Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- Week of January 8, 2001
Week of January 8, 2001
A summary of recent past and upcoming news and events within the Division of Student Affairs.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| January 8 | 2:30 pm | Meet the Football All-stars Reception | McCulley Hall |
| January 9 | 9:00 am | General Faculty Meeting | BES 100 |
| January 9 | 5:00-7:00 pm | Non-Traditional Student Registration | Financial Aid Office |
| January 10 | All Day | Hoggie Days - Student Orientation | SUB |
| January 10 | 10:00 am | SACS Meeting | BES 100 |
| January 13 | 10:00 am | Residence halls open for Spring Semester | Residence Halls |
STEPHEN TRIBBLE BECOMES NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Stephen Tribble becomes the new Associate Director of Recreational Sports. He will start early February. He brings with him impressive credentials in the field - having served as the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at Coastal Carolina University, Assistant Director of Recreational Sports at SE Missouri State University, and as Graduate Intern at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. His masters and bachelor's degrees are from Western Illinois University. Stephen is very active in the NIRSA (National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association) and brings several certifications with him including the Certified Recreational Sports Specialist, Certified Pool Operator, and American Red Cross Instructor. Steve will oversee all intramurals, the fitness center and staff, and the nationally recognized cheerleaders while working closely with the Health & Kinesiology and Athletic departments.
LECTURESHIP SERIES COMMITTEE SELECTS TAVIS SMILEY
Tavis Smiley has agreed to speak at the next Lectureship Series March 27, 2001. Mr. Smiley is a very popular host on the Black Entertainment Network (BET) and deemed by many as the voice of Black America. His political commentary can be heard on the nationally syndicated, Tom Joyner Morning Show (ABC Radio Networks), and on The Smiley Report syndicated by the American Urban Radio network. In addition to his broadcast work, Smiley is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, "HARD LEFT: Straight Talk About The Wrongs of the Right" and best selling book "DOING WHAT'S RIGHT: How to Fight for What You Believe and Make a Difference."
Known for his tough interviewing tactics and strong emphasis on issues concerning the African-American community, Time selected him as one of America's 50 most promising young leaders. Newsweek profiled him one of the "20 people changing how Americans get their news" and dubbed him one of the nation's "captains of the airwaves." The Los Angeles Times says he's on the "fast track, left lane." The Philadelphia Inquirer says Smiley's one of the most important political voices of his generation. Essence raves that his political writings "show us how to correct America's swerve to the right." And Buzz magazine rates him one of the "100 coolest people in Los Angeles." We are very fortunate to be bringing one of the most popular speakers in the country to campus.
Previous speakers in the Lectureship Series have included Mr. Edward James Olmos and Ms. Jane Elliott.
TAMUK CHEERLEADERS NATIONS TOP 15 - COMPETE FOR NATIONAL TITLE
The TAMUK Cheer Team has been named one of the Top 15 schools nationwide in its division and will compete January 11-14, 2001 for the national title. The competition will be nationally televised from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in prime time on ESPN. This is the first time that the TAMUK Cheerleaders have entered the Nationals and made the cut. Go Javelina's!
HOLIDAY LIGHTS REMOVED - GREAT SUCCESS
On Thursday, January 4th from 3:00-4:00 pm volunteers across campus (including physical plant, CIS, student affairs, and several other campus departments) removed the lights from the oaks and palm trees on campus. Campus and community comments have been extremely positive. Special thanks and recognition belongs to the following individuals and departments for their vision, leadership, money, hard work, and sweat: University President, Provost, and Finance VP; Oscar Castillo, Mike Foor, and the entire division of Support Services (with extra special thanks to the electricians); Rene Canales, Nino Mendietta, Vince Solis, Jo Elda Castillo-Alaniz, Crispin Trevino, Toni Alvarez, Dianne Brown and the rest of the Student Affairs division (with extra special thanks to Kimberly Benedict); Jill Willson, the coaches, and the hundreds of student athletes; and the dozens of students, staff, and faculty that could not be named that assisted throughout the process. To see pictures of the lights removal click here.
CAMPUS HOUSING STARTS THEFT AWARENESS PROGRAM
A theft awareness program "You Could Have Been Ripped Off" will be conducted January 17 - 31 in conjunction with the University Police Department. Staff in each hall will distribute flyers announcing dates and times that Campus Police will be available in their hall to engrave their personal items and provide other theft prevention tips. Especially targeted will be those students who leave their doors unlocked when not in their rooms. Billy Knapp, Martin Hall Director and Mari Garcia, Bishop Hall Director, are coordinating the program.
CHEF MORGAN IN RECOVERY
As you may have heard, Chef Morgan Camp took ill right before Christmas and has spent some time in the Hospital. After a touchy few weeks he is doing better and should be moved from ICU at Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi to his regular room today, Friday, January 5th. Our prayers are with the Chef on his speedy recovery.
CAREER INFO
Spring on-campus interviews will begin the week of January 29 and continue through April 20. Students who are interested in interviewing with the companies that come to campus need to register on-line at http://csc.tamuk.edu as soon as possible. With the economy still strong, it continues to be a great market for job-seekers.
Mark your calendars. The Business Etiquette Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 13, from 5-7 pm in the SUB. The featured speaker will be Ms. Jane Ibanez. Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 in the Career Services office. Last fall the dinner sold out (175 tickets!), so don't wait - get your tickets early!
TENNIS ANYONE
Faculty and staff tennis players...Recreational Sports has a plan for you. Read next weeks E-News to learn about an upcoming tennis program for faculty and staff during the spring semester.
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Division of Student Affairs
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
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Kingsville, TX 78363
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