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This Week at CBU

Founder’s Week is in celebration of the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, St. John Baptist de La Salle which took place April 7. As a CBU Community, we will celebrate the life of the Founder by tying in a Lasallian Core Value to each day of Founders Week, April 9-13 (Monday-Friday).
MONDAY: THE CORE VALUE OF INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
• Commuter Breakfast: 8:30-10:00 a.m.in St. Joseph Hall Breezeway
• Founder’s Lunch: In celebration of St. John Baptist de La Salle and our Lasallian heritage, enjoy a French-themed lunch in Alfonso Dining Hall. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• The Last Maurelian Monday: Students are invited to reflect on their experiences living and experiencing community at CBU in a fun social, which will also serve as the final event of the ongoing Maurelian Monday programming series. The event starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Maurelian Lounge, and Wingstop will be provided to participants.
TUESDAY: THE CORE VALUE OF RESPECT FOR ALL PERSONS
• Lasallian Links: Students will be able to stop by a table from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Alfonso Dining Hall Foyer to write what being Lasallian means to them on a strip of paper signifying the shared, but unique bond we have at CBU.
• I Believe Survivors: In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month; see below under "Embrace Your Voice"
WEDNESDAY: THE CORE VALUE OF CONCERN FOR THE POOR & SOCIAL JUSTICE
• Eucharistic Adoration: 12:30-1:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Chapel, where we will ask those in attendance to pray for issues of injustice and poverty in their communities, society, and in the world.
• Dorothy Day House Supply Drive Hosted by the Catholic Student Association: Please bring items of need to the Alfonso Dining Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some donation items of need include makeup, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products. Click here for a full list of requested items.
• PB&J Service: 3:00 p.m. in Alfonso Dining Hall to prepare sandwiches that are donated to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in downtown Memphis.
• PB&J with a Note on the Side: Join the LLC RAs in writing special notes of inspiration and care for the PB&J Sandwich recipients at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the LLC, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY: THE CORE VALUE OF FAITH IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD
• Find the Founder: Strike a pose and post a selfie to your social media with our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, anywhere you see him on campus using the #CBUfindthefounder
• Founder’s Mass with Bishop Martin D. Holley: The CBU community will celebrate Founder's Day Mass at 12:15 p.m. in Stritch Chapel. Bishop Martin D. Holley, D.D. will celebrate mass and will join the CBU community for a reception to follow.
• Vanderhaar Symposium: See below… or visit cbu.edu/vanderhaar for info.
FRIDAY: THE CORE VALE OF QUALITY EDUCATION
• Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet: See below in "This Week at CBU" under "Athletic Hall of Fame"
• Thanks4Teaching Campaign: Stop by Alfonso Dining Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to write a note of gratitude to someone who has positively impacted your Lasallian educational journey.

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The CBU Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by the President's Commission on Women, will be held on Friday, 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.

STUDENT SUCCESS SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEEK!
This week’s workshop topic is "The College Semester Cycle & The Study Cycle" and is offered twice: Tuesday at 1:00 and Wednesday at 4:00, both times in St. Joseph Hall 10. The Student Success Series is a curriculum of workshops designed to strengthen students' learning and study skills. Check the website for the schedule. All students who attend workshops are invited to celebrate their success with a certification ceremony and reception on April 24 at 1:00 p.m. in Rosa Deal 111. Contact Ms. Justin Bowles at justin.bowles@cbu.edu for more information.

FREE COFFEE & DONUTS
Stop by the Staub Lounge on the second floor of the Cooper-Wilson Center on Thursday, April 12 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. to grab a free donut and a cup of coffee and learn about the new Student Commuter Council. The Council is a newly approved organization whose purpose is to represent the interests of commuters and organize social events for the enjoyment and recreation of commuters. The goal is to bridge the social gap between commuters and residents on campus.

CBU ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

CBU Athletics will induct its Hall of Fame Class of 2018 at a dinner ceremony on Friday, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Sabbatini Lounge. Tickets are $45 each, and a table of eight is $360. This year’s inductees are Sarah Condra ('04), former basketball player and current head coach, and Laura Washington Dugan (’07), former volleyball player. Sarah Condra starred in basketball from 1999 to 2004 and holds CBU's career records for three-pointers made and attempted, three-point percentage, and minutes played. She graduated as CBU's career leading scorer and currently ranks second. Laura Washington Dugan starred in volleyball from 2003 to 2006. She holds CBU's career records in kills, points, kills per set, blocks per set and points per set. For more information and to register to attend, please click here.

KIDS NIGHT OUT
Have kids? Are you a staff or faculty member of CBU? This Friday, April 13, an ENVISION team will be holding a Kid's Night Out for free from 6:00 to 8:45 p.m. in Rosa Deal 111 — with games, snacks, and a whole lot of fun! Children who are enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade can attend! But it's limited to 15 spots! Contact Allison at adufour@cbu.edu to save your spot today! *This is not a state-licensed event.*

PAINT TWISTER

A twist on twister! Come out to Nolan Field for a game of paint twister with the Office of Student Activities, Student Activities Council, and Tau Kappa Epsilon on Friday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. BBQ will be provided, as well as refreshments! Come ready to get messy, and prepare for a good time! *Please wear items of clothing acceptable to get painted.*

KAPPA SIGMA CRAWFISH BOIL

Kappa Sigma Fraternity will host its 2018 Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 14 on the Rozier Deck, 3:30 p.m. until sundown. Tickets are $12 for all-you-can-eat crawfish, and t-shirts will be on sale for $17. All proceeds go to the Military Heroes Campaign.

CBU GOES TO THE BALLPARK
The Office of Recreation has secured 20 tickets to the Saturday, April 14 Memphis Redbirds vs. Iowa Cubs game. Winners will receive a ticket to the game, a free Redbirds hat, and a BBQ Buffet sponsored by Rendezvous. Firework will be displayed at this game. Those interested can enter by raffle all week in Alfonso Dining Hall. Winners will be announced on Friday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. Transportation will not be provided. For more information, please contact Ian A. Boyd at iboyd@cbu.edu.

Career Calendar

FIRST IMPRESSION SERIES: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
Thursday, April 10 | 12:45-2:00 p.m. | Buckman Hall 102
Learn the finer points of communicating professionally, both verbally and in writing. Lunch starts at 12:45; program starts at 1:00.

PIZZA & PROFESSIONALS: THRIVENT FINANCIAL
Thursday, April 12 | 12:30 p.m. | Montesi Executive Center
Learn more about Thrivent, about career opportunities that are available, and enjoy free pizza! Open to all interested students — those students majoring in Business, Finance, Accounting, and related areas 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

Shirley Walker (MAcc '18) is the recipient of the $15,000 Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship. Shirley presently serves as the chief financial officer with the Holly Springs Marshall County Airport, and project manager with the Marshall County (MS) Industrial Development Authority. She plans to sit for the Certified Public Accounting, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Information Systems Auditor examinations, with the goal of achieving a forensic accounting and auditing position within government.

Prayer Requests

Brother Walter Schreiner (Mathematics, Faculty Athletic Representative) underwent major surgery last Friday afternoon. Brother Dominic Ehrmantraut reports that surgery was successful, and Brother Walter is resting comfortably. The medical professionals treating him report that he should recover well and be able to return to his activities. Please keep Brother Walter in your thoughts and prayers for a successful and speedy recovery and return to CBU. Cards may be sent to Brother Walter in care of the Brothers Residence on campus.

CBU in the News

An April 3, Memphis Business Journal article entitled "Plan to turn Jubilee schools into charters moves forward" dealt with New Day Schools Inc. and its Compass Community Schools plan to replace the closing Diocesan schools and quoted President John Smarrelli in his role as president of New Day’s board of directors. New Day Schools and Dr. Smarrelli were also mentioned in an April 4 Chalkbeat article on charter school applications entitled "See who wants to open a charter school in Memphis in 2019."

Dr. Smarrelli was also quoted in an April 4 report on WKNO-FM regarding the ringing of bells by universities, churches, and other institutions to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "When you see the magnitude of schools getting together and this is what we believe in. We believe in equality. We believe in solidarity. We believe in the values of Dr. King," Smarrelli said.

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

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

The Big Scoop

REP YOUR ORGANIZATION AT SUMMER ORIENTATION!
This summer, there will be an involvement fair and ice cream social called "The Big Scoop" at each Orientation for incoming students. Each booth will provide ice cream toppings and information about their organization to freshmen and transfer students. Please contact Ms. Justin Bowles at justin.bowles@cbu.edu for more information and to reserve your booth!

Safe Zone Training

A new Safe Zones Training Session is planned for Friday, April 20 between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in learning how to be a Safe Zone for our LGBT+ students, Dr. Kelly James and students from the Gay Straight Alliance are providing a short, training session on issues our LGBT+ youth face and ways to facilitate conversations on related topics like "Interrupting Prejudice" and "Ways to be a Good Ally." Please email Kelly James at Kjames2@cbu.edu if you would like to attend this spring session. 😊

Tutoring Available for All Students

Do you need academic support in one or more of your courses?
Academic Services offers drop-in tutoring and individualized Peer Tutoring free to students and is available for many courses. Sign up to meet with a trained Peer Tutor now to help you study! If you have questions about getting signed up, contact Ms. Justin Bowles at justin.bowles@cbu.edu or stop by the office of Academic Services & Faculty Development in Barry Hall 37.

Introducing the CBU Lasallian College

The Office of Academic Services & Faculty Development is pleased to announce the launch of the Lasallian College here at CBU. The Lasallian College is a retention program designed to support graduates of Shelby County Schools who aspire to major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). It will provide a myriad of resources intended to encourage persistence, such as faculty and peer mentoring, supplemental instruction, and a living learning community. The program’s director is Dr. Johnell Goins, who joined our staff in January of this year.

There are a few upcoming opportunities for university faculty and staff to learn intentional best practices for supporting future Lasallian College Scholars in their pursuit of the quality education that our university provides. Explore teaching strategies and engagement tactics that can effectively support Lasallian College Scholars, and share your meaningful contributions to student retention at any of several upcoming Brown Bag Workshops.

In these sessions, Johnell will discuss potential student challenges and examples of pedagogical adaptations, as well as advising strategies that are most effective particularly for students in the Lasallian College. The sessions are designed to empower you in our University’s efforts to increase student retention and persistence to graduation. They will be offered on:

Tuesday, April 17 in Buckman Hall 225, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19 in Buckman Hall 101, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20 in Buckman Hall 101, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Please RSVP at Jgoins1@cbu.edu by Monday, April 16 at 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

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.

STARS AIR PLANT SALE

STARS (Students Tackling Autism Related Syndromes) will be having a fundraiser in Alfonso Dining Hall on Wednesday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will be selling air plants, with prices ranging from $5 to $25. Additionally, t-shirts ($15) and mini spray bottles with care instructions for the plants ($3) will be available.

FACULTY/STAFF VS. STUDENTS CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME
The Office of Recreation will be hosting a Faculty/Staff vs. Students Charity Basketball Game on Wednesday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Canale Arena. Faculty/Staff will play against the Competitive 5v5 Basketball Champions, Kappa Sigma Raiders. Donations of gently used shoes will be accepted and delivered to various homeless shelters throughout the Greater Memphis area. If you would like to donate early or have any questions about the event, please contact Ian A. Boyd at iboyd@cbu.edu for more details.

LASALLIANISM & THE ENVIRONMENT

All CBU students, faculty, and staff are invited for a Catholic Climate Covenant program and free lunch discussion on “Beyond a Throwaway Culture: Reduce Waste – Grow Community" on Thursday, April 19, 12:30-1:45 p.m. in LLC 104 Classroom. Hosted by the Living Learning Communities and Dr. Ben Jordan in honor of Earth Week!

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.

STRESS FREE ZONE

If finals and end-of-the-year activities and demands have you stressed, you should definitely come to PAWS TO RELAX WITH THE THERAPY DOGS, Thursday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Buc Patio. It’s a proven fact that petting a dog can relieve stress and lower blood pressure. Come visit with the Therapy Dogs, brought to campus again by the Mid-South Therapy Dogs and Friends and sponsored by the Department of Counseling in Student Life. "Not all medicine comes in a bottle." (Please note: In case of inclement weather, the dogs and their handlers will be in the Swashbuckler.)

CBU Snapshots

A few members of Phi Alpha Theta visited Martyrs’ Park and WREG-TV studios the Wednesday before Easter holidays. Shown above are Kaneisha Reid (History '19), Laura Garza (Early Childhood '19), and Parker Sewell (History '19). Martyrs’ Park is in memory of those Memphians who stayed behind during the 1878 yellow fever epidemic to care for those ill with the fever. Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society, also recently visited the Pink Palace Museum. On April 28, Phi Alpha Theta will take a Mississippi River boat cruise with the University of Memphis’ History of Memphis class.

The Office of Recreation sponsored 20 students and staff members to represent CBU in the Grizz 5K run which was held on Saturday, April 7. This year’s team members were: Kristen Thelen, Lauren Wysocki, Lauren Magadefrau, Jack Appleton, Michael Maric, Gabriela Morales-Medina, Jermani Douglas, Angie Ziolkowski, George Stuppy, Alexa Kintanar, Nicholas Pharr, Kennedy Jackson, Arthur Gudino, Yadira Garcia, Nicholson Perkins, Michael Mendez, Patrick Groben, Donal Newsome, and Metztonalli Garcia. They were led by team captain, Chris Fagan. The "CBU Road Runners" team received a free shirt with team name on back, a ticket to Sunday’s Grizzlies vs. Pistons game, made a donation to the Grizzlies Foundation, and received entry to the post-race beer tasting presented by Eagle Distributing for those 21 and order.

Buc Bulletin

BASEBALL (10-27, 4-17 GSC): Rhodes used a nine-run fourth inning to take a lead they would not relinquish in a 12-6 win over the Bucs last Wednesday at Nadicksbernd Field. Righthander Peyton Sanderlin pitched his second career shutout to lead the Bucs to a 2-0 win at Mississippi College Saturday night. On Sunday, Mississippi College scored 19 runs on 28 hits as they swept a doubleheader. Upcoming schedule…

SOFTBALL (7-31, 1-23 GSC): The Lady Bucs rallied from a 5-0 deficit to take an 8-7 lead into the seventh inning, but host Mississippi College scored two in the bottom of the seventh to take an 8-7 win in the series opener Saturday night. On Sunday, Mississippi College swept a doubleheader, winning the opener 8-5 before claiming a 5-2 win in the second game. Upcoming schedule…

GOLF: Men's schedule… Women's schedule…

TENNIS: Men's schedule… Women's schedule…

TRACK & FIELD: Upcoming schedule…

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