March 4--Student Affairs Weekly Update
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March 4, 2024

Awards & Acknowledgments

  • Congratulations to Kaytie Harwood, director for Residential Life, who received the Staff Council CARE award in January. Kaytie was recognized for her exemplary performance during her 13 years at UTD.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

  • Students referred for conduct (1), BAIT (10), academic dishonesty (15). Student/staff meetings (7), hearings (1).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Student Counseling Center

  • March 7: Thereoke: Therapeutic Karaoke, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., SSA Gaming Wall.
  • OUTer Space LGBTQ+ Support Group, Fridays 2-3 p.m., Teams. Sign up by emailing Shelly Turner.
  • Graduate Student Support Group, Thursdays 5-6 p.m., Teams. Sign up by emailing Cara Guziak.
  • Family Reimagined Support Group, Fridays 10-11 a.m., Teams. Sign up by emailing the SCC.
  • Black Women’s Support Group, Wednesdays 4-5 p.m., SSB 4.600. Sign up by emailing Beverly Williams.
  • International Student Support Circle, Fridays 2-3 p.m., Teams. Sign up by emailing Samreen Khondker.
  • ASTRA: An Intersectional Women & Femmes Support Group, Thursdays 2-3 p.m., SSB 4.600. Sign up by emailing Camisha Kibble.

Center for Students in Recovery

  • March 4: All Recovery Meeting, 2:30-3:30 p.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 5: Mindfulness in pre-health, 10-11 a.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 5: 12-Step Support Group, 12:30-1:30 p.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 6: Mid-Day Zen, noon-1 p.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 6: 12-Step Support Group, 1:15-2:15 p.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 6: Creative Recovery, 2:30-3:30 p.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 7: Mind Over Mirror, 10-11 a.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 7: Mindfulness in pre-health, 1-2 p.m., SSB 4.500.
  • March 7: Book Talk, 2-3 p.m., SSB 4.500.

Wellness Center

  • Save the Date: April 2: Out of the Darkness Campus Walk with the Student Wellness Center and the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, 6 p.m., the Plinth. The goal is to raise at least $5,000 that will be used towards suicide prevention efforts in North Texas, to raise awareness about mental health resources and to create unity among the Comet family and local communities. To join and create a team, visit the AFSP website, select “Register Now” and enter your contact information. Next, select “Join a Team” and search for UT Dallas Student Affairs. Once you’ve registered, you can share the walk website and link with anyone interested in donating to the cause. Reach out to Kacey Sebeniecher with questions.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

  • March 26: All President’s Meeting, 6 p.m., FSL Ritual Room.

Intercultural Programs

  • March 7: Interculturalism in Supply Chain Management, 1 p.m., Instagram Live.

Student Development

  • March 5: Graduate Student Assembly general body meeting, 11 a.m., Artemis Hall.
  • March 5: Student Government Committee Meeting and EC, 5:30 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
  • March 5-7: Blank Space, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., SU first floor.
  • March 7: Blank Space Awards, 5-7 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
  • RSVP to attend Comets Remember now through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 11.
  • Leadership Awards nominations are open now through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 18.

Office of Student Volunteerism

  • March Donation Drive: Books, benefiting Friends of the Richardson Public Library.
  • March 4: EngageUTD info session (for students), 3-4 p.m.
  • March 6: EngageUTD info session (for staff/community partners), 3- 4 p.m.

Student Transition Initiatives

Student Transition Programs

  • March 5: Coffee & Conversation, 9-11 a.m., SSA 14.245.
  • March 6: Jr. Networking Event, 4-6 p.m., SSA Gaming Wall.

University Career Center

  • March 5: Coffee Chat with a clinical psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist, 2 p.m., virtual.
  • March 6: Mastering the Art of Networking for AHT students, 3:30 p.m., SSA 14.244.
  • March 7: Getting Employed: What Is Career Readiness and Why Does It Matter, noon, virtual.

Marketing and Student Media

Marketing

  • March 6-7: Student Affairs staff headshots, T.I. Plaza. If you’re new to the division or would like an updated headshot, please sign up to secure a spot.

Galerstein Community Center

The University of Texas at Dallas

Student Affairs

800 W. Campbell Road

Richardson, Texas 75080-3021

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