. 3 $1000 Education Abroad scholarships will be raffled to students who sign-in that can be used towards their education abroad program in the future.

September 20 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
Lunch Cooking Class: Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos 
R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center 
Hosted by Education Abroad Office 

This fall, Campus Recreation’s cooking classes focus on foods that benefit your brain, gut and overall well-being. We’ll explore new techniques, savor diverse ingredients, and experience the joy of cooking and dining together. The hot weather calls for super quick cooking. Seared ahi tuna tacos fit the bill with a little slaw and a lot of flavor!

• Wednesday, Sept. 20

• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Tiger Food Lab in the Student Wellness Center

Register by Monday, Sept. 16 > https://bit.ly/cooking-at-the-rec

September 24 | 10 AM - 3 PM 
Pop Up Career Closet
UC Atrium
Hosted by Career Services & Office of First Generation Student Success 

Ready to jumpstart your future? Join us for Career Connect, where you can find the perfect professional look in the Career Closet.

September 25 | 10 AM - 2 PM 
All Majors Career Fair 
UC Ballrooms 
Hosted by Career Services  

Get ready for UofM's largest, university-wide All-Majors Career Fair! Annually, over 100 major organizations recruit at the UofM Campus, hoping to connect with 500+ students from all majors to promote career and internship opportunities!

September 27 - 29 
Parent and Family Weekend 
Various Locations
Hosted by Parent and Family Services 

Mark your calendars - the 2024 UofM Parent and Family Weekend is set for September 27-29, 2024! Whether you are a local or from outside the Mid-South, we welcome all families to participate in Parent & Family Weekend. This special event is a great time to spend time with your student, connect with the University of Memphis, and experience life as a Tiger! We are planning a weekend for you filled with fun, tradition, and unique experiences. You will have the opportunity to meet other Tiger families, faculty, and University administrators. You won't want to miss this fun-filled weekend!

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. 

Tiger Eat$ 

The Student Government Association (SGA) received some questions from student having issues using Tiger Eat$ and took this concern to university administration. Students are encouraged to re-try their TigerEat$ this week. If problems persist, please contact campuscard@memphis.edu to have the issue resolved.

Mr & Ms. University of Memphis Applications Now Open!

MR. & MS. APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW!!!!
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It’s that time of year seniors!!! Mr. & Ms. UofM Applications are open now and close on September 22nd!
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To apply, go to Tigerzone, log in, go to Forms, and select “2024 Mr. and Ms. University of Memphis”!

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!

Sign Up for Tiger Leadership Institute!

The Tiger Leadership Institute (TLI) at the University of Memphis is a student-led program aimed at equipping undergraduate students with essential leadership skills that can be applied both in and out of the classroom. This unique leadership development experience offers three distinct six-week curricula, each tailored to students at different stages of their leadership journey. Two tracks will be offered for Fall 2024: - Engage is offered to all undergraduate students and focuses heavily on the Social Change Model of Leadership, with elements of Emotional Intelligent Leadership incorporated. While the content of Engage is primarily designed to address the needs and interests of first-year and transfer students, all undergraduate students are warmly encouraged to participate. - Discover is designed for undergraduate students who are actively involved in organizations on campus and focuses heavily on Emotional Intelligent Leadership, with elements of the Social Change Model of Leadership incorporated. Whether you're already a leader within your organization or aspiring to take on a leadership role, Discover will equip you with the necessary skills to excel. Signups close on Friday, September 13, at 11:59 PM.

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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