Game On

I've heard there are some Settlers of Catan players amongst you. Could it be... Is this true?  Oh I hope so!

Everyone is invited take a break on reading day to join the Advising Staff for a Game Break from 3-5. I'm bringing my board... game on!  We will have other games too for those that don't want to challenge my longest road. 

Oh, and we will have snacks too. Mark your calendar - game break on reading day. 

Important Dates

Today, 12/7                     Last day to Withdrawal

Wednesday, 12/12        Last day of classes

Thursday, 12/13            Game Break, 3-5

Friday, 12/14                  Exams begin

Friday, 12/21                  Fall Commencement

Saturday, 12/22             Grades Due

12/24 – 1/1                    University Closed

MEPS (Materials Engineering Professional Society)

• MEPS has an opportunity to win $300 in the Capital One event called Trivia Night.  This event will be held Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in the GLC multipurpose room from 7:30pm-10:00pm.  Email Morgan Brown (morganb4@vt.edu) if you are interested in participating.

• A group of students from Tianjin University are coming the first week of next February and are staying for 3 weeks.  We need students from Virginia Tech to show them around Blacksburg.  Five Virginia Tech students are able to travel to China in May.  If anyone is interested in this experience they should contact Dr. Whittington or Dr. Aning.

• Any student wishing to attend AIST chapter and/or specialty conferences is eligible for up to $1,000 in funding through the AIST Steel to Students Program.  Funding includes travel, room, and food.  Visit www.aist.org for more information and the Steel to Students application.  Contact Mary Seals (mary.seals@vt.edu ) with any further questions.

• MEPS is currently seeking a new design for t-shirt and car window transfers.  If you have an idea for a design please send it to Stephanie Sparks (sas23888@vt.edu).

• MEPS is continuing to sell sodas  in the upstairs mailroom in Holden.

• If you have photos of MEPS events please send them to Alexandra Egert (alexe09@vt.edu).

 Helpful Tools

“There is no such thing as an attention span. There is only the quality of what you are viewing.” – Jerry Seinfeld

OK, seriously … On average, normal attention span is about 45 minutes. While you are all staying to study this weekend I would like you to try not to push yourself pass your attention span limit. You will know once you have reached it – you will read something and have no clue what you just read. Once you get to that point take a 10 minute break to get some fresh air. But no more than 10 minutes. Do not turn on your phone, TV or computer during those 10 minutes. They are evil devices that will suck you away from your studies.

Random 

Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty years of age or older.

Ut Prosim

Did you know the VT Rescue Squad is staffed approximately 50 volunteer students? As VT Rescue these team members are trained in emergency response, assist with routine transport services, and attend large-scale events, as well lead training events. 

VT Rescue will begin recruiting for the coming year soon. If you or anyone you know is interested please check out their web site at http://www.rescue.vt.edu/volunteer.php.

What better way to give back than to come to the rescue!

Sandbox

Finals are Coming are you ready?

My Schedule        

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

 Monday, 12/10             10-4

Tuesday, 12/11              1-4

Wednesday, 12/12       10-4

Thursday, 12/13           10-5, GAME DAY

Friday, 12/14                1-4