From:                                         Tina Netland

Sent:                                           Monday, March 22, 2010 1:08 PM

To:                                               Tina Netland

Subject:                                     Union University Community E-nnouncements

 

Categories:                              E-nnouncements

 

Union University Community E-nnouncements

   Monday, March 22, 2010

         

Oh to see the dawn of the darkest day
Christ on the road to Calvary
Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten then
Nailed to a cross of wood

This the pow’r of the cross
Christ became sin for us
Took the blame, bore the wrath
We stand forgiven at the cross

 

By Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

Copyright 2005 by Thank You Music

CCLI #1219203

 

Quick Links – (You may click on one of the headings below, and it will take you directly to that section of information in E-nnouncements.)

 

·         Athletics/Wellness Services

·         Campus Ministries/Service Opportunities

·         Campus News – Jackson

·         Campus News – Germantown

·         Career Services – Job Opportunities

·         Concerts/Theatre/Film/Recitals

·         Conferences/Speakers

·         Dining Services

·         Health Services

·         Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment

·         Student Leadership Development/Student Organizations

·         E-nnouncement contact information

 

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Athletics/Wellness Services

***Congratulations to our Lady Bulldogs on making it to the semifinals of the NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship for the sixth year in a row!! Union will face Oklahoma City tonight, Monday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Oman Arena here in Jackson.  Tickets are available for $5.00 (general seating) at Union Station for Students, Faculty, and Staff on a first come, first served basis.  Come out and support your Lady Bulldogs as they defend their National Championship Title.   WEAR RED!

Going running or walking now that the weather is warmer??

Please remember to wear reflective gear/tape when running/walking at night. It is very difficult for drivers to spot pedestrians and we want to keep our students safe.

FREE reflective tape is available at these locations:

Office of Safety and Security

Wellness Center front desk

Bowld and McAfee Commons at the front desks

 

March Into Wellness

All March Long!

Can you complete all three challenges during the month of March?

60 miles of cardio, 100 laps swimming, and 1,000 reps of weights!

 

Visit the new and improved intramural website www.uu.edu/studentlife/intramurals.

 

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Campus Ministries/Service Opportunities

 

Summer Missions Opportunities – final application deadline today!

Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Missions still has a few summer missions spots that need to be filled. Urgent needs include students for Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries, 3 students to serve on Tennessee Travel Teams, and a few more students are still needed to serve on the one week Alamo, Texas/Reynosa, Mexico team. These as well as a couple of other locations are still listed for students at www.lightmessengers.org. The final application deadline has been extended to Monday, March 22nd.  Interviews will take place during Spring Leadership Conference Weekend (April 9-11).  The application is available online at www.lightmessengers.org.

 

GO Trip Drivers Needed

Drivers are needed to transport Spring Break GO Trip teams to and from the airport.  Drivers are needed on the following dates at various times:

Friday, March 26th

Saturday, March 27th

Saturday, April 3rd

Sunday, April 4th

If you are interested in driving or need more information, please contact Julie Bradfield in Campus Ministries at ext.5242 or jbradfield@uu.edu.

 

Special Book Sale

The Ryan Center for Biblical Studies is having a special BOOK SALE to help fund a new theological library in Ethiopia!

In addition to our usual selection of sale items (theology, Biblical studies, Christian life, church issues, etc.) we will also be selling a large selection of HOME SCHOOL books, curricula, and supplies!

Cost:  Most items will be $1 - $2.

Date:  Tuesday through Thursday, April 23-25.

Time:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm,

Location:  Jennings Hall, 3rd floor hallway

 

Need a ride to church and some good food??

Poplar Heights Baptist Church on 1980 Hollywood Drive provides van service every Sunday morning at 9:45am and also Wednesday evenings at 4:50 pm for all UU students. Wednesday night meals at 5:10 pm are FREE to UU students!!

·         Sundays:  Meet at 9:45 am between Hurt 1 and Waters 3 in the Reserved Parking Area

·         Wednesdays:  Meet at 4:50 pm between Hurt 1 and Waters 3 in the Reserved Parking Area

·         Robert Allen and Chris Davis are the drivers.

·         Questions?  Contact Kim Alan North at 6156817062@txt.att.net  or northkim@gmail.com

 

Praise & Worship leader needed for Youth Ministry on Wednesday nights

Poplar Heights Baptist Church on 1980 Hollywood Drive in Jackson is looking for someone who plays the keyboard and/or guitar to lead praise & worship for Youth Ministry on Wed. nights.  Arrive at 5:00 pm for dinner at the church and finish at 7:00 pm.  For more information,  contact Kim Alan North  at 615.681.7062.

Hugs for Haiti is collecting yarn squares for Haiti

Knitted or crocheted washed yarn squares (9x9,) or squares/rectangles of other sizes are being collected by Hugs for Haiti for the purpose of making blankets for the people in Haiti.  The squares can be dropped off to Tina Netland in the Office of Student Life.  Hannah Crossett, psychology major at Union, will mail all the squares at one time. If interested, please drop off your squares by April 1st.

 

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Campus News – Jackson

 

Residence Life Tornado Drill

Residence Life will be conducting its Spring Semester tornado drill sometime this week.  All students in the residence complexes at the time of the drill are expected to participate and comply with the procedures.  Your prompt attention will ensure the safety of all our residents.  Thanks in advance!

 

Dr. Max Haifei Li will be presenting “How to Take Care of Your Computers” on Tuesday, March 23rd at 3:00 P.M. in PAC D-52 in the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Sciences Colloquium Series.

 

Mystery Mug hours now at Barefoots!

Barefoots Joe wants to reward you for reusing!  By bringing your own mug for coffee or tea, you help reduce waste and you also receive $0.25 off your drink.  And now, with our Mystery Mug hours, you may wind up receiving a free cup of coffee or tea!  If you happen to come in with your mug during a Mystery Mug hour and order coffee or tea, the barista will let you know that it’s on us!  It’s our way of thanking you for reducing waste.

 

If this exciting news puts you in the market for a good mug, we gladly recommend contacting art students or Merideth Walter, a former student with whom we often work.  If you have any questions or would like further contact information, please contact Joy Moore at jemoore@uu.edu or 731.661.5285.

 

Were you born in the 80's? Did you grow up in the 90's? Do you like to party like it's 1999? Do you want to donate to a great cause? Then you need to come to the campus-wide event!
What: 
The 80's-90's Throwback Party hosted by Student Nurses' Association

When: April 9th, 2010 from 7-11 PM

Where: The Bowld Commons Gym

Who: You! And the entire campus--EVERYONE is invited!

Why: Why not? Everyone will be there and there will be food, live music, games, and contests! And it’s for a great cause!

Wear an 80’s/90’s costume because it’s a costume party, and prizes will be awarded for the best costume!!!

To Get In: Wear your best 80s/90s costume (prizes will be awarded!) and buy a ticket--which only costs $1 and all proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Don't miss this totally awesome party! 

        Ticket Info:  Tickets are $1 and all proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Tickets can be purchased outside the Student Dining Hall in the SUB and will be sold Monday, March 22nd - Thursday, March 25th and the week after spring break; Tuesday, April 6th - Friday, April 9th . The booth will be set up from 11 AM-1 PM.

 

A      Are you in a band? Do you want free advertisement? Would you like to play for a campus wide event?

Th    Then you need to contact Michelle Kossick (michelle.kossick@gmail.com) or Jana Whiteside (janawhiteside@yahoo.com) or Lisa Neumann (volleyballgrle10@yahoo.com) because we are looking for a band to play at the 90's-80's Throwback Party! The party will be April 9th so please contact us by March 26th.

 

GRADUATION T-SHIRTS
If you are a graduating senior, SIFE will be selling fun graduation t-shirts outside of Student Dining March 15-April 22. The design can be seen at that table in front of the Student Dining Hall,  on posters around campus, and on the university TV advertisements. The shirts will be short-sleeved in either white or red (your choice) for $12 apiece, sizes Youth Small- Adult 3XL. Please get a shirt to commemorate this great event in your life. For any questions concerning these graduation t-shirts please email gingerelle06@hotmail.com.

"Preparations," an installation exhibit by Cynthia Greene, will show in the Union University Art Gallery from March 15 to April 16. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Art Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Art Office at 731.661.5075.

 

Union University in Italy, January 2011.

WEBSITE UPDATE WITH ALL DETAILS: http://www.uu.edu/dept/english/abroad.htm

ROME, POMPEII, FLORENCE, VENICE, PISA, RAVENNA!!!

Earn up to 7 hours course credit in Art 210, English 201 & 202, and Walking for Fitness

Contact Prof. Lee Benson  (x5292 lbenson@uu.edu ) or Prof. Scott Huelin (shuelin@uu.edu ) with questions.

 

Teacher Education Program dates:

Monday, March 22—4:00-6:00 pm TEP Interviews (This is a change from March 15.)

Tuesday, March 23—4:00-6:00 pm TEP Interviews (This is a change from March 16.)

 

SOCIAL WORK AWARENESS DAY

Wednesday, March 24th 11am-2pm

Calling ALL STUDENTS and FACULTY: Come support Social Work Awareness Day in the SUB building! You can find great gift items and certificates at the SILENT AUCTION in Coburn 1. You can buy homemade cakes, pies, and small goodies at the BAKE SALE in the SUB hallway. You can also visit with LOCAL AGENCIES from Jackson in the SUB hallway and find out how you can support and serve your community. Please come and join us on Wednesday, March 24th! For more information or questions, please contact the Social Work Department @ 731.661.5554.

 

Do you have a fun pair of rain boots?

Enter the “Show Me Your Boots” contest on campus to see who has the coolest pair of rain boots.  Dr. Paul Jackson of the Christian Studies dept. has created a Facebook group entitled “Show Me Your Boots”.  Contestants need to join that group and then upload a picture of their rain boots.  The entry deadline is Friday, March 26th @ 5pm.  The winner will be announced the week after Spring Break.  There will be a sweet and unique prize for the winner.

 

Traveling over Spring Break?

The Union Ride Board on Facebook helps connect students with other student who may be traveling to similar places over the break. Have room in your car and need company (or gas money)?  Post where you are headed or where you need a ride to on the Ride Board! Simply search Union Ride Board on Facebook.

 

Barefoots Joe Art Show in April – Submissions accepted through this Friday

Barefoots Joe wants to display your interpretation of beauty. Be CREATIVE!  Use pencil, crayons, colored pencil, pens, write poetry, etc. Submissions will be accepted through March 26th in Barefoots Joe. The curators will select a limited number of submissions to be on display in Barefoots beginning April 6th.

·         Open Submissions to Barefoots Gallery by Friday, March 26.

·         Dessert & Discussion on Tuesday, April 13 in Barefoots Joe at 6:00 PM

Requirements:

1. Artwork must be submitted on 8.5x11 velum paper (provided in Barefoots) and must be crafted by hand using any medium. Submissions should be turned in to the envelope hanging near the barista counter.

2. Work should be original and convey an interpretation of beauty.

3. This is open not only to students, but teachers, staff, and family as well.

 

Art Gallery Reception and Gallery Talk - Tuesday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.

"AUTISM: Perspectives on a Journey" will be on display in the Union University Art Gallery April 19-August 20.

The exhibit features works by Tammi McDaniel, an 11-year-old with autism, and her mother, Angela McDaniel. The Art Department presents this exhibit as a part of Autism Awareness Month.

A reception and gallery talk will be held Tuesday, April 27, at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Art Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on weekends from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact the Art Office at 661-5075.

 

Recycling Challenge!

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is partnering with the recycling program here at Union to launch a campaign that will increase student involvement in recycling.  They are challenging students in the residence complexes to recycle one ton of trash during the month of March!

·         Please do your part by placing all recyclable materials in the blue recycling bags available in the Commons Buildings.  Let's work together to make a difference.

 For questions, comments or feedback regarding recycling at Union, please email Anna Worley. aworley@uu.edu

 

               

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Campus News – Germantown

 

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Career Services/Job Opportunities

Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission....On-Campus Interviews!

Date:  Thursday, April 8   

Time:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Career Services Conference Room

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention that is dedicated to addressing social and moral concerns and their implications on public policy issues from City Hall to Congress. The SBC is the largest non-Catholic denomination in the country with over 16 million members.
With offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C., the ERLC’s impact stretches from homes across the nation to the White House. Through its nationally syndicated radio programs and its issues oriented publications, the ERLC provides millions of Americans with information vital to preserving the soul and spirit that makes the United States the greatest nation in history.
Sign up in Career Services today for an on-campus FORMAL interview on Thursday, April 8  between 9 am and 2 pm.

 

Teacher Expo 2010

Date:  Thursday, April 15

Time:  1:30 - 3:30 pm

Location: BAC Hallway
Attention education, math, science, Christian studies, ESL, and foreign language majors! Join us for the Teacher Expo 2010 and meet recruiters from all over the Southeast! Bring your résumé and have an on-the-spot informal interview!  Alumni and underclassmen, you are encouraged to attend!
Official List of Participating Schools Coming Soon!

 

Callers Needed For Upcoming Spring Phonathon

There are still a few openings for Student Workers in the Spring Phonathon held by the Office of University Relations.  Students will be contacting Union University Alumni.  The phonathon will be held during the month of April beginning on April 6th and ending on April 29 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:16 to 9:15 pm in Harvey Hall.  Please contact Teresa Rosson, Office of University Relations, 661-5496 or email at trosson@uu.edu if you would be interested in being a part of the Spring Phonathon Team. 

 

Spring Formal Interviews!

Location: Career Services Conference Room
Time: Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Don't know where to begin your job search? Having trouble making contacts with employers? Don't despair! Career Services will bring top employers to you! Formal Interviews are held in the Career Services Conference Room, Mondays & Thursdays.

To register for Formal Interviews , contact Career Services at 731.661.5421 or e-mail Brandy Hudgins at bhudgins@uu.edu, subject line: Interviews!

 

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 Concerts/Theatre/Film/Recitals

 

Office of Student Programs Concerts and Events

 

Variety Show at the Civic Center!!

Date:  Saturday, April 17

Time:  8:00 pm

Location:  Carl Perkins Civic Center

The Student Activities Council is pleased to announce that Variety Show will be held at the Civic Center on April 17 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold beginning Tuesday, April 6th.

Please direct any questions to Joy Moore (jemoore@uu.edu<mailto:jemoore@uu.edu> or 731.661.5285).

 

 

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Conferences/Speakers

 

Francis Chan: Partaking in the Divine Nature (Main Session Talk, Passion 2010)
Date: 
Tuesday, March 23

Time:  6:45 – 8:00 pm

Location:  Bowld Commons Room 247
     You may recognize his name from the best seller "Crazy Love"... You may have also heard about the amazing things that God did during Passion 2010. Our generation is in an exciting place, and we never want our passion for God to fade. One of the ways we wish to accomplish this is to once again watch the videos from Passion of the various speakers' main messages and share them with the Union Community.

     Come out to Bowld Room 247 this Tuesday eveing to join us in watching Chan's talk and be challenged by the message God sends.
Pizza will be served! For more information please contact Kalli Nicks or Alyssa Bantz via facebook,  visit the Facebook event,  "Reconnecting with Passion 2010", or e-mail Alyssa at alyssabantz@gmail.com.

 

Restoration and Justice in an Uncertain World (Conference Co-sponsored by NASW [National Association of Social Workers] and Union University Social Work Department)
Date:
Wednesday, March 24
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (registration is from 8:00 - 8:30am)
Location: Grant Center
Schedule:
8:30am - 9:30am   In the Trenches: Restorative Practices for the Military (a roundtable discussion about social work practice with active military personnel and their families).  Presenters include Renee Brown, MSW and Jacquelyn Owens, MSW.
9:40am - 11am      Rising Above the Brokenness--Seeing From the Whole (interactive workshop on restorative justice).  Presented by Steven Hornsby, J.D. Deputy Commissioner for the TN Department of Children's Services.
11:00 - 11:30am    Break/time to visit silent auction
12:30 - 4:00pm      Avoiding Practice Pitfalls: Ethics and Technological Advances in Social Work (Workshop led by Kristie Holmes, PhD, MSW)
Other Key Information: This event will coincide with Social Work Awareness Day.  It will begin at 8:30am and conclude at 4:00pm.  Registration is through the NASW website: http://www.naswtn.com/cde.cfm?event=297684
Students may attend for free.

Union University Scholarship Symposium – Deadline for submissions is this Friday, March 26th.

The Undergraduate Research Program sponsors an annual university-wide symposium for the purpose of disseminating scholarship produced by the Union community.  Presentations are open to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed a collaborative, innovative scholarly project during the current academic year.  The symposium date for Spring 2010 is Tuesday, May 4The deadline for submission of an abstract is Friday, March 26.  Abstracts are submitted at https://www.uu.edu/events/uuss/call/

 

 

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Dining Services News

    

Student Dining Hall and Lexington Inn

Spring Break 2010 Hours of Operation

Friday, March 26

Student Dining Hall closes @ 2pm

Lexington Inn closes @ 6pm

 

Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, April 4, 2010

Student Dining Hall and Lexington Inn will be closed

 

Monday, April 5

Lexington Inn open only 4pm-8pm

Student Dining Hall Closed

 

Tuesday, April 6

Student Dining Hall and Lexington Inn open for normal hours

 

Union Dining Catering News – Streamlining the Process

·         To reserve a room in the Grant Event Center, contact Belinda Moss (bmoss@uu.edu or 731.661.5909.)

·         To reserve any other room on campus (except the Bowld Commons) contact Phyllis Davenport (pdavenport@uu.edu or 731.661.5279.)

·         To order food from Union Dining for your event, please discuss this with Phyllis and Belinda at the time of your reservations.  The ladies will forward the information to Union Dining offices.  Union Dining will contact you to make sure you receive the best service for your event. 

 

 

Union University Dining Services

731-668-8278

731-668-7201

 

Twitter UUDiningHall

Facebook Union University Dining Services-ARAMARK (The one with the picture of the students in the Lexington Inn)

Website www.uu.campusdish.com

email aramark@uu.edu       

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Health Services      

 

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Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment

International Student Corner

Going on an international GO Trip over Spring Break?  The Hundley Center is pleased to announce the International Student Corner, which runs thru Friday, March 26th.  Sign up for a time to receive tutoring in the language and culture of the country you’ll be visiting.  Visit www.uu.edu/programs/hundleycenter/appointments and click on International Student Corner to sign up for an appointment.  Students may come in small groups.

 

Kaplan FREE GRE Practice Test

Saturday, April 10th, 9-11am in Jennings 325

Students will have the opportunity to take a pencil and paper version of the test under normal proctored exam conditions. 

The following Saturday, April 17th from 10-11:30am in JEN 325, students will receive a detailed score analysis and learn exclusive strategies to help better prepare for test day. 

Students may register thru Tuesday, April 6th by contacting the Hundley Center at 731.661.5123 or bmorse@uu.edu.

 

Hundley Tip of the Week

There is no limit to what you can learn. But there is a limit to how much you can accomplish or mentally digest in any given period. Never study for more than two hours without a break. And take a break between subjects. If you’ve completed an economics assignment and you’re about to begin some English reading, give your mind 10 or 15 minutes to relax, refresh itself, and shift gears.

 

Free Peer Tutoring Available!

The Hundley Center has 28 peer tutors who provide tutoring in over 20 subjects.  To make an appointment, please visit www.uu.edu/programs/hundleycenter/appointments  If you have questions, please call 731.661.5123 or stop by the Hundley Center, located up the spiral staircase in the Library.

 

Smarthinking.com—FREE online tutoring at the click of your mouse!

                Help when you need it: 24/7

                Go to www.smarthinking.com

                Log-in:  USERNAME:  Your UU e-mail address (i.e. s11111@my.uu.edu); PASSWORD:  uubulldog09

 

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Student Leadership Development/Student Organizations

 

College Democrats Strategic Planning Meeting
Date:
Wednesday, March 24

Time:  9:00 pm (before Senate)

Location: Barefoots Joe

Want to know what’s going on at Union? Come chat with the president!

SGA is hosting Student Senate with Dr. Dockery

Come hear about exciting plans for campus in the coming year and ask questions about what is going on at Union. All students are invited to attend!

Date:  Wednesday, March 24

Time:  9:30 PM

Location:  Harvey Hall

 

Zeta Tau Alpha Pink Links Golf Tournament- For Breast Cancer Awareness 

Date:  April 24, 2010

Time:  11:00-1:00 registration

Location:  Jackson National Golf Club

Cost:       Per Player - $85

Per Team - $340 (teams of four)

Mulligans-(1) each for $5 or (3) for $10

All proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer awareness and education.

 

 

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E-nnouncements is a weekly email compiled by the Student Life office at Union University that serves to highlight events from all areas of the university and to remind students of important dates and deadlines.

 

Please submit all e-nnouncements to Tina Netland ( tnetland@uu.edu ) by Friday at noon in order for them to be included in the following Monday's edition.

 

If you have any suggestions or comments related to e-nnouncements, please contact Tina Netland at  tnetland@uu.edu

 

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Tina Netland

 

Tina Netland

Administrative Assistant to the VP for Student Services and Dean of Students

Union University

1050 Union University Dr.

Jackson TN  38305

731.661.5090 (phone)

731.661.5017 (fax)