StudentNews: March 31, 2014

STUDENT LIFE AWARDS

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Library Survey & Chance to Win a $35 Amazon Gift Card!!

Library’s Annual Survey 

Fill out the survey to enter for a chance to win a $35 Amazon.com gift card!

Monday, March 24^th through Monday, April 7^th

Student survey link:

  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sapslibsurvey

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You Could Be A Winner!!

Millsaps College’s Black Student Union is currently giving YOU the opportunity to win BIG!!!! Gift cards from Hal & Mal’s, Sal & Mookie’s, Fondren Guitars, Bops Ice Cream, and many, MANY MORE!

Tickets will be sold outside of the cafeteria during lunch and dinner (1 for $2 and 3 for $5). The drawing for prizes will be April 21, 2014, so take the chance and YOU could be a winner! Stop by and win BIG!!!

Stop by and win BIG!!!!

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Commemoration of Rwandan Genocide on Monday, April 7^th

The Rwandan community of Millsaps cordially invites you to join Rwandans and others all over the world in the

 Day of Remembrance commemorating the Rwanda Genocide of 1994  as the date recognized by the United Nations, our special program is scheduled for Monday April 7, 2014

This day of remembrance is in honor of the innocent victims of the genocide of Rwanda, in central-eastern Africa. More than 800,000 people died.

Our program’s theme this year,

“Remember-Unite-Renew.”

Unity plus reconciliation is key to a country's development and essential to the well-being of individual citizens.

 We will remember and pay homage to all the innocent victims of genocide and crimes against humanity worldwide.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Monday, April 7, 2014

5 PM to 6 PM

Academic Complex – A/C 215

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Passages, Poetry, & Pastries

Presents

LGBT: “The Down South Dilemma”

Presentation by Zane Ballard & Discussion

Tuesday, April 1

^{12 pm in Leggett Center A} 

^{(College Center)}

Sponsored by the Office of IISPS and Millsaps Pride Organization

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WANT TO BE A MIBS LEADER?

MIBS stands for Millsaps International Buddy System. This organization was created to find volunteers willing to assist incoming and current international students at Millsaps College. This group of volunteers hosts activities, assist international students with transportation or on-campus needs, and help transport them to bus stations or airports, etc. If interested, please fill out an application and turn it into Sherryl Wilburn, Director of the Intercultural/International Student Programs & Services Office by Thursday, April 10^th at 12 pm.

Click Here for Application.

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Moves & Grooves
Intercultural

Festival

April 9 @ 7:30 PM Kava House

COMING SOON

Talents — Food — Music — Exhibits — Dancing — Fun

Interested in helping or being a part of the festival? Please contact Leadership Specialist, Michael Abramovich at abrammy@millsaps.edu.

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SAPS Interest Meeting

Have you enjoyed SAPS' events this semester? Want to know more about what we do? Maybe thinking about joining us? Then come to the SAPS interest meeting! We will be in the Leggett Center Tuesday, April 1 at 7pm and we will gladly answer any questions. See you there!

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Mahogany Ball 2014

YOU are cordially invited to the Black Student Union’s annual Mahogany Ball on Saturday, April 26, 2014. The event will be held in the Millsaps Plaza at 7:00 PM. This semi-formal event offers the opportunity for current students and faculty to connect with Millsaps alumni in a comfortable, warm setting.

Tickets will be sold outside of the cafeteria during lunch and dinner hours. Ticket prices are $12 per person and $20 per couple. Ticket sales will end April 21, 2014. We hope to see you there!

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Arts & Lecture Program on April 1^st at 7pm!

The next Arts and Lecture program is on April 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall.  The program features baritone James Martin and pianist Jovanni-Rey de Pedro titled “At the River.” Admission is free for students, faculty and staff.

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Ellen Gilchrist Reading April 2^nd at 6pm!

The English Department Visiting Writers Series is happy to announce that Ellen Gilchrist will be reading Wednesday April 2 at 6:00pm in AC 215.

Ann Fisher-Wirth is the author of many several of poetry, including Dream Cabinet (Wings Press, 2012); Carta Marina (Wings Press, 2009); Five Terraces (Wind Publications, 2005); The Trinket Poems (Wind, 2003); and Blue Window (Archer Books, 2003).  She coedited The Ecopoetry Anthology, (Trinity University Press, 2013) and teaches poetry workshops and seminars, 20th-century American literature, and a wide range of courses in environmental literature at Ole Miss.

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Budget Proposal Deadline April 2^nd at 3pm!

Attention: Student Organization Leaders & Advisers

Fall 2014 Budget Proposal Forms are now available!

Submission Deadline: 3:00 pm on April 2, 2014

Click Here for Budget Proposal Document

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2014-2015 Academic Calendar

Click Here.

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Friday Forum Schedule

http://millsaps.edu/news_events/millsaps_forums.php

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Cheer Tryouts on April 12

Contact Jen Cornett for details at jen.cornett@millsaps.edu

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Millsaps Enrichment Offers Beginning Guitar Class—HALF PRICE for you!

Thursdays, April 17- May 8 (4 class mtgs.)

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $90 –only $45 for you (plus guitar and a $12 materials fee payable to the instructor the first night of class)

You can learn to play the guitar! Its simplicity has made it one of the world's most popular musical instruments. In contrast to “concert classical guitar,” which may take a lifetime to master, simple "chord" strumming can be learned in just a few weeks. If you are interested primarily in learning to play casual “living room/campfire” guitar, all you need is a guitar, the desire to learn, and a little practice. This course will teach the basic skills of guitar accompaniment: the most common major, minor, and 7th chords, various strumming patterns, chord groupings, and a representative selection of folk songs. (Reading will not be taught in this course.)

Jimmy Turner has performed extensively throughout the South and Midwest.  He has performed with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera, and The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra.  Mr. Turner has been heard in recital on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and he has served as an adjudicator for the Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs.  He maintains an active private studio and a busy performing schedule. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Millsaps College.

Come by AC100 to register.


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MS 5K Pride Run 2014

We are very excited to announce that we will again be hosting the 2nd Annual Mississippi Pride 5K Run/Walk. This Pride Run is the first of its kind of Mississippi, and in its first year alone raised over 2,000 dollars for the Human Rights Campaign. This event in the past has unified the Jackson LGBTQ community and allies, and Millsaps wants you to be part of this community event that will this year benefit the Campaign for Southern Equality. The Campaign for Southern Equality is an activist group for LGBTQ civil rights and liberties that primarily focuses on gaining equality in the South.

The Pride Run will be April 26th, at Mississippi’s state capital, and begin at 2:00pm. Day of Registration will begin at 12:30pm, and will cost 30$ for the general public, 15$ for students, and have free admission for any child with an adult. There will also be guest speakers and various organizations present beginning at 12:30. If you wish to register and prepay prior to March 20th on our online form, you will receive a free t-shirt.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Devin Winsett: devinawinsett@gmail.com

For your convenience, you may pay online, by mail, or at the event. 
REGISTER HERE: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16Okfv82HFMgc96KNSXb9OI8-nW3DplXh6YIJ1a1qvjc/edit

PAY ONLINE (General): 
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=FEMWCVKAHVEGJ&lc=US&item_name=Pride+Run+Registration+%28General%29&amount=30.00&currency_code=USD&button_subtype=services&bn=PP-BuyNowBF%3Abtn_buynowCC_LG.gif%3ANonHosted

PAY ONLINE (Students): 
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=FEMWCVKAHVEGJ&lc=US&item_name=Pride+Run+Registration+%28Student%29&amount=15.00&currency_code=USD&button_subtype=services&bn=PP-BuyNowBF%3Abtn_buynowCC_LG.gif%3ANonHosted


Website is: https://www.facebook.com/events/738928456127085


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Reuben’s Limited Hours on Saturday, April 5^th

Reuben’s hours on April 5^th will be from 4pm-10pm.

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10% Discount at Miso in Fondren for Students, Faculty, & Staff

Miso, a new restaurant in Fondren is offering Millsaps faculty, staff, and students a 10% off discount if they show their ID!!

website: eatatmiso.com

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All submissions for the StudentNews must be sent to studentnews@millsaps.edu by 5pm the day before.

(Studentnews runs every Monday and Thursday)

StudentNews: March 27, 2014

STUDENT LIFE AWARDS

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Library Survey & Chance to Win a $35 Amazon Gift Card!!

Library’s Annual Survey 

Fill out the survey to enter for a chance to win a $35 Amazon.com gift card!

Monday, March 24^th through Monday, April 7^th

Student survey link:

  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sapslibsurvey

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You Could Be A Winner!!

This Wednesday (March 26, 2014), Millsaps College’s Black Student Union will begin their spring raffle. There are prizes from Hal & Mal’s, Sal & Mookie’s, Nuts Clothing Store, Fondren Guitars, and MANY MORE!

Tickets go on sale Wednesday (1 for $3, 2 for $5, 5 for $10) outside of the cafeteria and will be sold during lunch (12 PM-1 PM) and dinner (6:00 PM-7:00 PM) each day until the drawing. The drawing will take place on April 4, 2014 at 12 PM outside of the cafeteria!

Stop by and win BIG!!!!

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Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Alcohol or Drug Education Programming

Description

            The Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Alcohol or Drug Education Programming is an award bestowed upon a student or student organization that has created and executed an excellent program that focuses on alcohol and/or drug education.   

            2007 recipient   – Kappa Alpha Order & Chair, Daniel Honeycutt

            2008 recipients – (tie) Delta Delta Delta & Chair, Beth Sadler, Kappa Alpha Order & Chair, Daniel Honeycutt

            2009 recipients – no recipient

            2010 recipients – Kappa Delta & Panhellenic Council and Chairperson, Lauren Vucovich

2011 recipients – no recipient

2012 recipients -  Megan Redhead and Lindsey Tassin

                2013 recipients – no recipient

Criteria

1. The program or event must occur during the 2013-2014 academic year, or between August 19, 2013 and March 28, 2014.

2. The program or event must be directed at students in the Millsaps College student body.

3. The program format can apply to a broad range of events.  The winning format may include:  a lecture, a non-alcoholic social event, an entertaining speaker, a forum, a workshop, a film, or a play.  The selection committee will accept almost any format for the event or program; the effectiveness of the format in educating the audience about alcohol or drugs is most important.  Program creativity is valued in the selection process.

4. A student or student organization must be the primary sponsor of the event or program.

5. The winning entry will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff and students. 

6. The selection committee may not designate a recipient every year.  Repeated annual submission of the same winning program may not result in winning the award more than once.

Deadline for entries is Friday, March 28, 2014, 4:30 p.m. 

All applications should be returned to Matt Binion, Director of Campus Activities, the Office of Student Life, 3^rd floor Campbell College Center.  Call 974-1200 if you have questions or concerns.

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NOMINATION

FOR THE 2014

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-Dr. Julia L. Mitchell, 2005-Ms. H. Paige Henderson, 2006 – Ms. Katie Beth Miksa, 2007 – Mr. John Forrest Douglas, 2008 – Rev. John Kellogg, 2009- Mr. Alex Allain, 2010 – Ms. Brittany Tait, 2011 – Ms. Mary Kate Rees, 2012 – Ms. Lauren R. Williams, & 2013 – Ms. Chelsey Overstreet.

        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 letter of nomination for this accolade to the Division of Student Life, Boyd Campbell Center 3^rd Floor Office, by our deadline date of Friday, March 28, 2014, 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 2014 Commencement exercises.

        Any student nominated must be one who graduates during the 2013-2014 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!

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Commemoration of Rwandan Genocide on Monday, April 7^th

The Rwandan community of Millsaps cordially invites you to join Rwandans and others all over the world in the

 Day of Remembrance commemorating the Rwanda Genocide of 1994  as the date recognized by the United Nations, our special program is scheduled for Monday April 7, 2014

This day of remembrance is in honor of the innocent victims of the genocide of Rwanda, in central-eastern Africa. More than 800,000 people died.

Our program’s theme this year,

“Remember-Unite-Renew.”

Unity plus reconciliation is key to a country's development and essential to the well-being of individual citizens.

 We will remember and pay homage to all the innocent victims of genocide and crimes against humanity worldwide.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Monday, April 7, 2014

5 PM to 6 PM

Academic Complex – A/C 215

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Passages, Poetry, & Pastries

Presents

LGBT: “The Down South Dilemma”

Presentation by Zane Ballard & Discussion

Tuesday, April 1

^{12 pm in Leggett Center A} 

^{(College Center)}

Sponsored by the Office of IISPS and Millsaps Pride Organization

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WANT TO BE A MIBS LEADER?

MIBS stands for Millsaps International Buddy System. This organization was created to find volunteers willing to assist incoming and current international students at Millsaps College. This group of volunteers hosts activities, assist international students with transportation or on-campus needs, and help transport them to bus stations or airports, etc. If interested, please fill out an application and turn it into Sherryl Wilburn, Director of the Intercultural/International Student Programs & Services Office by Thursday, April 10^th at 12 pm.

Click Here for Application.

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Moves & GroovesIntercultural

Festival

April 9 @ 7:30 PM Kava House

COMING SOON

Talents — Food — Music — Exhibits — Dancing — Fun

Interested in helping or being a part of the festival? Please contact Leadership Specialist, Michael Abramovich at abrammy@millsaps.edu.

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Arts & Lecture Program on April 1^st at 7pm!

The next Arts and Lecture program is on April 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall.  The program features baritone James Martin and pianist Jovanni-Rey de Pedro titled “At the River.” Admission is free for students, faculty and staff.

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Ellen Gilchrist Reading April 2^nd at 6pm!

The English Department Visiting Writers Series is happy to announce that Ellen Gilchrist will be reading Wednesday April 2 at 6:00pm in AC 215.

Ann Fisher-Wirth is the author of many several of poetry, including Dream Cabinet (Wings Press, 2012); Carta Marina (Wings Press, 2009); Five Terraces (Wind Publications, 2005); The Trinket Poems (Wind, 2003); and Blue Window (Archer Books, 2003).  She coedited The Ecopoetry Anthology, (Trinity University Press, 2013) and teaches poetry workshops and seminars, 20th-century American literature, and a wide range of courses in environmental literature at Ole Miss.

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Budget Proposal Deadline April 2^nd at 3pm!

Attention: Student Organization Leaders & Advisers

Fall 2014 Budget Proposal Forms are now available!

Submission Deadline: 3:00 pm on April 2, 2014

Click Here for Budget Proposal Document

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New Scanner in the Library

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2014-2015 Academic Calendar

Click Here.

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Friday Forum Schedule

http://millsaps.edu/news_events/millsaps_forums.php

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Cheer Tryouts on April 12

Contact Jen Cornett for details at jen.cornett@millsaps.edu

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Millsaps Enrichment Offers Beginning Guitar Class—HALF PRICE for you!

Thursdays, April 17- May 8 (4 class mtgs.)

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $90 –only $45 for you (plus guitar and a $12 materials fee payable to the instructor the first night of class)

You can learn to play the guitar! Its simplicity has made it one of the world's most popular musical instruments. In contrast to “concert classical guitar,” which may take a lifetime to master, simple "chord" strumming can be learned in just a few weeks. If you are interested primarily in learning to play casual “living room/campfire” guitar, all you need is a guitar, the desire to learn, and a little practice. This course will teach the basic skills of guitar accompaniment: the most common major, minor, and 7th chords, various strumming patterns, chord groupings, and a representative selection of folk songs. (Reading will not be taught in this course.)

Jimmy Turner has performed extensively throughout the South and Midwest.  He has performed with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera, and The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra.  Mr. Turner has been heard in recital on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and he has served as an adjudicator for the Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs.  He maintains an active private studio and a busy performing schedule. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Millsaps College.

Come by AC100 to register.


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Bargain Boutique Pop Up Sale

The Junior League of Jackson and Bargain Boutique are having a huge Pop Up Sale Saturday, March 29th, 7am - 12pm in the Bargain Boutique parking lot in Colonial Mart Shopping Center (see attachments).  Magnolia Speech School will also be having a garage sale the same morning.

Magnolia Speech School HUMONGOUS Garage Sale

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Colonial Mart Shopping Center

5070 Parkway Drive

Jackson, MS  39211

$5 Early Bird – 6:00AM – 7:00AM

Free Admission – 7:00 – 12 NOON

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10% Discount at Miso in Fondren for Students, Faculty, & Staff

Miso, a new restaurant in Fondren is offering Millsaps faculty, staff, and students a 10% off discount if they show their ID!!

website: eatatmiso.com

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All submissions for the StudentNews must be sent to studentnews@millsaps.edu by 5pm the day before.

(Studentnews runs every Monday and Thursday)