| Sending Mixed Signals? |
The Sex Signals program is scheduled for April 9th at 7pm in the Mafrige Auditorium (in the Smith-Hutson Business Building). It is a "unique combination of improvisational comedy, education and audience participation. 'Sex Signals' provides a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating and sex...on college campuses. Through the use of humor, the show explores how mixed messages, gender role stereotypes and unrealistic fantasies contribute to misunderstandings between the sexes."
For more information contact Beth Caillouet. |
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| Get to Know a SAM 136 Instructor |
Jessica Zuckero 
1. How long have you been at SHSU?
I attended SHSU as an undergraduate from August 1998 to August 2003 and then returned as a professional May 2004.
2. Where did you go to college?
Sam Houston State University- B.A. in music, English minor
Texas A&M University- M.Ed. in Educational Administration Higher Education
3. A little bit about yourself?
By day, I work in Residence Life as the Staff Area Coordinator where I oversee the residence hall staff. By night, I teach music to precious little ones at the Music and Arts Center.My husband, Cliff, and I have two dogs; we lovingly refer to them as the “monster babies.” We recently started a home improvement business which is keeping us both busy. We also love travelling (cruising especially) and spending time with family.
4. What helped you get through your first year of college?
I had a strong support network and I was a music major, which meant I was always so busy that I had very little time to be homesick or do much else other than study and rehearse. As a plus, I was raised by parents who taught me that education was important and should not be taken for granted, so I had a sense that by furthering my education I was doing something important.
5. How do you think high school differs from college?
I think in college you must hold yourself to higher standards and be accountable for the decisions you make because no one is making decisions for you. Hopefully in college, students are encouraged to think critically rather than simply memorizing information.
6. How do you think SAM 136 benefits first-year students?
SAM 136 provides the students an instant support network while also teaching them important life and coping skills.
7. Do you have any general advice or words of wisdom for first-year students?
Concentrate on starting off your college career with a strong GPA, in doing so you’ll develop study and time management skills while also earning a strong GPA.
Also, don’t be afraid to try new things, meet new people, and step out of your comfort zone. There are countless new experiences out there; you just have to take advantage of them.
Tina Kuo
1. How long have you been at SHSU?
4 years in May.
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Where did you go to college?
Texas Tech University BBA Marketing, minor in English and German
Texas Tech University MA Anthropology, minor in International Business
3.
A little bit about yourself?
Besides being a SAM 136 instructor, I’m also an Area Coordinator for the Department of Residence Life. In addition, I advise several student groups on campus and I highly recommend that students get out there and join an organization. College is the best time to develop your leadership skills!
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What helped you get through your first year of college?
My classmates. We worked in groups a lot and I really got to know some of my fellow classmates. They were always there to help answer questions when I didn’t understand something. As a freshman, I was REALLY intimidated by my professors, although looking back now, I’m not sure why. They were all very nice. In fact, I still keep in contact with many of them!
5. How did high school differ from college for you, and how do you perceive it differs for students now?
In high school, I hardly read the text books and we had homework every day. We would spend a week on a chapter and at the end of the chapter we took tests. So essentially, it was a constant review. I also had to go to class everyday. Being a first generation college student, no one told me it was going to be any different in college. I thought it was AWESOME that I didn’t have to go to class if I didn’t feel like it and we only had 2 exams a semester. Well, I didn’t do so well because my professors weren’t on top of me to make me do the work. My professors would sometimes cover one chapter in one class period and if I missed a class, I missed a whole chapter! It took me a semester to realize that in order to make it, you have to be self-motivated.
I think the difference between my students and myself is that they now have the tools like SAM 136 to show them that college IS different than high school. Students are offered all kinds of programs and classes to help them succeed. I really wish these programs were available to me because I think I would have done better if I’d known the difference between college and high school.
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How do you think SAM 136 benefits first-year students?
I think students have so many opportunities and advantages now because of SAM 136 and the FYE. These tools really can help if the student takes advantage of them.
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Do you have any general advice or words of wisdom for first-year students?
I’m a first generation college graduate. Neither of my parents graduated from high school; however, they both knew the value of an education. My father always told me that the only thing no one can take away from you is your education. I didn’t see the wisdom in this statement until I was about to graduate college. I hope that our students won’t take as long to figure it out.
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The Student Advising and Mentoring Center is currently advising all students for the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters. All first-year students are under mandatory advisement. Since registration will take place at the beginning of April (students with 1-31 hours-April 4th, students with 32-63 hours-April 3rd), all students who have not been advised for the Summer/Fall semesters should
do so as early as possible to avoid the last minute rush during pre-registration. Once a student is advised and cleared, the student is ready to register at the appropriate time.
The SAM Center is open M-F from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and stays open until 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Summer and Fall schedules of classes are available online for your convenience. If you have any questions, be sure and schedule an appointment before the rush begins. Students can call to make appointments at 294-4444 or just walk in to be advised.
| Undergraduate Research Opportunity in the Department of Mathematics |
 The SHSU Department of Mathematics and Statistics has received National Science Foundation (NSF) funding for a series of Undergraduate Research Fellowships. Sam Houston students would receive support for up to two years to collaborate with mathematics faculty on undergraduate research. Most of the research would take place during summer months; undergraduates would receive housing, a stipend (about $400/week) and a conference trip to meet other undergraduate students.
Applicants for this program should be first- or second-year students at Sam Houston. Students need not be math majors, but must be willing to commit to a program of study in mathematics while involved in this research.
Interested students are encouraged to contact Ken Smith ( 936-294-1563) for further information. More information is also available at this webpage.
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| Places to Know |
Writing Center |
Mon, Wed, Thur: 8am - 7pm
Tues: 8am - 10pm
Fri: 8am - 3pm
Sun: 2pm - 7pm
936.294.3680
Farrington 111 |
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| Reading Center |
| Mon-Thur:8am - 7pm
Fri:8am - 3pm
Sun:2pm - 7pm
936.294.3114
Farrington 109 |
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| Math Help Lab |
Mon - Thur: 10am - 4pm
936.294.1565
Farrington 104 |
No Cook Recipe for
Residence Hall Living:
Bacon Broccoli Salad |
If you're looking for a fun and easy treat to share with your friends, try this recipe. |
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- You will need:
· 1 head broccoli, raw
· 8 ounces bacon bits
· 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
· 1 cup mayonnaise, use a non-tangy mayo like Miracle Whip thinned with a little milk(NOT salad dressing)
· 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- Cut the broccoli florets and non-woody parts of the stems into small pieces.
Mix all the ingredients together and serve.
- ENJOY!!
Thursday, May 8th: Last Class Day. Last day to resign by 5:00 p.m. Last day to drop a course without the grade of F by 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 9th: Final Exam Study Day.
Monday-Thursday May 12th-15th: Final Exams! Good luck!
Friday, May 16th: Residence halls close at 12 noon.
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April 4 , 1968: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis, Tennessee. 
April 12, 1945: Franklin D. Roosevelt died suddenly in Warm Springs, Georgia.
May 11, 1986: The wonderful editor of "The Know" was born. 
May 14, prehistoric times: Dr. Keri Rogers, the director of the First-Year Experience program, was hatched.
May 16 , 1965: SpaghettiOs were introduced by Campbell Soup Company. College students are still rejoicing!
May 19 , 1962: Marilyn Monroe sang her famous "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to President Kennedy. 
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| A Funny Famous April Fool's Joke |
 The Taco Liberty Bell was an April Fool's Day joke played by fast food restaurant chain Taco Bell. On April 1, 1996, Taco Bell took out a full-page advertisement in seven leading U.S. newspapers, including The New York Times, announcing that they had purchased the Liberty Bell to "reduce the country's debt" and renamed it the "Taco Liberty Bell." Thousands of people protested before it was revealed at noon April 1 that the sale was a hoax.
White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry responded that the federal government was also "selling the Lincoln Memorial to Ford Motor Co. and renaming it the Lincoln-Mercury Memorial."
-From The Chicago Tribune, March 2006
"The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year."
-Mark Twain
| Final Exams- T'was the Night Before Finals |
Twas the night before finals,
And all through the college,
The students were praying
For last minute knowledge.
Most were quite sleepy,
But none touched their beds,
While visions of essays
Danced in their heads.
My roommate was speechless,
His nose in his books,
And my comments to him
Drew unfriendly looks.
I drained all the coffee,
And brewed a new pot,
No longer caring
That my nerves were shot.
I stared at my notes,
But my thoughts were muddy,
My eyes went ablur,
I just couldn't study.
"Some pizza might help,"
I said with a shiver,
But each place I called
Refused to deliver.
I'd nearly concluded
That life was too cruel,
With futures depending
On grades had in school.
When all of the sudden,
Our door opened wide,
And Patron Saint Put-It-Off
Ambled inside.
His spirit was careless,
His manner was mellow,
He looked all around and
He started to bellow.
"What kind of student
Would make such a fuss,
To toss back at teachers
What they tossed at us?"
"On Cliffs Notes! On Crib Notes!
On Last Year's Exams!
On Wingit and Slingit,
And Last Minute Crams!"
His message delivered,
He vanished from sight,
But we heard him exclaiming
Outside in the night.
"Your teachers have pegged you,
So just do your best,
Happy Finals to All,
And to all, a good test."
Good luck!
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