For the past 21 years, the Student Wellness Fair has utilized the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to provide students with campus and community resources to help them best care for themselves as they strive for academic success. 

Each year over 30 vendors come to campus to give students information about Physical Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Environmental Wellness, Social Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, and Financial Wellness.

This year's fair will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Student Plaza just north of the Maxine A. Smith University Center. 

October 4 | 7:30 PM 
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra presents The Color of Jazz
Hosted by School of Music
Harris Concert Hall

Experience the many colors and hues of jazz presented by the University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and 901 Jazz. The many colors of jazz from Duke and Fletcher Henderson to the contemporary works of Maria Schneider and Bob Brookmeyer. Come hear the power of the premiere 18 piece jazz orchestra or the University of Memphis.

October 4 | 4 PM
Guess that K-Drama Acting Scene
Hosted by the Korean Pop Culture Association
UC Poplar Room

If you enjoy watching K-Dramas please come join. We will be guessing Kdrama scenes as well as actors! Winners will be rewarded

October 5 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Vitalant Blood Drive
Hosted by the Dean of Students & Student Wellness 
Rose Theatre

Blood Donation Drive: Because of you, Life doesn't stop! #VitalToLife To make an appointment, please go to donors.vitalant.org and use sponsor code:   UMemphis 

October 5 | 10 AM - 3 PM
Fall Festi-ful
Hosted by the Dean of Students & Student Wellness 
Alumni Mall Lawn

On October 5th from 10am -3pm on the UC Alumni Lawn, UofM Dining will be hosting a large farmer’s market event, called Fall Festi-Ful. Many local vendors will come together on the University of Memphis campus to share their goods, meet with students, and create meaningful memories as the school year kicks off. University of Memphis will be one of 300+ college campuses simultaneously celebrating Fall Festi-Ful. Students and faculty will be able to come together on campus, learn about the hard-working people behind our nation’s food supply, and show support for them and their local businesses. There will be seasonal foods, s'mores, a photo booth, live music, free giveaways, and so much more! Tiger Den will also be serving a full fall themed lunch menu, including fun favorites such as caramel apples, squash risotto, and apple braised pork loin. Please visit Dine On Campus for hours of operation. We hope to see you there! 

October 5 | 6:30 PM 
ComboNation
Hosted by School of Music
The Bluff

Head on over to Highland Strip for one night of six concerts! The ComboNation Concert showcases the talented musical groups at the University of Memphis. Concerts will include music from multiple genres including contemporary rock and pop, to blues, jazz and classic rock. Free admission.

October 14 | 7:30 PM 
University of Memphis Symphonic Band Presents Renewal
Hosted by School of Music
Harris Concert Hall

Join the University of Memphis Symphonic Band as we celebrate the start of a new academic year. Our program, Renewal, speaks to the endless possibilities of fresh beginnings and the journeys that define our lives. The University of Memphis Symphonic Band performs a wide range of repertoire and styles, including new works by contemporary composers, presented alongside the classics of the wind band genre. The Symphonic Band is comprised of music majors, and students studying other disciplines who wish to keep music and performance in their life. Join us for an evening of fabulous music-making!

CLAW Conference/All Majors Career Fair

The Time in Now to prepare for the Career Fair!  The Career Fair is October 14, 2022, and this year, we are partnering with SLI to be a part of the C.L.A.W. conference! This will be a DAY where you can gain skills, hear from professionals, and explore job and internship opportunities from our employer partners! You will be introduced to the C.L.A.W. Competencies and have a moment to intentionally network with professionals! Here are a few ways to prepare to engage with professionals: Register for the C.L.A.W. Conference in TigerZone Practice your Elevator Pitch. This is a 30 second statement to introduce yourself to the employer. The Elevator Pitch will include your name, academic program, and any skills or experience you have related to the role or company.  Research the companies that will be attending the Career Fair. The registered companies can be found here.  Explore the tips for having a successful Career Fair experience located on the Career Services website. Follow us on IG @uofmcareer

2022 Hispanic Film Festival

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Memphis presents the 13 Hispanic Film Festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This year’s hybrid format, sponsored by Dixon Gallery and Gardens, will show five renowned films screened in-person and virtually. Upcoming sessions will be held at the University Center Theater (UC 145). Movies, in Mixtec, Zapotec or Spanish with English subtitles, will be shown at 6 pm. Admission is free. • September 27: El ombligo de Guie’dani (Guie’dani’s Navel) (Mexico, 2019), Xavi Sala. • September 29: Miriam miente (Miriam Lies) (Dominican Republic, 2019), Natalia Cabral and Oriol Estrada • October 3: Nadie nos mira (Nobody is Watching) (Argentina, 2017), Julia Solomonoff. • October 6: Nudo mixteco (Mexico, 2021), Ángeles Cruz. • October 13: Amor urgente (Urgent Love), (Argentina, 2018), Diego Lublinsky. For the virtual format, each movie will stream on the festival page at: https://pragda.com/sfc-event/university-of-memphis/. The Film Festival username is SFC@UniversityofMemphis, and the password is 13festival. The Spanish Film Club series was made possible by the support of the University of Memphis, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, UofM Campus Community Fund, Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain. For more information on this event, please contact Vania Barraza at vbarraza@memphis.edu

Get Ready for Scheidt at the Shell: Frankenstein in Concert

It's ALIVE! Join us for a frightfully good time at this year's Scheidt at the Shell: Frankenstein in Concert. The University of Memphis Wind Ensemble will play 1931 classic movie score as the film plays on giant screens in high-definition. So grab your picnic baskets, chairs and spookiest costumes and join us for this free concert at historic Overton Shell. Come early for our costume contest and Monster Mash dance party! The competition is stiff (get it!), so make sure to go all out for the costume contest! Judging starts at 6 PM, with awards going to the best overall costume in the kid and adult divisions. Movie + music start at 6:30 PM with a 1.5 hour run time.

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