Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Last week I did a terrible thing. I weakened my immune system. Not only that, I had memory problems, I was moody, and probably played with my borderline diabetes. How could I have done all of these things in one week? Easy. I was sleep deprived last week.  According to my FitBit, one night I only got 4 hours and 51 minutes of sleep. (not good.)

I heard there was beautiful weather this past weekend, but I wouldn’t know. I spent the weekend on the sofa – sleeping and sick.

MEPS News
Come and support the seniors as they present their Senior Design Research Projects on Friday, April 29 in 190 Goodwin from 11 - 4.

Senior News
If you or your parents haven’t already, please RSVP for the Graduation Reception.

Important Dates
May 4 – Last day to Course Withdraw – check with me first
May 5 – Reading Day
May 6 – Exams Begin

Helpful Tools

 

Random
A 20 second hug releases oxytocin and can increase your trust in the person you’re hugging.

Ut Prosim 
A UK man became paralyzed after a cycling accident and spent 4 years raising 22,000 pounds to pay for a pioneering treatment that might help him walk again. However, upon hearing about a disabled boy needing surgery (that stood a better chance of success), he donated all the money to him instead.

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My Schedule   
To schedule a meeting please check my Google Calendar.

Go To Class

This morning I had the opportunity to visit Dr. Corcoran’s class. I was expecting to see 75 bright and happy faces but to my surprise there were maybe 20 people in the class. When I asked where everyone was I was shocked to learn that “this is it for a Friday.”  Where are you people? This is your education and you cannot get it if you don’t show up. 

Someone is paying for your education. Real money. It might be you; it might be your parents, or a benefactor. But someone is paying real money. By not taking advantage of this opportunity, you are disrespecting that person.

I just did the math. For an instate student taking 15 credit hours, each class is $29.73. While doing this math I talked with a student who at best guess indicated he missed 30 classes. That’s $891.79 ($2,080.64 for out of state). Real money, people! This is not chump change.

Senior News
Please ask your parents to RSVP to the Graduation Reception invitation.

Important Dates
April 15 – Exam Rescheduling Deadline
April 16 – Fall Add/Drop
May 4 – Last day to Course Withdraw
May 5 – Reading Day
May 6 – Exams Begin

Helpful Tools
Several MSE students have 4 exams in 2 days. Please watch your email for an announcement about alternate times.

Random
Today is National Empanada Day.
(I did not plan this, but my family is having homemade empanadas for dinner tonight.)

Words to Live By
“So many things are possible just as long as you don’t know they’re impossible.” —Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

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My Schedule 

Scheduled meeting times are available 9:30-11:30 & 1:30-4:30. To schedule a meeting please log into your Scholar account.

Can't Find My Focus

What to do when you have stuff to do but you have no drive or you've lost the ability to focus? Typically I organize or clean my desk then dive into what needs to be done. But I did that yesterday! An internet search on regaining your focus proved futile and I ended up arguing with the suggestions. One site suggested 1) incorporate discipline … that’s the problem! 2) give your brain a break … again, it’s had a break it needs to get back to work & 3) regulate your mood … easy for you to say.

A nap. I can take a nap and things will be better when I wake.

MEPS News
General Meeting on Monday @ 7.

Senior News
Go to class – you haven’t graduated yet.
Please ask your parents to RSVP to the graduation reception.
Have you had your meeting with Dr. Clark yet?

Important Dates
April 15 – Exam Rescheduling Deadline
April 16 – Fall Add/Drop
May 4 – Last day to Course Withdraw
May 5 – Reading Day
May 6 – Exams Begin

Helpful Tools
Never too late to stop by the Student Success Center. Upcoming workshops include:

• Time management Bootcamp on April 5
• Effective Study Strategies on April 5
• Successful Test-taking on April 4
• Don’t be a Pokie Hokie, Overcoming Procrastination on April 12
• Making if Through the Final Stretch on April 18, 21, 26 & 29

Random
50% of Netflix users watch an entire season of a TV show in just one week.

Ut Prosim 
MEPS Relay for Life
 
Cancer has touched many of us all in some way, and it's time to fight back by raising funds, as well as walking in our local American Cancer Society Relay For Life event.  MEPS has a goal to raise $325. If every person in MSE major donated just $1, we would reach our goal in no time!  All donations, large or small will help to make a difference!  Let's show what a great organization we are and give BACK!

Donations can be made in the Donation box located in the Advising Office or on line http://main.acsevents.org/goto/MEPSRelay.
 
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MSE is annexing ME! 

My Schedule   
Scheduled meeting times are available 9:30-11:30 & 1:30-4:30. To schedule a meeting please access my Google Calendar.