Names and Events

The Rho Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on South Campus is collecting printer cartridges for recycling as a fund-raiser. In addition, they are collecting old cell phones to be distributed to abused women and others in need of phones for emergency purposes only. Contact Jeremy Spanno, 817-819-1075, or Lillian Kemp, 817-846-3338, for pickup or additional information.
Today Career Development on South Campus opens its Job Search seminars with Ten Steps to Planning Your Career. The presenter will guide students through the steps for planning a career pathway 2-3 p.m. in the SSTU Texas Room.
Today SE student activities and the U.S. Army are sponsoring Mavericks/US Army College Tour at the Main Entrance of the campus from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Hummer/SUV is on display and students are invited to participate in games such as Hoop Shoot Out, Football Toss and Push Up Challenge to win Maverick tickets and more. The Dallas Mavericks Dancers are on site to sign autographs. The Wild 100 radio station will participate as well.
Feb. 4–16 The SE Student Ambassadors are taking donations of personal items such as toiletries, snack foods and stationary to send to U.S. troops in the Middle East as a belated Valentine. Donation boxes are in front of the counseling office, in the Main Commons and Sub Commons. For more information, contact sponsor Joyce Fisher at 817-515-3577 or Tonya Langley in student activities at 817-515-3595.
Feb. 9 –13 The SE International Asian Students Organization will sell raffle tickets for a Valentine gift basket in the Main Commons; tickets are $1. Tickets can be purchased between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., and the winner will be announced Friday afternoon. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win. The IASO will also sell Valentine gifts such as balloons, candy, teddy bears and small gift baskets. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Green Oaks School of Arlington for children with Down’s syndrome.
Feb. 12, 16, 24 Recruiters from UPS will be in SE Campus career and employment services Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Feb. 16, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.; Feb. 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Feb. 13 South Campus intramural sports table tennis and racquetball games start today. Faculty/Staff soccer game is Feb. 26. Interested players can sign up now. Call Scott Clark at 817-515-4689.
Feb. 17 Stress: Coping With the Pressures of School, Work and Family will be presented by Sandra Johnson, counselor, on the South Campus in SSTU Texas Room 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Feb. 17-19 South Campus Optimist club 3-on-3 basketball tournament begins. Interested players can call Scott Clark at 817-515-4689.
Feb. 18 An informative session on test-taking strategies and revised state testing rules will be presented in the College Hall (NCAB 1111) on the NE Campus 12:20-1:50 p.m.
Feb. 18 The TCC Computer User Group presents Government Internet URLs. The guest speaker is Wanda Hill, South Campus associate professor of government. The meeting is on NE Campus in the NSTU Center Corner 1-4 p.m.
Feb. 19 Practical Money Skills for Life will explore personal money management strategies. The seminar, sponsored by the NE Campus counseling center, is scheduled in College Hall (NCAB 1111) 1-1:50 p.m.
Feb. 19 SE Campus career and employment services will hold resume and interviewing seminars in the North Ballroom. Resume samples and guidelines will be presented at 9-10 a.m. and again at 4-5 p.m. Interviewing preparation and techniques is scheduled for 10:15-11:15 a.m. and again at 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Feb. 23 NE Campus presents Communication/Motivation, a seminar sponsored by the counseling center, in College Hall (NCAB 1111) 2-3 p.m.
Black History Month Events See special calendar on page 6 of today’s paper for district activities in recognition of Black History Month.