Monday, February 6th, 2023

Happy Monday Jackrabbits! We hope you have a great week

Read on to learn about the exciting opportunities happening on campus this week.

This week's edition of the Rabbit Report includes:

1. Students' Association
2. UPC - Upcoming Events
3. Building Cultural Competencies
4. Little "I" Info
5. Coping Skills & Coco
6. Food Drive
7. State a Thon Miracle Week
8. Need to Report a Concern?

1. Students' Association

Tonights Meeting

The Students' Association Senate will have its weekly meeting tonight at 7:00pm in the Lewis and Clark room of the Student Union. All are welcome! Check out the links below for more information

We Want Your Feedback!

The Students' Association is looking for feedback to make your student experience better! Fill our our anonymous form and let us know what you want to see changed on campus!

Free Legal Aid Office Hours

The Students' Association employs a lawyer to provide legal aid services to SDSU students on legal practices including rental agreements, citizenship procedures, and other legal matters. Legal aid office hours resumed and will be taking place every Wednesday from 3:00pm - 6:00pm in the Students' Association Office. Please reach out to sdsu.sachiefofstaff@sdstate.edu to schedule an appointment.

 2. UPC Upcoming Events

- Valentine's Cookies & Movie

- Parker McCollum Tickets

- Jazz Night

Valentine's Cookie Decorating & Movie

Want to make a sweet treat with your sweetheart or friends? Come out to McCrory Gardens from 6-9pm on Tuesday, February 14th to enjoy mocktails and s'mores while watching How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and playing Valentine's Day trivia. There are a lot of great prizes and a raffle drawing for all attendees so be sure to stop by. There will be a shuttle transporting students from the Union to McCrory so no need to worry about parking or a cold walk over.

Questions? Contact Megan Green at SDSU.UPCArts@sdstate.edu

Parker McCollum Tickets

Enjoy this SDSU student exclusive offer and join special guests including Corey Kent and Catie Offerman at the Swiftel Center on Friday, February 10th, 2023 with a start time at 7:30pm. Get 4 tickets for $100 dollars while supplies lasts. Limit to 4 tickets per person. Use the link below for this special rate.

Jazz Night

Come on down to Cottonwood Coffee on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 7pm to take a quick study break and enjoy some jazz music, coffee, and poetry! The event will feature the Joel Shotwell quintet from Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Society. There will also be an open jam session for students to play with the band or read some poetry!

Questions? Contact Esther Ilunga at SDSU.UPCConcerts@sdstate.edu

 3. Building Cultural Competencies

February 9th at 2:00pm

Campanile Room

Building Cultural Competencies

Cultural competence is awareness of one's cultural identity and views about differences with the ability to learn and build on varying norms to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Attending this session will build your understanding and abilities to be a global citizen.

Questions? Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Accessibility

4 . Little "I" Drawing

February 8th at 7:00pm

Rotunda D

Little "I" Drawing

The 100th Little International Livestock Drawing is February 8th at 7:00pm in Rotunda D! Join us for a chance to exhibit an animal in this year's centennial celebration. You must be present or have a representative attend on your behalf to be entered in the drawing. A $50 deposit is required at the drawing to reserve your animal. The deposit will be returned pending all rules have been adhered to after the event. This year's event will be March 31st and April 1st. All majors are welcomed!

Questions? Contact Cody Gifford at cody.gifford@jacks.sdstate.edu

5. Coping Skills and Coco

February 9th at 7:00pm

American Indian Student Center

Coping Skills and Coco

Join the Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center and the American Indian Student Center for a workshop titled Coping Skills and Coco! Counseling graduate students Julia Mitchel and Spencer Kappenman will lead an informative and interactive workshop about how you can practice self-care and manage emotions and anxiety as we head into a busy part of the semester. Hot chocolate will be provided and all SDSU students are welcome to attend!

Questions? Contact Keri Pappas at Keri.Pappas@sdstate.edu

6. Food Drive

Win the Feud. Give Some Food!

Food Drive Info

Donate non-perishable food items with your organization to Brookings' youth! Drop off locations include the SDSU Student Union and Grace Point Wesleyan Church. The three groups with the most donations will win a prize! The donation period if from Feb. 6th - 20th. Use the link below to sign up your organization.

Questions? Contact Kylie Neuhalfen at kyliw.neuhalfen@jacks.sdstate.edu

7. State a Thon Miracle Week

Miracle Week is a week full of activities and fundraisers to support the Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD!

What is State a Thon?

State a Thon is a student-led organization that raises money for Children's Miracle Network all year long. State a Thon Miracle Push Week is a great way to connect with the community and make a huge difference!

Feb. 13th - American Heart Monday

Canning @ 5:00pm at TheDepot

Bowl a Thon @6pm at The Lanes (Sign Up in link below)

Bingo @8pm at The Lanes (must be 21+)

Feb. 14th - Recruitment Day

Use promo code HEART to receive $5 off your registration fee! Sign up using the link below.

Applebee's Tip Night @ 5:00pm

Wooden Legs Trivia Night @ 7:00pm

Questions? Contact Keeley Klein at Keeley.Klein@jacks.sdstate.edu

8. Need to Report a Concern?

You have great resources available right at your fingertips to help you through your experience at SDSU, one of wish is the online Student Handbook. Here you can find policies, processes, information on how to get involved and details about student services and supports to make you successful. You also have many ways to report a concern both related to academics and non-academics. Finally, if you need assistant, know that we are here to help and our Student Ombudsperson and the University Ombuds Office are both resources to assist you in many different ways.

Rabbit Report Submissions

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Have a Great Week Jackrabbits & Happy Holidays!