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G raduate Student Life Newsletter Fall Edition Vol. I Issue I I

A ll G raduate and Law Students and thei r non-USD guest will get into the tailgate and game for F R E E! W e will be below Eagen Plaza at the football stadium's porch, right below the Jenny C raig Pavillion (USD) at 5:00pm gearing up for the game. Food and drinks a re F R E E! Come in sky blue or whatever Torero gear you have and get freebie compliments from USD Athletics!

RSVP H E R E

http://www.sandiego.edu/gsc/tailgate.php

This is an important reminder to get your flu shot as soon as possible to protect yourself and stay healthy as F IN A L E X A MS and the C H RIST M AS H O L ID A Y BRE A K approaches! Within two weeks after vaccination, antibodies develop that protect against influenza virus infection so it is important to get vaccinated before holiday travel. F lu Shots are available at the Student H ealth Center from 9 am to 3 pm daily except W ednesdays immunization hours are 9-11am and 2- 6 pm (SH C closed from 11 am to 1:30 pm). F lu shots are $15 and payment options are: Campus Cash, Check or C redit Card (not American Express). No appointment is required. For more information about the flu shot or Student H ealth Center services please visit : www.sandiego.edu/healthcenter

You’re midway into November! T ime for fun, festivities, and stress! Stress? G raduate and Law students are sure to feel stressed as the holiday season rolls around. W hy? Maybe because finals are looming and you've got several papers and presentations due, or a dissertation to write, a plane ticket to book? Whew! No wonder you're stressed! H ere's what you can do about it while here on campus:

Pre-Finals Got You Frazzled?

Tips for reducing feelings of self-doubt, procrastination, and perfectionism:

rmal to feel self-doubt and procrastination. Talk about it and find positive, supportive peers who understand or at least acknowledge the need for balance.

you don’t know everything, asking a question is simply a method of learning more. If asking in class is intimidating, ask one-on-one with your professor or advisor.

force, ruminating on criticism and negative thoughts in your drive for perfection can negatively impact your self-image, productivity, and creativity.

replace them with positive ones.

Understand what is feasible and realistic and realize it’s not possible to do it all and sometimes good enough really is good enough.

X times; if my advisor accepts my proposal, I will too; etc.).

F RE E Yoga classes!—Check out the schedule at:

www.sandiego.edu/campusrecreation/fitness

Call 619-260-7751 to make an appointment with a certified massage therapist right here on campus Tues/Wed from 12-4pm.

Special promotional “massage booklet” —5

half-hour treatments for only $100.

Click HERE for quiet spaces on campus that are available to you during Finals Week.

Free and confidential appointments with a Counselor. Contact the Counseling Center at 619- 260-4655.

G rad Wellness W eek f rom 12/6 – 12/10: Therapy Dogs Free 15-minute massage by a certified Massage Therapist Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga hour Nap-ins De-stressing brain bags Complimentary breakfast goodies

(G rad & Law Student Commons - Student L ife Pavilion, Rm . #401)

Adapted from Michigan State University

G raduate and Law Student Snapshots

Strik ing a pose at the Halloween party held at Se Hotel Marine Science G rad students during the

Pumpkin Social

F r iendly faces from the School of L eadership and Education Sciences

Jack Skellington and company

Daniel, Patr ick , and Jennifer during this semester’s last Theology-on-Tap Grad students unwind during November’s Grad 

and Law Social Hour

Would you like to become a R.E.A.C.H facilitator? Our office is now searching for enthusiastic candidates for our expanding R.E.A.C.H facilitator program. Do you want to make a positive impact on those around you? Would you like to develop facilitation skills to assist you in your personal and professional endeavors? Becoming a facilitator will provide numerous opportunities that will be sure to leave a lasting impact on you as well as those you work with. Whether you are a student or a staff member, our program has great opportunities for you! Benefits to becoming a R.E.A.C.H facilitator include: ­ Leadership experience ­ Service to the USD community ­ Building connections with USD ­ Gaining the resources to become an experienced facilitator ­ Becoming part of the ELAC team ­ Professional development opportunities ­ Transferable personal and professional growth ­ And of course…fun! Invest in yourself, invest in your future!   ~ Interested? Please fill out the attached application and e-mail it to Chelsea Penny at sa-chelseapenny@sandiego.edu or turn it in at UC #129. Applications and additional information is also available online at: http://www.sandiego.edu/explore/. Applications are due November 30th!

Be a Star! It’s Your Time to Shine: USD Student Health Survey By filling out the USD Health Survey, you not only help our college community by supplying valuable information, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a grand prize of $500. a pr ivate party for you and up to 50 of your closest f r iends at Frank’s Lounge (USD), a free premium parking space, or campus cash! For more information, please contact the Center for Health and Wellness Promotion at chwp@sandiego.edu.

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F E L L O W S H I P

Stirring the F ire Student F ellowship The “Stirring the Fire Fellowship” is a $3,000 grant made to USD by social documentary photographer Phil Borges to help support a USD undergraduate or graduate student to do an international study, volunteer, internship, or service-learning project focused on one of the following issues related to gender and social justice: education, economic security, health, leadership, trafficking, or violence against women. For more information on the goals, eligibility requirements and selection criteria, please visit: http://peace.sandiego.edu/fellowship. Applications due December 17, 2010

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Look out for these Upcoming Events

USD Toreros Running on Sunshine Tuesday, November 16th at 11:30 am

*Celebrate the completion of two major milestones in our quest to become one of the nation’s most sustainable universities with presentations, free food, entertainment and a special, surprise event.

Student Life Pavilion, Plaza Mayor

La G ran Ter raza Thanksgiving Dinner Tuesday, November 16th from 5-9pm

*Elegant buffet dinner decked with all the trimmings. Visit La Gran Terraza for more details

G raduate Student Council M eeting Wednesday, November 17th from 4:30-5:45pm

*Light dinner provided. E-mail Kristen Johnson at kjohnson@sandiego.edu if you are able to attend Student Life Pavilion, Rm. 412

Networking Workshop for Women and thei r Male and Female M entors Thursday, November 18th from 5-7:30pm

*$49 includes networking with wine and hors d’oeuvres. Register at www.sandiego.edu/executiveed. Questions? Contact Gina Fascilla at gfascilla@sandiego.edu

Institute for Peace & Justice, Room D

Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge November 18-23 and December 1-4

General admission, $11; students and seniors, $8. For more information please go to http://www.sandiego.edu/cas/theatrearts/productions/.

USD Black Box Theatre (Camino Hall 131)

G rad & Law Tailgate: Toreros vs. B roncos Friday, November 19th from 5-7pm (followed by 7pm game)

*Free BBQ, tickets, and Torero giveaways! RSVP H E R E Below Eagen Plaza at the football stadium’s porch, Jenny Craig Pavilion (USD)

Sponsored by your Graduate Student Council

Monday Night Football: Chargers vs. B roncos Monday, November 22nd at 5:30 pm *Free game food provided

Graduate and Law Student Commons (Student Life Pavilion, Rm. #401) Sponsored by Graduate Student Life

Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes; offices closed Thursday and F riday) November 24 (Wed) - 26 (F ri)

SGSA Holiday Harbor C ruise

Friday, December 10th from 6:30 - 10pm (boat leaves at 7pm) *$30 per person (allowed one guest at same price) Tickets to be purchased at the

Dean’s Suite in SOLES, and the ticket booth in the University Center “Dock A” at 396 Harbor Drive (San Diego Harbor Excursions)

Sponsored by the SOLES Graduate Student Association

Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

Your suggestions, comments, article contr ibutions are always welcomed. Please contact the G rad and Law Commons at (619) 260-2227 for further

information or e-mail Jackie and jche-09@sandiego.edu