umsl weeks of welcome booklet spring 2016

UniveRsity of Missouri-st. Louis

Spring ’16

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WEEK ONEMONDAY, JANUARY 18

Res at the Rec All Day, Recreation and Wellness Center If you live on campus join your friends and suite mates in a friendly competition at the RWC! From January 18-February 29 we will be tracking your participation at the RWC and rewarding one team at the end of the challenge with bragging rights and a grand prize! Sponsored by Recreation and Wellness Center and Residential Life and Housing

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19First Day of Classes –Good Luck!

Help-A-Triton (1of2) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Various Locations Volunteers will be stationed around campus at Help-A-Triton tables to help with directions, academic services information, provide campus maps and shuttle schedules, hand out WOW booklets, and assist with other issues you may encounter in your first two class days. Stop by their tables for a friendly face! #helpatriton

Some Like It Hot 9:00 am, 2nd Floor Rotunda MSC Free doughnuts and hot drinks to welcome you back to school! Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20

Help-A-Triton (2of2) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Various Locations Volunteers will be stationed around campus at Help-A-Triton tables to help with directions, academic services information, provide campus maps and shuttle schedules, hand out WOW booklets, and assist with other issues you may encounter in your first two class days. Stop by their tables for a friendly face! #helpatriton

Mass & Soup 5:30 pm, Catholic Newman Center Every week we celebrate mass in our house living room, followed by a free soup dinner. It’s laid-back and a fantastic way to take a break and recharge. All are welcome!

Winter Expo 11:00am - 1:30pm, 2nd Floor Rotunda MSCCome and see what organizations are out there to join and learn more about departments and offices around campus! Sponsored by Office of Student Life

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21Hot Dog You’re Back! 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, MSC Nosh StageJoin the Office of New Student Programs kick off weeks of welcome events as we welcome you back to campus! Music, free hot dogs, and photo booth fun!

Healing Yoga @Newman 4:30 pm, Catholic Newman Center Feeling stressed out already? Get into good stress-relief habits right from the beginning of the semester! This is a come-as-you-are beginner’s yoga class—no crazy bending we promise! Come to move, to relax and to breathe! Bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Comedy Night 7:00 pm, MSC Pilot House Enjoy a night of hilarious entertainment! Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22Friday Night Flick: 7:00 pm, SGA Chambers UPB hosts Friday Night Flicks every Friday at 7pm! There’s food provided! Visit umsl.edu/go/fridayflicks for upcoming movies.

WEEK TWO

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24Sunday Student Mass 8:30 pm, Provincial House Chapel Start your week off in prayer and the communion of friends! There’s Catholic mass on campus every Sunday night, right on UMSL’s campus. Join us and tell your friends! All are welcome. Sponsored by Catholic Newman Center

MONDAY, JANUARY 25Welcome Back Dinner! 6:00 pm, Catholic Newman Center This is your chance to check out the Newman House and meet some great folks! We’ll have dinner for you, tours of the house, and plenty of time for conversation and games! All new, transfer and returning students are welcome.

Phi Mu Alpha Dodgeball 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Recreation and Wellness Center Come join the gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia as we play some dodgeball in the Recreation and Wellness Center MAC court.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26Identifying and Accessing Campus Resources 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 225 MSC Do you want to be a successful Triton? Then join us as we explore helpful tools, resources, and strategies to thrive as an UMSL student! Sponsored by Student Retention Services

Phi Mu Alpha Volleyball 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Recreation and Wellness Center Come join the gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha as we play a few games of volleyball in the Recreation and Wellness Center.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27Arts Sciences & All That JazzNoon – 2:00 pm, Lucas Hall 303 Enjoy live jazz, free food, and get to know folks who are here to help! Sponsored by College of Arts and Sciences

Discover Your Learning Style 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 225 MSC Do you find that you are just not quite understanding the information? Is it difficult for you to pay attention in your lecture style courses? You may need to change a few subtle things to help you in your class. Come and learn about the basics of different learning styles and how they can impact you! Sponsored by Student Retention Services

Group Fitness Spring Kickoff 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Recreation Wellness Center Sample three group fitness classes that the Recreation & Wellness Center offers weekly!


So Saint Louis 3:00 pm, 366 MSC, Student Life Check out some St. Louis favorites like toasted ravioli, Fitz’s, Ted Drewes

and some other fun eats. Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

Phi Mu Alpha Game and Info Night 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Arts Administration Building Want to play some games and learn a bit about Phi Mu Alpha? Well then tonight’s event is the one for you. Come join the gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha as we play whatever games we can get our hands on. This event will be held in the Arts Administration Building located down the north side of the hill from the Touhill. We will have signs inside to direct you.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28Effective Note Taking 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, 225 MSC Are you finding your lectures hard to follow? Effective note-taking skills may be the answer! Join us for this interactive learning event that will cover different ways for you to engage in the lecture experience via note-taking. Whether you’re new to college or an experienced student looking for something new, this workshop is for you! Sponsored by Student Retention Services

Phi Mu Alpha Scavenger Hunt 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Oak Hall LobbyWant to get the lay of the land and have fun doing it? Then come join the gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha as we conduct one of our most popular events that takes place over the entire campus. We will start on South Campus and end in our meeting room on North Campus. A member of Phi Mu Alpha will be with you.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29Spring Student Organization Training 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, MSC Century Rm CLearn more about being a student organization leader and Office of Student Life and University policies and procedures.

MOMIX in Alchemia 8:00 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center Inspired by the four classic elements of earth, air, fire and water – let the dazzling dancer-illusionists of MOMIX take you on an enchanting journey with its stunning new multimedia show!

Friday Night Flick: 7:00 pm, SGA Chambers UPB hosts Friday Night Flicks every Friday at 7pm! There’s food provided! Visit umsl.edu/go/fridayflicks for upcoming movies.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30MOMIX in Alchemia 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center Inspired by the four classic elements of earth, air, fire and water – let the dazzling dancer-illusionists of MOMIX take you on an enchanting journey with its stunning new multimedia show!

Experience STL: Hidden Valley 6:00 pm, Meet in front of Bookstore Sign up in the Office of Student Life with a $5 refundable deposit. Meet us at the MSC Bookstore at 6PM. Space is limited. Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

WEEK THREESUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Sunday Student Mass 8:30 pm, Provincial House Chapel Start your week off in prayer and the communion of friends! There’s Catholic mass on campus every Sunday night, right on UMSL’s campus. Join us and tell your friends! All are welcome.

FEBRUARY 1- 6more info at homecoming.umsl.edu

Homecoming Window Painting3pm -7pm, MSC Bridge & RotundaStudent Organizations and Departments can compete in the window painting competition AND enjoy s’mores and other snacks!

for clues to find the hidden medallion somewhere on the UMSL campus. Follow @umslhomecoming and check facebook.com/umslhomecoming for clues!

Homecoming Information Booth10am – 2pm, MSC Info DeskWant to find out more about what’s happening during Homecoming Week? Need a schedule of events? Still haven’t purchased your Dinner & Dance tickets? Then stop by the Homecoming Information Booth to find all the answers to your questions.

Setting Up Your Semester Success 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, 225 MSC It’s the beginning of the semester and you have no worries! This semester is going to be amazing! You expect to knock it out of the park! But how are you going to get there? You have to have a plan in place. After attending this workshop students will create a holistic action plan to address meeting their goals for the semester. Sponsored by Student Retention Services

Online Courses: The People Behind the Screens 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 225 MSC Whether you’re new to online learning or a student who has some experience but hasn’t quite figured it out yet, this workshop is for you! Being successful in online classes requires a number of key skills including time management, self-regulation, and the use of a variety of motivation techniques. Join Student Retention Services and the Gateway for Online and Adult Learners for this interactive learning event that explores what you need to achieve success in the virtual classroom!

Game Night 6:00 pm, Catholic Newman Center Take a break from classes and studying for some game time! We’ll have Wii, board games, foose ball, ping pong, and more! All are welcome!

Big Man on Campus7pm, MSC Century roomJoin UMSL Panhellenic Association as UMSL students compete in a series of live events to win the title of Big Man on Campus. Add to the penny war buckets and help your favorite contestant win! All

proceeds from Penny Wars will benefit Girls, Inc.

Ice Skating8:30pm, MSC Parking Lot ELace up your skates and enjoy a night of ice skating under the stars. Warm beverages and snacks provided.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3Where’s Louie Medallion HuntVarious LocationsFind Louie! Each day check social media for clues to find the hidden medallion somewhere on the UMSL campus. Follow @umslhomecoming and check facebook.com/umslhomecoming for clues!


Chili Feed11am – 1:30pm, MSC Century Rooms A&BSample five chili recipes and vote for your favorite. The winning UMSL Faculty recipe receives the Golden Ladle Award. $5 tickets are available for purchase online at umsl.sodexomyway.com/shop. All proceeds benefit the Pagedale Family Support Center.

Getting Off to a Balanced Start: Managing Your Time Commitments 11:00 am, 225 MSC Learn more about how you can develop a time management plan for the semester! Sponsored by Student Retention Services

Basics of Budgeting 11:00 am – 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 225 MSC This interactive workshop would share strategies with developing a budget, budgeting methods, strategies for tracking expenses, and tips for long-term maintenance. Sponsored by Student Retention Services & Student Financial Aid.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1Iron Triton Registration Open All Day, Recreation & Wellness CenterRegistration is open for Iron Triton!

Description: Participants will have 5 weeks to complete the distance of a full Ironman. Each participant will be responsible for tracking their own distance through a Google Sheet that will be sent via email.

Registration: Participants must register at the Welcome Desk in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Registration is $10 a person and includes an IronTriton T-shirt. Registration will open on February 1st.

Where’s Louie Medallion HuntVarious LocationsFind Louie! Each day check social media for clues to find the hidden medallion somewhere on the UMSL campus. Follow @umslhomecoming and check facebook.com/umslhomecoming for clues!


Homecoming Kickoff6pm, Recreation & Wellness CenterJoin the Homecoming Steering Committee and your fellow Tritons as we kick off Homecoming with live music, free food, and great giveaways!

Red & Gold RegattaRecreation & Wellness CenterNatatorium Room 109• Check In - 6pm• Race - 7:30pmHave you always wanted to be the captain of your own boat? Are you an experienced pilot of the seas? If so, this event is for you! Build your boat and join us for a wild competition in the pool.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2Where’s Louie Medallion HuntVarious LocationsFind Louie! Each day check social media


Lip Sync Competition7pm , JC Penney AuditoriumLip Sync is a performance-based competition for any team or organization wishing to participate. Teams of up to 10 will choreograph a dance and skit performance of up to 8 minutes. All king and Queen candidates are required to create their own performance for the competition.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4Where’s Louie Medallion HuntVarious LocationsFind Louie! Each day check social media for clues to find the hidden medallion somewhere on the UMSL campus. Follow @umslhomecoming and check facebook.com/umslhomecoming for clues!


Homecoming Blood Drive10am –3pm, MSC Century RoomsGive blood and give back to the community. All blood donations go to the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.

CANstruction for PagedaleNoon –2pm, MSC Fireside LoungeCollect can goods and non-perishables and create a structure that reflects the Homecoming theme. All donated items will benefit the Pagedale Family Support Center.

Pack the Stands5:30pm, Mark Twain GymnasiumWatch the UMSL Tritons take on McKendree. Enjoy free food and giveaways! Win great prizes! Free to

students, faculty/staff, alumni, and children under 6. Valid UMSL ID or UMSL Alumni Membership Card required.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5Homecoming Pancake Breakfast8am – 10am, MSC Century RoomsIt’s worth getting up for pancakes offered during Homecoming! Join us for breakfast and edible art from Dancakes! Breakfast is served at 8am and is free to volunteers heading off to their Homecoming Service Day projects. Not joining us for the Homecoming Service Project? Buy your pancake breakfast tickets for $5 online at umsl.sodexomyway.com/shop

Homecoming Service Projects9am – 5pm , Various LocationsCelebrate Homecoming by giving back to the community. The Homecoming Steering Committee and the Employee Volunteer Program are partnering to offer some great opportunities for service to the St. Louis community. Volunteer for a few hours or all day – we’ll have projects that meet everyone’s needs.

Athletics Hall of Fame6pm, St. Louis Hilton BallparkThe University of Missouri-St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame was created to help the school take pride in past athletic accomplishments by its alumni and use those traditions to build on future athletic success. For a list of the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees visit umsltritons.com/news/2015/11/18/GEN_1118155208.aspx?path=general Interested in attending the 2016 UMSL Sports Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony, you can register online at umsltritons.com/hof.aspx?tab=halloffame

Homecoming Movie Night: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II 7:00 pm, SGA Chambers Join the University Program Board and the Homecoming Steering Committee for a screening of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II. Snacks are provided.

Arianna String Quartet: Salud! Saude! 8:00 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center In celebration of their seventh trip to

Brazil, the Arianna Quartet brings the sounds from three of South America’s very best to St. Louis. Villa-Lobos: String Quartet No.1; Piazzolla: Four for Tango Ginastera: String Quartet No.1, Op.20

Homecoming Bingo10pm, Provincial House Dining Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6CIZE Certification 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Recreation & Wellness Center Ready to show off your moves? Then step up and become a CIZE LIVE Instructor! With professionally choreographed, easy-to-teach dance routines, you’ll inspire people to step up their dance game—and their confidence!

For more information go here: http://umsl.edu/campusrecreation/fitnessandwellness/cizelive-page.html

Gregory Porter 8:00 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center A singer/songwriter, Gregory Porter composes socially conscious songs and performs them with such a rich depth of talent that each of his first three albums were Grammy-nominated, garnering a win in 2014 for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Liquid Spirit.

Delta Zeta Hoops for Hearing 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Mark Twain Gymnasium Come support Delta Zeta’s philanthropy, speech and hearing, during the UMSL women’s and men’s basketball games! We will be holding a fundraiser where we will sell numbered mini basketballs for $5 each. Then, we will hold a raffle during halftime of the men’s basketball game in which multiple winners will receive awesome prizes, including one grand prize winner! All proceeds will benefit The Starkey Hearing Foundation.

Homecoming Dinner & Dance6:30pm, Chase Park Plaza HotelTickets cost $30 per individual, $55 per couple, or $275 for a table of 10.

Individual, couple, and student organization/campus department tickets will be available in the Office of Student Life, 366 MSC.

Commuter Break 5:00 pm, Marillac Hall We will be giving out food to thank our faculty, staff, and students for coming to campus! Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12Friday Night Flick: 7:00 pm, SGA Chambers UPB hosts Friday Night Flicks every Friday at 7pm! There’s food provided! Visit umsl.edu/go/fridayflicks for upcoming movies.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13In It For Love 2:30 pm, & 8:00 pm Touhill Performing Arts Center This annual romantic program features familiar tunes and choreography from both Gen Horiuchi and renowned guest choreographers. This year, choreographer Christopher d’Amboise will set a fun love story to ballet, and Horiuchi will collaborate with longtime friend and composer Joseph Morra for an original piece.

WEEK FIVESUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14In It For Love 2:30 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center This annual romantic program features familiar tunes and choreography from both Gen Horiuchi and renowned guest choreographers. This year, choreographer Christopher d’Amboise will set a fun love story to ballet, and Horiuchi will collaborate with longtime friend and composer Joseph Morra for an original piece.

Sunday Student Mass 8:30 pm, Provincial House Chapel Start your week off in prayer and the communion of friends! There’s Catholic mass on campus every Sunday night, right on UMSL’s campus. Join us and tell your friends! All are welcome.

The Office of Student Life is open• Monday – Thursday, 8am – 6pm• Friday 8am – 5pm.Tickets can be purchased during normal business hours.

Tickets will also be available at other locations on select days.

WEEK FOURSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7UPB Superbowl Party 5:00 pm, MSC Pilot House Cheer on your team while enjoying food and drinks! There are various contests and ways to win prizes throughout! Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

Sunday Student Mass 8:30 pm Provincial House Chapel Start your week off in prayer and the communion of friends! There’s Catholic mass on campus every Sunday night, right on UMSL’s campus. Join us and tell your friends! All are welcome.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9ACORN 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, 316 MSC In need of some advice for your student organization? The Office of Student Life will host ACORNs (A Community of Organizations Roundtable and Network) each month to bring together student leaders to network and share strategies for dealing with common issues faced by organizations. Sponsored by Student Life

Interviewing Skills Workshop 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm, 278 MSC Do you want to know more about interviewing and how to improve your skills? Join us to learn techniques and tips for successful interviews. No registration required. Arrive early! Space is limited. Sponsored by Career Services

Personal Trainer Development Course- Info Meeting 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Recreation & Wellness Center Interested in becoming a trainer?

If you’re interested in becoming a Personal Trainer, then this course is for you. This 8 week course will include lectures discussing basic anatomy and physiology and provide you with hands on experience necessary for training clients. Come to this informational session to learn more about the course and ask any question you might have!

Study Skills Boot Camp4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 225 MSC Do you feel like your study habits are sub-par? Whip them into shape with our Study Skills Boot camp, a 1 hour interactive workshop dedicated to helping you improve your study habits. Sponsored by Student Retention Services

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10Ash Wednesday Mass on Campus 12:30 pm, MSC, Century Room CThis day marks the beginning of Lent, and although it is not a holy day of obligation, it is one of the most popular days of the year for Catholics. Celebrate mass with us, receive ashes, and set your intentions for Lent! All are welcome. Sponsored by Catholic Newman Center *There will be NO 5:30 pm Mass & Soup on Ash Wednesday *

Wellness Wednesday1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Recreation & Wellness Center This Wellness Wednesday event will be focusing on Heart Health! Come learn more information about how to keep you hear healthy!

Polish Your Rusty Tools for Online Success2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 225 MSC Are you looking for a refresher on navigating the online environment? This interactive workshop will give you an opportunity to revamp your classroom skills for traditional and online environments.

Group Fitness Instructor Workshop 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Recreation & Wellness Center Interested in becoming a Group Fitness Instructor? Attend this information meeting to learn about this 6-week workshop that prepares you to become a Group Fitness Instructor at the RWC!

platinum selling record and full length motion picture. Now, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, folk icon Arlo Guthrie will perform “The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” in its entirety.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17Lunch and Learn: Black HAIRitage 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, MSC Century Rm CLearn about the history and culture of hair in the black community over lunch. Stick around for styling tips for natural hair! Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

What Successful Students Do 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 225 MSC Do you often feel as if you’re spinning your wheels in achieving your goals for the semester? You are not alone. Take ownership in your success! Participants will discuss how they define success and strategies that other students use to meet their goals for the semester. Sponsored by Student Retention Services


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18Seeking Scholarships11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 225 MSC This workshop will discuss how to navigate the scholarship application process.

Shondaland Night 7:00 pm, MSC Pilot House Enjoy our watchparty for Shonda Rimes’ dramatic ABC lineup! Free food and drinks. #TGIT Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19Friday Night Flick: 7:00 pm, SGA Chambers UPB hosts Friday Night Flicks every Friday at 7pm! There’s food provided! Visit umsl.edu/go/fridayflicks for upcoming movies.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15Iron Triton All Day, Recreation & Wellness CenterDescription: Participants will have 5 weeks to complete the distance of a full Ironman. Each participant will be responsible for tracking their own distance through a Google Sheet that will be sent via email.

Rules: 1. You must be a member of the RWC in order to participate in this challenge. 2. Participants will be sent an IronTriton log via email and will update their own distances. (Or we can print some logs to give to them)3. The challenge will begin February 15th and will end March 18th at 10pm. 4. If participants complete the challenge by March 18th at 10pm, they will be entered into a drawing to win great prizes.

Goals: Participants will need to complete the following distances: Swim= 2.4 miles Bike= 112 miles Run= 26.2 mile

Presidential Candidates 12:00 pm (Noon), 2nd Floor Rotunda Participate in a poll to see how the candidates are doing on our campus. Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16Personal Training Development Course 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Recreation and Wellness Center Interested in becoming a personal trainer?If you’re interested in becoming a Personal Trainer, then this course is for you. This 8-week course will include lectures discussing basic anatomy and physiology and provide you with hands on experience necessary for training clients. This is week 1 of the course!

Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour 7:30 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center Fifty years ago, Arlo Guthrie famously took out the trash after Thanksgiving dinner. The hilarious account of events that followed not only kept Guthrie from military service, but also became a

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20Spinning Certification 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Recreation & Wellness Center Interested in becoming a Spin Instructor at the RWC? Take this course!

About Spinning® Instructor TrainingOur comprehensive one-day training, led by a Spinning Master Instructor, prepares you for the online Spinning Instructor Exam and provides you with the knowledge and skills to become a dynamic indoor cycling leader. Lessons include:

• Spinner® bike setup and safety• Cycling biomechanics• Creating motivating class ride profiles• Coaching and teaching skills• Spinning Energy Zones™ and heart rate training• Visualization techniques to enhance the mind/body connection

During the training, we will also discuss the Spinning Instructor Certification pathway, including continuing education opportunities, and what it takes to become a Spinning Master Instructor.

Solas 8:00 pm, Touhill Performing Arts Center In 1996, in a manner befitting their name (Gaelic for “light”), Solas burst onto the Irish music scene and instantly became a beacon – an incandescent ensemble that found contemporary relevance in timeless traditions without ever stooping to clichés. Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old tunes, compelling and topical originals and covers, and unparalleled musicianship, Solas continues to define the path for the Celtic music world and drive the genre forward.

WEEK SIXSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21Sunday Student Mass 8:30 pm Provincial House Chapel Start your week off in prayer and the communion of friends! There’s Catholic mass on campus every Sunday night, right on UMSL’s campus. Join us and tell your friends! All are welcome.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23Chain Reaction 12:00 pm (NOON), MSC Nosh Can you or your team complete the chain of words to win a prize? Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

Active Reading Strategies 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm 225 MSCOverwhelmed by your reading load? Tired of feeling like you don’t remember what you just read? Attend this workshop and learn strategies for becoming a more intentional and effective reader. Please bring one textbook or reading assignment to practice with. Sponsored by Student Retention Services

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24Interviewing Skills Workshop2:00 pm – 2:30 pm 278 MSC, Career Services Do you want to know more about interviewing and how to improve your skills? Join us to learn techniques and tips for successful interviews. No registration required. Arrive early! Space is limited.

Mass & Soup 5:30 pm Catholic Newman Center Every week we celebrate mass in our house living room, followed by a free soup dinner. It’s laid-back and a fantastic way to take a break and recharge. All are welcome!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25The Balancing Act 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 225 MSC This workshop will provide an opportunity to participate in a conversation about the unique experience about being a student who is a parent. We hope to provide tips and strategies for balancing your role as a parent as you pursue your academic goals. Be ready to bring your ideas and successes; you are the expert! Sponsored by Student Retention Services

Mixer with UMSL PD5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 316 MSCJoin members of Fraternity & Sorority Life and mix and mingle with our UMSL police officers. Donuts and coffee will be served along with an activity and great

discussion with the officers that keep our campus safe!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26PNC Arts Alive New Dance Horizons 8:00 pm Touhill Performing Arts Center Dance St. Louis’ original creation, New Dance Horizons, returns for its fourth year, but with a twist. In celebration of Black History Month, three nationally renowned African-American choreographers create three new works inspired by legendary St. Louis African-American artists.

Into the Deep Retreat 5:00 pm Friday – 5:00 pm Saturday Meet at Newman Center Join us for this winter retreat to rest, unwind and refocus on what matters! This year’s theme is “Healing” and we’ll be focusing on all the ways we need to personally heal so that we might be more integrated, whole members of community. We’ll look at the healing of mind, body and spirit and learn concrete, applicable tools to invite healing into our lives. If interested, please sign up on our website (cncusml.org) and if you have any questions, please email Erin Duffy-Burke: [email protected].

Friday Night Flick: 7:00 pm SGA Chambers UPB hosts Friday Night Flicks every Friday at 7pm! There’s food provided! Visit umsl.edu/go/fridayflicks for upcoming movies.

Experience STL: Scottrade Center Meet in front of bookstore, MSC 2nd FloorSign up in the Office of Student Life with a $5 refundable deposit. Meet us at the MSC Bookstore to board the shuttle. Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27PNC Arts Alive New Dance Horizons 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm Touhill Performing Arts Center Dance St. Louis’ original creation, New Dance Horizons, returns for its fourth year, but with a twist. In celebration of Black History Month, three nationally renowned African-American choreographers create three new works inspired by legendary St. Louis African-American artists.

WEEK SEVENSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28Sunday Student Mass 8:30 pm Provincial House Chapel Start your week off in prayer and the communion of friends! There’s Catholic mass on campus every Sunday night, right on UMSL’s campus. Join us and tell your friends! All are welcome.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4International Business Career Conference 8:00 am – 2:30 pm J.C. Penney Conference Center The primary purpose of the International Business Career Conference (IBCC) at UMSL is to give business students especially those majoring in International Business the opportunity to connect with professionals in their field of study. Moreover, it gives students a clear picture on the types of career opportunities available and the path to seek and attain international business objectives. IBCC also offers participating companies a special opportunity to meet with this highly qualified and diverse workforce with an interest in global careers, and to present themselves and their companies in a manner that is special and inviting. Sponsored by International Business Honor Society

Friday Night Flick: 7:00 pm SGA Chambers UPB hosts Friday Night Flicks every Friday at 7pm! There’s food provided! Visit umsl.edu/go/fridayflicks for upcoming movies.

Arianna String Quartet: Octet8:00 pm Touhill Performing Arts Center The Arianna Quartet welcomes the internationally acclaimed St. Petersburg String Quartet to St. Louis for a special evening of great music among friends. Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.74 “Harp” (Arianna Quartet); Shostakovich: Quartet No.9 in E-flat major, Op.117 (St. Petersburg Quartet); Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat Major, Op.20

ADDITIONAL EVENTSTUESDAYS, MARCH 8, APRIL 12 & MAY 3 ACORN 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 316 MSCIn need of some advice for your student organization? The Office of Student Life will host ACORNs (A Community of Organizations Roundtable and Network) each month to bring together student leaders to network and share strategies for dealing with common issues faced by organizations. Sponsored by Student Life

MARCH 14-18Career Week: Don’t Wait Until You Graduate Sponsored by Career Services Career Week: Don’t Wait Until You Graduate is a week of career related events for ALL students regardless of credit level or academic discipline. The week is designed to provide students with tools to enhance their professional development.

A sampling of events includes: • Panel: Job Search Tips from Employers • Armed Forces Day• Marshall’s Professional Attire Fashion Show• Resume Reviews in The Nosh with Employers• Get Noticed; Connecting Student Organizations and Employers• bioMerieux Company Site Visit with Mock Interviews

Events will feature employers from a variety of industries! *Stay updated at careers.umsl.edu to learn what additional employers will be participating in Career Week: Don’t Wait Until You Graduate.

MARCH 30-APRIL 2Spring Break Service & Social Justice Immersion: Urban Plunge STL North St. Louis City This year, instead of traveling across the country for our annual service trip, we’ll be traveling right down the road—to north St. Louis city. We’ll be spending 4 days living and working in the heart of St. Louis, exploring various topics of

social justice, building relationships, and engaging in acts of service within this city we call home. The overarching theme of the trip will be the Jubilee Year of Mercy—how do we live Pope Francis’ call to mercy within our own city and struggles closest to home? What is a Jubilee year and how is it being made real right here, in St. Louis? We’ll touch on topics like poverty, housing, racism and segregation, homelessness and urban farming, among others. Please join us! Sign up online or email Erin with any questions. ([email protected]) Sponsored by Catholic Newman Center

TRADITIONAL EVENTS AND SPRING

SAVE THE DATESMLK DAY OF SERVICE January 18, 2016 A day on, not a day off! UMSL’s campus comes together to give back to the surrounding community! Sponsored by Students of Service.

TINY TRITONS - SPRING Tiny Tritons is a series presented by the Office of Student Life with our UMSL families in mind! With multiple programs throughout the year, these family-friendly programs are geared towards children PreK through 5thGrade. Check out our site for event details. umsl.edu/go/tinytritons

TINYTRIT NSA P P R O V E D

Save the Date: 1/31, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11

HOMECOMING WEEKFebruary 1-6, 2016 Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back our alumni and engaging our current Tritons in celebration of their UMSL spirit. Check out the week of events and ways that you can become involved during Homecoming. Find us on Social Media & Website:

MIRTH WEEK April 25-30, 2016 Mirthweek is the annual springtime student celebration at UMSL. This week includes Mirthday presented by University Programming Board, Student Life Leadership Awards, Last Lecture, One is Done Celebration, and Mirth Concert. It’s a week of happiness! Stay tuned for more details on the date and concert announcements.

LECTURE SERIES: SPONSORED BY OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFEMarch 10 – Hannah Hart April 11 – Ben and Jerry

UMSL Homecoming

@umslhomecominghomecoming.umsl.edu#UMSLHC

Consider moving to one of our two apartment communities

UMSL’s Mansion Hill Apartmentsor our private partnerUniversity Meadows Apartments

Apartment Amenities: • On-site laundry facility• 24-Hour On Call Staff• Live on professional staff member• Clubhouse• Swimming Pool• UMSL shuttle will take you to campus• Pet Friendly apartments available For more information and scheduling a tour:

Mansion Hill: 314-516-6448http://umsl.edu/go/mansionhill

University Meadows: 314-782-1739http://www.universitymeadowsumsl.com

Thursday February 4th

more info and full list of events at homecoming.umsl.edu

6PM | St. Louis Hilton Ballpark

All Day | Various Locations

8AM-10AM | MSC Century Rooms

10PM | Provincial House Dining Hall

Homecoming Pancake Breakfast

Athletics Hall of Fame

Homecoming Bingo

6:30PM | Chase Park Plaza Hotel Homecoming Dinner & Dance

Homecoming Movie Night

9AM – 5PM | Various Locations Homecoming Service Projects

Where’s Louie Medallion Hunt

7PM | SGA Chamber

All Day | Various Locations Where’s Louie Medallion Hunt

Homecoming Info Booth

Homecoming Kickoff

Red & Gold Regatta

10am – 2pm | MSC Info Desk

6pm | Recreation & Wellness Center

6pm | Check In • 7:30pm | RaceRWC Natatorium Room 109

11am - 1:30pmMSC Century Rooms A&B

Chili Feed

7pm | JC Penney Auditorium Lip Sync Competition


Homecoming Info Booth10am – 2pm | MSC Info Desk

10am - 3pm | MSC Century Rooms Homecoming Blood Drive

12pm - 2pm | MSC Fireside Lounge CANstruction for Pagedale

5:30pm | Mark Twain Gymnasium Pack the Stands



7pm | MSC Century Rooms Big Man on Campus

8:30pm | MSC Parking Lot E Ice Skating



Monday February 1st

Tuesday February 2nd

Wednesday February 3rd

Friday February 5th

Saturday February 6th

Tickets on sale in the Office of Student Life

Tickets available at select locations on campus Individual Tickets: $30 • Couples: $55 • Table of Ten: $275

For more information visit

campuslifejobs.umsl.edu

All applicants must attend a February informational session. Applications available February 8 - 26 on TritonSync.

1 APPLICATION. 20 JOBS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Stay, Play, and Connect with Campus Recreation

Come visit the Recreation and

Wellness Center to learn more.

Programs,Events

and Servicesfor you!

Group Fitness Classes,Personal Training,

Fitness Certifications,Fee Based Fitness Programs

Wiffleball, Basketball, Arena Flag Football, Dodgeball, Volleyball

Bouldering Wall, Climbing Wall,Climbing 101 Courses,

Belay Certifications @UMSLCampusRec

umsl.edu/campusrecreation

Group Swim Lessons, Open Rec and Lap Swim, Aqua Climb Wall, Zip line

Laugh at a comedian

Jam with a band

HEARWORLD-RENOWNED

SPEAKERS

Rock outat a concert

Eat snow cones

Cheer at asoccer game

Cram intoa photo booth

CRAM FOR FINALS

Warm up at the bonfire

GRAB SOME STARBUCKS

Elect your student government

Play during Mirthweek

Enjoy EXPO

Work in acampus office

Build a houseConduct Researchwith a professor

Get an internship

Be theBIG MAN ON CAMPUS

Volunteer forMLK Day of Service

Go crazy atthe step show

BECOME ANEMERGING LEADER

Play intramuralsWrite for theschool paper

Grab afootlong

from SUBWAY

CONNECT WITH FACULTY

Bring your familyto Family Weekend

Pack the Stands

Compete in Greek Week

Be atutor

Live on campus

Present research

BE A RADIO DJGet a new T-shirt Serve the community

Win an award

Develop your leadership skills

Attend a career fair

Make a difference

Make memories

Make friendsthat will last

a lifetime

Be a TRITON

Have lunchwith a legislator

Plant a tree

PARTICIPATEIN WELCOME WEEKS

Weeks of Welcome Website: www.umsl.edu/WOW

Facebook: UMSL New Student Programs UMSL Student Life UMSL Millennium Student Center UMSL ResLife

Twitter: @umslnewstudents #UMSLWOW @umslstudentlife #UMSLPride

New Student Programs Office: Millennium Student Center [email protected]

Student Life Office: Millennium Student Center [email protected] 314-516-5291

Residence Life and Housing Office: C103 Provincial House [email protected]

CONTACT US

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