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This Week at CBU

TOGETHER WE MARCH: A WALK OF FAITH FOR CIVIL RIGHTS

On Wednesday, April 4 — the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — Bishop Martin Holley and Rev. Paul Watkins, OP, will assemble the faithful at the National Shrine of St. Martin de Porres (at St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adams St.) and lead them in a Walk of Faith to the National Civil Rights Museum. The Walk of Faith will be conducted from 2:50 to 6:01 p.m., but Masses and other activities will take place earlier during the day. If you would like to attend, please meet in front of Cooper-Wilson Center for a 12:30 p.m. departure with return around 5:30 p.m. We will be carpooling to the event and space is limited, so please RSVP to Campus Ministry in order to get a spot in the van. This is a very special opportunity please consider representing CBU in the greater community. Click here for more information and a timetable of events.
MLK50 EVENTS: WHERE ARE WE NOW?

CBU’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be anchored by two events:
Students Speak on Race Relations and Identity Today
Dr. Ben Jordan will moderate a panel discussion with Living Learning Center RAs on the topic of "Race Relations and Identity Today" on Wednesday, April 4 in the Living Learning Center’s Wilson Family Foundation Commons. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m. All CBU students, faculty, and staff are invited and encouraged to come!
Race Relations and Identity: Reflections from CBU Alumni
The Black Student Association and the CBU Collegiate Chapter of the NAACP will host this special event on Thursday, April 5 in Spain Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The event will consist of a discussion led by a panel of five alumni — one from each decade since 1968 — to assess the overriding question of “Where are we now?” and reflect on the experiences of African-American students at CBU for the past half century. Alumni who graduated between 1968 and 1978 will be honored as special guests for this event and recognized for the foundation they established for successive generations of fellow African American alumni. A reception welcoming all alumni will take place immediately following the event in Montesi Executive Center. Reservations for this event can be made online or by email at kbarnett@cbu.edu. 
LIFEBLOOD: FIND THE HERO IN YOU…
Donating blood is one of the easiest ways to volunteer and give back to your community. Lifeblood Mobile Unit will be on campus Thursday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., parked on the Speer Plaza next to Rosa Deal School of Arts. You can go to lifeblood.org to fill out your Fast Track Health Questionnaire the day of your appointment. You can reserve an appointment spot online. 
MISSION ORIENTATION FINALE
The third and final Mission Orientation Session for new CBU employees be held on Thursday, April 5 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Rosa Deal 111. As the final session is concluded, all new faculty, administration, and staff who have completed Mission Orientation will receive a certificate. The thrust of the orientation in the third session will include an overview of Campus Ministry, programs, workshops, and additional opportunities to enhance the Lasallian Mission. Please RSVP to Ashley Evans at Ashley.evans@cbu.edu by Tuesday, April 3, as lunch will be provided.
RETIREMENT RECEPTION
A reception in honor of Paula Gaydos (Academics & Student Life) will be held on Friday, April 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Rosa Deal 111. Paula will soon be retiring from her position as executive administrative assistant in the Office of Academics & Student Life at CBU, and the CBU Community is invited to drop by and wish her well and thank her for her 18 years(!) of service to the University. Paula and her husband Joe will be frequently visiting their twin grandsons — and the twins' dad, JJ Gaydos ('07) — in Charleston, SC. Jennifer Draffen has joined CBU as the new executive administrative assistant in the Office of Academics & Student Life.
BUCFEST: AN INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL

Come out to Buckman Quad on Friday, April 6 for a night full of culture! CBU’s first ever, International Food Festival, “BucFest”, will allow you to sample some tasty food from all over the world! Prizes for the best food entered will be distributed, so be sure to sign up and come out for some amazing cuisines! 5:30-8:00 p.m. 
CBU HEADS TO THE RINK 
The Office of Recreation will raffle off 30 tickets to the Saturday, April 7 Mississippi Riverkings vs. Fayetteville Marksmen hockey game, which will be played at the Landers Center (4560 Venture Drive, Southaven). Entries will be accepted in person during lunch all week in Alfonso and winners will be notified at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6. Our lucky winners will receive a ticket to the game, a free Riverkings hat, and a Chick-fil-A meal voucher. Please contact Ian A. Boyd at iboyd@cbu.edu for more details.

Career Calendar

ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP INFORMATION DAY
Wednesday, April 4 | 9:00 a.m. - noon, 1:00-4:00 p.m. | Career Services Office
If you are interested in obtaining an academic internship, stop by Career Services to pick up an application, site list, and instructions.
PIZZA & PROFESSIONALS: TEACH FOR AMERICA
Thursday, April 5 | 12:30 p.m. | Montesi Executive Center
Learn more about Teach for America, about the types of career opportunities that are currently available, and of course, enjoy free pizza! Open to all interested students — those majoring in education, or who are interested in a career in teaching, are especially encouraged to attend.

Embrace Your Voice


During the month of April, CBU will — along with many other colleges and universities — commemorate Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s theme — "Embrace Your Voice" — attempts to raise awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on sexual assault prevention. The Office of Health & Prevention Services will sponsor these events, complete with prizes and free goodies.
I BELIEVE SURVIVORS
Tuesday, April 10 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Alfonso Dining Hall Foyer
Informational table with "I Believe Survivors" coloring pages. Supplies will be provided. In addition, posters with important statistics will be displayed in Buckman Quad.
CLOTHESLINE PROJECT
Wednesday, April 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Sabbatini Lounge
The Clothesline Project is an initiative to raise awareness by facilitating the design of a t-shirt to educate others about sexual assault. T-shirts and craft supplies will be provided in limited amounts. For more information about this initiative, visit www.clotheslineproject.org.
DENIM DAY: WEAR JEANS WITH A PURPOSE
Wednesday, April 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Sabbatini Lounge
Denim Day is an international protest responding to the Italian Supreme Court’s overruling of a rape conviction in 1999. An Italian woman was raped, and when the case went to trial, the jury found the assailant guilty. The Supreme Court later overturned the ruling, saying that jeans are too difficult to remove and the assailant could not have done so without the victim’s help. To honor denim day, people are encouraged to wear jeans to start discussions about the misconceptions that surround sexual assault.  

Kudos

Bjoern Klehn (Natural Science '21) won the men's Gulf South Conference Track & Field Freshman of the Week award after winning the long jump at the Harding Invitational with a jump of 7.54 meters, easily surpassing the NCAA provisional qualifying distance of 7.24 meters. He currently ranks third in the nation in the outdoor season after finishing second in the indoor national championships earlier this month.
Emma Montoya (Biology '21) won the women's Gulf South Conference Track & Field Freshman of the Week award after two strong performances in the Harding Invitational. She won the 400 meters by nearly two seconds with an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 55.63, the sixth-best in the nation. Her first spring season time of 55.35 ranks second in the nation. She also finished second in the 200 meters, and her time of 24.69 ranks ninth in the nation this season.
Buccaneer third baseman Jaime Soto (Chemistry '21) was named the Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week after he led the Bucs to a 3-2 week including their first GSC series win of the season. Soto hit .471 for the week, going 8-for-17 with a double, two triples, nine runs and seven RBI, and posting a .565 on-base percentage and a .765 slugging percentage.

The CBU Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers took 1st place in the Surveying Competition and 2nd place in the Stiffness Category of the Steel Bridge Competition at the 2018 ASCE Deep South Conference, March 22-24 in Lafayette, LA.

Prayer Request

Brother Walter Schreiner (Mathematics, Faculty Athletic Representative) is in the hospital for surgery to treat a serious infection. Please keep Brother Walter in your thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

SGA Elections

Are you a change maker? Do you love CBU?
Click here for the Student Government Association Executive Board Application. To see a list of the positions and their descriptions, please click here. Please read all the guidelines and due dates in order for your application to be applicable. 

Important SGA Election Dates:
• Monday, April 9: Candidate Applications for Executive Board are due by 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, April 16: Voting begin

CBU in the News


STARS (Student Tackling Autism Related Syndromes) was featured in a March 29 report on Local Memphis 24. Kim Jameson, STARS director, was interviewed along with volunteer Nikole Agront-Rodriguez and participant Gabrielle Cummings-Allen. Click on the video above for the full report.

Upcoming Events

FOUNDER'S DAY MASS 
The CBU community will celebrate Founder's Day Mass on Thursday, April 12 at noon in Stritch/De La Salle Chapel. Bishop Martin D. Holley, D.D. will celebrate mass and join the CBU community in honoring St. John Baptist de La Salle. Stay tuned for more Founder's Week events!
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The CBU Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by the President's Commission on Women, will be held on April 13 at CBU, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The conference is a forum to promote women’s professional and leadership development and advancement. The attendees will have an opportunity to network with professionals and leaders in various organizations in the Memphis area. The $15 ticket price includes access to the full-day conference including breakout sessions, luncheon, and refreshments. Tickets are available at this link — CBU faculty, staff, and students can use the promo code CBUWLC for one free ticket (must register with CBU email address.) Volunteer opportunities are also available. Contact Dr. Divya Choudhary at dchodhry@cbu.edu for information. 
ALPHA CHI STUDENT RESEARCH POSTER SESSION
The Alpha Chi Student Research Poster Session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 in Sabbatini Lounge, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Even-numbered students will present from 12:30 to 1:00, and odd-numbered students from 1:00 to 1:30. Students interested in presenting their research should contact their faculty or deans; titles must be submitted to Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald at malinda@cbu.edu by noon on Friday, April 13 to be included in the program.
THEATRE EVENTS

• The Acting class will present an "Evening of Scenes" in the University Theater at 7:30 p.m. on April 19 and 20.  Scenes from modern and contemporary theatre will be presented, including Of Mice and Men, Proof, and Sylvia.  Seating is limited so come early. Admission is free.
• The Musical Theatre class will host an Open Class on April 27 at 2:00 p.m. in Rosa Deal 201. Darious Robertson, Precious Futch, Nicholas Blancett, and Cedrick Turner will be performing standards and musical theatre classics. Seating is limited and admission is free. 
STEEL TOES TO STILLETOS: "BOLLYWOOD NIGHT" WINE TASTING

Join the CBU Society of Women Engineers at their annual "Steel Toes to Stilettos" wine tasting and silent auction on April 21 in the Buckman Quad, 6:30-11:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale online at this link or by SWE members around campus. Students get discounted tickets! Must be able to show ID at the event to show you are 21+. This year's theme is "Bollywood Night," so make sure to go all out with your outfits! Food, henna, and music will be available! For more information, contact Yuliana Luna at ysanche1@cbu.edu or Georgina Johns at gjohns@cbu.edu.
CBU LAST LECTURE
The 11th Annual CBU "Last Lecture" will be presented by Dr. Ann Marie Wranovix on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:45 p.m. in Spain Auditorium. Please join the CBU Honors Program and the entire CBU community for this extraordinary event during which Dr. Ann Marie Wranovix, Professor of Literature and Languages, will give her "Last Lecture." Dr. Wranovix is retiring from CBU in May, so don't miss this opportunity to glean pearls of wisdom from one of CBU's most beloved professors. Last Lectures usually include the professor’s reflections on their academic career, advice for better living, and even a few laughs.  Light refreshments will be served prior to the talk. Based on past Last Lectures, this is a not-to-be-missed event. 

CBU Snapshots


President John Smarrelli Jr. with actress Cybill Shepherd at the Memphis Rotary Club, where she spoke on March 27. Shepherd has been back in her hometown making appearances for the local premiere of her new movie, Rose.

Three CBU students are front and center in this photo from a recent "Discover Optometry" event at Southern College of Optometry — Shane Tally (Biology '18), Kennedy Simmons (Biology '19), and Sakshi Sata (Biomedical Science '19). 

Tri-Beta recently hosted a Coffee and Conversations with CBU alumna Chawan Raseed (Biology '15), who is currently an optometry student. Coffee and Conversations is a special series Tri-Beta hosts in order to give students the opportunity to get real-world advice from different people working or continuing their education in science after graduation Chawan was very lively in discussing information on optometry school, how it's different than undergrad, and other details regarding her field. Pictured above (l-r) are Krishna Patel (Biochemistry '20), Chawan Raseed, Sarah Brasher (Biochemistry '20), Kennedy Simmons (Biology '19). 

Buc Bulletin

BASEBALL (9-24, 3-15 GSC): After falling behind 6-0 early, the Bucs scored five straight runs to pull within a run before losing 9-5 to Harding last Tuesday afternoon at Nadicksbernd Field. Delta State swept a doubleheader from the Bucs Friday, winning the opener 6-4 and taking a 4-0 win in the nightcap. On Saturday afternoon, Delta State scored 10 runs over the final four innings as they pulled away to a 12-2 win over the Bucs.  Upcoming schedule… 
SOFTBALL (7-28, 1-20 GSC): Delta State scored in all but one inning as they swept a doubleheader from the Lady Bucs Friday afternoon. The Lady Bucs jumped to a quick 3-0 lead Saturday, but host Delta State pulled away for a 13-5 win in the series finale. Upcoming schedule… 
GOLF: The Bucs finished 18th in the Division II National Preview at the Robert Trent Jones at the Shoals Fighting Joe Course on March 26-27. Tanner Munzel was the Bucs' low scorer, finishing 48th with a 15-over 231. Men's schedule… Women's schedule…
TENNIS: Men's schedule… Women's schedule…
TRACK & FIELD: The CBU track and field teams won four events, and two athletes earned provisional qualification for the NCAA national championships, in the Harding Invitational on March 24. Click here for event results... Upcoming schedule…
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