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Monday, Nov. 30

One-Night Volleyball Tournament Hands up for volleyball! This Campus Rec volleyball tournament is actually two tourneys, a men’s and a women’s, played in one night. Please register in advance at the Campus Rec Office. Team & individual sign-ups welcomed. Located in the Mark Twain Gym at 7:00 PM. For more information contact Campus Recreation Office, 203 Mark Twain at 516-5326.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

2009 Holiday Fest

With the holiday season soon approaching it is once again time to come together as campus community and help those in need. This year’s Holiday Fest will take place December 1st- December 7th. On Monday, November 30th, we will display Holiday decorations in the NOSH in the Millennium Student Center in anticipation of the arrival of food baskets and donations from offices, organizations and individuals across campus. Please visit the Student Life website to find out how to get involved.

Effective Studying:

Facts and Myths about Memory Learn more about how memory works and some tips that can be put into practice to improve recall. Find out about effective techniques for note-taking, goal setting for studying, concentration, reading a textbook, and test-taking skills. Located in 100 Lucas Hall, the Center for Student Success, from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. For more information contact Chad Hoffer at 314-516-5300.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

It’s About Time! (Management) Learn how to improve grades, improve your quality of life and divide time between work and recreation. This workshop will help you examine how you spend your time and how you might be able to become more efficient in your role as a student. Located in 100 Lucas Hall, the Center for Student Success, from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. For more information contact Chad Hoffer at 314-516-5300.

Thursday, Dec. 3

UPB Theater: The Hang Over UPB brings you the final Free Movie of the year. Come have fun with UPB free popcorn and drinks. Located in the MSC Pilot House, at 2PM. For more information contact Darren Nesbitt at 314-516-5531.

Bingo Study Break Party Sponsored by Campus Recreation. Take a break from your studies and join us for fun, food, and great prizes! Best of all, it’s free! Bring friends! Located at the Provincial House on South Campus, from 7:00 PM to 3:30 PM.  For more info contact Campus Recreation Office, 203 Mark Twain at 516-5326.

 

Friday, Dec. 4

 

Effective Studying: Facts and Myths about Memory Learn more about how memory works and some tips that can be put into practice to improve recall. Find out about effective techniques for note-taking, goal setting for studying, concentration, reading a textbook, and test-taking skills. Located in 100 Lucas Hall, the Center for Student Success, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM. For more information contact Chad Hoffer at 314-516-5300.

Power of Retention: Best Practices for Student Engagement This program will acquaint faculty and staff with the student experience at UMSL by reviewing data on student retention and engagement and focusing attention on strategies each of us can use to contribute to the campus goals to recruit and retain outstanding students. Located in 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center, from 1:30 PM to 5 PM. For more info call Yolanda Weathersby at (314) 516-5460.