Thursday, March 29, 2012

StudentNews March 29, 2012

Millsaps' Women's Cross-Country and Track team took some time before an upcoming meet to have a "team huddle" on the steps leading to The Bowl. A statue of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, looks on in the background.



HONOR COUNCIL APPLICATION
The Honor Council is now accepting applications for the Fall 2012 to Spring 2013 semesters. Positions open include 1 (rising) sophomore, 2 (rising) juniors, and 1 (rising) senior. Applications (CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM) must be returned to Oliver Galicki (galicoc@millsaps.edu, or P.O. Box 150498) no later than Friday, April 6 at 12:00 PM. Thank you in advance for your dedication to upholding the Millsaps Honor Code, and best of luck in the application process!
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RAISING CANES and RELAY FOR LIFE
Raising Canes will contribute 15% of the proceeds from sales on the nights April 2nd and April 24, 2012 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. to the American Cancer Society and the Millsaps Majors 2012 Hinds County Relay for Life. Please come out and support this cause! No coupon needed, but you must mention Relay for Life at the time of purchase.
                                                       


TICKET APPEALS
Tuesday April 2nd at 7PM in Murrah 201.  If you have gotten a ticket and feel that you didn't deserve to get it you can appeal it on Tuesday! Sign up through the campus security office to get a form or go to their website to sign up.  See you there!
                                                    


CALLS EVENT
C.A.L.L.S. invites you to an Agape Meal led by Rev. Ricky James at St. Luke’s, U.M.C. at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday April 1st. This is a simple ritual that reminds us to “love one another as I have loved you,” and it will be followed by dinner from Aladdin’s. CALLS is a group of friends who seek to nurture the spiritual life and listen for divine call. All are welcome.
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CHEER AND DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
Any current students that are interested in trying out for Cheer or Dance for the 2012 – 2013 season, are invited to attend our interest meeting.  It will be held in the HAC Skybox at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 27. For more information, contact Jen Cornett, Cheer & Dance Advisor, jen.cornett@millsaps.edu.
                                                   

1 CAMPUS 1 COMMUNITY: CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.
Applications are being accepted for the 1C1C Student Leadership Team until midnight on Friday, March 30th. This year's 1C1C Team employs a leadership development model designed to grow students' capacity to lead others in community engaged activities and reflection. If you are interested in leadership development through community engagement, we encourage you to see the attached application and return it electronically to 1c1c@millsaps.edu by Friday, March 30th. 
                                         

SINGERS AUDITIONS
Dr. Tim Coker will have auditions for those wishing to be in Singers next year (2012-13) on April 9-10 @ 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the AC 162.  
                                                  

NOMINATION FOR THE 2012 DON FORTENBERRY AWARD
The Don Fortenberry Award is presented each year to a graduating student from any undergraduate academic division of the College who is considered to have performed the most notable, meritorious, diligent and devoted service to Millsaps College with no expectation of recognition, reward, or public remembrance.  The award is made under provisions by the Division of Student Life & Division of Institutional Advancement.  The Fortenberry Award pays tribute to the inestimable contributions of the former College Chaplain, the Reverend Don Fortenberry, who gave selflessly to the Millsaps community and to the enhancement of student character through more than three decades of servant-leadership. The Fortenberry Award is the highest student honor bestowed by the College for contributions outside the classroom.  The recipients include: 2004-Ms. Julia L. Mitchell, 2005-Ms. H. Paige Henderson, 2006 – Ms. Katie Beth Miksa, 2007 – Mr. John Forrest Douglas, 2008 – Mr. John Kellogg, 2009- Mr. Alex Allain, 2010 – Ms. Brittany Tait, 2011 – Ms. Mary Kate Rees.
  • Criteria to be considered, but not inclusive of all areas considered, include:  excellence in scholarship, superior leadership, significant or lasting contributions, commitment to a mission for community service, embrace of human diversity and difference, and involvement in campus life.  A nominee need not demonstrate superior performance in ALL of the aforementioned categories to merit application submission.  The successful candidate may demonstrate a sterling contribution through one titanic program or initiative; or contribute through a college career of projects and undertakings.
  • You are invited to submit a nomination for this accolade to the Division of Student Life, Boyd Campbell Center 3rd Floor Office, by our deadline date of Friday, March 30, 2012, 4:30 p.m.  Nominations received after this date cannot be considered.  The attached nomination form may be utilized although you are encouraged to submit supplemental materials as you desire.  A thorough nomination enhances the review of a candidate’s worthiness.  Each student nominated will be contemplated by a faculty/staff/student selection committee that will determine the ultimate Fortenberry Award recipient.  The Fortenberry Award will be presented at the 2012 Commencement exercises. Any student nominated must be one who graduates during the 2011-2012 academic year in either the fall or spring semester.
  • If you encounter questions or concerns, please direct them to Brit Katz at 974-1206 or at brit.katz@millsaps.edu .  Thank you for your support of superior student development and involvement at our beloved Millsaps College!
                                                        

The MAJORS: Millsaps Awards Jubilee ORemarkable Service
This award is bestowed upon a staff members from the Division of Student Life for their service in the departments of Athletics, Campus Safety, and Student Life, respectively.
Last year’s recipients include:
The Jim Montgomery Award (Athletics): Alan Brewster, Assistant Athletic Trainer
The John Christmas Award (Campus Safety): Eddie Porter, Security Officer
The Jack Woodward Award (Student Life): Megan James, Director of Student Activities and Orientation
Recipient criteria includes: longevity in service, leadership in the external and internal communities, expertise in field/discipline, collegiality/teamwork, quality of customer service, humanitarian interests, and ethical decision-making.
**The deadline for nominations (Click here to access Nomination Forms) is Friday, March 30, 2012.
**All applications should be returned to Chris Eden, the Office of Student Life, 3rd floor Campbell College Center.
**Electronic submissions are welcome (edencj@millsaps.edu).
                                        

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
Want to learn how to protect yourself? 
7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 27, Shelby Kenney, certified instructor for Millsaps’ Community Enrichment class SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN, will be interviewed on Comcast Channel 18.  Then learn those same life saving techniques and empower yourself by registering for Shelby’s. Class starts Monday, April 2!  Visit www.millsaps.edu/conted to register today.
                                              

ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Millsaps Spring Enrichment is taking registrations now! Most classes begin the week of April 2 and all classes are HALF PRICE for Millsaps students! All are short term noncredit classes and include beginning guitar, beginning harmonica, grant writing, knitting, a poetry workshop, oil painting workshop, table and social etiquette for adults, playwriting workshop, beginning photography, Russian 101, and many more.  Come by AC 100 today to register.

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