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Quick Links
Dates and Deadlines
October 16
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Midterm grades due
October 16 - World Pronouns Day!
October 28 - L
ast day to withdraw
October 31 - Halloween!
November 4 - Registration for Spring 2020 begins
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Hello,
Congratulations - you are halfway through your first semester at Tulane! Hopefully you've settled in, found your favorite study spot, and met a few new people. With midterms and Fall Break behind us and Halloween quickly approaching, it seems like time is flying by. If you are still finding your footing, struggling in classes or feeling out of your element, know that you are not alone. Getting acclimated to a new environment is a process - it doesn't happen overnight.
We encourage you to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available here at Tulane to allow you to become your best self and stay healthy, both mentally and physically. The quick links to the left are a great resource for you to utilize as you continue to navigate your first semester.
As always, please reach out to the NSLP team with any questions. We're located in the Student Organizations Center in the LBC and are available by email at orientation@tulane.edu or by phone at (504) 865-5180. Or stop by Suite G11 anytime! You're always welcome.
Roll Wave!
Rachel Weber
Coordinator, New Student & Leadership Programs
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Staff Spotlight: Introducing Kourtney Gray, PhD!
Team NSLP is proud to introduce our wonderful Director, Dr. Kourtney Gray. Kourtney (he/him/his) is ecstatic to work with the office to truly maximize the student experience throughout students' college career and engage them in developing their leadership potential. We could not be more excited to work with him as the year continues!
Q: Where is home for you?
I was raised in Chicago, IL. But my mother is from New Orleans, and we have lots of family still here. So NOLA is my second home.
Q: What did you study in college? I received my B.S. in Social Work, M.S. in Rehabilitation Administration & Services from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and my PhD in Higher Education Administration from LSU.
Q: How has New Orleans treated you? New Orleans has been great! The Tulane family have truly embraced me and been so helpful with my transition. I am always on the search for new and exciting places to eat! :) :)
Q: If you were a coffee order, what would it be? I'd be a medium roast, with a shot of hazelnut flavoring.
Q: What is your favorite color?
Purple, orange, and black.
Q: Any words of wisdom for the Class of 2023? My advice for the Class of 2023 is to have conversations with your classmates and upper-division students. Ask for help; we can't survive in this world without on another. And lastly, enjoy your time at Tulane; these are the best years of your life to learn and grow!
Make sure to stop by the SOC to say hi and welcome Dr. Gray to the Tulane community!
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ Hxstory Month with OGSD!
October is LGBTQ+ Hxstory Month (formerly known as Pride Month), and the
Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity (OGSD) has ample programming to celebrate! Check out any and all of the events below to learn more about
intersectionality, trans resilience, productive allyship, and more!
OGSD Hey QT: Your Queer & Trans Guide to Hxstory & Resilience Workshop
Wednesday, October 16, 3:30pm-5:15pm (LBC Stibbs)
LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Social
Monday, October 21, 5pm-6:30pm (Alumni House)
Queerness within Latinx Dance & Food
Tuesday, October 22, 7pm-9:30pm (LBC Rathskeller)
True Tea with Kat Blaque
Tuesday, October 29, 6pm-8pm (Diboll Gallery)
OGSD Trans 201: Liberation & Possibility Models Workshop
Tuesday, November 5th, 3:30pm-5:30pm (LBC 208)
Pride Night Women's Basketball Game & After Party
Thursday, November 14, 7pm (Fogleman Arena at Devlin Fieldhouse)
Questions? Contact
Petey Peterson at
ppeterson@tulane.edu, and be sure to follow the Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity on Facebook and Instagram (
@ogsdtulane) to stay up-to-date on future events and office news!
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Monday, October 28, 5:30-6:30pm
(Reily Center Outdoor Pool)
Tulane Campus Rec has teamed up with Take Paws Rescue to bring you the cuddliest yoga of the season! This FREE and fun class will teach you techniques to let go of tension, build body awareness, and clear your mind... all while puppies give you unconditional love. This is an all-levels class and beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Just make sure you bring a yoga mat or towel
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Class is weather-dependent, so please check the website
and/or TU Rec app for updates.
Feeling generous? There's a $10 suggested donation, which will help Take Paws continue to rescue furry friends in need!
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Communicating with Professors
Workshop
Your professors are a vital resource to your academic success in college. Come learn tips and strategies for making the most of office hours with the Success Center.
Thursday, October 17 | 4pm-5pm | Mussafer Hall Collab Room (116)
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Free and Low-Cost Flu Shots for Students
Another flu season is here, and Campus Health is working to prevent as many flu cases as possible.
Free and no-cost flu shots
will be available on the Uptown Campus during the weeks of
October 14-18
and
October 21-25
and by appointment.
For schedules and more information, click here.
#flulessTU
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Yellow Wallpaper at Tulane
The
Tulane University Department of Theatre and Dance presents their newest production, a theatrical adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story,
The Yellow Wallpaper, directed by professor Jes Podewell. This adaptation, written by playwright Kate Bergstrom, is a "
visceral exploration of madness and medicine," as it tells the story of one young woman's experience with postpartum depression. Sound intriguing? Come to one of the shows (
running October 15-19) to support your peers and the Tulane arts community!
Performances run from October 15 to October 19 at 8:00pm.
More information can be found
here!
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McAlister Color Run and Second Line
Lace-up your running shoes and bring your Tulane pride for a colorful fun run/walk through campus! Participants start on the Academic Quad dressed in bright white and finish the race plastered in shades of blue and green. Not a runner? Join in the Homecoming Second Line party for a half-mile strut through the uptown campus. Pre-register at this link or sign up on-site from 2:00-4:30pm (although advanced registration is recommended!).
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Stressed Out or Overwhelmed? Call or Text
The Line!
When a student wants to talk to someone right away, they can call or text our university-supported crisis line any time, day or night, for confidential support. Call or text The Line, 24/7, at 504-264-6074. You'll receive specialized support from caring staff members who are here to help. No worry is too big or too small!
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First Gen Meet-Up: Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search is a new
monthly workshop series dedicated to providing students with the skills to find and apply for
grants and scholarships related to their identities or fields of study. Students come with a resume and leave with a completed application and a full stomach!
This month's Scholarship Search is doubling as our
monthly
First Gen Meet-Up. Bring your
resume and laptop and meet other First Gen students while starting and finishing an application to a grant or scholarship!
Students should bring an updated resume to this workshop. Students in need of assistance with developing or updating a resume can make an appointment with a Tulane Career Advisor at
Tulane Career Services.
Thursday, October 17 | 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Academic Learning and Tutoring Center
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What's up, Team NSLP?
Did you know that NSLP doesn't stop when NSO is over? We work to offer you year-round events, leadership programs, and information designed to help Tulane students grow and succeed. Take a look to see what we're up to on our Instagram
@tulanenslp!
#TUFirstYearFaces (or #TUFYF): This social media campaign is designed to feature first-year (freshman or transfer) students at Tulane in order to celebrate their talents and accomplishments on and off campus. Students chosen for this campaign demonstrate the motivation, enthusiasm, and leadership skills shared by the Tulane student body.
#TULeadershipTenets (or #TULT): Do you know Tulane's leadership framework? We got you covered. This campaign is intended to familiarize Tulane students with the university's leadership model, which contains seven tenets (or pillars). Organizations, groups, or events that exemplify one of these tenets are featured on our Instagram, just like the #TUFirstYearFaces!
If you'd like to learn more about these projects, send us an email at amurray5@tulane.edu or dpearso@tulane.edu!
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