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Hello hoomans! @cocoathecounselor here. If you are new to Student Life, let me introduce myself. I am our resident therapy dog and I have the best job on campus - getting to be there for our whole community. Follow me on Instagram (@cocoathecounselor) or stop by and say hello around campus!
August is my FAVORITE month because this is when I get the most belly rubs and ear scritches from all our newcomers - it's a doggy dream come true! However, sometimes along with all my excitement comes a furry of stress and a dash of dread that can sound a little like: omg did I forget to do something, how am I going to be in 3 places at once, is it even possible to get all this done, I'm only one doggo, what if I don't do this wrong, what if I mess up, yikes!! And honestly, if I spin out like that, I end up exhausting myself before we really even get started. SO I have found it helps to take a paws and LITERALLY make a list of everything I am looking forward to, the things I like most about my canine responsibilities, the goals or aspirations I have for myself personally and professionally, the things that make my tail wag. And you know what I notice? My tail will start to wag just thinking about it.
In case you need some inspo, I had my hooman type up my list:
- Charming the masses at Skutt Shutdown
- Basking in the summer sunset at Taste of Creighton
- Seeing new students smile when they see me but who are too shy to come say hi & then I say hi anyways
- Snoring in counseling sessions for comic relief
- Mentoring my new furriend and coworker, our therapy dog Ella (stay tuned on my 'gram for deets!)
- Teaching Ella the ropes and inspiring her to go out and seek belly rubs with confidence
- "Borrowing" the occasional baked good if the opportunity presents itself
- Comforting hoomans when their faces get wet & salty
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Attend the Annual Missioning & Kick Off
Submitted by Dr. Michele Bogard
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This afternoon, July 31, Student Life will host our annual Missioning and Kick Off. We'll share our vision for the academic year and reaffirm our commitment to Creighton's mission and values. This annual meeting helps us center ourselves and build our Student Life community before welcoming our students back to campus.
Please come as you are. No need to change attire if you're assigned to room checks that day.
Where: Harper 4067
When: July 31, 3 p.m.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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Move-In/Welcome Week schedule
Submitted by Lauren Fischer
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Move-In begins August 11! Please see this schedule of events and contact Kailyn Tauber with questions or to sign up to assist. You are also encouraged to download Guidebook for the schedule of events and more information about the weekend. Please review Guidebook and ensure content included for your area is accurate.
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Use Your Volunteer Hours at the Retreat Center August 9
Submitted by Kathy Kemler
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Volunteer to help care for the Creighton University Retreat Center in Griswold, Iowa, on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Work with retreat center staff to:
- Rake small rocks by the solar panel field
- Clean and seal picnic tables
- Clean and seal cabin decks
- Spray paint arbor bench
- Stack limbs from trees cut across from the duck pond
- Lay stepping stones between Montserrat and the Dining Hall
- Cut low-hanging limbs
- Cut back foliage from the trail and other general trail clean-up
- Move couches to the cabins from the lodge
- Lay mulch
Two shifts are available or sign up for both shifts:
- 9 a.m.-Noon
- 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (all day)
- Lunch will be served from Noon-12:30 p.m. for both shifts
- Registration is required by Wednesday, Aug. 2
Creighton employees can use volunteer hours for this service event. The number of volunteers accepted will be limited. Volunteers will be required to sign the Creighton University Property Waiver.
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Parking Enforcement Begins August 1
Make sure you've updated your parking information with Public Safety and affix your new sticker to your windshield. For more information, visit this link.
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Register for the Women's Ignatian Retreat
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Construction and Dining Updates
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We are excited to share the progress of our campus updates this summer! The Skutt renovation is continuing through the end of the Fall semester, but here are some key dates to know:
- Creighton Federal Credit Union plans to reopen August 4
- Creative Suite/Communications offices will move back to Skutt August 7
- Skutt Starbucks and the lower level of the building will reopen September 8
- Wareham Court and Jack & Ed's will remain closed, but there will be food vendors in a weatherproof tent on the ConAgra plaza between St. John's Chapel and the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library. Firehouse Subs will be available starting August 15, and Qdoba will be available soon after.
- McGloin Market is the main convenience option available on campus. They offer drinks, snacks, and Godfather's Pizza, as well as convenience items.
- Brandeis and Harper Dining Halls will return to normal dining hours on August 13.
- Father Sully's, the Grab N Go option in Brandeis, will continue service and will have expanded Simply to Go offerings.
For more information, please reach out to dining@creighton.edu or check the Dining page on the website.
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Welcome Ms. Rebecca Hill (she/her), Swanson Resident Director
Submitted by Residential Life
Rebecca Hill joined the Residential Life team in July and is thrilled to be back in the Midwest. Originally from Naperville, IL, she earned her BA in Sociology from Elmhurst University and earned her MA in Higher Education Leadership from the University of San Diego, where she most recently served as Resident Minister in a first-year hall. She is a cat mom to a 10-month-old tortie named Autumn James and loves learning random facts to up my trivia treasure trove. Rebecca also loves learning new tactile things and mediums of art such as knitting and crocheting, as well as cooking and baking. She is looking forward to growing in her spiritual life and sharing that with her new Creighton family.
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Welcome Reed Martin (he/they), Graves Resident Director
Submitted by Residential Life
Reed also started with Residential Life in July, and is originally from Des Moines. They completed both their bachelor's (German Studies, International Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies) and master's (Student Affairs) from Iowa State University. Some of their professional experience includes working in residence life, leadership, programming/event planning, and advising student organizations. Outside of the office, you can find them playing video games, jamming to music, exploring new foods, and attempting to bake. They're so excited to join the Creighton community!
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Welcome Ms. Berenice Monge, Event Management Specialist
Submitted by Paul Wraalstad
Berenice Monge is the newest Event Management Specialist at Creighton University-Phoenix. She officially started with us in July but has been a temporary employee with Creighton previously. She's currently a Sports and Entertainment Management student at Grand Canyon University and expects to graduate spring of 2024. Originally from Council Bluffs, IA, she is a natural Hawkeye fan. She also enjoys hiking, lifting, bible studies, and watching sports, specifically baseball and basketball!
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Congratulations Brianna Leahy!
Submitted by Paul Wraalstad
Brianna was recently promoted to Assistant Director, Hospitality Services. She is responsible for leading all event planning and logistical aspects of reservations (internal and external) taking place at the Phoenix Health Sciences Center. She will develop and strengthen partnerships within and across the Phoenix Health Science campus and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to optimize space allocation.
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Congratulations Adam Stafford!
Submitted by Paul Wraalstad
Adam recently passed the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) examination, which verifies the skills needed to create and maintain safe, functional, and inspiring learning environments for current and future generations. This certification is the only one of its kind that validates the specific knowledge and competency required for ongoing success in the educational facilities-management field.
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Congratulations Megan McDonnell, PsyD!
Submitted by Dr. Jennifer Peter
Megan recently completed her degree and gained full licensure. She has moved to Phoenix to serve as the new Psychologist for the Phoenix Health Sciences Campus.
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Several members of our team have moved on to new opportunities this month, and we wish them well in their future endeavors:
Anthony Calcagno
Amanda Cleary
Lisa Donsker
Allison Foster
Andie Leslie
Nick Orsi
Patrick Saint-Jean
Kristin Schuling
Austin Steele
Liesl Wiedeman
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