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February 16th, 2023

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Take the T.A.M.U.T. Campus Climate Survey. DOn't miss your chance to give your feedback. Each employee and student should have an email dated February 1st from Insight Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys. Responses are due by March 1st, 2023. Students can enter for drawings for participation. Click the buttons below to take your version of the survey.

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Join in the Celebration of Black History Month Honoring the Past and Inspiring the Future February is Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Click here https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/ to learn more about the origins of Black History Month. The national Black History Month theme for 2023 is “Black Resistance,” recognizing the historic and persistent oppression that Black Americans have faced and resisted in all forms. This month is a call to our Eagle community to study the history of Black Americans and help cultivate an environment where Black History is protected and respected. Black History is U.S. History. Join us throughout the month of February for food, special events, lectures, discussions, and presentations to celebrate Black History Month across the community. Check out the Black History Month Calendar of Events below!

Join in the Celebration of Black History Month 2023 Calendar of Events Tuesday, February 7th REAL TALK - Student Roundtable on Issues Facing the African American Community Eagle Hall, 6 pm – 8 pm Join Moderator Dr. LaTonya Noel-Wilburn, Associate Professor of Social Work, for a discussion within a supportive environment on critical issues impacting you and the broader African American community. From topics like the recent Tyre Nichols incident in Memphis to your personal financial struggles as a student, the REAL TALK Roundtable is an opportunity to foster conversation, share ideas and ask the hard questions on the issues you care most. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by DEIB Thursday, February 9th Heart Exchange Love Program (H.E.L.P): Writing Workshop with Ed Mabrey Eagle Hall, 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm H.E.L.P is an interactive workshop where students write and discuss their dreams and concerns about life on and off campus. Throughout the workshop, students discover how they are each connected to

PREVIEW DAY FEB 17th • 10AM - 2:30PM REGISTER TODAY AT TAMUT.EDU/LINKS LEARN MORE ABOUT • Academics + Majors • Paying for College • Campus and Residence Life • Parent + Guardian FAQ PLUS, DON'T MISS • $1000 Scholarship Drawing • Free Lunch • First 200 Receive Free T-Shirt

African American Read In (AARI) Monday, February 20th 10:00-10:50 AARI Mini Lecture – Dr. Doug Julien ENGL 2331: World Literature – Zoom and in-person UC 242 10:00-10:20 “Can the White Boy Speak?: Coming to Terms with the Color Blind Li(n) in the classroom” 10:20-10:50 Reading session led by Toney Favors: Members of the campus community are invited to come and read selections of African-American Literature 11:00-11:50: AARI Mini Lecture – Dr. Doug Julien ENGL 2360: Intro to Literary Studies – Zoom and in-person UC 2360 11:00-11:20 “Henry Louis Gates Jr.: The Signifyin’ Monkey and 2 Live Crew” 11:20-11:50 Music session led by Ta’Mar Coby: Members of the campus community are invited to come and play and discuss African-America music. 12:00-1:15 Pizza sponsored by PLACE and Read-In -- Zoom and in person Eagle Hall Led by Dr. Corrine Hinton 1:30-2:30 AARI class presentation – Kevin Ells SPCH 1315: Public Speaking – Zoom and UC 217 Dramatic Readings of Exemplary African American Texts from students in Public Speaking course 3:00-4:00 Conference Paper Presentation of paper accepted and deliver at 2023 31st Annual National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates National Conference in Arlington, Texas by Dr. Doug Julien. – Zoom and UC 217 “You Make Me Wanna’ Shoop: Intertextuality in Salt-N-Pepa Zoom link: https://tamut.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwldeqorDIoHtUCFm8UimA3vsvJe2WDLQP1

Join the Moss library for nibbles, sips, and a conversation on ChatGPT and Generative AI--What's Going On? Thursday, February 23 @ 4pm in the Library Commons View the reading list: https://libguides.tamut.edu/AI *Image generated using hotpot.ai

Doctoral Candidate: Beverly Webb, FINAL DEFENSE

Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 24 @ 9 AM

Committee: Dr. Sara Lawrence (Chair), Dr. Kathy Lease, Dr. Aaron Marvel

Dissertation Title: PROTECTIVE FACTORS AND LIVED EXPERIENCES OF HIGH ACHIEVING AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Defense will be on Zoom at the following:

https://tamut.zoom.us/j/9032233095

Passcode: Eagle2022!

Texas A&M University-College Station Wellness Program and Compsych (GuidanceResources), our employee assistance program (EAP) provider, are hosting the virtual training sessions listed below. All employees are invited to attend. If you have any questions, contact Ayla Baldwin at abaldwin@tamut.edu.

Walking for Mental Health

Feb 17, 2023

10:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5019975795866668379

Managing Personal Finances

Feb 22, 2023

10:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2875527899470975830

Using Guided Imagery for Wellness and Stress Reduction

Feb 28, 2023

09:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2242977760499985242

Sleep: An Essential Component of Health and Well-Being

Mar 02, 2023

09:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/811159633949463135

How to Be More Engaged at Work

Mar 06, 2023

10:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3495461142513453660

Living Nicotine Free

Mar 20, 2023

12:00 PM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6229469372745938527

Learning to Say “No”

Mar 24, 2023

09:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7702608246047895899

Helping Your Senior Loved One Be Independent and Safe

Mar 29, 2023

10:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7790119476014322520

Getting Through the Stages of Pregnancy

Mar 30, 2023

12:00 PM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1036028453795575643

Understanding Depression

Apr 04, 2023

10:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6614410592921852511

Suicide Awareness

Apr 07, 2023

09:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5834706215735537751

Coping With a Traumatic Event

Apr 12, 2023

12:00 PM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9167901004105937494

Initiating Difficult Conversations

Apr 28, 2023

09:00 AM

(GMT-06:00) Central Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6495167457377864032

School’s Out: Getting Everyone Through the Summer

May 10, 2023

10:00 AM

(GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US and Canada)

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1493758442973626454

Quality Matters and Universal Design Info Sessions Join Learning Technologist Kara McDonald for a series of informational sessions based on the principles of Quality Matters and Universal Design as they relate to course design. Each session is offered twice a day, at 10am and 2pm on two dates. Sessions are 1 hour long. • Intro to QM and UD is offered January 10th and 11th • Setting Objectives is offered on January 25th and 26th • Course Mapping is offered only at 2pm on January 31st and at 10am and 2pm on February 1st • Accessibility is offered on February 15th and 16th. Sessions are offered as HyFlex and can be attended in person in UC248 or on Zoom at https://tamut.zoom.us/j/9032238544. The passcode for Zoom was sent to all Faculty and Adjuncts through email from Kara McDonald. Recorded sessions will be made available. If attending in person, please bring your laptop or smartphone.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Course. LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO: • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. • Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • Understand how to interact with a person in crisis. • Know how to connect a person with help. • Use self-care tools and techniques. Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE): A ssess for risk of suicide or harm. L isten nonjudgmentally. G ive reassurance and information. E ncourage appropriate professional help. E ncourage self-help and other support strategies. This class is a virtual class. Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-523079172887

Community Healthcore will provide Mental Health First Aid Training via Zoom on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with an hour break for lunch).

This course will be provided in a virtual format and is open to all employees who were not able to attend the face-to-face course offered in December of last year. There will be approximately two (2) hours of required pre-work for this course.

You must register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-mental-health-first-aid-tickets-523079172887 no later than 9:00 a.m., February 22, 2023 to save your seat for this event.

Course objectives include:

Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect a person with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care

Participants will learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):

Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Participants who complete the course will receive a three-year certification in Mental Health First Aid.

If you have any questions, please contact HR at hr@tamut.edu.

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