- Mar 2510:00 AMWellness Wherever You Are - Body Image & Eating DisordersThis presentation raises awareness about body image and eating disorders, helping students distinguish between healthy and unhealthy perceptions while exploring key influencing factors. It covers the types, signs and impacts of eating disorders, emphasizing early recognition, self-care and developing a positive relationship with nutrition. Students will also learn to identify warning signs and seek professional support, fostering a more informed and supportive campus community.Register here (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/wellness-wherever-you-are.html).
- Mar 2511:00 AMGraduate Students Self-Discovery as a Graduate StudentThe Career Center, in cooperation with GRAD Aggies, presents Graduate Students Self-Discovery as a Graduate Student. This reflective workshop is dedicated to helping you understand your strengths, interests, and values as a graduate student. Discover ways to align your academic work and career path with what genuinely drives you, empowering you to build a fulfilling future. Attending this event and completing the reflection is worth 1 PDU towards a GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate for graduate & professional students.
- Mar 2611:00 AMFarmer's MarketWhether you're looking for crisp greens or juicy berries, you'll find something to bring home and enjoy. Looking to try something new in the kitchen? There will be plenty of recipe ideas available to help you make the most of your fresh finds. Plus, a dietitian will be on hand to offer tips on healthy eating, portion control and how to incorporate nutritious local ingredients into your meals.
- Mar 2611:30 AMGraduate Students Job Offers and Negotiation StrategiesThe Career Center, in cooperation with GRAD Aggies, presents Job Offers and Negotiation Strategies. You got through the interview(s) ,and the hiring manager or search committee loves you. Now, what do you do with the initial offer? We'll discuss negotiation strategies, researching fair pay and benefits, and how to best position yourself while building trust with your future employer. Attending this event and completing the reflection is worth 1 PDU towards a GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate for graduate & professional students.
- Mar 313:00 PMMovie Monday: Big Hero 6These films can also be viewed 24/7 by students on campus at aggiecinema.tamu.edu (http://aggiecinema.tamu.edu).
- Apr 16:00 PMTake Back the NightJoin us for a night of awareness, resources, community connection, and student-led fundraising for our local survivor support agencies: the Sexual Assault Resource Center of Brazos Valley, Twin City Mission Domestic Violence Services, Unbound BCS, and Scotty's House. The full event schedule and more information can be found at: tx.ag/TakeBackTheNight
- Apr 212:00 PMGoing to Graduate School - Applying to Social Science and Humanities ProgramsThis workshop focuses on identifying and applying to graduate (masters, PhD, and EdD) programs in social science and humanities fields.Topics include:Searching for programs that are a good fitCrafting application packagesIdentifying advisors/major professorsPreparing for graduate schoolFunding graduate school
- Apr 25:30 PMGraduate Career Panel Series - National Labs and Research InstitutionsThe Career Center in cooperation with GRAD. Aggies presents: Graduate Career Panel Series - National Labs and Research Institutions. Join us for a virtual career panel featuring individuals who work in non-academic or academic-adjacent organizations focused on high-level research. Attending this event and completing the reflection is worth 1 PDU towards a GRAD Aggies Professional Development Certificate for graduate & professional students.
- Apr 39:00 AMCounselor Connect: Coffee EditionCounselor Connect offers Texas A&M University students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the counseling process and resources within University Health Services. Students can pick from various activities to participate in while interacting with counselors, creating an informal and laid-back environment. During these 15-minute sessions, students will learn strategies for self-care that can improve any area in their lives! Counselor Connect aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and create a safe space on campus for connection. Although this is NOT an individual counseling session, this is an opportunity to engage with a mental health professional and discuss strategies for self-care in order to give you the tools to achieve your academic goals. By attending the Counselor Connect event, students acknowledge that University Health Services cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the conversations that occur during each event.
- Apr 81:00 PMCounselor Connect: Creator EditionCounselor Connect offers Texas A&M University students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the counseling process and resources within University Health Services. Students can pick from various activities to participate in while interacting with counselors, creating an informal and laid-back environment. During these 15-minute sessions, students will learn strategies for self-care that can improve any area in their lives! Counselor Connect aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and create a safe space on campus for connection. Although this is NOT an individual counseling session, this is an opportunity to engage with a mental health professional and discuss strategies for self-care in order to give you the tools to achieve your academic goals. By attending the Counselor Connect event, students acknowledge that University Health Services cannot guarantee the confidentiality of the conversations that occur during each event.
- Apr 81:30 PMHealthy Bites Healthy Moves - Stay Safe While Eating WellStay Safe While Eating Well This lesson explores the protein food group, including supplements and performance nutrition. Students will learn the importance of safe food handling practices to avoid foodborne illness. Students can also discover how to use kitchen gadgets like slow cookers and air fryers to make cooking easier! Enjoy a free food thermometer to ensure safe meal prep at home!Secure your spot here (https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=44HzaNpGuUe6V28yK48NoYQp4ige0q5EhtnrI7ExHJZUNVVONkNaNFEyUzhPWDU3SVFPRVVFMDhVQiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl).
- Apr 910:00 AMWellness Wherever You Are - HomesicknessThis presentation explores homesickness in college, which is a common and impactful experience for many students. It can potentially affect their academic performance, social integration and overall well-being.Register here (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/wellness-wherever-you-are.html).
- Apr 107:00 PMTRASH DANCEFilmmaker Andrew Garrison follows Orr as she rides along with Austin sanitation workers on their daily routes to observe and later convince them to perform a most unlikely spectacle. On an abandoned airport runway, two dozen trash collectors and their trucks deliver — for one night only — a stunningly beautiful and moving performance, in front of an audience of thousands, who are awed to discover how in the world a garbage truck can "dance." Choreographer Allison Orr will be present for a Q&A session.SELECTED FESTIVAL AWARDS Special Jury Recognition, SXSW Film FestivalAudience Award, Best Feature, Full Frame Documentary Film FestivalAudience Award, Best Feature, Silverdocs Film FestivalAudience Award, Best Feature Documentary, Cinedans FestBest Feature, Docuwest International Film FestivalCrystal Heart Award for Documentary, Heartland Film FestivalGreen Fire Award, American Conservation Film FestivalAudience Choice, Best Documentary, Sedona Int'l Film Festival Production of TRASH DANCE was made possible in part through the support of the Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust, Humanities TX, Texas Folklife, the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin, and individual donors through Kickstarter and direct support. Distribution of TRASH DANCE supported, in part, by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees-AFSCME, by Charlotte Herzele, and by individual donors. Pay-What-You-Will-Tickets available through MSC Box Office (https://boxoffice.tamu.edu/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8C3D300E-E6B8-4952-9B39-27A91F9CCDC1&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=A1EB7AC9-9444-4058-AD2E-FF21A0F785E9)
- Apr 132:00 PMCPR Class: Heart SaverTexas A&M University's Emergency Medical Services team teaches American Heart Association classes for individuals. This class will focus on CPR & First Aid training and is geared toward members of the public. The course includes both an instructor-led lecture and skills portion. For registration and information on class options, visit https://ems.tamu.edu/cpr-education/ (https://ems.tamu.edu/cpr-education/).
- Apr 1410:00 AMWellness Wherever You Are - Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Awareness & PreventionTalk Saves Livesis an educational presentation by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) that provides an overview of suicide prevention. It increases awareness by covering warning signs, risk and protective factors, and actionable steps to help prevent suicide.Emphasizing early intervention, support and stigma reduction, this presentation equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to take proactive measures in their communities.Register here (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/wellness-wherever-you-are.html).
- Apr 143:00 PMMovie Monday: Inside OutThese films can also be viewed 24/7 by students on campus at aggiecinema.tamu.edu (http://aggiecinema.tamu.edu).
- Apr 1711:30 AMPathways to Graduate SchoolEvent Info Our Speakers: Angelina Baltazar is a first-year Neuroscience Ph.D. student at the University of Pennsylvania, studying and creating treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. She recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering as an Undergraduate Research Scholar, Honors Fellow, and recipient of the Robert Gates - Muller Family Outstanding Senior Award. Outside of research, Angelina enjoys baking, running, and advocating for student success initiatives. Dr. Suma Datta retired in August 2024 as a tenured full professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics. She is the former Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Studies with oversight of Honors, Scholarship learning communities, Undergraduate research, National fellowships, Capstone programs, and University level awards such as the Brown-Rudder and Gates-Muller.Date & TimeApr. 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CST Location:MSC, Room 2406 Agenda:11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Check-In & Conversation 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Lunch 12:00 p.m. - 12:10 p.m. - Introductions 12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Workshop *This event is open to all TAMU students*
- Apr 1810:00 AMWellness Wherever You Are - Suicide Awareness and PreventionSuicide is a leading cause of death among college-aged individuals, yet stigma and crisis severity can make it difficult to seek help. Many want to support others but may not know when or how to intervene.This presentation increases awareness of suicide signs, symptoms and statistics while providing basic skills to support someone in crisis. It also highlights on- and off-campus resources and serves as an introduction or supplement to more in-depth training.Register here (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/wellness-wherever-you-are.html).
- Apr 2110:00 AMWellness Wherever You Are - Stress ManagementThis presentation aims to educate students on stress management, burnout and self-care. We will cover key definitions, practical techniques and engage in a self-reflection activity.Our goal is to reduce burnout rates among students by equipping them with effective stress management strategies and promoting the mental health resources available on campus.Register here (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/wellness-wherever-you-are.html).
- Apr 2210:00 AMWellness Wherever You Are - Resilience"Resiliency - From the Ground Up" is a one-hour resilience interactive workshop that teaches participants strategies to grow resiliency skills through practical application.Topics covered include optimism, cognitive thinking traps, healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, and a growth mindset. Participants will leave with an understanding of the importance of perspective and self-growth.Register here (https://uhs.tamu.edu/prevention/wellness-wherever-you-are.html).
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