Need to Know...Monday, October 9th

Important Reminders

GSA Rates: University Travel

Just a quick reminder that the State of Texas follows GSA rates, and that these rates change periodically. When planning university travel please consult the Texas Comptroller website at https://fmx.cpa.texas.gov/fmx/travel/textravel/rates/current.php

or the GSA website: https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates/per-diem-rates-results?action=perdiems_report&fiscal_year=2024&state=TX&city=&zip=

to make sure you have the most up to date information and rates available.

Faculty & Staff Meal Plans Available

One of the many perks of being a

TAMUT employee is access to

Faculty/Staff Meal Plan Memberships. Hold on to

your parking spot and enjoy

wholesome, all-you-care-to-eat

breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.

35 Meals: $210+Tax at Checkout

20 Meals: $125+Tax at Checkout

Announcements

Congratulations to the 3023 Homecoming Court

Members of the court were Nikki Chamugua, AJ Williams, Kar Jones, Sapana Pohkrel, and Jose Fierro. Kar Jones was elected Homecoming Queen and Jose Fierro was elected Homecoming King! Pictured withthem is 2022 Homecoming Queen Amritha Deshpande.

Coming Events

October 8th -23rd

Poetry, Prose, and Parks

October 8th -23rd

Take a moment to fill out the campus dining survey and tell them what you think! Click HERE to take the survey.

October 9th| 10am-2:30pm • Eagle Hall

Blood Drive! To pre-register visit https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/145209

October 9-13| Newk's Eatery • Mall Drive

Students can register for a free Newk's gift card by scanning Ace's QR code at Newks this week!

October 12th| 12:15pm • SRC140

The Road to Graduation

Discuss Academic Resources, College Experiences, University Tips & Tricks, and meet/greet faculty members.

October 12th| 12pm-2pm • UC Lobby

Join FYE for National Dessert Day happening in the UC Lobby from 12-2 on October 12th

October 12th | 6pm • PSC Lobby

Join us in the PSC Lobby for Coffehouse Music Night featuring Rocky Peter (as seen on American Idol). First 50 students get a free drink from the Salty Goose!

October 12th| 5pm-6:30pm • Eagle Hall

Sponsored by the Ace Center. Featuring Jennifer Cunningham, Mrs. Arkansas Intl 2023

October 13th| 6pm-8pm • Eagle Hall

Card games, board games, digital games, taboo, snacks, sodas

October 16th| 11am • UC210

2023 Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee

October 16th |12pm-2pm • Ace Center

Free food! Check in with your advisor!

October 17th | 8:30am-10am • Eagle Hall

Join Staff Council for Bingo Breakfast and cheer on your coworkers in Chef Ross' Pizza Pancake eating challenge. Tickets are $10. Purchase your ticket HERE.

October 18th| 12pm-5pm • Eagle Hall

Bring your ID and Insurance Card

October 19th| 9am-2:30pm

Email [email protected] for more information. Volunteer HERE.

October 19th| 12:15pm-1pm • UC 217

Featuring Dr. Ross Alexander

October 20th| 12pm-2pm • ACME Suite

UC 321s

Hang out, talk writing, and eat pizza!

10/25 | 12:15-1pm • TEXAR Room

Artificial Intelligence and Teaching

10/27 | 12pm-2pm • Eagle Hall

The all-major career fair is on October 27th. Business casual dress required!

The final date to access incompletes is October 27th. The final day for faculty access is November 17th

10/31 | 5pm-7pm • Lawn

We had HUNDREDS of community members on campus last year. Lets make this year's even better! Contact Celeste McNiel for more information.

11/01 | 6:30am-1:30pm • Eagle Hall

Health check-ups are required to reduce your monthly health premiums. Click the button to register.

11/06 | Dining Hall

The reusable containers are 5.99 per box or cup. This is a onetime fee for a lifetime reusable to go box. No need to wash/clean them yourself. These containers can always be exchanged for a new sanitized one and the used container will be sanitized & ready for another use. No need to re-purchase them unless they are lost.

11/09 | 12:15-1pm • TEXAR Room

Experiential Learning and High Impact Practices

Tuesdays | 12:15-1:00 • Library

Join us in the library every Tuesday for book discussions.

Ongoing

Click the Details button for a list of Honors Colloquium Events

Get the scoop on fun events around town each week. Brought to you by Leadership Texarkana!

University Advancement Requests

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