November 16, 2016 ALL
Today: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis

The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis on July 29, 1945, was the Navy’s worst disaster at sea of the Second World War. Of the more than 800 sailors that went into the water after the Japanese torpedoes struck, only 317 survived the five-day ordeal. World War II veteran and Indianapolis survivor Dick Thelen will recount his service experiences on Wednesday, November 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room.

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November 16, 2016 ALL
Today: Part of Term Course Reminders

Please be aware that classes meeting for only part of the term have different dates and deadlines for registration, changing to pass/fail or audit and for course withdrawal. The information can be found on the Registrar’s webpage.

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November 16, 2016 ALL
Today: Cookies for a Cause

$1 cookies in the LSC Atrium Tuesday, November 15, and Wednesday, November 16, 5-7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Renee Jones Empowerment Center, which is dedicated to providing rehabilitation services for victims and survivors of human sex trafficking!

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November 16, 2016 ALL
Remembering the Jesuit Martyrs

Today, November 16, is the Anniversary of the Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador and their Companions. We will remember them today as our intention at Mass at 12:05 p.m. in Saint Francis Chapel and at 9:30 p.m. in Murphy Chapel.

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November 16, 2016 FAC/STAFF
HR Training Series: Mental Health First Aid Training

This training is an eight-hour course, over two days, that provides certification and teaches attendees how to help someone who is experiencing the early warning signs of mental illness and substance use problems, as well as how to intervene in crisis situations such as risk of suicide or overdose. It will take place on December 13 and 14, from 1-5 p.m. in the Jardine Room. Get registration information here.

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November 16, 2016 FAC/STAFF
Human Resources Policy Review

The Human Resources Policy Review Committee is charged with reviewing staff policies and proposing revisions. The last chance to review and comment on the following policies is Thursday, November 17: Staff Vacation Leave, Drug-Free Workplace, Mandatory Reporting for Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence.

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November 16, 2016 ALL
Part of Term Course Reminders

Please be aware that classes meeting for only part of the term have different dates and deadlines for registration, changing to pass/fail or audit and for course withdrawal. The information can be found on the Registrar’s webpage.

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November 15, 2016 ALL
Today: Boler School of Business Meet Your Major

The Boler School of Business will host Meet Your Major for all 8 of the business majors. The event is at 6 p.m. on November 15 in the LSC conference room.

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November 15, 2016 ALL
Today: Erasing Stereotypes Panel

On Tuesday, November 15, from 5-6 p.m. join the Arrupe Scholars in Jardine Room for a panel on erasing stereotypes. The panel is open for all students, staff, and faculty and aims at opening JCU students’ eyes on the stereotypes we all have about one another.

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November 15, 2016 FAC/STAFF
Today: HR Training Series: Responding to Sexual Harassment

Participants learn how to respond to allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination under the law and under University policies. This training session will take place on Tuesday, November 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Jardine Room. Get pre-registration information here.

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