[Students] The Roar Newsletter - Week of April 5-11

Mon Apr 6 09:13:38 CDT 2015

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Announcements

THE LAST DAY TO DROP WITH NO REFUND AND A Q GRADE FOR 16 WEEK SPRING COURSES IS SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH!

*****Undergraduate students are only allowed 6 "Q" drops in their academic career.

**** More information regarding the effects of a drop can be found at: http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/registrar/generalInformation/dropAdd.aspx

***THIS IS A DROP, MEANING THAT YOU WILL DROP ONE COURSE BUT REMAIN ENROLLED IN SPRING.

**IN ORDER TO DROP YOUR LAST CLASS, YOU MUST COMPLETE A WITHDRAWAL FORM THESE FORMS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT: http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/registrar/documents/WithdrawalForm.pdf

*COURSES OTHER THAN THE 16 WEEK SPRING COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO DIFFERENT DEADLINES. THESE DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND AT: http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/registrar/academicCalendars/default.aspx

Please feel free to contact the Registrar’s Office with any additional questions/concerns.

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William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker Series: RJ Mitte
Date: April 14th
The William L. Mayo Prestigious Speaker Series has the distinguished opportunity of bringing to our campus RJ Mitte, from the hit TV Series- Breaking Bad, on April 14, 2015. Prior the keynote address, students will have the chance of meeting RJ Mitte, by attending a dinner. In order to be considered for this opportunity, students must apply using the following link. https://orgsync.com/79473/forms/141311  Please encourage students that you work with to apply for this incredible opportunity.

Applications are to be completed by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th. Students will be notified if they were selected for this opportunity by Friday, April 10th, 2015.

Contact Deepti Chadee at deepti.chadee at tamuc.edu<mailto:ashley.ortiz at tamuc.edu> for more information.

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Criminal Justice Networking Night
Date: April 14th @ 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location: RSC (Innovation A&B)
Cost: Free!
This event is for students to network and build relationships with employers. Students attend this event to meet future contacts, hear about job and internship opportunities, and learn about various career paths.

Contact Ashley Ortiz at ashley.ortiz at tamuc.edu<mailto:ashley.ortiz at tamuc.edu> for more information.

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El Ultimo Concierto
Date: April 15th @ 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: Amphitheatre
Cost: Free!
Join us at "El Ultimo Concierto" on April 15! Featuring professional dancers, live music by Havana NRG, refreshments and for the first 200 current students that sign-in your own giveaway maracas. Also showcasing our own Fusion Dance & Greek Life. "Meet & Greet" with Greek Life will enter you in a drawing for a PRIZE! So dress to impress, come out, meet some cool active students on campus, have a chance at winning prizes, and dance the semester away! Share this with your friends!

Contact The Office of Hispanic Outreach at hispanicoutreach at tamuc.edu<mailto:hispanicoutreach at tamuc.edu> or 903-468-8665 for more information.

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Relay For Life of Texas A&M University-Commerce
Date: April 17th @ 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Location: The Grind (behind Whitley)
The Colleges Against Cancer invites you to attend Relay for Life! This event is a non-profit fundraising function that will have entertainment, music, food, games, and many more things to do. All money raised will be going to the American Cancer Society to fund cancer research and help cancer patients.

Contact Elvis Dang at edang at leomail.tamuc.edu<mailto:edang at leomail.tamuc.edu> for more information.

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2015 Library Survey

Do you want to win an XBOX ONE, iPAD Air or a pair of Beats Headphones? Then take the Library Survey at www.tamuc.edu/library/libqual<http://www.tamuc.edu/library/libqual>!

This year’s survey will be available through April 20th. It takes only 5 to 10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.

Contact Valerie Lutes at valerie.lutes at tamuc.edu<mailto:valerie.lutes at tamuc.edu> for more information.

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Business Etiquette Dinner
Date: April 21st @ 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Location: RSC (Innovation A&B)
Cost: $25.00 (Advance registration and payment required to reserve your spot-deadline is April 17th!)
The business etiquette dinner is an educational event to teach proper dining etiquette in a business setting. The event includes a four course meal catered by Sodexo. It is catered, and guaranteed to be a productive evening! Advance registration and payment required to reserve your spot! Deadline is April 17th!

Contact Ashley Ortiz at ashley.ortiz at tamuc.edu<mailto:ashley.ortiz at tamuc.edu> for more information.

Events

Monday, April 6

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CAB presents Laser Battle
Date: April 6th @ 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Great Lawn/Rain Location: RSC Conference Rooms
Cost: Free!
Join CAB on the Great Lawn from 3-6 for Laser Battle! It will be a great time where laser tag meets paintball! Rain location will be in the RSC Conference Rooms.

Contact Brittany Siska at brittany.siska at tamuc.edu<mailto:brittany.siska at tamuc.edu> for more information.

Tuesday, April 7

Community Update
Date: April 7th @ 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Performing Arts Center
Please join us for the Spring semester Community Update.

Contact Amanda Brown at amanda.brown at tamuc.edu more information.

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Wednesday, April 8

Mindfulness & Drinking
Date: April 8th @ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: RSC, Atrium
Cost: Free!
* Know the signs to look for which can  indicate an unhealthy relationship with alcohol
* Assess your personal drinking habits
* Encourage others who struggle with drinking concerns

Also feel free to visit the Counseling Center website for a free, anonymous, and confidential online screening:
http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/TEXASCOMMERCE

Contact Agnes Gonzalez at agnes.gonzalez at tamuc.edu<mailto:agnes.gonzalez at tamuc.edu> for more information.

Thursday, April 9

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TNL: Poetry Night: Carlos Gomes with Phi Iota Alpha
Date: April 9th @ 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Location: RSC The Club
Cost: Free!

Contact Kevin Williams at kevin.williams at tamuc.edu<mailto:kevin.williams at tamuc.edu> for more information.

Thank you. For any questions regarding The Roar Newsletter, please email theroar at tamuc.edu<mailto:theroar at tamuc.edu>.

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