ATMentors Monthly
Howdy Mentors!
[april]
Can you believe it’s April? This month in Aggieland means blooming bluebonnets, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Ring Day & Aggie Muster. Don’t forget to congratulate those students wearing new, shiny rings and remember those that we’ve lost in the past year at Muster. Take some time to read over this month’s issue of ATMentors Monthly. Not only will you learn more about Student Legal Services & Parent’s Weekend, but take note of some great opportunities in the [What’s New with Mentors?] section. As always, feel free to e-mail ATMentors@tamu.edu with any questions or comments. Have a wonderful week and we hope to see you at the ATMentors Brown Ba g Lunch on April 30th!
[Mark Your Calendar] Important Dates & Events
• April 2nd Reading Day, no classes
• April 6th Last day to drop courses with no penalty (Q-drop) • April 16th Aggie Ring Day • April 16-18th Parent’s Weekend • April 17th Aggie Cultural Day Trip • April 21st Muster • April 30th ATMentors Brown Bag Lunch
[What’s New with Mentors?] ATMentors Brown Bag Lunch April 30th, Cain Hall B-111, 12-1pm Bring your lunch (dessert will be provided) and learn more about Student Counseling Services. Please RSVP to ATMentors@tamu.edu by Wednesday, April 28th.
Aggie Cultural Day Trip
It’s not too late to join current students on their trip to Houston honoring the diversity of Asian America on Saturday, April 17th. Find out more information here: http://dms.tamu.edu/daytrip/2010asian
Other opportunities for Mentors
• More information about AgVentures will be available in May. If interested in participating with our AgVentures, please contact ATMentors@tamu.edu or call 979.845.5826. • Want to support the GLBT community? Become an Aggie ALLY! Aggie Allies Advance workshops are scheduled for April 11, 2pm-5pm & May 5, 2pm-5pm. Sign up here: http://allies.tamu.edu/
[Tips for April]
This section contains hints and resources that will help you while mentoring.
...Finals, Projects, & Papers...Oh My! Once again, it is finals time in Aggieland. As an ATMentor, you can be a great resource to help students succeed this exam season. Check out some of the offerings from the Student Counseling Service:
Conquering Finals Workshops Thursday, April 29 at 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m.
Stress Management and Test Anxiety Workshop Thursday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Biofeedback Workshops Twice a week until the end of the semester: Wednesdays, 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
For more information or tips on how to help your students succeed, see the contact information below http://scs.tamu.edu Cain Hall, B-103 979-845-4427
[Campus Highlight] This section contains helpful hints and resources that will help you while mentoring.
Student Legal Services
The purpose of Student Legal Services is to advise and counsel students concerning their legal problems, and to inform students of their legal rights and responsibilities through confidential meetings, publications and seminars. Common issues that the our attorneys help students with include out-of-state traffic tickets, ChiliFest violations, underage alcohol violations, harassment issues, and roommate/lease issues. Below are some other services offered: Free Notary Public services Landlord/Tenant Disputes Criminal Law Expunctions Automobile Accidents Traffic Tickets
Consumer Protection Contracts Last Will and Testament Power of Attorney Name Change Divorce
Paternity Issues Petitions and Answers Insurance Disputes Real Estate Demand Letters Debts
To schedule an appointment, call 979.862.4502 or visit the attorneys in Cain Hall B-117 http://studentlife.tamu.edu/scrs/sls
Parents’ Weekend April 16-18, 2010
Parents’ Weekend is a tradition that has existed at Texas A&M since 1919. Texas A&M prides itself on making its visitors feel welcome. The University has given parents and guests a special time to feel this warm greeting. It is the mission of Parents’ Weekend Committee to serve the students as well as the families of Texas A&M by providing a weekend of appreciation.
Annual Events Aggie Ring Day: April 16, All Day Association of Former Students Midnight Yell: April 16, Midnight Kyle Field MSC Variety Show: April 16, 7:30 pm Rudder Auditorium Bevo Burn BBQ (See background photo): April 17, 11 am-2 pm, Duncan Field
Maroon and White Game: April 17, 2pm, Kyle Field Singing Cadets Concert: April 17, 7:30 pm, Rudder Auditorium Aggie Moms’ Boutique: April 16, 10- 4:30 pm & April 17, 9- 5 pm Reed Arena All University Awards Ceremony: April 18, 9:30 am Rudder Auditorium
For more information, visit http://parentsweekend.tamu.edu
Have suggestions, comments, or an addition to the newsletter? Please e-mail ATMentors@tamu.edu or call 979.845.5826.