Student Trustee Application 

The Student Government Association is accepting applications for the Student Trustee position on the University of Memphis Board of Trustees. This opportunity is available to undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and law students. The student is a non-voting member of the board. The student trustee is required to attend all board meetings, including corresponding committee meetings. The Student Trustee selection committee will review all applications, interview qualified candidates, and recommend three finalists for the President, who will make the final selection to the Board of Trustees. Student Trustee qualifications are here.

Eligible students can apply on Tiger Zone. The completed application must include two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of interest not to exceed 1000 words and closes on April 10, 2023, at 11:59 pm.  Should you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Student Government Association at sga@memphis.edu

April 10 | 7:30 PM 
UofM Contemporary Chamber Players Year of Trans-Atlantic Premiers IV
Harris Concert Hall
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Get ready to rock at the Contemporary Chamber Players concert featuring commissioned works from young composers in Memphis and Istanbul. Inspired by rock music, this Trans-Atlantic performance will remind the audience of music's power to bring us together to rock out. Free admission. https://loom.ly/cKYcwjk

April 12 | 3:30 PM
Tiger to Career: Adulting 101 
Hosted by Career Services

 Preparing soon-to-be graduates for life after college. (Job Searching, Salary Negotiation, Benefits, Relocating for a job, Sign-On bonus/ EAP stipulations, Graduating without your ideal position, FAQ’s to ask potential employers)

April 12 | 4:30 PM
PRO-READY Networking Workshop
UC Fountain View Suite
Hosted by Career Services 

You are invited to attend the PRO-Ready Networking Workshop. All students will receive: *A FREE professional headshot (the photographer will be set up at 4:30 pm) *A FREE one – on -one financial coaching opportunity (advisors will cover budgeting, credit, and debt management) *Opportunity to network with U of Memphis alumni *Networking advice from an all-start panel of executives, entrepreneurs, and experts in networking *Enjoy Food and Prizes The registration deadline is April 7, 2023

April 12 | 7:30 PM
Magnolia Woodwind Quintet presents Sound in Motion
Harris Concert Hall
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

The University of Memphis Magnolia Woodwind Quintet - our undergraduate woodwind quintet will play a program of music that features lyricism and singing qualities suited well to wind instruments.

April 21 | 7:30 PM, April 23 | 3 PM
UofM Opera presents La Bohéme
Scheidt Family Preforming Arts Center
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Join us as Puccini’s tuneful masterpiece comes to the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. A timeless story of love and loss, La bohème brings the joys and heartbreaks of four passionate, young lovers to vibrant life. Endlessly tuneful and touchingly beautiful, this audience favorite truly captures what it means to be young, in love and full of hope. TICKETS General Admission: $20 Students, faculty, and staff with UofM ID: $0

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps individuals and families put food on the table.

College students may be eligible for SNAP based on one of the following:

- Participate in a work-study program
- Work 80 hours per month
- Care for a child under age 6
- Single parent caring for a child under 12 & enrolled full-time
- Be under age 18 OR over age 49
- Have a documented physical or mental disability;
- Receive a Families First (TANF) or Social Security benefits
- Attend school as part of an employment readiness program 

Apply for SNAP Apply online: https://faonlineapp.dhs.tn.gov Apply by fax or mail to the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) county office. Find your county office: shorturl.at/eGQU5 Call DHS for more information: 1-866-311-4287

Or call Ann Buchanan at University of Memphis at 901-678-2997 or bchanan6@memphis.edu for help.

Junior Achievement  + UofM Residency

Through this experience, students can earn an internship credit or opt to be paid $12 an hour. Students will work May 1- 25, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3 PM. 

Join the Mighty Sound of the South Marching Band!

The University of Memphis Mighty Sound of the South is looking for new members! For information about membership and scholarships email mss@memphis.edu or call 678-BAND (2263)

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 901.678.4357 (HELP)

SMART Center is Opening more tele-behavioral health suites across Memphis

The SMART Center also hosts a warm line for the community that provides support, psychoeducation, and linkage to community services FREE of charge. The warm line is not intended for crisis support, but to assist families with identifying resources in the community. We offer Spanish Interpretation Services. The warm line is in service Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm CST. Contact the Warmline at (901)678-1636 .

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