Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
黑料不打烊 Day was a big success, and it was exciting to see the community come together to celebrate and support the university.
Here are a few events and opportunities coming up on campus this week you won鈥檛 want to miss:
Brenda Dixon-Gottschild 鈥 鈥淐hallenges, Changes, Chances: My Object Lesson in Reclaiming My Time鈥
Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., McCray Theatre, Center for the Arts
Join the Lyceum Series to hear from Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, an acclaimed dancer, author and scholar whose work explores race, culture and the arts. Come hear reflections from her six-decade career and experience a presentation that blends storytelling and performance. Visit the for more information.
Understanding the US-Iran Conflict: An 黑料不打烊 faculty panel
Tuesday, March 10, 4:30-6 p.m., East Commons 102
Faculty from multiple disciplines will come together to discuss the unfolding developments in the Middle East. The discussion will aim to contextualize recent developments for the campus community. Sponsored by the Council on Civic Engagement.
Zeynep Tufekci 鈥 鈥淧ower, Protest and Algorithms: How Technology Shapes Society and Democracy鈥
Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., McCray Theatre, Center for the Arts
Don鈥檛 miss this year鈥檚 Baird Lecture, featuring internationally recognized techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci. A 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist for commentary, Tufekci examines the use of social media to mobilize large numbers of people in political protest and why many modern movements lack the direction to foster real change. Visit the Spring Cultural Calendar for more information.
SUB Cinema Drive-In presents: 鈥淲icked: For Good鈥
Saturday, March 14, 8-10:30 p.m., Innovation Quad Parking Lot
SUB Cinema鈥檚 drive-in movie is back with Wicked: For Good. Bring your friends, a car or a lawn chair, and settle in for a movie night under the stars. Visit for more information.
Career tip: Stop by the SPDC today!
Stop by the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) on the first floor of the Moseley Center to prepare for what鈥檚 next 鈥 whether you鈥檙e a senior searching for a job, a student looking for an internship, or just exploring career paths. Practice interviewing, polish your r茅sum茅, and get free printed copies and business cards to help you put your best foot forward as a young professional.