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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Lions Leap Survey
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Students - your feedback on this years' Lions Leap is appreciated.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Please participate in this evaluation on Mane Sync:
<a href="https://orgsync.com/24085/forms/133125">https://orgsync.com/24085/forms/133125</a>. Thank you!</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Book Returns </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">The Bookstores, both on and off campus, will begin returning books the week of 02/16/2015. If you have not yet purchased your books you might want to do so before they are gone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Becoming Socially Successful Group</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, every Wednesday</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Location: </span>
</b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#1F497D">Counseling Center</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">This is an 8 week group that will meet every Wednesday from 10AM-11:30AM. Learn to become more comfortable and confidant in social situation. Please contact the Counseling Center for more information
no later than <b><u>February 17<sup>th</sup></u></b>.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">TIME TO SIGN UP FOR DANCE MARATHON!!!</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Help raise money for the local Boys and Girls Club by having a team for the 2<sup>nd</sup> Annual Dance Marathon! DM will take place on March 6<sup>th</sup> from 12:00pm – 12:00am. All teams may
register online by filling out a simple form to get started. You will be contacted by the Dance Marathon Committee about upcoming dates and preparations for the event.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Registration Form:
<a href="https://orgsync.com/71297/forms/131635">https://orgsync.com/71297/forms/131635</a><br>
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Website: <a href="http://tamuc.orgsync.com/org/dancemarathon">http://tamuc.orgsync.com/org/dancemarathon</a><br>
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Official Hashtag: #LionsDM<br>
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For questions about Dance Marathon, please contact Josh Hardman at <a href="mailto:Joshua.Hardman@tamuc.edu">
Joshua.Hardman@tamuc.edu</a> or (903) 468-3316.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F9F9F9">Mane Event Preview Day- Sign Up/Volunteers </span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white">We all know personal connections make the best impression. Come help us make a positive impression on prospective students and their families at the Mane Event Preview Day on Saturday,
March 7th. Students, faculty and staff volunteers are needed to serve as greeters, attend programmatic breakout sessions, and talk with students and their families over lunch. Your presence is crucial to bringing new faces to campus.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white">Departments and student organizations are encouraged to sign up to participate in the Department & Student Activities Showcase from 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. in the Rayburn Student Center
Conference Rooms. To register your group for a table at the showcase or for more information about volunteering at Mane Event, e-mail
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:Kelly.Smith@tamuc.edu"><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Kelly.Smith@tamuc.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:white">.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Spring Break Ski Trip
</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Trip Date: March 14-18</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Location: </span>
</b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#1F497D">Wolf Creek, CO</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Cost:</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"> $575 Early Registration $650 Late Registration<br>
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Join Outdoor Adventure on a Spring Break trip to Wolf Creek, Colorado. Wolf Creek Ski Area is located in Southwest Colorado and is home to the best snow in Colorado every year and has runs for any skill level.<br>
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The cost includes round trip transportation, lodging near Wolf Creek Ski Area, 3 day lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals, 1 ski or snowboard lesson and meals while at Wolf Creek.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:36.0pt;color:#00007F">Tuesday, </span>
</u><u><span style="font-size:36.0pt;color:#002060">February 17</span></u><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Lion Student Forum
</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F7F7F7">Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">Location:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#1F497D;background:#F4F4F4">Rayburn Student Center Pride</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">Cost:
</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Free </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">All A&M-Commerce students are invited to attend the Lion Student Forum. Come and meet with Dr. Mary Hendrix, Vice President for Student Access & Success, and other University administrators to
discuss ideas, ask questions, and voice concerns. FREE POPCORN!</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">_____________________________________________________________</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">A Moment At Mardi Gras
</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F7F7F7">Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">Location:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#1F497D;background:#F4F4F4">Rayburn Student Center Traditions</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">Cost:
</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">$27, $50 and $200 (see more info below)</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">The Leadership Engagement &amp; Development department will be hosting Travel with a Purpose, an Alternative Spring Break service trip in which we are taking 16 of our top student leaders to New
Orleans, Louisiana to participate in 3 days of service, while they emerge themselves in the rich culture of the area.<br>
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In an effort to assist in fundraising for the trip, on February 17th, at 12:00pm the Travel with a Purpose group will host A Moment at Mardi Gras, a Cajun style luncheon filled with the sounds of New Orleans that will make you believe you stepped right into
the French Quarters.<br>
To encourage participation, the Travel with a Purpose group has created several package options that offer a variety of participation in the event. We are asking that your organization/department consider one of the following:
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<u>Individual Tickets</u>- $27.00 <br>
Reserve your seat for the event. <br>
<u>Organizational Ticket</u>- $50.00<br>
Reserve two seats for two members of your organization to be selected at your discretion.
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<u>Table Sponsorship</u>- $200.00 <br>
Reserve an entire table for 8 guests to be selected at your discretion. Special recognition during the luncheon and a token of appreciation is included with this sponsorship.
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(Please inform us of any food allergies that you may have.) <br>
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Please note that <b><u>all money is due by</u></b><u> <b>February 15th</b>.</u> Please stop by the L.E.A.D. Suit to make payments. All checks should be made out to the Leadership Engagement & Development Department.
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If you are interested or have questions please contact Adalyn Burger at (903)468-3042 or
<a href="mailto:Adalyn.Burger@tamuc.edu">Adalyn.Burger@tamuc.edu</a>. </span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:36.0pt;color:#00007F">Wednesday, </span>
</u><u><span style="font-size:36.0pt;color:#002060">February 18</span></u><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black"><img border="0" width="389" height="389" id="Picture_x0020_14" src="cid:image012.png@01D0477A.70871EB0"></span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">Career Clinic </span>
</b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F7F7F7">Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">Location:
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#1F497D;background:#F4F4F4">RSC (Second Floor-Conf. A,B,C)</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black;background:#F4F4F4">Cost:
</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">FREE!!!!!</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:black">The Career Clinic will help you prepare for the Spring Career & Internship Fair! We will have our career closet (professional interview attire), resume reviews, mock interviews, and a professional
LinkedIn photo booth. Learn about elevator pitches, resumes, and interview skills!</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060;background:white">Thank you. For any questions regarding The Roar Newsletter, please email<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:theroar@tamuc.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#002060;background:white">theroar@tamuc.edu</span></a></span><span style="color:#002060;background:white">.</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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