Week of February 25, 2002
Summaries of recent past and upcoming events within the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

If you prefer to make a contribution and become an event sponsor (name in program), there are six levels (tax deductible except for value of services received)

______Saint ($800 and over; eight tickets - private table, preferred seating, private reception & dinner)
______Angel ($600-$799; six tickets, preferred seating, private reception & dinner)
______Patron ($400-$599; four tickets, preferred seating, private reception & dinner)
______Sponsor ($200-$399; two tickets, preferred seating, private reception & dinner)
______Donor ($100-$199; two tickets; preferred seating)
______Contributor ($50-$99; one ticket, preferred seating)

Please make your check payable to: TAMUK Lectureship Series and return it to TAMUK-Student Affairs, MSC 103, Kingsville, TX 78363.

The campus community is asked to nominate women as an emerging student, staff, or faculty leader. The women nominated and selected for the award should exhibit the following characteristics:

• Acts as a mentor/role model who is compassionate, courageous and respects others
• Exhibits leadership potential and is responsible and honest
• Demonstrates determination, drive and persistence
• Practices collegiality
• Represents TAMUK in a positive manner
• Contributes to organizational (campus, community and/or professional) activities
• Volunteers for a cause in which they believe

• The Battle of cancer goes on. There is no one that can say they do not have a relative or friend who has battled this vicious disease. Life Services and Wellness and Campus Housing are asking for your support in the effort to fight cancer. Please become a walker during the Relay for Life, April 19 (7 p.m. until 7 a.m.) at the Bishop High School Track. Teams of 8-15 volunteers will spend the sponsored night walking or running relay-style around a track. The goal for Bishop/Kleberg/Kenedy area is to raise $100,000. Each walker's goal is to raise $100 through sponsorships and schedule either a 30 minute or one hour intervals to keep the walk moving. If you are interested, please contact Connie Rosas-Najera or Crispin Trevino.
• It's time to submit your advertisements for the upcoming Summer/Fall course schedules, which should be on campus in late March. You can advertise your class, your club or your department. Send copy for your advertisement by 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, to Public Affairs, Room 130 College Hall, or fax number 361-593-3899.
• Bishop Hall Resident Advisors Claudia Ochoa and Patty Vazquez hosted an educational program on Tuesday February 19. The title of the program was "How to Take Care of Your Body." The guest speaker was Mrs. Amanda Silva from Jazzercise. Mrs. Silva performed a high-energy aerobic routine, which included body sculpting and a little salsa dancing. Mrs. Silva also gave tips and answered questions on how to stay in shape.
• Martin Hall Resident Advisors Jessica Olivarez and Marco Martinez will host an educational program on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Martin Hall Lobby. The title of the program will be "Ven Y Baila" (Come and Dance Tejano Style). The guest speaker will be Josue Hernandez, a member of the Ballet Folklorico and a resident advisor from Turner Hall. His presentation will include teaching attendees how to dance Cumbia and Ranchera style dance steps. A competition will follow with a prize going to the attendee who learns to do these two dance steps the best. A fun gift will be given to each faculty member that dares to attend. Bets are on!
• As a service to the students Campus Housing sponsored a shuttle to the South Texas Heritage Ranch Festival. The shuttle took students who were volunteers with the Conner Museum, and students that did not have a vehicle to and from the J K Northway Exposition Center.
• Turner Hall House Council meet on Wednesday, February 13. During the meeting residents discussed methods of fundraising and discussed the selection of delegates going to be chosen for the Texas Residence Hall Association (TRHA) Conference scheduled for March.
• Chief Sandra Jefferson was voted a second year executive board member for the Texas/New Mexico Association of College & University Police Department Administrators during the recent regional conference in December. She was also voted in as a member of the Javelina Booster Club Board of Directors at their meeting at the January 16.
• Two ABDs attended the first faculty/staff doctoral support group last Wednesday evening. There is plenty of room for more. If you are standing still, looking at the stripes on the hurdle in front of you, come to the group meeting every Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the SUB Javelina Room. For more information please contact Dr. Dave Braverman at x3606.
• Campus Housing and the University Police Department often work closely together for the strangest of reasons. Because of this they have formed a unique partnership and are developing plans for an interdepartmental mini-workshop. Besides reviewing policy protocols of the respective departments, there will also be a number of fun activities. The purpose of the mini-workshop is to increase understanding of each others roles, strengthen communication, and build teamwork between the two groups.