April 2009
SRC Official Grand Opening April 22 Be sure to mark your calendars for the Student Recreation Center’s Grand Opening later this month. Texas State University’s President Dr. Denise Trauth will provide an opening address. In addition, our very own Director Dr. Glenn Hanley will provide a welcoming speech to students, faculty and staff. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be conducted by ASG President Brett Baker. The Campus Recreation Center will administer official tours of our expansion from 1:30PM-3PM and 3:30PM-5PM. Come and celebrate this with the SRC Staff and the Texas State community.
Upcoming Events April 6 Dodgeball Season Begins April 7 Racquetball Doubles Tournament April 16 & 20 Sand Volleyball Tournament April 17 Inner-tube Water Polo Season Begins April 18-19 2nd Annual Bobcat Cup April 22 SRC Grand Opening, 3-4pm
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As the majority of us await our turn to strut across the graduation stage, one of our Campus Rec 2009 graduates had this to say about their plans:
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Masters in Student Affairs, May 2009. Useful Tips:
1. “After graduation I will be working as a therapeutic recrea2. tion intern at Lauren Ridge Treatment Center in San Antonio. In October, I will take my certification exam to be a Nation3. ally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and hope to remain in San Antonio or find a job in Austin or the sur4. rounding areas.” Bailey Brown, Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration major, May 2009 “I will be attending the NIRSA Conference next week to further establish my search for my dream Club Sports job post graduation. I am hoping to move to a coastal location and work with college students in the field I love. Until then, I will take advantage of my summer and enjoy the river and outdoors.” Catherine Garland, Sport Clubs Grad Assistant,
Register for graduation through your department. When you have purchased your cap and gown, hang it up and let creases disappear. Update your resume. Employers seek a strong resume and cover letter that stands out from an application pool. Mail out graduation invitations to everyone!
Congratulations to ALL of our 2009 graduates! You have worked hard and it shows. Best wishes to you all!
CPR Facts — Consider this! CPR was invented in 1960 CPR doubles a person’s chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest 75% of all cardiac arrest happen in people’s homes Cardiac arrest occurs twice as frequently in men compared to women Facts provided by LearnCPR—University of Washington
Sarah Sport Clubs March Supervisor of the Month
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Men’s Rugby Club Team Back to Back State Champions!!
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