Student Government Association Updates: Campus Safety

Last week the Student Government Association hosted their weekly Senate Meeting. In this meeting the SGA met with Chief of Police Derek Myers, Dean of Student Dr. Justin Lawhead, and Executive Director of Business Continuity and Risk Management R. Mark Heath to discuss safety concerns on campus. A recording of the livestream can be accessed using the button below. 

As a reminder, all SGA Senate meetings are open to the public and will be livestreamed on SGA's Instagram page. 

September 10 | 10 AM 
Counseling Services Walk Up Hours 
Hosted by Counseling Services
UC Atrium | UC Iris Room

Counseling Services will be having walk up hours today in the UC Atrium. Stop by the table to learn more about the services provided by Counseling Services. Walk up counseling sessions will also be available in the UC Iris Room.

September 12 | 12 PM
Federal Bar Association General Body & Interest Meeting
Hosted by Federal Bar Association - Law Student Division 
Law School Room 326

Federal Bar Association – Law Student Division: General Body and Interest Meeting Monday, September 12, 2022 at 12 p.m. Room 326 The Federal Bar Association – Law Student Division is excited to invite the Law Class of 2025 to attend our General Body and Interest Meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 12 p.m. in Room 325. We will provide a general overview of the organization and its missions highlighting our work within the Memphis legal community and the opportunities associated with becoming a member. In addition, we will outline our events for this semester and next semester. And, as always, lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

September 13 | 9:30 AM
Safe Zone 1 Training
Hosted by Student Health & Counseling Services & Multicultural Affairs
UC Senate Chamber

Engage in activities and lectures that involve critical discussion of gender and sexuality issues.
Participate in group recommendations to help solve issues of privilege, bias, and identity.

September 14 | 11 AM
Tiger Talent Career Workshop
Hosted by Career Services
UC Senate Chamber 

The purpose of this employer led event is to provide students with professional resume tips so that they are prepared to engage effectively and confidently in a professional career fair.

September 14 | 3 PM
No Stress Success: Stress Management 101
Hosted by Student Health & Counseling Services
McWherter Library 2nd Floor Commons

Is the semester stressing you out? Do you need a break? This is the program for you! Get your “degree” in stress management for free!

September 14 | 5 PM
VSA Mid-Autumn Festival
Hosted by Vietnamese Student Association
UC Alumni Mall Lawn 

In the Fall, the Vietnamese culture has a celebration that celebrates the good harvest for the season. In Vietnam, the adults usually spend a great deal of time in the fields during the harvest, leaving little time to spend with their families. After the harvest, the celebration provides the opportunity to spend time with family and partake in traditional festivities. This event is a cultural experience and allows all students to celebrate the festival with group activities such as lantern painting and appreciating the full moon with delicious mooncakes. It gives students, faculty, and guests some insight into Vietnamese culture. During this event, we want to not only celebrate the fall but also the Vietnamese people. We would like to show an appreciation for what the Vietnamese have done in the past and have the potential to do in the future. Additionally, participants will have a keepsake to remember the night and showcase the arts of Vietnamese culture.

September 16 | 11 AM
Leader to Leader Lecture Series: Hunter Keane
Hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement
UC Senate Chamber

The Leader to Leader lecture series provides opportunities for University of Memphis students to meet and interact with community leaders over a meal. The lectures offer real-life perspectives and open-ended discussions about what it takes to be a leader in the community and/or a specific profession. Hunter Keane, a native of the Memphis area, graduated from Mississippi State University with a double major in philosophy and marketing and a minor in international studies. He then obtained an M.A. in Religion and Public Engagement from Wake Forest University before returning to Memphis to work with a nonprofit organization, Impact America, serving the community as Program Manager and then as Tennessee State Director. This event will fulfill the Life Skills & Lifelong Learning CLAW competency. Spots are limited, so sign up today!

September 23 | 5 PM 
A Conversation with Denys Cowan
Hosted by the Helen Hardin Honors College
Rose Theatre

Join us as we meet Denys Cowan, the founder of Milestone Media, senior vice president of BET, and animator/illustrator of credits such as Black Racer, Deathstroke, Black Lighting and Hong Kong Phooey, Batman: Lovers and Madmen, Blind Justice, Black Panther: Flags of our Fathers, The Question, Hardware, and Static. Most well known is his animated series Static Shock.

September 29 | 9 AM
Discover Your Major Day 
Hosted by the Academic Counseling Center
UC Ballroom

50+ academic departments will be available to discuss majors, minors and other opportunities.

Tiger Escort Tiger Safety

Tiger Escort is a personal escort program staffed by students to enhance the safety of persons on campus in the evening. There is no need to walk alone and we heavily encourage use of Tiger Escort if you aren't walking in a group. Normal hours for the Fall and Spring semesters are 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. seven days a week. To request an escort you should call 678.4663 (678.HOME). 

While Tiger Escort cannot utilize the golf carts south of the railroad tracks, the service is still available for students needing an escort from South Hall, the Campus Recreation Center, etc. Just call the Tiger Escort number or request the service via the LiveSafe app, and an escort on foot or a Campus Police car will come right over.

After Tiger Escort hours, Police Services provides escorts until dawn, however response time may be dependent upon officer availability. (Note: Use of the escort program as a "taxi" for convenience rather than safety is discouraged, e.g. multiple people wanting a ride because it is raining. Use in this manner detracts from the ability to provide other services. Please do NOT call for an escort after dawn, as Police Service's normal duties restrict them from providing service after that time.)

For  more information on Tiger Escort or the LiveSafe app, please visit Police Services.

TISL Delegation Applications Now Open until 9/12!

Applications for the 2022 Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Delegation are now open on TigerZone! TISL is a forum for students to exchange ideas, express their opinions and learn how government works through 4 different sectors: legislative, judicial, lobbying, and media. Our delegation will spend a weekend in Nashville at the State Capitol Building with other universities from around the state participating in a mock government experience. Apply to be apart of this year's delegation today!

Student Ambassador Board Applications Open 

The Student Ambassador Board (SAB) serves as a representation of the University of Memphis Alumni Association and the University of Memphis. SAB meets monthly to discuss board business and volunteers for Presidential and Alumni events. Additionally, SAB hosts Mudball, an annual volleyball tournament played in the mud, to raise money for the J. Wayne Johnson Memorial Scholarship, and participates in each of the University’s Commencement Ceremonies. To apply for SAB you must: Have a 2.8 cumulative GPA. Commit to serving two full years on the board. Applications will close September 30, 2022 @ 11:59 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For any questions or concerns, you can contact SAB President, Paige Foster at pefoster@memphis.edu

New Student-Centered Website

Students! Your days of searching through multiple UofM webpages to find resources, services, and answers to your questions are over. The Division of Student Academic Success is excited to announce the launch of a new centralized website that was created with you in mind. Everything you need from Academic Support, Student Life/Wellness, Registration, etc. is now housed in one place. Save this link to your favorites now (www.memphis.edu/students)!

Announcing New Hours for Tiger Pantry

Beginning August 22, 2022 the Tiger Pantry will have new hours of availability. 

Location: University Center (UC) 359

New Hours:

Monday 9 AM - 3 PM 

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 9 AM - 3 PM 

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM

If services are needed during one of the closed periods, please email deanofstudents@memphis.edu with your request and we will do our best to accommodate you.

The Time is Now to review Career Services online platforms!

Have you wanted to have your resume reviewed but do not have time for an appointment? Are you wondering what careers best fit who you are holistically? Do you ever wonder what companies hire University of Memphis alumni? If you have said yes to any of these questions, Career Services has online resources for you.

Handshake : Handshake allows you to upload your resume to receive feedback from your Career Specialist without scheduling an appointment.

Pathway U : You can use Pathway U to take 4 quick and easy assessments to find strong career matches in various career fields. The assessments look at Values, Personality, Interests, and Workplace Preferences. The online resource will break down your assessments to help you to understand the best possible career matches for you.

Stepping Blocks : Are you curious about what companies routinely hire University of Memphis students? If so, using the Outcomes tab on Stepping Blocks lets you review the top companies hiring University of Memphis graduates. Companies range from Memphis Grizzlies to Regional One Healthcare. Hot Jobs! Handshake What’s Happening in Career Services This Week? Use the link below to make an appointment with your Career Specialist Follow us on IG @uofmcareer

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship

Sigma Phi Epsilon is proudly offering the Balanced Man Scholarship to University of Memphis students. The scholarship will be awarded to motivated and driven individuals who have demonstrated success in academics, athletics, and community involvement. The Tennessee Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is awarding $1,000 in scholarships this year. We invite you to apply for the scholarship. Please note that the application and scholarship do not require membership in our organization. The application deadline is October 15, 2022 — take 15 minutes to apply now!

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