Monday, April 7, 2014

StudentNews: April 7, 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 24th through Monday, April 7th

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 7th


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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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 10th at 12 pm.


Click Here for Application.


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Moves & Grooves
Intercultural
Festival



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


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BLOCK PARTY 2014!
Friday, April 11th 4:30-6:30



Get excited for the annual Millsaps-Midtown Block Party! Come join us on the West Street lawn for dinner, games, a community health fare and more... all FREE.

The Millsaps community may pick up their pre-ordered t-shirts outside the caf' on Wednesday, April 9th and Thursday, April 10th.

We're excited that admitted prospective Millsaps students will also be attending - what better way to show them what Millsaps is all about?


The Millsaps Cafeteria and Kava house will be closed for dinner on the evening of the Block Party, so be sure to join us for dinner on the West Lawn!

If you have any questions or ideas message 1 Campus 1 Community - Millsaps College on Facebook or email us at 1c1c@millsaps.edu


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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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2014-2015 Academic Calendar







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Friday Forum Schedule
http://millsaps.edu/news_events/millsaps_forums.php


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The Purple and White Online Links




http://www.thepurpleandwhite.com/

GET ON IT!

Psst...We also tweet (@millsapsPW)

Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/thepurpleandwhite)

Instagram: (@millsaps_pw)"
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Boxers Rebellion



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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. 


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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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