November 10 | 7:30 PM
Contemporary Chamber Players
Harris Concert Hall (3775 Central Ave.)
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Music directed by Dr. Karman Ince with SK Nixon as the concept director. The University of Memphis Contemporary Chamber Players specializes in playing music written in the past 50 years. Make plans to attend the remaining series concerts: Let's Be Abstract - Feb. 22 Let's Be Cheerful - April 10 This concert is free and open to the public

November 10 | 11:30 AM
Cookin' the Books: Quinoa Chowder
R.Brad Martin Wellness Center
Hosted by Campus Rec

This is the class for the adventurous eater. Quinoa chowder? With egg? And cilantro? And feta? Trust us. Inspired by the author who has created one of the most popular vegetarian cookbooks—ever—Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Food for Everyone. We’ll chop and simmer, talk about whole grains, and enjoy our fellow eaters who were adventurous enough to sign up for this experience. Our meal is vegetarian (with optional cheese) and gluten free. Nov. 10 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tiger Food Lab $12 per person Registration open through Sunday, Nov. 6.

November 16 | 11 AM 
Leader to Leader: Joi Taylor
UC Senate Chamber
Hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement

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. All University of Memphis students are invited to participate. Joi Taylor, Choose901: Alumni Director at City Leadership, is a lifelong Memphian who truly loves and believes in the power of her city and its residents. She graduated from The University of Memphis, where she studied Social Work and minored in Spanish in hopes of becoming a real change agent in Memphis's economic and community development world. She has advocated for quality education opportunities for the state of Tennessee and is a strong proponent of helping solve chronic homelessness in Memphis. Joi has had the opportunity to serve on various boards and councils and be recognized as Memphis Flyer’s Top 20 under 30 class of 2020.

November 16 |6:30 PM
ComboNation Concert
The Bluff
Hosted by Rudi E. Schiedt School of Music

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.. 

November 16 | 11 AM - 2:30 PM 
ThankFUL
Tiger Den
Hosted by Tiger Dining

We are excited to celebrate our second signature event. On November 16th from 11am -2:30pm at the Tiger Den, UofM Dining will be hosting our large Friendsgiving event, called Thankful. University of Memphis will be one of 300+ college campuses simultaneously celebrating our community and giving thanks. Students and faculty will be able to come together at the Tiger Den to enjoy a full Thanksgiving themed lunch menu, including fun favorites such as carved roasted turkey, mac &cheese, brown sugar glazed ham, and chili lime butternut squash. There will be opportunities to give back to the community, gratitude activities, a photo booth, free giveaways, and so much more! We will be running our Thankful Food Drive on November 4th- 30th. We will be collecting non-perishable food items that will be donated to our on-campus Tiger Pantry. There will be drop off locations at the Tiger Den, the Admin building, and the University Center Food Court. Thank you in advance for your support. Please visit Dine On Campus for hours of operation. We hope to see you there!

November 17 | 7:30 PM 
Mazi presents Perhaps it is always... and Tigerchor presents Abundance
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (3800 Central)
Hosted by Rudi E. Schiedt School of Music

Enjoy a choral double bill featuring Mazi - Soprano/ Alto Choir and Tigerchor - Tenors / Bass Choir. Conducted by Dr. Francis Cathlina, Mazi presents “Perhaps it is always…” This program explores perennial motifs in our lives that form our distinctive human existence. Themes of love, fear, overcoming, belonging, and vulnerability drive Mazi’s moving performance. Free admission

November 17 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Vegetable Adventures: Lasagna
R. Brad Martin Wellness Center
Hosted by Campus Rec

Vegetable Adventures: Lasagna We close out the fall cooking series with our most requested topic. You’ll make a vegetable lasagna (for two) to take home and bake. Then we’ll sit down together to enjoy lasagna the Nutrition team has made in advance. You’ll learn the building blocks for making lasagna your way…all veggie, loaded with herbs, with noodle options, super saucy or dense and creamy. Plus how to amp up flavor with techniques for caramelizing onions and reducing a sauce. Our meals include cheese, but will not include meat. Nov. 17 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tiger Food Lab $15 per person Registration open through Sunday, Nov. 13.

November 18 & 20 | 7:30 PM
The University of Memphis Opera presents Trouble in Tahiti & Dr. Miracle
Harris Concert Hall (3775 Central Ave.)
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

University of Memphis Opera presents a double bill of Trouble in Tahiti by Leonard Bernstein and Doctor Miracle by Georges Bizet. Written decades and continents apart, these disparate operas both provide insight into the human search for happily ever after. Leonard Bernstein's Trouble in Tahiti introduces Sam and Dinah, a married couple whose daily work to cultivate their image as an ideal suburban American family is undercut by their struggles to make their marriage work. A perfect encapsulation of Bernstein's signature musical eclecticism, this one-act opera delivers a scathing satirical critique of post-war American materialism by synthesizing popular American musical styles with the symphonic and operatic traditions of Europe, while Bernstein's self-authored libretto exposes the cracks in the couple's carefully constructed façade. Trouble in Tahiti is sung in English with English titles. Georges Bizet's one-act romantic operetta Dr. Miracle whisks up the delightful comic love story of the young soldier Silvio, who assumes a disguise (or two) and prepares a special omelet just to be near his secret love, Laurette, the daughter of the Mayor of Padua. Written for a competition sponsored by Jacques Offenbach nearly 20 years before Carmen, the work that would make him an operatic legend, Bizet's skill as a composer is already evident in the soaring melodies, surprising harmonies, and brilliant orchestral colors deployed to amplify the comic libretto by Léon Battu and Ludovic Halévy. Dr. Miracle is sung in French with English titles, and features new, English-language dialogue by UofM opera director Benjamin Smith. $20 - General Admission $0 - Students, faculty and staff with UofM ID.

November 19 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
14th Annual Men's Conference 
UC Ballrooms
Hosted by Empowered Men of Color

EMOC's Annual Men's Conference brings together a diverse group of students, student leaders, and successful corporate and community leaders with the sole purpose of empowering its attendees through resourceful workshops led by dynamic speakers. The mission of the conference is to stimulate the ambitions of attendees with school, personal life and society. As the conference has grown, we have included a workshop track specifically for women attendees.

November 19 | 7 PM
BlueTom Live
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (3800 Central)
Hosted by Rudi E. Schiedt School of Music

Blue Tom Entertainment presents Blue Tom Live - a monthly kickback concert featuring the campus's brightest up-and-coming music acts. Produced by the Music Industry program, and a house band from the Commercial Music program, Blue Tom Live! is sure to entertain.

November 22 | 7:30 PM
An Evening of the Gershwin Brothers presented by University of Memphis Jazz Singers
Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (3800 Central)
Hosted by Rudi E. Schiedt School of Music

University of Memphis Jazz Singers’ vocalists and musicians, celebrate beloved American music legends George and Ira Gershwin in this special performance in the Traicoff Jazz + Commercial Music Hall. Inspired by the music of their family's roots, the Gershwin brothers married classical music to the new music of the time, jazz, coming out of Harlem. The songwriting team whose voice was synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age produced hits like Someone to Watch Over Me, Rhapsody in Blue and How Long Has This Been Going On?

November 28 | 7:30 PM
An Evening of the Gershwin Brothers presented by University of Memphis Jazz Singers
Harris Concert Hall (3775 Central Ave.)
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

Get ready for an evening filled with rhythm, swing, drums, trumpets and trombones, and a variety of voices! The Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra hosts legendary drummer and percussionist, Bernie Dresel, for a special big band jazz event. Pairing Dresel's high octane playing and extraordinary drumming talents with Southern Comfort’s power vocals and 17-piece ensemble makes for an unforgettable evening. More about Bernie Dresel: Bernie Dresel is a studio drummer and percussionist. He has been with multi-Grammy award-winning artists and recordings; most notably having performed and recorded extensively with The Brian Setzer Orchestra and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. $20 - General Admission $0 - Students, faculty and staff with UofM ID

November 29 | 7:30 PM
Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Holiday Concert
Harris Concert Hall (3775 Central Ave.)
Hosted by Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music

There is no better way to start your holiday season than to kick it off at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music Holiday Concert. This holiday concert will bring the magic and wonder of the season to life with multiple ensembles and choirs performing seasonal classics.

Flu Shots

Get your free Flu Shot at the Hudson Health Center. Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3:30 PM. Appointments are required. Available to all students, faculty, and staff! 

First Gen Week Events

First-Gen Week is a week celebrating and recognizing the accomplishments of first-generation students on campus. Events during this week include two days of the Career Closet where students can grab donated professional/interview attire, professional headshots being taken by a photographer, a LinkedIn Workshop, and the second annual Life Size Game of Life: UofM Edition!

Happy Career Development Month!

The Time is NOW to gain experience! Internships! Part-time Jobs! Full Time Experiences! Oh My! Tigerlink powered by Handshake has you covered! Tigerlink is an amazing two- way platform with many opportunities. Tigerlink has the look of Facebook but the feel of LinkedIn where recruiters and employers can contact you if your profile is visible. Career Services encourages you to complete your profile 100%. Completed student profiles are 5x more likely to attract recruiters vs. incomplete profiles. Additionally, you can use TigerLink to search for jobs locally and across the country. There are over 15,000 open positions posted on this platform with employers posting new positions daily! Another awesome feature is the Events tab! In the current virtual world that we live in, you can attend events through Handshake with various companies and organizations such as Google, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FedEx, and many more! Logging in is easy! Head over to memphis.joinhandshake.com and log-in using your UofM Single Sign On! What can you do with TigerLink powered by Handshake? Create an appointment with your Career Specialist Engage with employers Upload your documents for review by a Career Specialist Apply for jobs and internships Connect with employers through Handshake events To make an appointment with your Career Specialist see the link. Follow us on IG @uofmcareer

Stepping Blocks

The Time is NOW! What careers and industries can my degree lead to? What salary can I expect upon graduation? The data in Steppingblocks can help answer these questions. Steppingblocks is an online career exploration platform. Students, faculty, and staff have access to a 20-question personality assessment, a career path explorer, an institutional outcomes explorer, and a tuition analyzer. You can access Steppingblocks using your University of Memphis Single Sign-On (SSO) information. Would you like additional support getting started with Steppingblocks? Schedule an appointment with your Career Specialist Follow us on IG @uofmcareer

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