This Month at RRC

PD: Allyship for Individuals with Disabilities

1-4 p.m. | Office of Disability Services

Students, faculty, and staff with disabilities are valued and affirmed individuals who contribute to and participate in the diversity at Texas State University and our global community. The purpose of this professional development is to promote awareness around ableism and support individuals with disabilities. Completion of this training counts toward the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.

Zoom link: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/93560979193

Healing Our Attachment Styles

4-5 p.m. | Counseling Center

Attachment styles are an important aspect of how we view ourselves and others in relationships. This webinar will briefly explore different attachment styles and how they provide a framework for understanding our emotional needs and communication styles in relationships. Healthy emotional coping and communication styles to support healthy relationship functioning will also be covered.

You've Got This: Study Skills and Techniques When Lacking Motivation

2-3 p.m. | Brilliant Bobcats host Student Learning Assistance Center

https://www.studentsuccess.txstate.edu/programs/brilliantbobcats.html

Applications extended until 4/11 for Boko Awards 2021

https://soc.lbjsc.txstate.edu/programs/Boko-Awards.html

Reservations required for the Zoom presentation.

Understanding Students on the Autism Spectrum

11 a.m. - noon | Office of Disability Services

More students are coming to universities with psychiatric, developmental and traumatic injury issues. Texas State University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, and inclusion involves assuring support systems are available for those students who need such support.

Zoom link: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96138375045

National Student Employment Week

April 12 - 18

Bobcat Pause

6 p.m. | Student Foundation

This will be a virtual program that all families, loved ones and the university community are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP at https://sfoundation.dos.txstate.edu/events/bp/rsvp.html to receive a link and instructions to attend the Bobcat Pause Memorial Service.

Deaf is Not Disabled

11 a.m. - noon | Office of Disability Services

For Deaf History Month, we want to raise awareness of the Deaf community's rich and vibrant history and foster an environment of inclusion and support through education and awareness.

Zoom link: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96513013726

The Challenges of Acculturation

3-4 p.m. | Counseling Center

This webinar will define acculturation, the challenges that many international students face with acculturation, and tips on how to navigate the acculturation process. Adjusting to your new environment during the COVID-19 pandemic will also be covered.

Boko Awards: The Ultimate Glow Up - Student Organization Appreciation Week

April 19-23, 2021

PD: Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility

1-4 p.m. | Office of Disability Services

Students, faculty, and staff are attempting to navigate a virtual environment unlike anything before. To that end, the Office of Disability Services and the Division of Information Technology is committed to making sure that the virtual environment is accessible. In this workshop, you will discuss examples of inaccessibility at universities and the benefits of practicing Universal Design. Participants will learn about accessibility laws and guidelines and utilize Universal design principles as they relate to components of digital content. In the end participants will have an understanding of features and guidelines that promote engagement regardless of disability status.

Zoom link: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96575989165

"Wait...What?" Recognizing and Challenging the Manipulation Tactic of Gaslighting

3-4 p.m. | Counseling Center

The manipulation tactic of gaslighting has been used to undermine one’s perceptions, judgments, emotions/reactions, and reality, which often influences one to feel confused and to question their sanity. This webinar will provide participants with information on recognizing signs of gaslighting, as well as strategies to challenge the behavior.