Spring Into April

In this month's Collins Hall newsletter, we are going to explore this month's events on campus as well as what is going on globally. It's the last full month of the semester, stay strong!

VOLDEMORT NAMED NEW COLLINS HALL RESIDENT DIRECTOR FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

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Voldemort, 89, has officially accepted the position as resident director for Collins Hall next school year. Also known as "He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named" and "Tom Riddle", Voldemort is considered to be the most powerful and dangerous dark wizard of all time.

Jeopardy Event TONIGHT

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Come join your host, RA Jacob, in a fun-filled night of Jeopardy at 8pm in the first floor lounge! You will have a chance to win a prize if your team scores the most points!

CLT Skyzone Trip

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The Community Leadership Team is organizing a trip to Skyzone this month (exact date TBD). If you are interesting in joining them on this trip, please email RD Kelly Sosa before the extended deadline of April 8th.

You will not want to miss out on this fun opportunity!

LAST COFFEE HOUSE OF THE YEAR

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The final Coffee House of the school year will be held on Thursday, April 21st (Time and theme TBD).

Do not miss your last chance to showcase your skills to your peers!

April Late Night Programming

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This month, Miami late night programming is bringing you great events like MUDE Swings (a swing dancing exchange), Sketched Out's April show, a "You're Fired" craft night, a murder mystery night, and much more!

Click here for the full calendar

Stomp Dance: April 2nd

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Come join the Miami Tribe and the Shawnee Tribe as they host a Stomp Dance to close a day-long Myaamiaki Conference. Learn about stomp dance and join in on the fun!

The event will be held on April 2nd from 8:30-11pm in the Armstrong Pavilion.

Stress Less Week: April 12-15th

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Come engage in a variety of activities to take a break and stress less!

Click here for the full schedule of events!

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Pedal Punk: April 13th

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Check out this cool on campus event that is described as "a rowdy circus where the mischief is on wheels!"

The event is on April 13th at 7:30pm in Millett Hall. Student tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the Box Office.

For more information click here!

Class Registration Begins Soon!!

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Class registration for the Fall 2016 semester will come up before you know it! Make sure you meet with your academic advisor prior to your registration date and time so that you can go into registration with confidence!

Check these tips from the Miami University website:

1) Log on to MyMiami and click the link to BannerWeb.

2) Select “Student Services and Financial Aid”

3) Select “Registration”

4) Select “Check your Registration Status and Your Registration Dates and Times” to view your registration time as well as any registration holds that may be on your record. Any and all holds that restrict your registration will be listed here along with contact information for the appropriate office. You must clear your holds before registration will be permitted.

5) Select “Registration/Change of Schedule” to begin the registration process, or select “Look Up Courses to Add” to view a list of courses.

For more class registration information, Click here

Second-Year Housing Lottery

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Unless you are studying abroad in the fall, have created a living learning community, or will be living in Greek life housing, then this message pertains to you!

Please be aware of these dates:

General Online Lottery Begins in MyCard (April 11, 2016 at 9:00am)
General Online Room Selection Begins in MyCard (April 15, 2016)

For more detailed information about the second year housing lottery, Click here

Have a plan of who you want to live with and location preferences in order to make the process run as smoothly as possible! (Going random roommate is still an option if that is what you would prefer)

Living on campus your sophomore year is required!! Please see your RA if you have any questions!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's campaign is entitled "Prevention is Possible", and the goal is to provide community advocates, business and campus leaders, and individuals with the tools to work toward preventing sexual assault. This is a far-reaching issue, but you have the power to make a difference!

To learn more, Click here

Autism Awareness Month

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The Autism Society has launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance, and to draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an autism diagnosis each year.

They not only want to promote awareness, but acceptance and appreciation of autism.

To find out how you can help make a difference, click here

National Poetry Month

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It is the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month! It was first initiated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. It involved collaborations with schools, libraries, booksellers, etc. in celebrating poetry and its impact on culture.

You can learn more about it here

International Guitar Month

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International Guitar Month is an annual celebration of guitars and guitar products that has happened every April beginning in 1987. It is a time to promote interest in guitars and for guitar retailers to gain retail exposure.

National Humor Month

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It is National Humor Month, and today is April Fool's Day! Be diligent and aware for anyone trying to trick you today!

Check out this website for ways to make yourself laugh and to create laughter in others! This appreciation month was initiated to spread awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Spread laughter, spread happiness!

National Stress Awareness Day: April 16th

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National Stress Awareness Day was started by the Health Resource Network in 1992 to raise awareness of stress. Take this day to reflect on your stress levels.

Stress can have negative effects on your immune system and raise your blood pressure, among other outcomes. Stress is inevitable in college, however, it is possible to make stress work in your favor, and you can receive less negative outcomes in return.

Check out the TED Talk at the end of the newsletter to learn how to make stress your friend!

Earth Day: April 22nd

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Earth day is April 22nd this year! This year's theme is "Trees for the Earth". The Earth Day Network is hoping to plant 7.8 billion trees in 5 years (which will reach Earth Day's 50th anniversary).

Keep a look out for an Earth Day event hosted by the Second Year Mentors on April 15th!

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In the News

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Take this New York Times current events quiz to test your knowledge on recent events!

It is important to stay informed!

Food for Thought: How to Make Stress Your Friend

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Check out this TED Talk to learn that changing your perception and reaction to stress can positively affect your health and well-being!