Wednesday, December 7, 2011

StudentNews December 8, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

RENTAL BOOK CHECK-IN DEADLINE
The last day to check in rental books for the semster is THIS SATURDAY, December 11, 2011.
Millsaps College Bookstore Hours:
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
                                        

WINTER ENRICHMENT CLASSES HALF-PRICE FOR STUDENTS!
Noncredit, just-for-fun classes in photography, watercolor painting, portrait drawing, calligraphy, jewelry making, gardening and landscape design, and floral design.
Creative and nonfiction writing are offered as well as conversational Spanish, writing a news release, grant writing, play writing, and how to sell what you write. Get moving after the holidays with intro to ballroom dancing, two levels of Zumba®, belly dancing, and praise and worship dance. Yoga, T’ai Chi, self defense for women, and a class combining Yoga and the Enneagram are also on the schedule. Historical/heritage classes include courses on historic Mississippi architecture and military medicine during the Civil War. Other offerings include an introduction to Southern studies, a survey of religions of the world, backyard astronomy, investing, grant writing, editing and archiving photos, and blogging. To register, come by AC 100 or visit http://www.millsaps.edu/news_events/enrichment_series.php.
                                        

MS YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT MENTORS NEEDED
The deadline to be a mentor for the Mississippi Young Women's Leadership Summit is approaching:
Millsaps College will host the Second Annual Mississippi Young Women's Leadership Summit on January 27, 2012. The goal of the Mississippi Young Women's Leadership Summit (MYWLS) is to empower 9th-10th grade Mississippi young women. MENTORS are needed to help with the summit and serve as role-models for these girls while they are on Millsaps Campus. THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP AS A MENTOR IS DEC. 10, 2011. Please contact Sara Del Castillo delcasf@millsaps.edu if you would still like to participate or have any questions or concerns.
                                    
 
LIBRARY EXAM WEEK SCHEDULE
The Library will be open extra hours during exam week beginning Saturday, Dec. 2. Come take advantage of all-night study places and enjoy coffee compliments of the SBA. Good luck on exams.
Monday: All Day - All Night
Tuesday: All Day - 2:00AM
Wednesday: 7:50AM - All Night
Thursday: All Day - All Night
Friday: All Day - 2:00AM
Saturday: 7:50AM - 4:00PM
Sunday: Closed
                                     

P&W EDITORIAL BOARD APPLICATION
If interested in serving on the P&W Editorial Board, please complete the attached application and return to Kenya Strong-Johnston (stronkk@millsaps.edu , box#150708) by December 12.
                                          

BECOME A WRITING CENTER TUTOR
To apply, submit a letter of interest and a confidential and sealed letter of recommendation from your Core 1 instructor or instructor who can comment on your writing and potential to succeed as a Writing Center tutor to the Dr. Richard Boada by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011. Upon receipt of application materials, the essays in your Writing Portfolio will be evaluated. Successful candidates usually score “Well Above Proficient” at evaluation points. We typically select four or five new tutors each year. Selected applicants will be required to enroll in WRIT 2001 (a one-credit hour Tutor Training Practicum) Spring 2012 term. Upon successful completion of WRIT 2001, those students will be invited to work as Writing Center Tutors and enroll in WRIT 3001 (one-credit hour course for ongoing tutor training). For more information, please contact Dr. Richard Boada at x1308 or Boadar@millsaps.edu.

SCHOLARSHIPS...

ROBINSON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
The Office of International Education (OIE) is now accepting applications for the 2nd round of the Judy and E.B. Robinson, Jr., International Fellows Program for the 2011-12 academic year. The Program is designed to provide grants for students participating in study abroad programs offered by Millsaps College faculty. This round of applications is for students applying to do Summer 2012 Millsaps programs (all programs EXCEPT Galapagos). Attached is the application form, which has 3 parts, including a short essay and a recommendation letter. NOTE: Be sure to complete the “Student Information”section on the Faculty Recommendation Form (Part III of the application). If you leave this part blank or ask the professor to fill this in for you, your application will NOT be considered!
The criteria for awarding a grant include:
Current Millsaps undergraduate student
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (if below 3.0, do not apply)
Any class year EXCEPT graduating seniors (students graduating in May 2012 are NOT eligible for this round of applications)
Strong evidence of financial need (as documented by the Office of Financial Aid, using the student’s FAFSA*)
No prior Robinson support (students who have already received and used a Robinson Fellowship for study abroad are NOT eligible)
*The Robinson Program is designed to give Millsaps students who otherwise would not be able to participate in a study abroad program that opportunity. Evidence of financial need will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid. If your parents have not submitted a FAFSA to the College for this academic year, do not apply. Students with no FAFSA on file at the time of application will NOT be considered for the Robinson. The size of grants will vary according to specific program fees, which is why you must indicate the exact program/class name in Part I under “Applicant Information.” Grants normally do not cover all costs associated with a program.
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2012. 
Questions? Contact Tanya Newkirk (newkita@millsaps.edu, 601.974.1469, SHH #248) or Dr. George Bey (beygj@millsaps.edu, 601.974.1385, SHH 344).
The Judy and E.B. Robinson, Jr., International Fellows Program is made possible through a generous gift to Millsaps College from Bud and Judy Robinson.

All announcements must be sent to studentnews@millsaps.edu no later than 5:00pm the day before a Student News is scheduled to run. SeeSubmission Guidelines on second page of blog. Questions or comments? E-mail us at studentnews@millsaps.edu.

Monday, December 5, 2011

StudentNews December 5, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

1C1C FELLOWS POSITION INTEREST MEETING
Wednesday, December 7th from 12:00 to 1:00, in a Caf private dining room
Are you super enthusiastic about mutually beneficial partnerships? Are you jazzed by initiatives based on economic development, health and wellness, and education? Want the real scoop on being a 1C1C Fellow? Learn everything you want to know about working in Midtown and on campus, having Darby Ray as a boss, and being an AmeriCorps VISTA!
The current 1C1C Fellows: Laura, Bolton, and Josh, are holding an interest meeting about the 1C1C positions. This is for any students who might be interested in a year of meaningful service post graduation. If you can’t make this one, there will be another interest meeting in January.
                                      

LIBRARY EXAM WEEK SCHEDULE
The Library will be open extra hours during exam week beginning Saturday, Dec. 2. Come take advantage of all-night study places and enjoy coffee compliments of the SBA. Good luck on exams.
Monday: All Day - All Night
Tuesday: All Day - 2:00AM
Wednesday: 7:50AM - All Night
Thursday: All Day - All Night
Friday: All Day - 2:00AM
Saturday: 7:50AM - 4:00PM
Sunday: Closed
                                                  

P&W EDITORIAL BOARD APPLICATION
If interested in serving on the P&W Editorial Board, please complete the attached application and return to Kenya Strong-Johnston (stronkk@millsaps.edu , box#150708) by December 12.
                                               

BECOME A WRITING CENTER TUTOR
To apply, submit a letter of interest and a confidential and sealed letter of recommendation from your Core 1 instructor or instructor who can comment on your writing and potential to succeed as a Writing Center tutor to the Dr. Richard Boada by 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011. Upon receipt of application materials, the essays in your Writing Portfolio will be evaluated. Successful candidates usually score “Well Above Proficient” at evaluation points. We typically select four or five new tutors each year. Selected applicants will be required to enroll in WRIT 2001 (a one-credit hour Tutor Training Practicum) Spring 2012 term. Upon successful completion of WRIT 2001, those students will be invited to work as Writing Center Tutors and enroll in WRIT 3001 (one-credit hour course for ongoing tutor training). For more information, please contact Dr. Richard Boada at x1308 or Boadar@millsaps.edu.
                                          

HAC USER SURVEY
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete a HAC User Survey this semester. The winner of our drawing for a $50 gift certificate is Emily Spicer. Congratulations to Emily and thank you all for your valuable feedback. We will take all of your notes into consideration as we make improvements to our facilities.
-HAC Staff

CAMPUS EVENTS...

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS...NATCHEZ STYLE
Free to Millsaps Students, Faculty and Staff!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 7 p.m.
12 Days of Christmas...Natchez Style
Chef Regina Charboneau gives you 12 easy ideas for memorable Christmas parties with a Natchez twist. Charboneau, who attended cooking school in Paris, came back to her hometown of Natchez after founding San Francisco's successful Biscuits and Blues. As owner of historic Twin Oaks, circa 1832, she has continued to create great southern meals. In her cookbook, Regina's Table at Twin Oaks, she designs seasonal menus with recipes that interpret the four seasons at Twin Oaks through food and entertaining.

STUDY ABROAD...

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
Attached, you will find a complete listing of Millsaps faculty-led study abroad programs for both the Winter Intersession 2011-2012 and Summer 2012. The list provides basic information on each course. Please contact the professor teaching the class for details. Some of these classes may already be filled and you may want to be added to the waiting list. If you are interested in attending one of the winter break courses, contact the professor immediately as they are beginning to make their final arrangements.
If you have any questions that you do not want to direct to the professor offering the course, please feel free to contact me or Ms. Tanya Newkirk (Associate Director of International Education).
Although the deadline for Robinson Fellowships for the winter Intersession courses has passed, we will be sending out the call for Summer 2012 Robinson applications via email in early December, so be on the lookout for that announcement.
Most of you will never have the opportunity to study abroad after you graduate from Millsaps. There is a world of difference in looking at the world as a traveler rather than a tourist. Studying abroad with us is a wonderful way to make that move from tourist to traveler!
Best wishes,
Dr. George Bey
Associate Dean of International Education
beygj@millsaps.edu

All announcements must be sent to studentnews@millsaps.edu no later than 5:00pm the day before a Student News is scheduled to run. SeeSubmission Guidelines on second page of blog. Questions or comments? E-mail us at studentnews@millsaps.edu.