Course Request is Coming

Yeah! You made it to the half-way point; now celebrate with a day off.  Fall break is a great time to relax, get reorganized, re-energized, and get ready to tackle the remainder portion of the term. Taking this time to relax will help you prevent burnout. More about burnout later in this blog…

First, course request is coming. As most of you know, the MSE Advising Office has changed its position on meetings… advising meetings are required during course request. There are over 100 of you and one of me. That said – meetings for course request will begin next week. Contact me now to schedule your meeting.

Also, a reminder to the students enrolled in Statics: if you need assistance – Dr. Dowling is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 – noon and other times if you email him in advance. 

Important Dates

Friday, 10/19                      Last day to apply for fall graduation & have your name appear on the fall commencement bulletin

Monday, 10/22                 Department Info Session for freshmen – MEPS and student volunteers needed

Tuesday, 10/23                 Course Request Opens

Tuesday, 10/30                 Course Request Closes

Wednesday, 10/31          Nothing Scary About Advising

Graduating Senior Reminders

Senior photos will take place October 15 and 16 in room 107 Holden Hall.  The sign-up sheet will be available in the Mining office until Friday October 12 noon. If you cannot stop by in person to schedule your appointment please call or contact Carol Trutt (540-231-6671, cjtrutt@mining.vt.edu)

The photographer will be taking two photos every 15 minutes, it is imperative you be ready by your scheduled time.  

If you want an individual composite for yourself, you need to pay the photographer $15.00 at the time of your sitting or $20.00 after. (See photographer for details)

MEPS (Materials Engineering Professional Society)

Homecoming Tailgate will begin at 10am in from of Holden Hall. Come for breakfast and friendship.

Helpful Tools

So today is Fall Break. Why do you need a break – well, once in a while everyone needs a break. This break from class, although small, will help prevent burnout. Burnout can happen to everyone and anyone. It is a sneaky little condition that creeps up. Often times you don't realize you are on your way to a burnout till it is too late. Learn these sign and symptoms so you can be ready to fight off this unnecessary condition.

Some of the signs and symptoms of burnout are:

• Frequent headaches, back pain, muscle aches
• Loos of motivation
• Increasingly cynical and negative outlook
• Withdrawing from responsibilities
• Procrastinating, taking longer to get things done
• Skipping work or coming in late and leaving early

Don't let burnout creep up on you. Employing these tips in your routine: 

• Start the day with a relaxing ritual. Rather jumping out of bed as soon as you wake up, spend at least fifteen minutes meditating, writing in your journal, doing gentle stretches, or reading something that inspires you.
• Adopt healthy eating, exercising, and sleeping habits. When you eat right, engage in regular physical activity, and get plenty of rest, you have the energy and resilience to deal with life’s hassles and demands. 
• Set boundaries. Don’t overextend yourself. Learn how to say “no” to requests on your time. If you find this difficult, remind yourself that saying “no” allows you to say “yes” to the things that you truly want to do.
• Take a daily break from technology. Set a time each day when you completely disconnect. Put away your laptop, turn off your phone, and stop checking email.
• Nourish your creative side. Creativity is a powerful antidote to burnout. Try something new, start a fun project, or resume a favorite hobby. Choose activities that have nothing to do with work.
• Learn how to manage stress. When you’re on the road to burnout, you may feel helpless. But you have a lot more control over stress than you may think

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My Schedule        

Next week I anticipate being available for appointments during the following times:

                Monday, 10/15                 11 – 4:30

                Tuesday, 10/16                 10 – 4:30

                Wednesday, 10/17          10 – 12 & 2 – 4:30

                Thursday, 10/18                8 – 9:30 & 1 – 4:30

                Friday, 10/19                      1 – 4:30