the foss schedule spring 2015 - tamiu home · 2-3 pm sc225 10-11 am sc230 4-5 pm sc225 7-9 pm...

Spring 2015THE FOSS SCHEDULE

The FOSS Schedule(Explained)

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Rules & Requirements1. Missed Mandatory = -1 credit + follow up from FOSS Team.2. Video Makeups = 1 credit.3. No credit will be given for repeat attendance.4. In-person Event attendance = Credits on schedule.5. All missed mandatory events must be made up to remain active.6. All students must attain 10 credits in addition to 4 visits to the ULC and 4 visits to the Writing Center, as is appropriate, or a total of 18 event credits in order to meet semester goal.7. ULC and Writing Center visits will count as 1 event credit per visit (online or in-person are acceptable).8. Credit Substitutions are allowed in the following manner: A. ULC and Writing Center visits event credit requirements can be substituted for FOSS Schedule Event credits as needed. B. FOSS Schedule Event credits can be substituted for ULC and Writing Center visits credits up to a maximum of 10. i.e. At the maximum, a student may have up to 10 ULC/WC credits and then only have 8 FOSS Schedule credits to meet the semester goal.9. Additional information, event video library and attendance reporting can be found at FOSS Community Group ANGEL page.

January



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Schedule Overview

Schedule Overview

Straight Talk from a FOSS Student

Sanchez Lecture Series

Digital Leadership

2-3 PM SC225

10-11 AM SC230

4-5 PM SC225

7-9 PM Recital Hall

11-12 AM SC231

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Less required events!New, fresh events!

Come and learn about the Spring FOSS Schedule and what is expected

of FOSS students.

Less required events!New, fresh events!

Come and learn about the Spring FOSS Schedule and what is expected

of FOSS students.

How do you �t your FOSS events into your busy

schedule? Come and hear �rst hand from Yadira Ramírez, FOSS

Family member.

“Eleanor Roosevelt: Her SecretJourney”, starring Loretta Swit,

is an engaging and educational theatrical event, following

the years after WWI, as recalled by Mrs. Roosevelt.

This session will introduce students to the concept of

Digital Identity, Digital Footprint and

Digital Narcissism with a focuson the development of

Digital Leadership.

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February



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FOSS Students Go International!

Learn about the travels of one FOSS student and what bene�ts have been

realized by making the choiceto study abroad.

FOSS Students Go International!

Learn about the travels of one FOSS student and what bene�ts have been

realized by making the choiceto study abroad.

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2-3 PM SC230

2-3 PM SC231

10-11 AM SC231

10-11 AM SC230

2-3 PM SC230

10-11 AM SC230

How to Apply for Graduation

How to Apply for Graduation

Financial AidSurvival Kit

Financial AidSurvival Kit

Are you graduating soon?Come to this session and

�nd out how to apply for graduation!

Are you graduating soon?Come to this session and

�nd out how to apply for graduation!

Learn what you will need to know in order to properly apply for �nancial aid andhow not to lose what you

have been awarded!

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Learn what you will need to know in order to properly apply for �nancial aid andhow not to lose what you

have been awarded!

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Safe Zone Training*

How Can I Get a Scholarship?

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5-7 PM SCTBA

12-1 PM ZSC101

Deadline! KL328

2-3 PM SC231

1-2 PM SC231

5:30 PM KCB

Healthy Relationships

Students MeetYour Professors*

How Can I Get a Scholarship?

Women’s BasketballTAMIU vs St. Mary’s

This workshop encouragesparticipants to become

more aware, active, and allied to the concerns of the lesbian,

gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning

population.

*RSVP Required

Are you in a romantic relationship? We will discussromantic relationships and de�ne healthy relationships in this session. Lunch will be

provided.

Schedule an appointment to meet with each professor

before this date, turn in yoursigned meeting con�rmation

form, and earn 3 credits!

*MandatoryDo you need help with

scholarships? Come and learnwhat you will need to �nd,

evaluate and apply to get TAMIUand external scholarships!

Do you need help with scholarships? Come and learn

what you will need to �nd, evaluate and apply to get TAMIU

and external scholarships!

Cheer your Lady Dustdevils on to victory! Look for the

big FOSS sign! #DaleTAMIU

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February



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Servant Leadership

DegreeWorks - How to track my progress?

11-12 AM SC231

2-3 PM SC230

DegreeWorks - How to track my progress?

10-11 AM SC225

2 PM DustDevil Field

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In preparation for “The Big Event”

this session will focus on Servant Leadership.

Learn how to access and useDegreeWorks to perform

degree evaluations, plan ahead, and estimate how many

semesters it will take to graduate.

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A Discussion withJudge Joe Lopez*

We are proud to welcome thehonorable Judge Joe Lopez to

TAMIU for this FOSS event. Join us as he discusses the reality of working in the criminal justice �eld as well as a career outlook

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Women’s SoftballTAMIU vs Newman

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Learn how to access and useDegreeWorks to perform

degree evaluations, plan ahead, and estimate how many

semesters it will take to graduate.

March



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Spring Break Revolution

12-1 PM SC231I Need Advising!Where should I Go?

I Need Advising!Where should I Go?

Business & Hospitality Career Fair

Climbing the Ladder

2-3 PM SC225

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1-4 PM SCRotunda

11-12 AM SC231

Prepare for Spring Break...the healthy way! Learn what it takes to stay safe while having fun this holiday! Lunch will be

provided.

FOSS Juniors and Seniors have a FOSS advisor AND a

faculty advisor. Come and learnwhat each advisor provides!

FOSS Juniors and Seniors have a FOSS advisor AND a

faculty advisor. Come and learnwhat each advisor provides!

Interested in jobs in Business &Hospitality? Come dressed for an interview and bring your

resume to this fair where you will network, meet employers

and get hired.

This session will focus on the role of gender in our society, both

male and female, and the impactsof gender in decisions related to

leadership.

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Mid SemesterCheck*

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2-3 PM SC225

3 PM Jorge Haynes Field

8 AM TBA

2-3 PM SC230

10-11 AM SC230

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Champions of Giving:Student Philanthropy

Men’s BaseballTAMIU vs

OK Panhandle St.

The BIG Event

Class Adds & Drops:Evaluate your

options

Class Adds & Drops:Evaluate your

options

Held from 3/23/15 to 4/13/15in the Admissions O�ce.

This event requires you to follow up with your academic

advisor.

Everytime a Dustdevil gives,great things happen! Learn

about the Champions of Givingcampaign and how important

you are to TAMIU!

Every time a Dustdevil serves,great things happen! Make a di�erence and volunteer to

help our community.

Cheer your dustdevils on to victory! Look for the


Understand the implicationsand procedures of

adding & dropping classes as wellas when and how to best use

these options.

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Understand the implicationsand procedures of

adding & dropping classes as wellas when and how to best use

these options.

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Everyday Leadership

Women’s SoftballTAMIU vs TAMUK

Men’s Baseball TAMIU vs

Our Lady of the Lake

Emerging Leaders* Awards Ceremony

11-12 AM SC231

3 PM DustDevil Field

2 PM Jorge Haynes Field

1-4 PM SCRotunda

6 PM SC236

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School Districts Career Fair

Students will be introduced to a panel of individuals. The panel will serve to

showcase how leadership isnot earned through title or pay, but is something everyone faces

throughout their life.



Cheer your Dustdevils on to victory! Look for the


Interested in jobs with a SchoolDistrict in our region?

Come dressed for an interviewand bring your resume to this fair where you will network,

meet employers and get hired.

Outstanding, exemplary members of the FOSS Family

will be celebrated on this nightdedicated to highlighting

our campus student leaders.

*By invitation only

April



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Service-LearningExpo

FOSS Year-end Event*

9-12 AM SCBallroom

2-4 PM WHTC 116

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Service-Learning is an importantpart of your educational

experience. Come to this event which aims to showcase

current projects and discover how to get involved!

Discuss all that has been done this year & highlight what is

nextfor the FOSS family for the summer, next semester and

beyond!

*Mandatory(All LCC cohorts are invited)

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Where to �nd TAMIU FOSS Makeup Videos:

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Makeup VideosFolder

TAMIU FOSS inANGEL

Watch the video. Pass the quiz. GET FOSS CREDITS!

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