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September 18 | 11 AM 
Leader to Leader Lecture Series: Barbara Farmer-Tolbert
UC Senate Chamber
Hosted by Student Leadership & Involvement 

The Leader to Leader Lecture Series offers University of Memphis students, faculty, and staff a chance to connect with local leaders. During these lectures, students hear firsthand about the experiences and insights of community and professional leaders. Through open-ended discussions, students gain valuable perspectives on what it takes to be a successful leader in various fields. Our September speaker is Barbara Farmer-Tolbert, who is a trailblazer in law enforcement, public safety, and women/children advocacy. Her many awards and accomplishments include: She is a decorated, retired Special Victims Unit Detective, The first African American woman to graduate with the highest GPA from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, The first woman to be awarded “Top Cop” in Shelby County, Life Saving Officer and Officer of The Year, just to name a few. Barbara holds numerous commendations, and is a highly recommended speaker for Public Safety & Human Trafficking Awareness. She lectures in the Criminal Justice & Social Services Department for various Colleges and Universities. She has also presented to schools, faith based organizations, and Fortune 500 companies globally. Her dedication extends beyond her professional duties as she has maintained close contact with victims to inspire them to become victorious. Currently, she serves as the Pastor of Foreign Missions at New Hope Baptist Church. Barbara travels both nationally and internationally, preaching the Gospel, advocating for victims of domestic & sexual abuse, and persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. She has diligently traveled to 75 countries around the world. Additionally, she teaches personal safety techniques, and situational awareness. She has been married to Anthony Tolbert for 25 years and is the mother of one son. Barbara Farmer-Tolbert truly embodies service to others.

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 23 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Tigers 4 St. Jude - Recruitment Carnival 
UC Student Plaza & UC Lawn 
Hosted by Tigers 4 St. Jude 

Join us for a carnival event that kicks off the start of fundraising for Tigers for St. Jude! Activities include a dunk tank, pie in the face, & an inflatable basketball relay game. Donate $5 for 1 ticket and $10 for 3 tickets. All proceeds go to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

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. 

University of Memphis Panhellenic Welcomes our New Members 

Formal recruitment officially concluded Sunday, September 15 where 92 new women joined UofM Panhellenic sororities. Congratulations to all the women who found their homes yesterday! A special shout out to the Panhellenic Recruitment team and the chapter recruitment teams for making this week so memorable for all involved. 

There will still be opportunities to join several of our member organizations throughout the semester, be sure to follow Memphis Panhellenic on Instagram and TigerZone Mobile for more information about informal recruitment opportunities!

New Memphis: Accelerate

Accelerate is a free, semester-long experience that offers college students the skills and networks necessary to launch successful careers in Memphis. Accelerate offers the essential footing needed for students to find and be successful in a paid, Memphis-area internship or job. In recognition of your commitment to investing in your own development, we invest in you with a stipend for participation. All sessions are Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm on the University of Memphis campus.

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!

CFIA - Cybersecurity Lab Happenings 

The Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering is staying informed about cybersecurity because it is crucial in the world today. The University of Memphis' Center for Information Assurance provides great opportunities for students to seek career positions in Cybersecurity. Students can benefit from careers in cybersecurity with higher salary jobs. The CFIA Cybersecurity Lab in Dunn Hall always has exciting ongoing research projects. Some of these projects include those focused on autonomous vehicles, drones, satellites, water pump, and electric vehicle charging stations. Research is conducted by both graduate and undergraduate students. The Hands-on-Project meetings are held every Wednesday where the students discuss their research progress and receive feedback from the professors.

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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