Subject: Student Affairs E-News -- Week of January 15, 2001
Week of January 15, 2001
A summary of recent past and upcoming news and events within the Division of Student Affairs.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
| January 12 | 7:00 pm | Cactus Bowl | Stadium & Fox Sports TV |
| January 15 | All Day | Martin Luther King Day | Campus Closed |
| January 17 | 11:00- 1:00 pm | Flu Shots (Free to All) | SUB - 1st Floor |
| February 13 | 5:00-7:00 pm | Business Etiquette Dinner | SUB |
TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY VISITS TAMUK CAMPUS
On Thursday, January 12th, Texas Governor Rick Perry visited TAMUK to reveal his plans for Higher Education. To read about these specific plans visit the Corpus Christi Caller Times. The program was held in the Student Union Building. Special thanks to Joe Cusack, union director; Rene Canales, custodial superintendent; the SUB custodial crew, and the members of the Physical Plant staff for their assistance in preparing for this event.
COMEDIAN TO PERFORM ON CAMPUS
Leighann Lord has been seen on the Apollo Comedy Hour, Def Comedy All Star Jam, Lifetime Girls' Night Out and VH-1 Stand-Up Spotlight. Lord will perform at Turner-Bishop Café on Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the performance is free with a valid Texas A&M-Kingsville ID. The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board in conjunction with Campus Housing.
MODERN DAY HOUDINI TO PERFORM
Kevin and Cindy Spencer are award-winning entertainers that have taken the art of illusion to new heights. Touring throughout the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia, and performing for standing room only crowds, the couple will perform here at TAMUK. The Spencer's have earned rave reviews and several awards including Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year, Entertainers of the Year, Best Major Performance and Best Touring Production. The Spencer's will mystify the audience at Jones Auditorium on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is as follows: Students with TAMUK ID - Free; Faculty and Staff - $2, and General Admission - $5.
PARKING LOT ON THE WEST SIDE OF LYNCH CLOSED
The parking lot on the west side of Lynch Hall has been temporarily closed indefinitely. If there are any questions please call UPD at 593-2611.
HATS OFF TO THE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Friday, November 3, 2000 Mrs. Micky Graham came to UPD and reported her husband, Dr. Joe Graham (who suffers with Alzheimer Disease) missing for an unusual amount of time. Dispatcher, Kathy Chisholm, immediately forwarded this information on to Sergeant Hiram Perez. While Sgt. Perez questioned people in the area that might have seen Dr. Graham and checked the surrounding areas, Dispatcher Chisholm informed the Kingsville Radio Station 91.1 and other officers and other agencies of the situation. At 9:42 pm Dr. Graham was found lying face down in the mud in a field. An ambulance was called and Dr. Graham was transported to Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi. Dr. Graham's lungs had collapsed and the doctor told Mrs. Graham that if Dr. Graham had stayed in the field any longer he might have asphyxiated and died. Mrs. Graham feels that due to Dispatcher Chisholm's diligence in getting the word out and Sgt. Perez's tenacity in looking for Dr. Graham, this most assuredly saved his life. Hats off to UPD. Way to go, Blue!
"HELLO" PROJECT CONTINUES - CAMPUS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
During the fall semester the Student Affairs staff have been trying to "greet" faculty, staff, and students as we all crossed campus. Rather than walking by individuals without a simple "hello" the staff made a point to try and greet all we passed. This, oddly, became difficult and uncomfortable. It shouldn't be. To further the effort, the student affairs division invites all students, faculty and staff to join in the "Hello" Project. As you walk across campus try and say hello to all those you pass...just like old times.
REC SPORTS STARTS SPRING EVENING TENNIS PROGRAM
Beginning January 22nd to April 26th the Rec Sports department is sponsoring a fun developmental tennis program. On Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm, all tennis players should meet at the tennis courts located northwest of the SPEC. Depending on the number of participants light drills, doubles, and singles play will be available. This is open to all adults in the 3.5-4.5 skill range. Cost is $5.00 a week ($20-25 per month). Balls are provided. Here is your opportunity to regularly play tennis with other tennis enthusiasts at your skill level. To participate, simply show up or contact Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. at 593-3612.
If you are a beginner (below 3.5) and interested in playing regularly, please contact the Recreational Sports department. If there is enough interest the department may sponsor a program.
LIFE SERVICES & WELLNESS INFORMATION
On Wednesday, January 17th the department will be providing flu Shots at the SUB from 11am - 1pm (Free to Students, Faculty and Staff).
This past year the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) has made great progress toward becoming a computer-based testing program. The computer-based program will be finalized by July 1, 2001. TAMUK has signed a new agreement which automatically allows us to be a CLEP computer-based testing(CBT) center. The administration of other ETS exams, such as the GRE under the ETS umbrella, is separate from the CLEP and administration is pending approval from ETS for TAMUK to become a computer-based site for these exams. When TAMUK is approved more information will be provided.
The search is on! Life Services and Wellness has two positions to fill. The department is currently looking for a new University Physician and a Nurse Practitioner. Salaries will be very competitive and negotiable, based on experience. The closing date for the Nurse Practitioner position is January 18th and the Physician position will remain open until the position is filled. Please mention this to anyone who may be interested in joining our team! If they have questions please ask them to contact Ms. Connie Rojas-Najera, Interim Director.
CHEF MORGAN DOING BETTER
There is some very good news about Chef Morgan Camp. He has been transferred from Corpus Christi back to Spohn Hospital in Kingsville. He is doing much better and is looking forward to leaving the hospital in the near future. He can have visitors if anyone would like to visit. The family thanks everyone for their prayers and good wishes!
SODEXHO MARRIOTT BONUS BUCKS SALE
It is the time you have been waiting for! January 15 to January 22 - Purchase $50 in Bonus Bucks and receive an extra $25. Any extra purchases you will receive 20% of purchase bonus! (Purchase $50 more receive $10 bonus!) Bonus Bucks may be spent at Pizza Hut Express, Javelina Cafe, and the Tejas Dining Room. Stretch your food dollars for the whole semester by purchasing what you need now! This is only for a limited time (offered only a few times a year). Now is the time! Come to the Sodexho Marriott Office - SUB - Room 212 to get your Bucks!!!
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Student Affairs E-News is a weekly electronic newsletter service provided by the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. This is in an effort to further increase the positive communication of recent past and upcoming events taking place throughout campus. If you have an item you would like included in this electronic newsletter, please submit it via email to the Student Affairs by Thursday of each week.
Division of Student Affairs
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
MSC 103
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 593-3612 -- office (361) 593-2161 -- fax
www.tamuk.edu/sass