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

Contributions are still being accepted. To 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.

A&M-Kingsville currently has 25 students involved in its McNair Scholars Program. The Ronald McNair program, named after Ronald E. McNair, an astronaut who died in the space shuttle Challenger and who was the second black American to fly in space, offers students exposure to the techniques used in major research programs by allowing them to conduct research under the guidance of graduate mentors from the disciplines in which they hope to pursue graduate study. The program at Texas A&M-Kingsville is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

• 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.
• The Career Services Center will host the Education Career Fair on Wednesday, April 24 in the SUB Ballrooms from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All students are invited to attend and learn more about employment opportunities with public schools. The fair is already sold out at 100 booths, so there will be a lot of activity! Come and join the fun on April 24!
• On Thursday March 28 Lewis Hall will host an educational program on World Cultures entitled "GET CULTURED." It is being sponsored by Salvation Ekhaesomhi and Elliot Poduska and will be in the Lewis hall lobby beginning at 7 p.m. Residents from different parts of the world that live in Lewis will have a chance to say something about their culture and help us understand the different cultures we have here in our very own home - Lewis Hall.
• The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities held their bi-annual Volunteer Training as a part of their Volunteer Assistance Program on Thursday, February 28. The Presenters were Ms. Esperanza Cavazos, assistant coordinator/counselor for Services for Students with Disabilities and Ms. Connie Rosas-Najera, wellness coordinator. The training focused on federal laws that pertain to disabilities (A.D.A. and Section 504), the different types of disabilities, disability etiquette, customer service and note taking skills. This training was held in an attempt to train and educate the volunteers to be the best that they can be.

1. Bishop Hall Resident Advisors Edna Saenz and Jeanette Adams hosted an educational program on safe sex on Wednesday March 6. The title of the program was "Let's Talk About Safe Sex." The presenters were Sonny Barrera and Clarissa Martinez from Kleberg County Human Services. The speakers informed the residents on topics of HIV/AIDS, safe sex, and abstinence. Nachos, water and sodas were served to the 25 residents in attendance.
2. On March 5 Martin Hall RA's Jessica Olivarez and Marco Martinez hosted an educational program entitled "Vien Y Baila" (Come and Dance). Twenty-five residents attended and learned the dance steps for a Cumbia, Ecuadorian Cumbia, and other various Tejano dance steps. They snacked on sodas, chips, and homemade salsa. Wal-Mart gift cards and Tejano CD's were awarded for participation and for attending.
3. Turner Hall RA Daniel Otto hosted an Educational Program on K-9 law enforcement. The guest speaker, a deputy with the Kleberg County Sheriffs Department, explained his and his K-9 partners job roles and responsibilities. The informative speech was followed up with a demonstration of the dog's ability to find illegal drugs. The night was a true learning experience.
4. Lewis Hall, along with RA's Julie Ross and Jason Domino, hosted an educational program entitled "Full of Life" with the main topic being nutrition. The residents got to see how different types of food had different types of reactions in regards to calories. Guest speaker Daniel Smith, who is a teaching assistant with the College of Human Sciences, spoke and showed slides of the different food groups and explained each one's content as well as answer any questions the attendees had. He also informed everyone about Food Advisory Board which meets on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Javelina Café. Healthy snacks of veggies and dips were served with water and Capri Sun to drink.

The committee exists to develop and promote division-wide workshops and activities designed to improve the skill of the student affairs practitioner. It is also to provide opportunities for the division (over 130 full and part-time professionals and instructors) to discuss current issues in the field and team build across department lines. Future topics include the May Student Affairs System Symposium at Tarleton, Summer Institute, mid-level management training, and end of semester celebration and employee/student recognition.