/news-archive/tag/dj-thomas/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:59:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2022/08/26/sadi-week/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 20:59:27 +0000 /news/?p=82090 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to Celebrate SADI Week Aug. 28 – Sept. 2]]> 鈥淢.C.chella鈥� will begin Sunday, Aug. 28, with the Brown Sugar Babe Brunch. It will be held in the Jack Stephens Legends Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students must . The SADI Kick-Off event is Monday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union between mail services and the Trojan Cafe. Students will get the chance not only to meet their mentors, but to shove a pie in their face for $1. All proceeds will be donated to the Trojan Food Pantry. People can find out more information about the campus mentoring program, which includes the African American Female Initiative, African American Male Initiative, and Hispanic/Latinx Initiative, at the Initiative Recruitment event on Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Men will report to room 205D and women will report to the Leadership Lounge in the Donaghey Student Center at 6 p.m. The Well-Dressed Wednesday and SADI in the Cafe events will be on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will eat, get to know the Multicultural Center team, and spend time with peers. The Silent Disco Party event, also called the Headphone Party, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 6-8 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter A and B. Refreshments will be provided by the Multicultural Center. The 鈥淔irst Friday at the MC鈥� event is from noon to 2 p.m. in the Multicultural Center. Food and drinks will be provided for all SADI members. The program鈥檚 goal is to expose students to the diverse culture and services within the Multicultural Center. Dominque 鈥淒.J.鈥� Thomas, student success coach for SADI, said an聽 important part of his job is mentoring and helping students through challenges that could hinder their academic progress. 鈥淲e want to provide activities for students to attend to get away from the rigors of life and academics,鈥� Thomas said. 鈥淭his week gives us the opportunity to show people what we do and how our services add value to our campus community.鈥� Click here to review the flier for the week-long events. For more information on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Multicultural Center or SADI, visit the website or contact D.J. Thomas at djthomas@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2022/01/20/dj-thomas-mentor/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:10:39 +0000 /news/?p=80876 ... Mentors That Go the Mile: D.J. Thomas]]> D.J. Thomas, a native of Pine Bluff, serves as a student success coach for the Student Affairs Diversity Initiative at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 1. Why did you choose to become a mentor? I wanted to reciprocate the love, help, and support that was given to me when I was a college student. I wanted to be a person who provided a space for students to thrive and to reach their fullest potential by giving insights and principles that helped shape me into the person I am today. 2. What is your opinion on the importance of having a mentor in college? You need a mentor to help navigate the challenges and courses that college presents. We are not built to operate in isolation. We are built with the design to operate in the community. And that’s what students need when they come to college. 3. What do you enjoy most about mentorship?聽 I enjoy the growth and development that takes place in my students. I like hearing good news and testimonies about how I helped and/or influenced them. 4. What is the hardest part about being a mentor? The hardest thing about being a mentor is getting your students to see what you see in them. 5. How would you describe your personal mentoring style? I don’t necessarily have a “personal mentoring style.鈥� My methods change based on the needs of the student. However, I do try my best to be truthful and compassionate. 6. What leaders do you look up to for inspiration? Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Pastor Justin Bilson, Elder Lamar Bailey, Kenneth Brown, and Dr. Gerald Parker Sr. 7. Is there anything you would like to add or advice for future mentors? Mentoring is not about becoming popular in higher education. It is about maximizing a student’s potential and helping them become the person God wants them to be.]]>