UTMB Office of Student Life

05/28/2026

This week’s Student News & Notes is packed with upcoming events, student organization programs, and ways to connect with the UTMB community!

Celebrate National Hamburger Day with Student Life and UTMB Police on Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM outside the Health Education Center East Entrance. Later that evening, Professionals Advocating for Cultural Excellence (PACE) will host a screening and discussion of Power to Heal from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in HEC 3.200.

Looking ahead to June, students can join SNMA and SGA for a Juneteenth BBQ on Thursday, June 4, featuring free food, line dances, games, local historians, and the NIA Cultural Center. Student organizations and the Office of Student Life are also hosting a FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Watch Party on Thursday, June 11, with free food, prizes, and Mexico vs. South Africa on the big screens.

This issue also includes June save-the-date events, a Father’s Day Card Pick Up Event, and an Interview & Resume Workshop for nursing students hosted by the Student Nurses Association.

Check your Student News & Notes for full details, links, and registration information!

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05/22/2026

Sharing on behalf of Wellness for the Academic Enterprise 🥗💚🌱

Dear Students,

You’re invited to take a break, connect, and prioritize your well-being at our upcoming Student Mental Health & Wellness Event as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: HEC Lobby

This year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together,” focuses on building supportive habits and connecting you with resources that help you thrive.

What to Expect:
Meet Dr. Barbara Calvert and the Student Counseling Services team
Connect with representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gulf Coast
Create your own “Build a Better Day” snack while reflecting on habits that support well-being
Explore campus and community mental health resources

Whether you’re looking to learn more, connect with others, or simply take a moment for yourself, we’d love to see you there.

Let’s work toward more good days, together.

Julie Griffith,
Director of Wellness for the Academic Enterprise

05/21/2026

This week’s Student News & Notes has plenty of ways to get involved and stay connected at UTMB!

Intramural Summer Softball registration closes tomorrow, May 22, at 5 PM, so don’t miss your chance to sign up. Student Life and UTMB Police are also celebrating National Hamburger Day on Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM outside the Health Education Center East Entrance.

Later that evening, Professionals Advocating for Cultural Excellence (PACE) will host a screening and discussion of Power to Heal from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in HEC 3.200. Looking ahead, SNMA and SGA will celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 4, with a BBQ, line dancing, games, local historians, and the NIA Cultural Center.

This issue also includes a Nurses Week recap, a reminder from Moody Medical Library to double-check AI-generated citations, and a list of local volunteer opportunities for students looking to get involved in the Galveston community.

Check your Student News & Notes for details, links, and registration information!

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05/14/2026

This week’s Student News & Notes is full of ways to get involved, take a break, and stay connected at UTMB!

Intramural Summer Softball registration is open through May 22 at 5 PM, with games happening Wednesday evenings in June and July. Student Life and UTMB Police are also celebrating National Hamburger Day on Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM outside the Health Education Center East Entrance.

Later that evening, Professionals Advocating for Cultural Excellence (PACE) will host a screening and discussion of Power to Heal from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in HEC 3.200. Looking ahead, SNMA and SGA will celebrate Juneteenth with a BBQ, line dancing, games, local historians, and the NIA Cultural Center on Thursday, June 4.

This issue also includes information about the Microsoft Ability Summit, a reminder to double-check AI-generated citations with support from Moody Medical Library, and May volunteer training dates for The Picnic Basket: Student Food Pantry.

Check your Student News & Notes for details, links, and registration information!

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05/07/2026

This week’s Student News & Notes is packed with updates and opportunities for UTMB students!

Highlights include Intramural Summer Softball registration opening May 11, the Mother’s Day Card Pick-Up event happening through May 9, National Hamburger Day with Student Life and UTMB Police on May 28, and the Juneteenth BBQ hosted by SNMA and SGA on June 4.

Students can also apply for the SGA Budget Committee through May 13, explore local job opportunities with Groundswell, learn why AI-generated citations should always be verified, and sign up for May volunteer training with The Picnic Basket: Student Food Pantry.

Check your UTMB email for full details, links, and sign-up information!

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04/30/2026

We have exciting upcoming events including Mother's Day card pick-up and National Have a Coke Day. The results of the 2026 Student Government Association elections are also in, and applications for the Budget Committee are open until May 8. Stay engaged!

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04/28/2026

GIVE IT UP FOR OUR WINNERS❗️❗️❗️
🏆🥇Pumpkin🌭, Bear 🐈‍⬛& Dali🦜

Thank you to everyone who entered the contest it was so fun seeing all of the submissions, your pets are all adorable! Winners look out for an email regarding your prize!

04/24/2026

Here are your finalists!!! Click the link in our bio titled "pet contest" or the link on our story to vote for your favorites! 🐾🐈🐶🐰🦜 The form will close Monday at 10am and we will announce winners later that day. Good luck to all of the pets🏆

04/24/2026

Pets and Popsicles🐾🧊

Comment down below what your favorite flavor of popsicle is or your favorite pet you met yesterday!

04/24/2026

🚨ELEVATOR IS GOING TO BE GETTING REPLACED🚨April 27-July 17 (estimated)

What to Expect:
- The elevator will be fully out of service for the duration of construction.
- Access to the following offices will require use of the front outdoor stairwell:
Student Life and ADA Services (2nd floor)
Student Health and Counseling (3rd floor)
- The JSC is badge access only. Please note the badge reader is located on the left side of the front door.
- An alternate stairwell is available at the back of the building, accessible through the 1st‑floor break space; this stairwell leads to the 2nd floor only.