• Happy Thanksgiving week! As we observe the official start to the holiday season, I hope you're able to relax with friends and family, take advantage of those holiday shopping deals and catch up on the things that bring you joy.

• The DEI Community Engagement Committee is launching its spring 2023 DEI Book and Podcast Club. Participants will have the opportunity to read or listen and engage in meaningful and transparent dialogue centered around diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice topics. The spring book selection is The Privileged Poor by Anthony Abraham Jack, and the podcast series will feature a variety of episodes. To sign up for either experience, fill out this form by 5 p.m. Dec. 2. The first 25 staff to sign up will receive their book free. For questions or detail, email [email protected].
• Nov. 29: REAL Talk: The Model Minority. Join us to discuss the model minority and how it may impact our students, 3 p.m., SSA 12.471.
• Dec. 9: REAL Talk: Celebrating the Holidays Across Cultures. 'Tis the season for cheer and joy! Join us for a discussion about holidays and how to support our community, 10:30 a.m., SSA 14.245.

• Nov. 23: Men's basketball v. St. Thomas (Texas), 2 p.m., Activity Center.
• Nov. 26: Men's basketball v. Arlington Baptist, 2 p.m., Activity Center.

Community Standards and Conduct

• Activities and services for the week of Nov. 7: Students referred for BAIT (15), academic dishonesty (30). Student/staff meetings (11).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Activities and services for the week of Nov. 7: All Recovery Meeting (7), 12-Step (1), Nourish (2), Creative Recovery (6), Coffee Talk (2), Comet Consciousness (8), Stillness Meditation (4).

Health Center

• COVID-19 vaccine clinics are open to all currently enrolled students. Appointments should be scheduled online.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Intercultural Programs

• Nov. 21: What to Expect for Commencement, 11 a.m., Instagram.
• Nov. 22: Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars (FACSS) Orientation, 9 a.m., Teams.
• Nov. 23: Celebrating Thanksgiving in the DFW Metroplex, 10:30 a.m., Instagram.

Student Development

• Dec. 12: Late Night Final Exam Breakfast. Volunteers are needed! Sign up now.

Student Union

• Dec. 1: Student Union-managed spaces (SU/SSB/SSA/SU Mall) will be available for departmental booking via the EMS reservation system for the spring 2023 semester. This period encompasses Jan. 2-May 13.

Student Volunteerism

• November: Peanut butter and jelly donation drive benefitting the Comet Cupboard. Items may be dropped off at the Student Services Addition 12.324 (outside the Comet Card Office), Student Services Building first floor (near the front desk), Student Union first floor (near the TechKnowledgy Bar), Student Union second floor (outside Starbucks), and the Office of Student Volunteerism (SSA 14.431).
• The RUO application for Alternative Spring Break 2023 is still open. Spring break is March 12-18.