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Bucs on the Prowl: Homecoming 2017

Here's a quick list of everything that's going on during Homecoming Week! For details, click here…
Tuesday, January 31
Jason Motte Charity Baseball Game | 2:00 p.m. | Bland Field
Wacky Olympics | 8:00 p.m. | Canale Arena

Wednesday, February 1
All Sing Competition | 7:00 p.m. | University Theater

Thursday, February 2
Buccaneer Basketball: Bucs vs. UWG Wolves
Women’s Game @ 5:00 p.m. / Men’s Game @ 7:00pm | Canale Arena
Capture the Flag Game | 9:15pm | Gather in the Gazebo

Friday, February 3
Trivia Night | 7:30 p.m. | Alfonso Dining Hall (see below)

Saturday, February 4
Homecoming Games: Bucs vs. UWA Tigers
Women’s Basketball at 2:00 p.m. / Men’s Basketball at 4:00 p.m. | Canale Arena
Homecoming Court presented at halftime of Men’s Game
Homecoming Dance | 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Alumni Trivia Night with Brother Iggy

Friday, February 3
Alfonso Dining Hall
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

• Doors at 6:30 p.m. First question at 7:00 p.m.
• Register your team for $15 per person
• CBU students can register for $5 per person
• BYOB/BYOF (food and drink)
• Free soft drinks and bar snacks will be available
• Teams of 6 people
• More info…

The winning team will also receive tickets to the February 6
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sant Antonio Spurs game!
REGISTER YOUR TEAM(S) HERE!

Distinguished Catholic Lectors Series

The CBU Department of Religion & Philosophy's Distinguished Catholic Lectors Series will present Dr. John D. Caputo on Thursday, February 2 in Spain Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Caputo, who will be delivering a lecture entitled "The Cross and the Lynching Tree and a Postmodern Postscript," is an American philosopher who is the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion Emeritus at Syracuse University and the David R. Cook Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Villanova University. Caputo is a renowned Derrida scholar, a major figure associated with Postmodern Christianity, a prominent scholar in Continental Philosophy of Religion, as well as the founder of the theological movement known as weak theology. Much of Caputo's work focuses on hermeneutics, phenomenology, deconstruction, and theology. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Can Tab Competition

Delta Sigma Pi is hosting a can tab competition through February 16. Every school has a container in their building to collect the can tabs. The school with the most will receive a prize! The can tabs go to support DSP's national charity, the Ronald McDonald House Charities. For more information, contact Blaire Jefferson at bjeffers@cbu.edu.

Prayer at the Flag Pole

The CBU Black Student Association invites the CBU Community to join them for a Prayer at the Flag Pole in front of Campus Safety on Tuesday, January 31 at 1:00 p.m. BSA will be praying for a successful Black History Month. Everyone is welcome, no matter their religious affiliation or background, to join together and pray individually for any and all concerns close to their hearts.

Nikole Agront Rodriguez
Does your name have a special meaning? My name is written with a K because of my mother's name, Karilssa, and it means "victory of the people."
Hometown: I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and lived in the same house all of my life in the small town of Toa Baja. What I love about this city is that is close to everything: the mall, beaches, and parks.
Major: Psychology
Class Year: Sophomore
Tell us about yourself: I love to cook (even when I'm not great at it), I'm and only child, and dogs are my favorite animals.
Why did you choose to come to CBU? Click here for that answer and more »

If anyone wants to nominate a student for the Spotlight or if a student is interested in being in the Spotlight, they can email Stephanie Mathis, International Student Services Coordinator, at smathis@cbu.edu. Follow International Student Services on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

Kudos

The Gulf South Conference named Buccaneer forward Adam Dieball (Business Administration '19) as its Player of the Week. Dieball averaged 23.5 points, 7.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game for the week as he earned his first career Player of the Week award and Bucs' first Player of the Week award this season.

The Gulf South Conference named Buccaneer guard Joe Laravie (Business Administration '20) as its Freshman of the Week. Laravie won the GSC Freshman of the Week award for a league-best third time this season, averaging 9.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game on the week.

Career Calendar

Career Services is hosting its First Impressions Series: Slam Dunk Networking event on Thursday in the Canale Arena Skybox, 5:30-7:00 p.m. This is a can't-miss opportunity to practice your skills and get real-time feedback from our participating recruiters and alumni, while enjoying heavy hors d'oeuvres during the men's and women's basketball games vs. West Georgia. Open to all interested students, but advanced registration is required. Call or come by Career Services to sign up, or RSVP through your CareerLinX account (under the "Events" tab). Click here to find out what else is coming up on the Career Calendar>

CARL and Peer Counselor Applications Open!

Do you have what it takes to be a 2017 CARL or PC? Do you love CBU and want to share your enthusiasm and experience with incoming students? CARLs (CBU Advising and Registration Leaders) work during summer Orientations. PCs (Peer Counselors) mentor students during CBU 101 in the fall. If you would like to apply for one or both of these positions, apply here.

Information sessions will be offered the following dates this week:
• Tuesday, January 31 at 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 1 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m.

Selection process timeline:
• Applications are due February 15 at midnight.
• Interviews will be held February 23 and 24.
• Announcements will be made on March 8.
• CARL training will be Saturday, March 18.
• There may be an opportunity to work during this semester, reaching out to incoming students.

Harpswell Foundation: Call for Applications

The Harpswell Foundation and CBU are seeking applicants for the 2017 Leadership Residency. The Harpswell Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission to empower a new generation of women leaders in Cambodia and the developing world. The Leadership Resident will live in a dormitory in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, for three months, teaching in-house classes and engaging the university students in leadership building projects. The Leadership Resident will also spend informal time with the students, helping them understand more about the world outside Cambodia.

Applicants must be: CBU students, or recent graduates, female, native English speakers, or very fluent in English with excellent accent. Candidates must have a commitment to empowering women and be able to live in Cambodia for three months during the summer of 2017. Ideal candidates are seniors or recent graduates with international travel experience, curiosity, a commitment to the Lasallian principles of social justice, and a warm and friendly personality.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO »»

"Peace of Mind" Exhibit

The Center for Transforming Communities welcomes award winning photographer, John Noltner, and the “a peace of my mind: American Stories” exhibit to Memphis January 30 and 31. Admission is free and the exhibit is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Commons on Merton (258 N. Merton, Memphis, TN 38112). In a world that asks us to focus on our differences, "a peace of my mind" encourages us to consider the common good that connects us. This unique and interactive art project offers a stunning collection of portraits and personal stories to celebrate our shared experience. To learn more click here.

Peer Tutoring Available for CBU Students

Do you need academic support in one or more of your courses? Don’t wait until you are overwhelmed! CBU offers individualized Peer Tutoring free to CBU students and is available for many courses. Sign up for a Peer Tutor now to help you study for that first test coming up! Make an account on our new scheduling system to set up your first tutoring appointment! Instructions for getting set up can be found on the Peer Tutoring webpage.

CBU in DC

President John Smarrelli spoke at the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 29, moderating a panel on "Distinguishing Identities: Appreciating Differences Among Hispanic Students." After the ACCU meeting, Dr. and Mrs. Smarrelli joined Brother Dominic Ehrmantraut at a reception for DC-area alumni (below).

CBU in the News

CBU was included in a New York Times study published on January 18 in the newspaper's "The Upshot" online blog. "Some Colleges Have More Students From the Top 1 Percent Than the Bottom 60" was based on a study by the Equality of Opportunity Project and examines more than 2,000 colleges and universities on their economic diversity and student outcomes. Among the findings and statistics on CBU:

Student outcomes place CBU in top 3% of all schools in the Southeast.
CBU ranks among the highest in Tennessee and among all selective private colleges in how students fare in life (median income, income percentile, and share who end up in upper percentiles).
CBU ranks among the highest in Tennessee and among all selective private colleges in number of students who end up moving from the bottom to top income quintile.
CBU ranks among the highest in selective private colleges for "chance a poor student has to become a rich adult."

The opening of the Rosa Deal School of Arts was covered widely in local media. The Memphis Daily News published an article on January 23 entitled "CBU Opens New School for the Arts" which included quotes from Dr. Paul Haught, VP for Academics and Student LIfe. Dr. Haught was also quoted in an article and photo gallery in the Memphis Business Journal on January 23 entitled "See Inside: CBU's $11 million Rosa Deal School of Arts." Dr. Haught and Dr. Tracie Burke appeared on the Local Memphis Live morning show on WPTY to dicsuss the new building (above), and WMC-TV Channel 5 also covered the opening in a report.

CBU's partnership with the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in its art therapy program was covered by High Ground News in a Janaury 25 article entitled "Memphis combines art and therapy in growing field" which quotes and features photos of instructor Paige Scheinberg. "Creating Connections Through Art Therapy," an exhibition currently on display at the Brooks Museum, contains artwork created by both the art therapy participants from Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Memphis and CBU students.

Super Bowl Watch Party

Residence Life, Aramark, Campus Ministry and the Catholic Student Association are hosting a Super Bowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 5 in Alfonso Dining Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Come cheer on your team, watch Lady Gaga perform at halftime, get ready for free food, drinks, prizes, and, of course, football on the big screen!

Black History Month: Screening of Loving

As part of the Black History Month, Student Life will host a viewing of the Movie Loving on on February 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Spain Auditorium. Loving is the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple, whose challenge of their anti-miscegenation arrest for their marriage in Virginia led to a legal battle that would end at the U.S. Supreme Court. The movie will be followed by a discussion of the historical, social, and legal aspect of the film, facilitated by a CBU faculty member.

Upcoming Events

Want to know what's coming up at CBU?
The best place to look is cbu.edu/events. (You can also submit your events there.)

After the non-stop activity of Homecoming, you'll need some rest and Dr. Tim Doyle, Associate Vice President for Student Life, will help out with his presentation on “SLEEP: A Cornerstone for Student Success” on Tuesday, February 7. The CBU Black Student Association celebrates Black Excellence Week next week with a full roster of events, ranging from a Poetry Slam to Pop Up Headshots to a '90s Throwback Party. And mark your calendars for a couple of biggies later this semester: The Gerard A. Vanderhaar Symposium will welcome Shaka Senghor, author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, as its 2017 keynote speaker; and CBU's Last Lecture this year will feature Dr. Scott Geis, Dean of the Rosa Deal School of Arts. More details on all of this…

Buc Bulletin

MEN'S BASKETBALL (12-8, 9-5 GSC): The nation's leading scorer, Phil Taylor, hit a contested three-pointer with eight seconds remaining to lift host Shorter to a 76-75 win over the Bucs Thursday night. The Bucs out-scored host Lee 36-23 in the second half as they rallied from an eight-point first-half deficit to win 60-54 Saturday afternoon Their next home game is Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. when they host West Georgia. And the big Homecoming match-up against West Alabama is, of course, Saturday at 4:00 p.m. in Canale Arena.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (11-7, 8-6 GSC): Junior guard Courtney Banks sank two free throws with three seconds remaining to lift the Lady Bucs to a 50-49 win at Shorter Thursday night. Host Lee became the first team to shoot over 50 percent from the field against the Lady Bucs this season as they rolled to an 86-68 win Saturday afternoon.The next home game for the Lady Bucs is set for Thursday night, Febraury 2, when they host West Georgia at 5:00 p.m. And the big Homecoming match-up against West Alabama is, of course, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Canale Arena.

For the latest Buccaneer schedules and scores, always check out cbubucs.com.

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