The move to Blanton! Need
I say more?
CONGRATULATIONS
June Hagler
- appointment to National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators' Commission on Diversity and Multicultural Issues
Committee.
NEW STAFF
Penny Griffin - FA - Financial Aid Specialist
STAFF LEAVING
James Swenson
- SFS - Student Account Specialist
ANNIVERSARIES
Charles Harper - 45 yrs!
Jennifer Russell - 6 years
Anna Gomez - 6 years
BIRTHDAYS
Kelly McMillan - Dec. 18
Laura Del Rio - Dec. 19
Cheryl Moore - Dec. 20
Shannon Grandberry - Dec. 26
Sondra Pena Wright - Dec. 27
Rod Jackson - Dec. 31
Some
of our VIPs this month are:
The VIP section of the DES Newsletter this month is
dedicated to all those who provided such wonderful assistance with the
move to the Laura Lee Blanton Student Services Building. All of the DES Staff - all of the hours that
each of you spent organizing, packing, labeling, and unpacking made the
move of over 100 people successful in a very short turn around time.
Deadlines were met, instructions were followed, and patience was show at
all points. All of the work is greatly appreciated. Blanton Project Teams - To prepare for the
move to Blanton, several project teams were created to focus on various
areas. Thank you to all who worked with these teams and to Joe
Papari, June Hagler, and Erin O'Neil who served as chairs. The
work you did really paid off with the move. Technology Staff - a special thank you to Joe
Papari, Stephen Forrest, Susan Earp, Chris Sekerke, and Monica Cordero (and anyone else) who
worked tirelessly to make sure that our computers were working by the
end of the day on Friday of our move. There was such wonderful
attention that many people said they were asked multiple times if their
system was working. ITS - who worked with Joe and his team.
So many ITS staff members were present on the Friday of the move and
after to help with problems, set up IP addresses, unpacking computers.
DES thanks you and looks forward to having you as neighbors in Blanton. Access Control - Ruth Henderson and Kim Currin
for all the help with keys. They worked with us with keys that were
not correct and came to Blanton to distribute them when we had more
changes. We know this is not the end of our questions and changes,
but appreciate all the work you did so far. Lynn Gross - is our telephone hero. Lynn
spent countless hours making sure that the telephones were where they
needed to be, to get cords, move phones, set up numbers. Lynn
always has been a real partner in this move. Sarah Rincon - there are not words to express
the work that Sarah has done on this project. She has been with us
as we picked out furniture, decided on signage, worried about the decor,
and brainstormed solutions to problems. She has worked late hours,
been here whenever asked, and always tried to find a way to do anything
and everything. Her good humor, positive attitude, and constant
encouragement are much of what made this move successful.
Holiday Celebration
The Holiday Luncheon for Enrollment Services has been scheduled for
Wednesday, December 10th from 12noon to 2pm. Again this year it
will be pot luck. So begin thinking about what yummy thing you
want to bring. Sign up sheets will be going up after Thanksgiving.
Mark your calendar and get ready to share in the fellowship, food, and
fun.
Most of the holiday traditions that occur at this time of year are ways
for us to be thankful for what we have and to share our good fortune
with others. Chris Sekerke is contacting the Wilkinson Center so
that we can work with them this year as our philanthropic activity.
We will be collecting food, clothing, toys, and money to assist the
Center with their holiday celebrations. Clean out your closets,
your kitchen cabinets, and share what you can. Of course there
will be prizes for the teams (and that can be any combination of folks)
who participate.
Holiday
Luncheon
December 10th
12noon
Blanton Meeting Rooms!
Division
Highlights
Important Dates
Thanksgiving - Nov 27, 28
End of Term - Dec 3
Final Exams - Dec 6-12
UG Pymt Due Date - Dec
15
Winter Break - Dec. 22-26
Football Schedule - Went Ponies
TCU
- Nov 29
Quotation of the Month
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?"
Dr. Robert Schuller
SMU
Trivia
What is the event that marks the opening of the holiday season at SMU?
Answer:
Celebration of Lights.
This interdenominational and multicultural
event will be held on the steps of Dallas Hall at 7pm on Sunday, December 7th.
Everyone is welcome.
End of Term Grading Assistance
The Registrar's Office has arranged for assistance with grading at the end of the fall term. Staff from the Administrative Systems Training Team will be available in Blanton longer hours -- 7am to 9pm week days. Staff will be on call over the weekend and can be contacted by calling the SMU Help Desk. Between December 2 and 12, the Self Service Area in 102 Blanton will be staff to assist faculty and TAs with grading.
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