A Trek To The Tek
Tekakwitha Transfer SUccess Collegium Newsletter
New Years Resolutions Tek Style
Take a look at what Tek members want to accomplish in 2014:
-"To figure out how to not procrastinate with schoolwork." (A)
-"Maximize energy intake and outtake." (L)
-"Be a better friend and student, and to work out daily." (D)
-"I don't make specific resolutions, I just want to treat myself better." (S)
-"Graduate! Simple, do-able." (G)
-"Achieve last year's resolution." (B)
-"To ruin others' resolutions." (E)
-"To lose 15 lbs." (M)
-"Be more optimistic." (D)
-"I don't have one." (N)
-"Declare my major." (M)
-"To do more karaoke, and maybe start a band." (S)
What do you want to accomplish?
Keeping Warm in the Winter
How to keep warm in the winter
Many transfers are coming from warmer climates, and wonder how to stay warm when the temperature drops. Here are some tips on how to keep warm when it’s so cold outside.
Dress Warmly. Warm clothing, especially when it's layered, not only prevents exposure, it also helps retain body heat. Wear a warm hat and thick socks. We lose most of our body heat through our head and feet.
Layer your clothing. Long underwear is thin, so it fits easily under most everyday clothing, including jeans and shirt. Bundle up with a fleece or a woolen sweater for extra warmth.
Cuddle up under blankets.
Keep blankets on your couch so that you can wrap yourself up while reading or watching TV, and get extra blankets to sleep with.
Use a hot water bottle. Water retains heat for a long time, making hot water bottles an affordable and effective way to stay warm. You can use one while sitting at your desk or watching television and a water bottle under the blankets will keep your bed warm through the night.
Consume warm foods and beverages. Delicious winter soups and hot cocoa are part of the fun of the season. Hot tea and coffee, and substantial foods like pizza, meat and toast will keep your body warm as well.
Utilize your body heat. Find a place to get cozy, wrap yourself in blankets and slowly but surely your trapped body heat will warm you right up
Take a Trek with a Tek Member
Nicole Batiste
Nicole Batiste is a junior Criminal Justice Forensics Science major. Since she transferred from Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Nicole has been an active member in the Tekakwitha Collegium. She likes to spend her breaks between classes hanging out with people in the Tek. Besides being a good student and a great Tek member, Nicole is a US Army officer. She has been serving in the military for 9 years. In her free time, Nicole enjoys snowboarding and playing lacrosse. Her goal for this quarter is to “Pass all the classes, hahaha!”
Check out the Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) encourages students to be agents of change by empowering moral and ethical leaders to be active, engaged citizens who serve their communities. OMA assists students with making connections to each other, creating a safe space for open dialogues that explore privilege, power, and identity among other topics.
Throughout the school year OMA sponsors students for workshops and retreats that encourage knowledge and understanding of issues that occur in the ever expanding world of social justice.
OMA is dedicated to the promotion of a campus community that appreciates, encourages, and celebrates diversity. OMA advocates for students, creating spaces for cultural celebration, promoting leadership development, and providing opportunities for education and reflection about multicultural issues. There are two lounges located on the third floor of the student center where students can go to have insightful conversations, make friends and just hang out.
The OMA lounges have computers stations, conference tables, and seating where you can relax, study, host meetings, and connect with others. Both are open to SU Students, faculty, and staff during Student Center Hours and can be reserved through OMA (Visit STCN 320, call 206.296.6070, or email OMA@Seattleu.edu).
Take a Stroll with the New TSL Melissa Yapp
A Junior transfer from Bellevue Community College, Melissa is currently pursuing her degree in Strategic Communications here at SU. When the travel bug bites, Melissa would love to visit Paris, Australia, or Fiji, all of which are way warmer than Seattle right now.
When she's not playing with her 1 year old Black Lab, Melissa enjoys working out and volunteering. On the subject of giving your time to a cause, she says: "It feels good to do it, but you don't do it to feel good."
Her favorite fruit is pomegranate and if she could have a dish at will she would go for the Phad Thai at Hungry Belly in Chelan, WA.