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Students collecting supplies for children

NE Campus sociology and English classes need students, faculty and staff to help them with underprivileged students.

Lori Fowler's sociology classes and Debra Galliher's English classes have adopted D. McRae Elementary School in Fort Worth to help students obtain needed school supplies.

"We have decided to take up a donation for any type of school supplies that are in decent condition," Fowler said.

The drive began March 6 and will run until Tuesday, April 15.

Among other supplies, the students need backpacks, construction paper, scissors, children's books and any other school supply new or used.

"These children currently rent backpacks, read from old textbooks, share old computers and write on the backside of paper that has already been written on," Fowler said.

"This public school in Fort Worth has a large Hispanic population of U.S. citizen children who do not qualify for benefits because their parents are not citizens of the United States," she said.

The classes are asking for any donations of school supplies or other items that underprivileged children may need.

All of the items will be donated directly to the elementary school.

Supplies can be dropped off inside classroom ACB 127, in any donation box located in the ACB or ATB.

Donations can also be given directly to Fowler or Galliher.

For more information, contact Fowler, associate professor of sociology, at 817-515-6577.

Seminar to assist students in attire

Students can learn how to tie, zip or snap their way into a successful career at a seminar next week on South Campus.

Monica Bettle, South Campus career center coordinator, will present Dress for Success Wednesday, April 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the SUB Forum Room.

Bettle will discuss how a job seeker should dress to secure the desired position.

According to the career center, the first 30 seconds of an interview are the most vital and can affect the entire interview.

"Every person knows the importance of the first impression when trying to build a new relationship, Bettle said.

"Every moment of the interview needs to flow without flaw because any mistake made by you including your appearance can adversely affect your chances," she said.

Students will learn how to prepare for a job interview and how to be professional, Bettle said.

Seniors to sponsor spring artwork fling

Seniors interested in displaying their artwork, and students, faculty and staff interested in viewing it may do so on NE Campus next week.

The senior spring art fling will began Monday, March 31, and run until Friday, April 11, in the Student Center's Center Corner.

The grand opening will begin at 2:30 p.m. with cookies, punch and music provided. Senior students' drawing and sketching, watercolor, acrylic, oil and photography works are acceptable.

The works should have been completed in the last two years and be matted, framed and include a wire ready for hanging.

The artist's name and title of work should be listed on a small card.

Seniors are instructed to bring their artwork to the Center Corner Friday, March 28, 2-4:30 p.m., and must pick up their art on Friday, April 11, 2-4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the senior office or Gene Cahill, art instructor, at 817-498-1716.

Donations can earn shopping discounts

Cleaning out a closet cannot only help a needy person, but save money as well.

All used items will be accepted for resale, and donors can receive disconts on new purchases through a local Stein Mart store.

Stein Mart of Hurst is partnering with Open Arms Home of North Richland Hills for Trade In Trade Out, April 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Participants will receive a 20 percent discount for the first four items they bring,

As well, participants will receive a tax credit voucher that will be provided for all clothing dropped off.

According to officials from Stein Mart, this is the company's way to contribute to the community and provide for the needy.

For more information, call Stein Mart at 817-581-9699 or Open Arms Home at 817-281-1204.