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Nominations Sought for Staff Excellence Awards
February 15, 2019 – March 22, 2019
Do you know of a staff member that excels in their job and consistently demonstrates the values of service, innovation, and motivation? Through the Staff Excellence Award and Recognition of Service Program, we annually honor four staff employees who best exemplify a commitment to excellence. The recipients of this award include two exempt and two non-exempt staff (non-faculty) employees. Please consider nominating those employees worthy of receiving one of our university's top honors.
Contact: Kristy Stapleton (4-1068; kls013@shsu.edu)
Download: Website
LGBTQI* Faculty and Staff Network Spring Social
When: Wednesday, Feb 20, 6 p.m.
Where: LSC Bowling Alley
LGBTQI* faculty and staff are invited to our spring social. The Network will cover the cost of bowling for those who RSVP. Please RSVP: https://shsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JlHkurnZKDwwV7
Contact: Paul Eaton (pwe003@shsu.edu)
Download: Flyer
Ambassador Chase Untermeyer Presents to SHSU Students
When: Wednesday, Feb 27, 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Where: Location provided upon registration
The LEAP Center is hosting Chase Untermeyer, who has served as TX Legislator, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, political reporter for the Houston Chronicle, Personnel Director for the White House, and Ambassador to Qatar. Ambassador Untermeyer will discuss political journalism, the Texas legislature, the Middle East, working in the White House, and careers in diplomacy. Faculty, staff, and students are invited, but space is limited, and it is necessary to reserve a spot to attend.
Contact: Mike Yawn (4-1456; mike.yawn@shsu.edu)
Study Abroad 101
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2 – 3 p.m. – LSC 304
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2 – 3 p.m. – YouTube Live
Thursday, Feb 28, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. - LSC 315
Do you want to study abroad but are not sure where to start? Attend our Study Abroad 101 information session! We'll go over our different programs, scholarships and funding, and what the steps are to study abroad.
Contact: Malin Hilmersson, Study Abroad Coord
4-3276; malin@shsu.edu
Download: Event Flyer
Opening Reception for “Views of the Museum Complex”
When: Wednesday, Feb 27, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Where: Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center
Both avid photographers, curators Casey Roon and Derrick Birdsall have collaborated to curate a collection of favorite images they have captured themselves across the expanse of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex. Plan to visit the gallery at the Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center and see the Museum through their eyes.
Contact: Megan Buro (4-3839; mlb044@shsu.edu)
Download: Website
Sociable: A World Lived for Others
by thesis candidate Kelsie Faught
When: March 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gaertner Performing Arts Center
Dance Theater
Sociable: A World Lived for Others is an immersive dance experience by thesis candidate Kelsie Faught. For this one-of-a-kind event, participants will attend a “conference” that explores the topic of personality and the break-out sessions are dances that inspect anxiety, introversion/extraversion, and acceptance of self. The show is 40 minutes long, will run three times in succession, and accommodates 30 guests at a time. Sign up by calling the Department of Dance at 936.294.1875.
Contact: Kelsie Faught (4-‐1875; kmf040@shsu.edu)
Download: Flyer
Apply Now for a 2019 Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program!
When: Spring, Summer, and Winter programs
Where: Asia, Australia, Central America,
Europe, Middle East, USA
Apply today for 2019’s faculty-led study abroad programs! Study abroad for 1-4 weeks next year with a SHSU faculty member and fellow Bearkats. Departments offering programs: Agriculture, Art, Economics, English, History, Marketing, Nursing, Physics (core course!), Political Science, Security Studies, and World Languages & Cultures (Spanish). Don’t see your department? Many programs are open to all majors and are a great option if you need general elective hours! Scholarships available!
Contact: Malin Hilmersson (4-3276; malin@shsu.edu)
Download: Website
Spring Plant Sale
When: March 8 – 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: SHSU I-45 Greenhouse
The SHSU Plant & Soil Sciences Club will host the first of their spring plant sales for the community.
Contact: Dr. Tim Pannkuk (4-3333; pannkuk@shsu.edu)
Download: Facebook page
Upcoming Events - Save the Date!
Study Abroad 101
Tues, Mar 19, 2 – 3 p.m.
LSC 321
Wed, Mar 20, 5 – 6 p.m.
YouTube Live
Thurs, Mar 21, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
LSC 315
Universality of Global Education
Conference
February 28 – March 1
LSC Ballroom
IDEA Workshop
Wednesday, Mar 27, 10 – 11 a.m.
PACE Conference Room
Undergraduate Research Symposium
Saturday, Apr 27
CHSS Building
Spring Commencement Schedule
Thurs, May 9, 7 p.m.
College of Criminal Justice
Fri, May 10, 9:30 a.m.
Colleges of:
Education
Health Sciences
Departments of:
Population Health
Family & Consumer Sciences
Fri, May 10, 2:30 p.m.
Colleges of:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Health Sciences
Departments of:
Kinesiology
Nursing
Sat, May 11, 9:30 a.m.
Colleges of:
Fine Arts & Mass Communication
Sciences & Engineering Technology
Sat, May 11, 2:30 p.m.
College of Business Administration
Cathi Gillette
Executive Assistant to the Provost
gillette@shsu.edu
4-1006