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Homecoming 2018



Congratulations to CBU's Homecoming King and Queen for 2018
Servando Mireles (Business Administration '18) and Maya Hill (Business Administration '18)! And congratulations to all the student organizations who participated in the week's activities and to Bucs and Lady Bucs for impressive victories in the Homecoming games! #CageTheHawks

This Week at CBU


BROWN BAG LUNCHEON: AUTISM
The Office of Student Disabilities Services is offering a series of Brown Bag Luncheons for faculty in the Spring of 2018. Reservations are required and can be made at kbarnett@cbu.edu.
Helping to Develop Strategies Working with College Students on the Autism Spectrum
Tuesday, January 30 • 12:30-1:45 p.m. • Montesi Executive Center
There is an increase in the number of students on the Autism Spectrum attending institutions of higher education each year. It is highly likely that many of you will have these students in your classes. This session will explore characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), recommendations for teaching students with ASD and discuss on campus services in place to support the students. Presenters are Dr. Rodney Vogl (Chair, Behavioral Science), Dr. Wendy Ashcroft (Associate Professor, Education), Karen Barnett (Dean of Students/Disability Services), and Kim Jameson (STARS).

WORKSHOP SESSIONS FOR MANAGING STRESS
“YES, YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO FALL ASLEEP DURING THESE PRESENTATIONS…”  If you've never heard that before — or even if you have — the CBU Counseling Center and Student Life staff invite students, faculty, and staff to attend workshops for managing stress, including several simple techniques to relax the body and mind. This week's session, conducted by Dr. Pong Malasri (Dean of Engineering), will be held on Thursday, February 1 from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. in the Thomas Center Conference Room. Relax… and attend each of these unique presentations. Next week's final session is scheduled for Thursday, February 8. 


THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
Black History Month Opening Ceremony
Thursday, February 1 | Sabbatini Lounge | 7:00 p.m.
The CBU Black Student Association hosts a social mixer that is open to all student, faculty, and staff as a semi-formal kickoff for Black History Month.
Phi Beta Sigma: Dashiki Mixer
Saturday, February 3 | Sabbatini Lounge | 7:00 p.m.
Phi Beta Sigma hosts a Black History Month mixer where light refreshments will be provided. The aim of this event is to enlighten the CBU population of the different African cultures in the sense of dressing styles and heritage. Dashikis will be for sale prior to the event, so if you do not have one this would the perfect time to get one for this event. The preferred dress attire is African patterns or colors (dashikis). If not available, please come in formal attire. 
Community Service
Sunday, February 4 | TBA - please follow @bsa_cbu on Instagram for updates

SUPER BOWL WATCH PARTY 
Residence Life, Aramark, Campus Ministry, and the Catholic Student Association are hosting a Super Bowl Watch Party on Sunday, February 4 in Alfonso Dining Hall. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Come cheer on your team, watch Justin Timberlake perform at halftime, enjoy free food, drinks, prizes, and — of course — football on the big screen!

Congratulations!


Ericka Sepulveda Quinonez (Mathematics Education '20) won a Roku Streaming Stick for completing all of her course evaluations for the Fall 2017 semester!

Career Calendar


PIZZA & PROFESSIONALS: CBIZ
Thursday, February 1 | 12:30 p.m. | Montesi Executive Center 
Learn more about CBIZ, who they are and what they do, and about career opportunities they have available... and of course, enjoy free pizza! Open to all interested students — those majoring in Accounting/Finance are especially encouraged to attend. 

SLAM DUNK NETWORKING
Thursday, February 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Canale Arena Skybox
Students, come learn the finer points of networking! Engage with some our CBU alumni and employer partners in a low-pressure "reception-style" setting... get more comfortable making introductions, engaging in small-talk, and meeting new people! Our employers and alums will also give you feedback about how you can improve your skills. Stop by the Career Services Office (Buckman Hall 207) to RSVP, or do so through your CareerLinX account by January 30.

Harpswell Foundation Call for Applicants



The Harpswell Foundation and CBU are seeking applicants for the 2018 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 2018. 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.   
       An interest session for the Residency is being held on Tuesday, February 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Rosa Deal 204. Visit www.harpswellfoundation.org for more information and watch the video above. Interested students should contact Dr. Mary Campbell at mcampbe6@cbu.edu.

Private Math Tutoring


The Math Center now offers private tutoring in addition to its regular tutoring program.
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The regular tutoring schedule is:
  • Monday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday  9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
  • CLOSED Saturdays and Sundays
 
More info on Math Center Tutoring at www.cbu.edu/math-center

Updates in Academic Support


Drop-in study sessions start this week! Stop by Rosa Deal or Assisi Hall for some study time in a variety of courses Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays! Check the website for the schedule.
Student Success Series workshops this week! Come to St. Joseph Hall 10 on Tuesday or Wednesday to learn Reading Strategies. Check the schedule for dates and times.
Check the Academic Support webpage for more schedules and additional information.

CBU Snapshots



President John Smarrelli Jr.
with CBU benefactor and former trustee Rudi Scheidt at Mr. Scheidt's 93rd birthday celebration on January 28.

Campus Ministry News & Events


CBU FOOD PANTRY
The CBU Food Pantry is open and available for anyone in our CBU community and provides nonperishable food items, spices, and limited hygiene products. If you or someone you know is in need of food, please email Campus Ministry at CBUMinistry@cbu.edu and we will set up a time that works for you to pick up the food. The CBU Food Pantry is located in the Campus Ministry Office in the Thomas Center.

2018 DAILY LENTEN REFLECTIONS
During the Lenten season, Campus Ministry invites you to participate in daily Lenten Reflections (February 14-April 1). Through this initiative, Campus Ministry would like to publish a brief — yet substantial — daily reflection to the website and our social media platforms featuring reflections written by students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, Brothers, and trustees. You can sign up to participate by using this linkSpots will fill up quickly, so if interested, please complete the form by Monday, February 5. Campus Ministry will contact you by email on Wednesday, February 7 with your reflection date, readings to choose from, and due date for submission. All reflections will be due the Thursday before the week they will be published. Submitted reflections may be edited by Campus Ministry Staff prior to publication on the website. We appreciate your prayerful consideration of this request and wish you the best in the days ahead. Please let us know if you have additional questions or concerns. 

KOINONIA STUDENT-LED RETREAT
Koinonia (a  Greek word meaning "community") is a peer-led, peer-planned, and peer-directed retreat that will be a wonderful experience open to all of our students. Join a stress-free weekend to discover ourselves, God, and others. The retreat will take place at St. Columba Retreat Center on March 16-18. Spots are limited, so for more information and/or to sign up, reach out to Joseph Preston in the Office of Campus Ministry at jpreston@cbu.edu — or contact one of the following students who will be serving as the Koinonia core team: Chase Encalade, Shane Talley, Megan Wilson, Caleb Parrish, and Grace Singer.

Upcoming Events



ENRIQUE'S JOURNEY: CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR SONIA NAZARIO
Facing History and The Allstate Foundation proudly present a Community Conversation with Sonia Nazario, on Tuesday, February 6 at the Orpheum Theatre, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Nazario is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author who has written about social issues for more than two decades, most recently for the Los Angeles Times. Her astonishing bestseller Enrique’s Journey chronicles her reporting of a Honduran boy's epic journey to the United States to find his mother. By revealing the perils thousands of immigrants face each year as they attempt to reunite with their families, Nazario puts a personal face on one of the most challenging and divisive issues of our time. Told through a reporter’s eye, the book offers perspectives that fall on both sides of the national dialogue on immigration. The CBU Community is invited to join Facing History to hear unique perspectives from Nazario which foster empathy and bring new insight to one of today’s most divisive topics. The event is FREE but requires registration to attend — click here to register!
GOT ETHICS? WHY DO WE COMPROMISE OUR ETHICAL STANDARDS?
Have you ever wondered why individuals compromise their ethical standards? The CBU campus is invited to attend a forum addressing this topic on Tuesday, February 6 from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. in Spain Auditorium. Come learn why ethics is so critical and what happens when ethical codes are compromised. Understand why our personal ethical codes are different and why standardized ethical codes must be maintained by any business. Can ethics be learned? Come find out why and join the discussion! The presentation, sponsored by the Counseling Center and Student Life, will be made by Dr. Jennifer Weske (Accounting). 

RESCHEDULED: MLK SERVICE DAY
The University of Memphis’ Civic Engagement Board will be holding its 1st Annual MLK Day of Service on Saturday, February 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students, faculty, and staff will serve at over 20 locations throughout the Memphis community to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The site projects will involve a variety of topics and projects including issues of homelessness, urban gardening and food insecurity, mentoring and tutoring local children in high need areas, park and river beautification, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Connie Beck at cbeck1@cbu.edu. Click here for registration and additional details!
DVGC DAY
Come visit the Divine Voices Gospel Choir on Wednesday, February 21 in the Buckman Quad, 2:00-5:00 p.m., to purchase concert tickets, food, and apparel. Everyone is asked to wear their best music-themed attire.

MID-SOUTH PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
CBU's Department of Behavioral Sciences is hosting the 21st annual Mid-South Psychology Conference on February 24. The Conference provides undergraduate psychology students the opportunity to present their research and to explore the field of psychology in a relaxed, friendly, and professional atmosphere. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Steven J. Spencer, the Robert K. and Dale J. Weary Chair in Social Psychology at The Ohio State University. More information at cbu.edu/mspc2018.

DIVINE VOICES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY CONCERT
Divine Voices Gospel Choir is now in preparation for its African American History Concert on Sunday, February 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the University Theater. Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.cbudivinevoices.org. More information about Divine Voices Gospel Choir can be found there as well.

BROWN BAG LUNCHEON SERIES
The Office of Student Disabilities Services is offering a series of Brown Bag Luncheons for faculty in the Spring of 2018. Each luncheon focuses on an aspect of a disability and is co-sponsored by Student Disability Services and the Accommodations Committee, Health Resources, the Counseling Center, Rosa Deal School of Arts, and STARS (Students Tackling Autism-Related Syndromes.) Reservations are required and can be made at kbarnett@cbu.edu.
Prevalence of Anxiety: Understanding and Responding to Emotionally Distressed Students
Thursday, February 22 • 12:30-1:45 p.m. • Rosa Deal 111
Prevalence of Anxiety: Understanding and Responding to Emotionally Distressed Students
College can be stressful for many college students. As a faculty member, you are sometimes the first to recognize stress in students. This session will explore how to recognize and handle students exhibiting anxiety in the classroom, as well as the various on campus resources available to assist students with anxiety. Presenters are Dr. Rodney Vogl (Chair, Behavioral Science), Chanda Murphy (Instructor, Behavioral Science), and Dr. Colby Taylor (Visiting Assistant Professor, Behavioral Science).

The Distracted Classroom: Addiction and Lack of Impulse Control
Thursday, March 22 • 12:30-1:45 p.m. • Rosa Deal 111

Presenters will discuss the dysfunctional behavior of college students and cell phones in the classroom. Addiction and lack of impulse is one way to explain the dysfunctional behavior. Students’ bodies are sometime in the classroom, but their minds are somewhere else. Faculty will also share tips on how to handle this addiction in the classroom. Presenters are Dr. Rodney Vogl (Chair, Behavioral Science) and Ms. Kim Jameson (STARS). 

Buc Bulletin


MEN'S BASKETBALL (14-6, 6-6 GSC): The Bucs never trailed in a 78-63 win over Lee Thursday night, leading by as many as 25 points as they snapped a four-game losing streak.The Bucs celebrated Homecoming with an 89-80 win over Shorter Saturday night as five Bucs scored in double figures. This week's schedule…
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (7-11, 6-6 GSC): The Lady Bucs led for most of the first half, but visiting Lee used an 8-0 run early in the second half to take the lead for good on their way to a 60-48 win at Canale Arena Thursday night. Five players scored in double figures to lead the Lady Bucs to a 72-64 come-from-behind Homecoming victory over visiting Shorter on Saturday. This week's schedule…
TRACK & FIELD: The Bucs kicked off the indoor track & field season with a ninth-place finish in the Emory Crossplex Invitational, while the Lady Bucs finished 11th. Click here for individual results. This week's schedule… 
BASEBALL: The Bucs open their 2018 season with a double-header against Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday at noon at Nadisckbernd Field. Upcoming schedule… 
SOFTBALL: The Lady Bucs open their Spring 2018 season at the Ronnie Hawkins Memorial Tournament in Arkadelphia, AR this weekend with games against Lincoln University, Northeastern State, Southwest Baptist, and Ouachita Baptist. Upcoming schedule… 
TENNIS: The Bucs and Lady Bucs open their Spring 2018 season in Montgomery, AL this weekend with matches against Georgia Southwestern, Tuskegee, and Auburn-Montgomery. Men's schedule… Women's schedule…
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