Names & Events

Now-Nov. 30 South Campus’ kinesiology student organization will collect tennis shoes for Soles4Souls, a charity that collects shoes and distributes them to people in need.

Students can leave their new or slightly used shoes in the SHPE building. Contact health and physical education instructor Staci Smith at 817-515-4595 for more information.

Nov. 16 Harvard University professor Thomas Patterson will present The Great American Melodrama: News Coverage of the 2016 Presidential Campaign 9:05-10 a.m. and 10:10-11:05 a.m. in The Galley (NSTU 1506) on NE Campus. Patterson has written several books on elections. For more information, call government associate professor Doris Jones at 817-515-6920.

Nov. 16 TRE will hold a Carter BloodCare blood drive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in TRTR Action Suite A, (fourth floor). Specific criteria for donors include weight of at least 110 pounds, 17 years of age or older, a valid ID and at least 56 days since last donation. For more information, contact health services coordinator Angela Virgin at 817-515-1059 or tr.healthservices@tccd.edu.

 

Nov. 16 Myth Busters Series: What Does Religion Say about Sexuality? will be held 12:30-1:50 p.m. in College Hall (NCAB 1111) on NE Campus. South counseling director Ticily Medley will explore the intersection of religion and sexual orientation/identity. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Medley at 817-515-4742.

Nov. 16 SE health services will host STD testing 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in health services (ESEC 2118). The test will cover chlamydia, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis. For more information, contact health services at 817-515-3591.

Nov. 16 A women’s self-defense class will be held 10 a.m.-noon in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A) on NE Campus. This course will lay the foundation for effective self-defense. Participants must dress in sneakers and workout clothes.

Nov. 16 TR’s Tahita Fulkerson Library will host Using Wikipedia for Research (And Still Write a Great Paper!) 6-7 p.m. in TREF 1302. If an instructor has forbidden use of Wikipedia as reference, students can find out how to use the best features to get started on a paper the correct way.

Nov. 16 NW career services will sponsor Picking a Career Pathway for Undecided Students 11 a.m.-noon in the Success Center (WSTU 1406). Students can hear how to figure out which career path matches their passions.

Nov. 16 The NE Student Government Association will hold a senate forum 1-2 p.m. in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A). Students can observe or participate in the forum to keep up to date with the latest concerns of the student body.

Nov. 16 SE safe space training will be held 1-4:30 p.m. in the library classroom (ESED 1212). To RSVP, contact counselor Carisa Givens at carisa.givens@my.tccd.edu.

Nov. 17 Students can participate in NW’s Fall 2016: Aviation, Transportation and Logistics Job Fair 2:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 201 of the Hadley Center, 2301 Horizon Drive in Fort Worth. Contact Carmen Wise, NW continuing education economic development instructional tech, at 817-515-7267 for more information.

Nov. 17 The SE transfer center will hold Student Transition Prep workshops 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on the 15th in ESEE 2227 and 5-7:30 p.m. on the 17th in ESEE 1301. For more information, contact the transfer center at 817-515-3230.

Nov. 17 South Campus student activities will host Orgsgiving 5:30-7 p.m. in the SSTU Living Room. All members of recognized student organizations are invited to the annual dinner. For more information, contact student activities coordinator Ana Garcia at 817-515-4154.

Nov. 17 South Campus will hold a Texas Christian University transfer presentation at 10:30 a.m. in SSTU 1208. Students can receive information about transferring to TCU. For more information, contact transfer center coordinator Sandra Bermejo at 817-515-4122.

Nov. 17 Student Success Seminar: Emotional Intelligence will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Center Corner (NSTU 1615A) on NE Campus. Students can learn about the five components of emotional intelligence and their importance among other workplace skills and abilities. Lunch will be provided to those who register at vhub.at/northeast. For more information, call student activities at 817-515-6644.

Nov. 17 South Campus will hold a Tarleton State University transfer presentation at 10:30 a.m. in SSTU 1208. Students can receive information about transferring to Tarleton. For more information, contact transfer center coordinator Sandra Bermejo at 817-515-4122.

Nov. 17 South Campus will host A Journey Through Breast Cancer noon-1 p.m. in the SSTU Living Room. A medical oncologist from the Breast Cancer Center of Excellence will give a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Students should register for the free box lunch by contacting health services by phone or email. For more information, contact administrative assistant Valerie Peterson at 817-515-4531.

Nov. 17-21 The Literature of Prescription: Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “The Yellow Wallpaper” exhibition will be open all day in the SE library. For more information, contact the library reference desk at 817-515-3084.

Nov. 18 Safe space training will take place 1:30-5 p.m. in NBSS 1103 on NE Campus. Participants will learn about some of the issues facing LGBTQ students and the resources available to them. Registration is required and can be done at https://goo.gl/forms/heWbXSihc3YBRrOo1. For more information, call academic support services coordinator Demesia Razo at 817-515-7177.

Nov. 18 TRE will hold its inaugural The River Speaks Lecture and Workshop Series focusing on contemporary issues and topics in the health care industry 8:30 a.m.-noon. Breakfast will be 8:30-9 a.m. followed by Dr. Joshua Gatson from UT Southwestern, who will discuss traumatic brain injury, critical care and implications for health care professionals. Following his presentation will be several breakout sessions until noon. Although the seminar is free, registration is required via the district calendar. For further information, contact Elexsis White at 817-515-2400 or elexsis.white@tccd.edu.

Nov. 18 South Campus’ Spectrum club will hold a Gatsby Masquerade Ball 6-11 p.m. in the SSTU Dining Hall. The ball will include drag queen performances, music, food and dancing. Tickets are $10 for a single person and $15 for doubles. For more information, email spectrumsouthtcc@gmail.com.

Nov. 18 The NE Campus STEM Lab will host Game Theory and Its Application in the Business World 12:20-2 p.m. in NTAB 2223. Students will hear a brief introduction on the history of game theory as well as its basic elements and its use in business decision making. Students must RSVP by emailing kimberly.cambell@tccd.edu. For more information, call mathematics instructor Kimberly Campbell at 817-515-6363.

Nov. 19 TR students may visit Texas Woman’s University in Denton with Trinity River on the Go — TWU Transfer Connection 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Transportation is provided but limited. Required paperwork can be filled out at the TR transfer center (TREF 1503C). For more information, contact transfer center coordinator Laura Escamilla at 817-515-1198 or tr.transfer@tccd.edu.

Nov. 21, Dec. 5 TR will celebrate Mindful Mondays every other week during the fall 1:30-2 p.m. in the Discovery Center (TRTR 3102). Reading assistant professor Christi Bluefeather will show participants how to reduce stress, increase concentration and deal with their fast-paced lives. For more information, contact health services at 817-515-1059.

Nov. 22 South Campus will host Keep Calm and Practice Self-Care 3-4 p.m. in SACT 1429. Students can learn how to better themselves and put a plan into motion. For more information, contact counselor Nicole D’Alesandro at 817-515-4709.

Nov. 29 Tarleton State’s Fort Worth campus will have representatives from numerous departments at the TR Riverfront Café 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Students should bring a copy of their transcripts for an evaluation. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact transfer center coordinator Laura Escamilla at 817-515-1198 or tr.transfer@tccd.edu.

Nov. 30 TR will host a Career Closet Clothes Drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gently used professional clothing may be dropped off in the Rotunda. For further information, contact student development specialist Jennifer Bonds at 817-515-1323 or trcareerservices@tccd.edu.

Nov. 30 Free and confidential HIV testing will be provided by MHMR of Tarrant County in TREF 1312A on TR Campus. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and should allow 30-45 minutes. Appointments are encouraged but not required. For more information, contact administrative assistant Acia Lacy at 817-515-1059 or acia.lacy@tccd.edu.

Dec. 1 TR’s Transfer Celebration would like to celebrate the successful transfer to a four-year university 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in TREF 1503C. Students should bring a copy of their acceptance letter or email to receive a keepsake. They can take a photo with the university’s pennant. Light refreshments will be available. RSVP to transfer center coordinator Laura Escamilla at tr.transfer@tccd.edu or 817-515-1198. This is a come-and-go event.

Dec. 2 The NE Campus STEM Lab will host An Integrated, Multi-disciplinary Model for STEM Preparedness 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room (NLIB 1129). Natural sciences professor Robert Edmonds will present information on the updates to the Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology Innovation for its STEM strategic framework initiative. For more information, call public service librarian Beth Mullins at 817-515-6314.