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Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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Your
Student Government Association (SGA) is extending an exclusive invitation to ambitious, dedicated, and outstanding students with interest in our organization. Members of SGA commit their time to writing significant legislation, acting upon student concerns, allocating funding and much more. Being part of this prestigious organization will not only develop your leadership and professional skills, but also your network on campus. We are excited to potentially work alongside you and other student leaders to create a positive, lasting impact on the university and its student body!
If you are
interested in applying to campaign in the Fall 2017 Special Elections, please make sure to attend one of our interest meetings to receive an application
(attendance at one interest meeting is mandatory).
Interest meetings:
September 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM in the EUC Sharpe Room
September 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM in EUC Dogwood Room
September 12, 2017 at 5:00 PM in EUC Long Leaf Pine Room.
Please make sure to bring your Spartan card and any questions you may have.
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to lead a team of fellow students as you serve for a week or weekend in a new community. The Trip Leader position is an eight-month, paid (by $250 stipend at end of each semester) commitment from September 2017 through April 2018. More information and application can be found
HERE
.
Applications are due 9/5/17
. Email Amanda Davis with questions (
amdav26@uncg.edu
).
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Celebrate Mental Health Month
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September at UNCG is a time to educate students about mental health resources, encourage them to get help when needed, and de-stigmatize mental health. Remember, “It’s ok to ask. Ask for help. Ask for information. Ask a friend, ‘Are you OK?’”
Learn more about all of the events lined up in September
at
recwell.uncg.edu/wellness-programs and
shs.uncg.edu/cc.
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Yoga on the Lawn
A great way to exercise and build strength, burn stress, and find inner peace. Join the RecWell staff at the Kaplan Commons on the EUC Lawn from 5-6pm on:
Tuesday, September 5
Wednesday, September 13
Monday, September 18
No registration or experience required. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water bottle.
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Spartan Scents Aromatherapy
Familiar with essential oils?
Come explore a variety of stress reducing essential oils, create your own aromatherapy blend, and take home your aromatherapy creation. products to use throughout the semester.
September 6 & 7
2-4 pm in the Kaplan Center
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Build relationships across difference while discussing hot topics related to diversity, inclusion, and other current events affecting our UNCG community.
50 Shades of Colorism
September 5, 5:30-6:30pm, #62 EUC
Hispanic/Latino/Spanish: What’s the difference?
September 15, 1:30-2:30pm, #62 EUC
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The Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for blood donations. Right now, blood is being distributed to hospitals faster than it is being donated. The Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to help combat this emergency and ensure patients get the treatment they need.
Next Tuesday, September 12, 8:30am to 6:30pm in Cone Ballroom, EUC is the first Red Cross Blood Drive of the semester.
Appointments are available for both Whole Blood collection and Double Red Blood Cell collection (automated).
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Five ways to join the conversation and spread the word about campus pride:
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Build Diverse Relationships
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A 5-week interactive dialogue experience designed to build relationships across difference. Participants of different identities (i.e. race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, socioeconomic status, etc.) will engage in ongoing, intergroup communication about topics related to racial identity, race relations, and intersections with other identities.
Kick-off event
Saturday, September 9 | 11:30am-2pm | Moran 109
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Safe & Trans Zone Training
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Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and how you can make this campus more inclusive of diverse genders and sexualities?
Register
for our
Safe and Trans Zone Training
this semester! You could also have the chance to become a peer facilitator.
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Attention all Campus Residents - Enter to Win Big!
Take some time to decorate your room and you can enter to win the 10th Annual Best Dressed Room Contest. All you have to do is deck out your room, grab your camera, phone, or tablet and take pictures of your room. Choose your favorite three shots, upload them and complete the entry form
HERE
by
September 15 at noon
and you are entered to win.
Grand prizes include $450-$475 in merchandise that you help to select. Make plans now to attend the reception on October 10 in the Smart Tillman Room in Shaw Residence Hall to find out if and what you’ve won!
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The Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
in collaboration with the Office of Intercultural Engagement presents
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Did you know UNCG has 18 Club Sports on campus ranging from Equestrian to Volleyball, Bass Fishing to Soccer, and Quidditch to Football?
Club Sports is an excellent opportunity for students to continue to play sports at a competitive level while developing and refining leadership skills. Club Sports assist students with leadership development, communication skills, decision-making skills, and working in a team setting.
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The first Intramural Sports XBox tournament is just around the corner. Get ready to join in the fun. Registration will run September 11th - 18th.
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Personal Training Prep Course
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Learn the ins and outs of personal training and prepare yourself for the ACE (American Council on Exercise) national certification. The ACE university program is to provide practical experience needed to become a personal training. No pre-requisite required.
September 5-November 9
, 3:45-5:15pm, Every Tues/Thurs.
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Fusing the best of pilates, yoga, aerobics, & elements of the strengthening exercises dancers do, Barre Above delivers a results-driven workout that is fun, dynamic, & will sculpt your body & get you into absolutely amazing shape.
Register
to become a BARRE instructor. October 7, 9am-6pm
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Division of Student Affairs
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