The ICE Chest |
December 2008 |
Volume 1, Issue 4 |
Center StaffMarlon Anderson Ann Margaret Trujillo Jennifer Lilly Migel Navarro Matthew Morris Gregory Frieden Jose Benavides Erica Proo |
  
As the calendar year draws to a close, we would like to say thank you to the many students, student organizations, and departments for enhancing the quality of the campus community by sponsoring and/or supporting the diversity and volunteer services programs and events at Any special occasion you choose to celebrate, we wish you the best. May you and your loved ones have
safe, gracious, and |
Upcoming Events |
First Friday - December 5thDate: Friday, December 5
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Do You Need to Chill?
Join the Inclusion and Community Engagement Center on December 5th as we celebrate the final “First Friday” of the fall semester in the UC 1 Ski Lodge from 11am- 1pm. The ICE Center will be providing FREE HOT CHOCOLATE, FREE WASSAIL*, FREE COOKIES, as well as an opportunity to CREATE ORNAMENTS and WRITE LETTERS for the residents of the Ronald McDonald House (Monetary donations to RMHC are also welcomed)**. Students are invited to “Come N Chill” with fellow students and unwind as the semester comes to an end. “First Friday” is the ICE Center’s take on the monthly First Friday events held in the arts district of San Antonio. “First Friday” at UTSA is an opportunity for students to unwind and celebrate being a student. Past “First Friday” events have included free t-shirts, free snow cones, free caramel apples, raffles for haunted house tickets, and recently a joint event with the Diversity Month Celebration and the Mystical Arts of Tibet. * Wassail is a hot, spiced punch often associated with Christmas. Particularly popular in Germanic countries, the term itself is a contraction of the Anglo-Saxon term, “wæs hæil,” meaning; "Be healthy". Source: www.wikipedia.com ** “For nearly 35 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) has been creating, finding and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well being of children worldwide. RMHC is making a global impact on the most pressing problems facing families today. Our approach is to think globally, but act locally by tailoring our programs to address the most pressing need of each community we serve.” Ronald McDonald House For More Information on “First Friday,” Please Contact the ICE Center at: 210-458-4770/ engaged@utsa.edu
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Student Leader Spotlight
Rachel Finn is a pre-medical psychology major and member of the Honors College who will be graduating from UTSA this spring. Rachel has been involved with many organizations over the years including Alpha Chi, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key, and Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology. Most of her leadership work, though, has been with the Student Health Organization (SHO), a group that she co-founded and is currently serving as President. Rachel said, “We have worked hard to recruit members and promote health education and awareness on campus for the last two years. We are so excited to have grown into an organization that people in the UTSA community know and respect. If you want to volunteer by doing health outreach at UTSA, SHO is the organization for you!” When asked about her experience at UTSA Rachel said, “I love UTSA because of all the opportunities it has afforded me.” Some of those opportunities include working with beluga whales at Sea World as part of her Honors Thesis, studying abroad in Italy, and mentoring peers as an RA and Peer Class Leader. Rachel plans to attend medical school in Texas, entering in fall 2009. Student Health Organization meets every other Monday in the UC Oak Room, 2.01.20 at 7 pm. More information about SHO can be found at www.utsa.edu/health/sho and on Facebook. |
Resource Library
Come check out our growing resource library. Whether you are doing research or just looking for a great book on leadership, volunteerism, or a culture other than your own; come and check out your choice of books. |
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Voice: (210) 458-4770 Fax: (210) 458-6927 |
Report your Organization's Volunteer Hours
All student organizations are asked to report information about their volunteer efforts this fall. This information allows UTSA administrators to tell the community about the impact students are making. Please email Jennifer.Lilly@utsa.edu the following by December 17: One group who reports their hours will be randomly selected to win $150 toward your next volunteer effort or campus wide program (details will be provided with award). Please email Jennifer.Lilly@utsa.edu with any questions! Individuals wanting to report their volunteer hours should track them at http://presidentialserviceawards.gov/s/ut/ - awards will be given out this spring! |
Volunteer Opportunity HighlightVista Care is looking for Holiday Spirited carolers to sing, play instruments, or even do holiday skits for the residents at the Army Residence Community. For more information on how to entertain these nice folks, contact Mary Diehl, or call (210) 738-1455. To find out about more volunteer opportunities visit Volunteer Services. |
Good Luck on Final Exams and Congratulations to the December Graduates!!! If the thought of finals being around the corner freaks you out, come and study in a familiar place with friends… Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Inclusion and Community Engagement Center invite you to Study Day with AKAMonday December 8,2008UC III ~ Travis Room (UC 2.202)11:08 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.Study, learn some study techniques, get assistance from your peers, etc. Light refreshments will be provided. |
