• At this special time of year, I want to remind you that I'm grateful for your service to our students. I wish you abundance, happiness and peace in 2022. Happy holidays!
• Thank you to all who were able to help with the Late Night Final Exam Breakfast on Dec. 6 and to those volunteering for Memories on the Mall this week.

• Sign up now for the spring DEI Book Club. We will be reading For the Love of Men by Liz Plank. The first 25 staff to sign up will receive their book free. For questions or to recommend future books, email Brooke Everette.

• Dec. 21: Men's Basketball vs. East Texas Baptist, 6 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 29: Women's Basketball vs. Calvin, 4 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 30: Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 3 p.m., Activity Center.
• Dec. 30: Men's Basketball vs. Hendrix, 6 p.m., Activity Center.
• Jan. 3: Women's Basketball vs. Austin College, 6 p.m., Activity Center.

Community Standards and Conduct

• Referral activities for the week of Nov. 30: conduct (1), Covid-19 misconduct (4), BAIT (9), academic dishonesty (42). Student/staff meetings (30).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Health Center

• There are a limited number of flu vaccines available to currently enrolled students at no charge. The COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) also is available. Interested students should schedule an appointment.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Intercultural Programs

• Dec. 14: International Student Orientation info session: Preparing for Life in Dallas, 9 a.m., Teams.
• Dec. 15: International Student Orientation, 9 a.m., Galaxy Rooms B & C.

Student Union

• Jan. 19: Meteor Theater Cosmic Film Festival Workshop: Acting, with Paula Goldberg, 1 p.m., SSA 14.244.
• Jan. 20: Meteor Theater Mainstream Movie night: Shang-Chi, 7 p.m., SSA Auditorium.

Student Volunteerism

• The RUO application for ASB 2022 is open. Email Lacey Garner to apply.