StudentNews February 2, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

NSSE Survey for Freshmen and Seniors

What do YOU do in your free time on campus?

Who do YOU often interact with?

How has your Millsaps experience changed YOU?

Understanding how engaged you are on Millsaps’ campus will help administrators and faculty improve policies, curriculum, and campus activities.  In conjunction with the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE), Millsaps will be sending online surveys to Freshmen and Seniors in February.  Watch for your letter of invitation and email request.  It’s easy to complete and only takes about 15 minutes of your time. BE the difference on campus!

For more information about NSSE visit http://www.nsse.iub.edu

                                                                                                         

SBA EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICE HOURS

Have questions or concerns about what is going on at YOUR school? 

The SBA Executive Board announces its office hours for Spring 2012:

An officer will be available to answer your questions every Monday-Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM.Come see us!

                                                                                       

WANT TO GO GREEK?
Spring Informal Recruitment Event
Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30pm, Olin Lobby
Dress is casual
Contact Brittany Kinman, kinmaba@millsaps.edu, or Megan James, jamesmt@millsaps.edu, with any questions. 
                                                                    


COLLEGE REPUBLICANS
The College Republicans will be meeting Tuesday February 7th at 9pm in Olin 100. Come and hear the voice of the Republican Party! All political affiliations are welcome and encouraged to attend.
                                                                     


ATTENTION SENIOR MEMBERS OF PI MU EPSILON, MATHEMATICS HONORARY
If you would like to order honor cords from Pi Mu Epsilon for graduation, please let me know by Wed. February, 8th. If you would like to see them before you order, Gayla Dance has hers in office – SH 364.
                                                   

PI MU EPSILON, MATHEMATICS HONORARY
Students,
I am the Chapter Advisor of Pi Mu Epsilon, the mathematics honorary, and we are about to begin the process of evaluating students for new membership.
Honorary Qualifications:

• Completed Cal 2 (Math 2230)
• Completed either three other math college classes (any level) OR one other math class which is above the level of Cal 2 (so numbered above 2230)
• Overall math gpa of at least a 3.0, and who are
• In the top 1/3 of class overall

If you are interested in Pi Mu Epsilon and think you might meet the above, please email me. I will check with Records and those who are interested which do indeed meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to join. Please respond by Wednesday, Feb. 8th.
Thanks,
Gayla Dance
                                                     


1C1C COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER
The Community Engagement Newsletter is back! Email 1C1C@millsaps.edu to get your name on the list to receive regular updates about volunteer opportunities, community events, and internships.
                                                        

TEACH FOR AMERICA INFO SESSION
Feb. 2nd at 8:00PM, in AC 215
Hosted by Phi Mu
Dr. Jason Ward of Mississippi State will be discussing the history and mission of the organization, his personal experience as a Corps member, and the application/selection process.
                                                        

CHI OMEGA'S WALK-FOR-A-WISH
The Chi Delta Chapter of Chi Omega will be hosting their annual 5K Walk-for-a-Wish on Saturday, February 25th. Those participating can choose between a 1-mile “fun run” or the full 5K. All proceeds from the Walk will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The run begins at 8 AM and is $15 prior to the event and $20 the day of. It will start on Riverside Drive, adjacent to Millsaps College. Donations are accepted. For more information, or to participate, contact chideltawalk@gmail.com.
                                                 

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFO SESSION
Are you interested in getting your MBA or MAcc? Graduate Admissions is having an information session on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Murrah Hall room 200 at 11:30 for all juniors and seniors that want to learn more about admission, graduate assistantships and scholarships. You do not have to be a business major to attend. If you would like more information contact Graduate Admissions at 601-974-1253.
                                                 

CHECK OUT CAREER SHIFT TODAY!!
Super-charge your job or internship search with a new tool we’ve purchased just for YOU! Go to millsaps.careershift.com and use your @millsaps.edu e-mail address to create an account. Questions? Contact CareerCenter@millsaps.edu.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES...

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
The Millsaps College Ultimate Frisbee Club hosts pickup games every Friday at 3:00pm on the lower practice fields (close to the Woodrow Wilson fence). Players of ALL levels are welcome to play. It’s a very relaxed game and always a lot of fun. And if one of your new year’s resolutions was to exercise a little more, then Ultimate is the easiest and most fun way to do it.
We will also be working on fielding a team to travel to one or two tournaments this semester. So if you are interested in being a part of that, come out to our pickup games on Friday, or contact Jonathan Webb (webbjr1@millsaps.edu), Aaron Law (lawad@millsaps.edu), or Richard Booker (bookers@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. See Submission Guidelines on second page of blog. Questions or comments? Email us at studentnews@millsaps.edu

StudentNews January 30, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

FREE RELIGIOUS STUDIES LECTURE

Dr. Amina Wadud, an American scholar of Islam
Monday, January 30 — 7 p.m.
Academic Complex 215
Dr. Amina Wadud is an American scholar of Islam with a progressive focus on Qur’anic interpretation. She currently teaches at Starr King School for Ministry, Graduate Theological Union, in Berkeley. Her books include Qur’an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman’s Perspective, and Inside the Gender Jihad: Women’s Reform in Islam.

• Lecture and Q&A; reception and book signing to follow lecture.
• Free and open to the public. Contact information for event coordinator: Lola Williamson, 974-1333, lola.williamson@millsaps.edu
• Sponsored by the Religious Studies Department and the Islamic Cultural Association of Millsaps College.

                                          


1C1C COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER

The Community Engagement Newsletter is back! Email https://mail.millsaps.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=a437cd18402447daadbd5e847eb9ab4f&URL=mailto%3a1C1C%40millsaps.edu to get your name on the list to receive regular updates about volunteer opportunities, community events, and internships.

                                          

SOULS AFIRE

The selection of the 2011-2012 “Souls Afire” Honors is underway.  We ask for your thoughtful consideration of undergraduate and graduate students of any classification (eg, first-year, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student) who have made significant contributions to community service on our campus, in our city, in our state, and in our region. The purpose of the “Souls Afire” Honors is to recognize qualities of integrity, dedication to others, honesty, fortitude of character, courage, and obligation which are essential to effective leadership in community service.  The criteria used in determining honors recipients are as follows:

• Consistent life history of displaying honesty, responsibility, compassion, and devotion to the welfare of a community
• Remarkable actions benefiting others
• Unusual commitment of time, energy, and effort in service to others
• Unselfish gifts of friendship and collaboration offered in the partnership of service, support, and synergy to the betterment of others or of communities
• Scholarship (or grade point cumulative) is not a focal emphasis of this accolade, though it can be considered.  Good academic standing at the College is the minimum requirement.
• The deadline for submitting a nomination(s) is Friday, March 2, by 4:30 p.m.  Nominations may be completed and submitted by any Millsaps College students or alumni.  The attached nomination form may be forwarded to others to encourage their nominations.  Other students should write the recommendation letters or written endorsement; we discourage all applicants or nominees from seeking faculty-staff-administrator letters of recommendation for this particular award.  Self-nominated student applications are welcome!
• All nominations or applications should be submitted to the Vice President for Student Life’s office, 3^rd floor of the Campbell College Center.  Thank you for understanding that we cannot accept late applications or nominations.
• Up to 4 recipients may be selected by a panel of faculty/staff/students/alumni that, like true servant-leaders, remain anonymous until the recipients are announced at the annual Student Life Awards Celebration in April 2012.  The“Souls Afire” Honors may only be won once during a student’s college career at Millsaps.

                                              

SBA SENATE ELECTIONS

The Millsaps Student Body Association has 6 available senate seats, and we are seeking energetic, engaged student leaders to fill each of them! If you or someone you know is interested in running for SBA, then please consider applying to represent one of the following: Campus Wide, Sanderson, New Buildings, and New South. If you intend to run, please send Second Vice President James Michael Bell an e-mail at https://mail.millsaps.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=a437cd18402447daadbd5e847eb9ab4f&URL=mailto%3abelljm%40millsaps.edu including your full name, hometown, up to 4 campus activities, and a photograph for the poll. Candidates may enter the race between now and Tuesday at Noon. The poll will open Wednesday at 8:00 AM until Thursday at 8:00 AM. Election results will be announced by Friday. Best of luck!

                                              

TEACH FOR AMERICA INFO SESSION

Feb. 2nd at 8:00PM, in AC 215

Hosted by Phi Mu

Dr. Jason Ward of Mississippi State will be discussing the history and mission of the organization, his personal experience as a Corps member, and the application/selection process.

                                              

CHI OMEGA'S WALK-FOR-A-WISH

The Chi Delta Chapter of Chi Omega will be hosting their annual 5K Walk-for-a-Wish on Saturday, February 25th. Those participating can choose between a 1-mile “fun run” or the full 5K. All proceeds from the Walk will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. The run begins at 8 AM and is $15 prior to the event and $20 the day of. It will start on Riverside Drive, adjacent to Millsaps College. Donations are accepted. For more information, or to participate, contact https://mail.millsaps.edu/owa/UrlBlockedError.aspx. 
                                            


GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFO SESSION
Are you interested in getting your MBA or MAcc? Graduate Admissions is having an information session on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Murrah Hall room 200 at 11:30 for all juniors and seniors that want to learn more about admission, graduate assistantships and scholarships. You do not have to be a business major to attend. If you would like more information contact Graduate Admissions at 601-974-1253.
                                            

CHECK OUT CAREER SHIFT TODAY!!
Super-charge your job or internship search with a new tool we’ve purchased just for YOU! Go to millsaps.careershift.com and use your @millsaps.edu e-mail address to create an account. Questions? Contact CareerCenter@millsaps.edu.
                                                

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOUNDATIONS LEADER?
Applications for Foundations Leaders for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available. Please return completed applications to Megan James (jamesmt@millsaps.edu) by 4:30 PM on Friday, February 17th. Also, 2 reference sheets must be completed from one Fac/Staff member and one Student Leader.
                                               

CONFERENCE ASSISTANT APPLICATION
Looking for something fun and exciting to do over the summer months? Want to help provide an awesome experience for the various camps and conferences who come to Millsaps this summer? Then apply to be one of the Conference Assistants for the Summer 2012 Camps and Conferences Team. This live-in, high energy position will promise to be one of the most exciting summers of your Millsaps Experience! Applications and reference forms are due by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Return to box 151063 or email eventscheduling@millsaps.edu

SCHOLARSHIPS...

ROBINSON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
2nd Announcement – deadline: February 1, 2012
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 financially needy students participating in study abroad programs offered by Millsaps College faculty. We hope that, if eligible, you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help you study abroad! Studying abroad is one of the most important aspects of a complete college education, and participating in a program with a Millsaps professor makes it that much more rewarding. This round of applications is for students applying to do Summer 2012 Millsaps programs (all programs EXCEPT Galapagos). The attached application form 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).
The criteria for awarding a Fellowship include:

• Current Millsaps undergraduate student
• Have attended Millsaps for 1 full semester before applying
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Any class year EXCEPT seniors graduating in May 2012
• Strong evidence of financial need (as documented by the Office of Financial Aid, using the student’s FAFSA)*
• No prior Robinson support

*The Robinson Fellows 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 is determined by the Office of Financial Aid, based on data from the applicant’s FAFSA, as submitted to the College for this academic year. Students must have a FAFSA on file at the time of application in order to be considered for the Robinson. Because the size of grants varies according to specific program fees, the exact program/class name must be indicated in Part I under “Applicant Information.” The deadline for submitting a Robinson application for Summer 2012 programs is February 1, 2012. Complete the attached application form (including student essay and faculty recommendation form plus letter) and return it in hard copy form** to: Ms. Tanya Newkirk, Associate Director of International Education, Box #150645 (or drop it by the Office of International Education, Sullivan-Harrell 248).**Applications submitted via email or fax will not be accepted. IMPORTANT: Do not wait until you hear about the Robinson to sign up for the program of your choice. The Robinson International Fellows Program cannot guarantee you a space in any program. Therefore, you are encouraged to sign up for the program of your choice now to insure your space. While only a deposit can ultimately guarantee your space on a study abroad program, contacting the professor and placing your signature on their sign-up sheet will indicate a desire to participate in the program. We in the OIE are confident that the professor will give you an opportunity to deposit before removing you from the sheet. Remember that Robinson Fellowships can only be used for study abroad courses/programs offered by Millsaps College faculty (i.e you may not use a Robinson for a 3rd-party provider program, or any other non-Millsaps program).

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Tonya Newkirk at newkita@millsaps.edu or 601-974-1469. We look forward to receiving your application! 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.


STUDENT ACTIVITIES...


ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
The Millsaps College Ultimate Frisbee Club hosts pickup games every Friday at 3:00pm on the lower practice fields (close to the Woodrow Wilson fence). Players of ALL levels are welcome to play. It’s a very relaxed game and always a lot of fun. And if one of your new year’s resolutions was to exercise a little more, then Ultimate is the easiest and most fun way to do it.
We will also be working on fielding a team to travel to one or two tournaments this semester. So if you are interested in being a part of that, come out to our pickup games on Friday, or contact Jonathan Webb (https://mail.millsaps.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=a437cd18402447daadbd5e847eb9ab4f&URL=mailto%3awebbjr1%40millsaps.edu), Aaron Law (https://mail.millsaps.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=a437cd18402447daadbd5e847eb9ab4f&URL=mailto%3alawad%40millsaps.edu), or Richard Booker (https://mail.millsaps.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=a437cd18402447daadbd5e847eb9ab4f&URL=mailto%3abookers%40millsaps.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. See Submission Guidelines on second page of blog. Questions or comments? Email us at studentnews@millsaps.edu

StudentNews January 26, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

FREE RELIGIOUS STUDIES LECTURE

Dr. Amina Wadud, an American scholar of Islam
Monday, January 30 — 7 p.m.
Academic Complex 215
Dr. Amina Wadud is an American scholar of Islam with a progressive focus on Qur’anic interpretation. She currently teaches at Starr King School for Ministry, Graduate Theological Union, in Berkeley. Her books include Qur’an and Woman: Rereading the Sacred Text from a Woman’s Perspective, and Inside the Gender Jihad: Women’s Reform in Islam.

• Lecture and Q&A; reception and book signing to follow lecture.
• Free and open to the public. Contact information for event coordinator:                          Lola Williamson, 974-1333, lola.williamson@millsaps.edu
• Sponsored by the Religious Studies Department and the Islamic Cultural Association of Millsaps College.

                                      

CALLS MOVIE NIGHT
Watch The Calling with CALLS this Sunday! At 1:00 in the basement meeting room of John Hall, we'll have pizza and watch part two of The Calling, a series that follows "seven young, vibrant, thoughtful and vastly different Americans as they embark on the most extraordinary journey of their lives. Representing Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, and Protestant faiths, each is ignited by the "call" to serve humanity and has decided to join the clergy." Come for the pizza, the movie, and/or great discussion afterwards.
                                               

FREE ZUMBA!!
Come take free Zumba classes every Monday and Wednesday starting Janurary 23rd at 8:00PM in the HAC. Start your year off right with a work out that feels like a dance party! Questions or concerns, contact Zumba instructor Sara Del Castillo at delcasf@millsaps.edu or sarafdelcastillo@gmail.com.
                                          

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFO SESSION
Are you interested in getting your MBA or MAcc? Graduate Admissions is having an information session on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Murrah Hall room 200 at 11:30 for all juniors and seniors that want to learn more about admission, graduate assistantships and scholarships. You do not have to be a business major to attend. If you would like more information contact Graduate Admissions at 601-974-1253.
                                            

CHECK OUT CAREER SHIFT TODAY!!
Super-charge your job or internship search with a new tool we’ve purchased just for YOU! Go to millsaps.careershift.com and use your @millsaps.edu e-mail address to create an account. Questions? Contact CareerCenter@millsaps.edu.
                                                

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOUNDATIONS LEADER?
Applications for Foundations Leaders for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available. Please return completed applications to Megan James (jamesmt@millsaps.edu) by 4:30 PM on Friday, February 17th. Also, 2 reference sheets must be completed from one Fac/Staff member and one Student Leader.
                                               

CONFERENCE ASSISTANT APPLICATION
Looking for something fun and exciting to do over the summer months? Want to help provide an awesome experience for the various camps and conferences who come to Millsaps this summer? Then apply to be one of the Conference Assistants for the Summer 2012 Camps and Conferences Team. This live-in, high energy position will promise to be one of the most exciting summers of your Millsaps Experience! Applications and reference forms are due by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Return to box 151063 or email eventscheduling@millsaps.edu
                                               

REV. ED KING LOVE AWARD
The Division of Student Life welcomes nominations for the 2012 Rev. Ed King Leader of Values and Ethics (LOVE) Award. Rev. King, College Class of 1958, is cited as one of the most influential of Mississippi civil rights leaders. For many members of the College community, he remains a role model for moral leadership. Thus, this award was named in his honor. The award is bestowed to the student leader who best exemplifies principled leadership for a cause of deep moral consequence that may meet with opposition but proves over time to be true.
Former honorees include:
2005 - Rusty Walker
2006 - Andrea Dewey and Matt Vieron
2007 - Cat Edwards and John Forrest Douglas
2008 - Antoinette Alexander
2009 - Hunter Berch
2010 - Lamees El-Sadek
2011 - Victoria Romano
To nominate a student leader who best fits these criteria, please submit the name of the individual; and, submit a corresponding letter (and, if available, support materials) regarding how the individual fits the criteria for the honor. Nominations are due by Monday, March 26, 2012, 4:30 p.m. While it is not required to name a recipient every year, if one is determined then (s)he will be presented at the Student Life Awards Celebration in April 2012. Nominations, letters, and support materials may be returned to Matt Binion, Student Life Offices, 3rd floor of the Campbell College Center. Electronic submissions are also welcomed.
                                                      

DEAN'S CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING ALCOHOL/DRUG ED PROGRAM
This award is bestowed upon a student or student organization that has created and executed an excellent program that focuses on alcohol and/or drug education.
Former recipients include:
2007 - Kappa Alpha Order and Chair, Daniel Honeycutt
2008 - Delta Delta Delta & Chair, Beth Sadler, Kappa Alpha Order and Chair, Daniel Honeycutt
2009 - no recipient
2010 - Kappa Delta and Panhellenic Council and Chairperson, Lauren Vucovich
2011 - no recipient
Criteria include:

• The program or event must occur during the 2011-2012 academic year, or between August 25, 2011 and March 31, 2012.
• The program or event must be directed at students in the Millsaps College student body.
• 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.
• A student or student organization must be the primary sponsor of the event or program.
• The winning entry will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff and students.
• 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 23, 2012.

All applications should be returned to Matt Binion, the Office of Student Life, 3rd floor Campbell College Center.
                                                  

ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Millsaps Community Enrichment Classes began the week of January 23. Register now for a fun, non credit class. You can take yoga, tai chi or dance classes for stress relief. Learn to play harmonica or guitar or try songwriting. Oil painting, portrait painting, calligraphy and watercolor are all great hobbies. Writing and selling short stories, writing nonfiction and playwriting are also offered. These and many more fun, short-term classes are available. Pick up a brochure at AC 100 or go online to www.millsaps.edu/conted for a full listing of classes. All are HALF PRICE for Millsaps students.

SCHOLARSHIPS...

ROBINSON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
2nd Announcement – deadline: February 1, 2012
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 financially needy students participating in study abroad programs offered by Millsaps College faculty. We hope that, if eligible, you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help you study abroad! Studying abroad is one of the most important aspects of a complete college education, and participating in a program with a Millsaps professor makes it that much more rewarding. This round of applications is for students applying to do Summer 2012 Millsaps programs (all programs EXCEPT Galapagos). The attached application form 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).
The criteria for awarding a Fellowship include:

• Current Millsaps undergraduate student
• Have attended Millsaps for 1 full semester before applying
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Any class year EXCEPT seniors graduating in May 2012
• Strong evidence of financial need (as documented by the Office of Financial Aid, using the student’s FAFSA)*
• No prior Robinson support

*The Robinson Fellows 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 is determined by the Office of Financial Aid, based on data from the applicant’s FAFSA, as submitted to the College for this academic year. Students must have a FAFSA on file at the time of application in order to be considered for the Robinson. Because the size of grants varies according to specific program fees, the exact program/class name must be indicated in Part I under “Applicant Information.” The deadline for submitting a Robinson application for Summer 2012 programs is February 1, 2012. Complete the attached application form (including student essay and faculty recommendation form plus letter) and return it in hard copy form** to: Ms. Tanya Newkirk, Associate Director of International Education, Box #150645 (or drop it by the Office of International Education, Sullivan-Harrell 248).**Applications submitted via email or fax will not be accepted. IMPORTANT: Do not wait until you hear about the Robinson to sign up for the program of your choice. The Robinson International Fellows Program cannot guarantee you a space in any program. Therefore, you are encouraged to sign up for the program of your choice now to insure your space. While only a deposit can ultimately guarantee your space on a study abroad program, contacting the professor and placing your signature on their sign-up sheet will indicate a desire to participate in the program. We in the OIE are confident that the professor will give you an opportunity to deposit before removing you from the sheet. Remember that Robinson Fellowships can only be used for study abroad courses/programs offered by Millsaps College faculty (i.e you may not use a Robinson for a 3rd-party provider program, or any other non-Millsaps program).

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Tonya Newkirk at newkita@millsaps.edu or 601-974-1469. We look forward to receiving your application! 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.

STUDY ABROAD...

STUDY ABROAD WITH AIFS!
Earn academic credit while studying in one of 16 different countries:
Australia/Fiji, Austria, Botswana, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand/Fiji, Peru, Russia, South Africa, or Spain. Go for a summer, semester, or full year!

• Our representative from AIFS (the American Institute for Foreign Study), Mr. Kerry Geffert, will be at Millsaps Thursday, January 26th! Stop by the information table located outside the Caf' from 11:00 am-1:00 pm to discuss study abroad opportunities with him.
• Be sure to ask Kerry about AIFS Affiliate Grants! Because Millsaps is an AIFS affiliate institution, Millsaps students who enroll in an eligible AIFS program may automatically receive an Affiliate Grant, currently valued at $400 for semester programs and $200 for summer programs.
• AIFS also offers grants to students attending specific programs each summer and semester term. To find out which programs are currently offering scholarships, visit the Program Grant Page.
• Please visit www.aifsabroad.com and come with questions.

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

StudentNews January 23, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL
Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Roundball Enthusiasts Everywhere (on Campus):
The 83rd Annual Millsaps Intramural Basketball Season is rapidly approaching!!!!!
Come dust off your Hightops and hurry over to the HAC Gymnasium for some good ole fashioned athletic fun.
*ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012.*
*CAPTAINS MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 8 PM in the skybox*
You must turn in an entry form by Wednesday in order to compete, so assemble your squads and get to practicing! Keep an eye out in the Purple & White for a season preview!
                                         


FREE ZUMBA
Come take free Zumba classes every Monday and Wednesday starting Janurary 23rd at 8:00PM in the HAC. Start your year off right with a work out that feels like a dance party! Questions or concerns, contact Zumba instructor Sara Del Castillo at delcasf@millsaps.edu or sarafdelcastillo@gmail.com.
                                         


GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFO SESSION
Are you interested in getting your MBA or MAcc? Graduate Admissions is having an information session on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Murrah Hall room 200 at 11:30 for all juniors and seniors that want to learn more about admission, graduate assistantships and scholarships. You do not have to be a business major to attend. If you would like more information contact Graduate Admissions at 601-974-1253.
                                       


CHECK OUT CAREER SHIFT TODAY!!
Super-charge your job or internship search with a new tool we’ve purchased just for YOU! Go to millsaps.careershift.com and use your @millsaps.edu e-mail address to create an account. Questions? Contact CareerCenter@millsaps.edu.
                                       


INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOUNDATION LEADER?
Applications for Foundations Leaders for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available. Please return completed applications to Megan James (jamesmt@millsaps.edu) by 4:30 PM on Friday, February 17th. Also, 2 reference sheets must be completed from one Fac/Staff member and one Student Leader.
                                       


SUBMIT TO STYLUS TODAY!!
Don't miss this opportunity to be considered for publication in Millsaps' celebrated literary magazine. The deadline for submissions of prose, poetry, one-act plays, photography, art, and cover art is Monday, January 23rd. Go to millsaps.edu/stylus for more information and a copy of the cover sheet. Please direct any questions or concerns to stylus@millsaps.edu.
                                            


CONFERENCE ASSISTANT APPLICATION
Looking for something fun and exciting to do over the summer months? Want to help provide an awesome experience for the various camps and conferences who come to Millsaps this summer? Then apply to be one of the Conference Assistants for the Summer 2012 Camps and Conferences Team. This live-in, high energy position will promise to be one of the most exciting summers of your Millsaps Experience! Applications and reference forms are due by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Return to box 151063 or email eventscheduling@millsaps.edu
                                            


REV. ED KING LOVE AWARD
The Division of Student Life welcomes nominations for the 2012 Rev. Ed King Leader of Values and Ethics (LOVE) Award. Rev. King, College Class of 1958, is cited as one of the most influential of Mississippi civil rights leaders. For many members of the College community, he remains a role model for moral leadership. Thus, this award was named in his honor. The award is bestowed to the student leader who best exemplifies principled leadership for a cause of deep moral consequence that may meet with opposition but proves over time to be true.
Former honorees include:
2005 - Rusty Walker
2006 - Andrea Dewey and Matt Vieron
2007 - Cat Edwards and John Forrest Douglas
2008 - Antoinette Alexander
2009 - Hunter Berch
2010 - Lamees El-Sadek
2011 - Victoria Romano
To nominate a student leader who best fits these criteria, please submit the name of the individual; and, submit a corresponding letter (and, if available, support materials) regarding how the individual fits the criteria for the honor. Nominations are due by Monday, March 26, 2012, 4:30 p.m. While it is not required to name a recipient every year, if one is determined then (s)he will be presented at the Student Life Awards Celebration in April 2012. Nominations, letters, and support materials may be returned to Matt Binion, Student Life Offices, 3rd floor of the Campbell College Center. Electronic submissions are also welcomed.
                                            


DEAN'S CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING ALCOHOL/DRUG ED PROGRAM
This award is bestowed upon a student or student organization that has created and executed an excellent program that focuses on alcohol and/or drug education.
Former recipients include:
2007 - Kappa Alpha Order and Chair, Daniel Honeycutt
2008 - Delta Delta Delta & Chair, Beth Sadler, Kappa Alpha Order and Chair, Daniel Honeycutt
2009 - no recipient
2010 - Kappa Delta and Panhellenic Council and Chairperson, Lauren Vucovich
2011 - no recipient
Criteria include:

• The program or event must occur during the 2011-2012 academic year, or between August 25, 2011 and March 31, 2012.
• The program or event must be directed at students in the Millsaps College student body.
• 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.
• A student or student organization must be the primary sponsor of the event or program.
• The winning entry will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff and students.
• 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 23, 2012.

All applications should be returned to Matt Binion, the Office of Student Life, 3rd floor Campbell College Center.
                                      


ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Millsaps Community Enrichment Classes begin the week of January 23. Register now for a fun, non credit class. You can take yoga, tai chi or dance classes for stress relief. Learn to play harmonica or guitar or try songwriting. Oil painting, portrait painting, calligraphy and watercolor are all great hobbies. Writing and selling short stories, writing nonfiction and playwriting are also offered. These and many more fun, short-term classes are available. Pick up a brochure at AC 100 or go online to www.millsaps.edu/conted for a full listing of classes. All are HALF PRICE for Millsaps students.


SCHOLARSHIPS...


ROBINSON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM
2nd Announcement – deadline: February 1, 2012
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 financially needy students participating in study abroad programs offered by Millsaps College faculty. We hope that, if eligible, you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to help you study abroad! Studying abroad is one of the most important aspects of a complete college education, and participating in a program with a Millsaps professor makes it that much more rewarding. This round of applications is for students applying to do Summer 2012 Millsaps programs (all programs EXCEPT Galapagos). The attached application form 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).
The criteria for awarding a Fellowship include:

• Current Millsaps undergraduate student
• Have attended Millsaps for 1 full semester before applying
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Any class year EXCEPT seniors graduating in May 2012
• Strong evidence of financial need (as documented by the Office of Financial Aid, using the student’s FAFSA)*
• No prior Robinson support

*The Robinson Fellows 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 is determined by the Office of Financial Aid, based on data from the applicant’s FAFSA, as submitted to the College for this academic year. Students must have a FAFSA on file at the time of application in order to be considered for the Robinson. Because the size of grants varies according to specific program fees, the exact program/class name must be indicated in Part I under “Applicant Information.”
The deadline for submitting a Robinson application for Summer 2012 programs is February 1, 2012. Complete the attached application form (including student essay and faculty recommendation form plus letter) and return it in hard copy form** to: Ms. Tanya Newkirk, Associate Director of International Education, Box #150645 (or drop it by the Office of International Education, Sullivan-Harrell 248).
**Applications submitted via email or fax will not be accepted.
IMPORTANT: Do not wait until you hear about the Robinson to sign up for the program of your choice. The Robinson International Fellows Program cannot guarantee you a space in any program. Therefore, you are encouraged to sign up for the program of your choice now to insure your space. While only a deposit can ultimately guarantee your space on a study abroad program, contacting the professor and placing your signature on their sign-up sheet will indicate a desire to participate in the program. We in the OIE are confident that the professor will give you an opportunity to deposit before removing you from the sheet. Remember that Robinson Fellowships can only be used for study abroad courses/programs offered by Millsaps College faculty (i.e you may not use a Robinson for a 3rd-party provider program, or any other non-Millsaps program).
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at newkita@millsaps.edu or 601-974-1469. We look forward to receiving your application! 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. See Submission Guidelines on second page of blog. Questions or comments? Email us at studentnews@millsaps.edu

StudentNews January 20, 2012

WELCOME BACK TO MILLSAPS!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, Roundball Enthusiasts Everywhere (on Campus):

The 83rd Annual Millsaps Intramural Basketball Season is rapidly approaching!!!!!

Come dust off your Hightops and hurry over to the HAC Gymnasium for some good ole fashioned athletic fun.

*ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012.*

*CAPTAINS MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 8 PM in the skybox*

You must turn in an entry form by Wednesday in order to compete, so assemble your squads and get to practicing!  Keep an eye out in the Purple & White for a season preview!

                                                               

FREE MONEY... Not really, but FREE ZUMBA

Come take free Zumba classes every Monday and Wednesday starting Janurary 23rd at 8:00PM in the HAC. Start your year off right with a work out that feels like a dance party! Questions or concerns, contact Zumba instructor Sara Del Castillo at delcasf@millsaps.edu or sarafdelcastillo@gmail.com.

                                                          


GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFO SESSION
Are you interested in getting your MBA or MAcc?  Graduate Admissions is having an information session on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Murrah Hall room 200 at 11:30 for all juniors and seniors that want to learn more about admission, graduate assistantships and scholarships.  You do not have to be a business major to attend.  If you would like more information contact Graduate Admissions at 601-974-1253.
                                                       


CHECK OUT CAREER SHIFT TODAY!!

Super-charge your job or internship search with a new tool we’ve purchased just for YOU! Go to millsaps.careershift.com and use your @millsaps.edu e-mail address to create an account.  Questions?  Contact CareerCenter@millsaps.edu.

                                               

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOUNDATION LEADER?

Applications for Foundations Leaders for the 2012-2013 academic year are now available. Please return completed applications to Megan James (jamesmt@millsaps.edu) by 4:30 PM on Friday, February 17th. Also, 2 reference sheets must be completed from one Fac/Staff member and one Student Leader.

                                                

“CONVERSATIONS WITH JANE KENT AND RICHARD FORD” 

Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Mississippi Museum of Art, 5:30 PM

Skating: An Artist’s Book by Jane Kent and Richard Ford is a small but powerful exhibition comprised of eleven prints by Jane Kent created in 2011. This artist’s book is a collaboration between the New York-based printmaker and native Mississippi author Richard Ford, who wrote the riveting text that chronicles an argument between lovers.  This program is free and open to the public. For a more complete calendar of exhibitions, events, and programs at the Mississippi Museum of Art visit www.msmuseumart.org.

                                                  


SUBMIT TO STYLUS TODAY!!
Don't miss this opportunity to be considered for publication in Millsaps' celebrated literary magazine. The deadline for submissions of prose, poetry, one-act plays, photography, art, and cover art is Monday, January 23rd. Go to millsaps.edu/stylus for more information and a copy of the cover sheet. Please direct any questions or concerns to stylus@millsaps.edu .
                                                   


CONFERENCE ASSISTANT APPLICATION

Looking for something fun and exciting to do over the summer months? Want to help

provide an awesome experience for the various camps and conferences who come to

Millsaps this summer? Then apply to be one of the Conference Assistants for the Summer 2012 Camps and Conferences Team. This live-in, high energy position will promise to be one of the most exciting summers of your Millsaps Experience! Applications and reference forms are due by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Return to box 151063 or email eventscheduling@millsaps.edu

                                                           


REV. ED KING LOVE AWARD

The Division of Student Life welcomes nominations for the 2012 Rev. Ed King Leader of Values and Ethics (LOVE) Award. Rev. King, College Class of 1958, is cited as one of the most influential of Mississippi civil rights leaders. For many members of the College community, he remains a role model for moral leadership. Thus, this award was named in his honor. The award is bestowed to the student leader who best exemplifies principled leadership for a cause of deep moral consequence that may meet with opposition but proves over time to be true. 
Former honorees include:
2005 - Rusty Walker
2006 - Andrea Dewey & Matt Vieron
2007 - Cat Edwards & John Forrest Douglas

2008 - Antoinette Alexander

2009 - Hunter Berch

2010 - Lamees El-Sadek

2011 - Victoria Romano
To nominate a student leader who best fits these criteria, please submit the name of the individual; and, submit a corresponding letter (and, if available, support materials) regarding how the individual fits the criteria for the honor. Nominations are due by Monday, March 26, 2012, 4:30 p.m. While it is not required to name a recipient every year, if one is determined then (s)he will be presented at the Student Life Awards Celebration in April 2012. Nominations, letters, and support materials may be returned to Matt Binion, Student Life Offices, 3^rd floor of the Campbell College Center. Electronic submissions are also welcomed.

                                                              


DEAN'S CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING ALCOHOL/DRUG ED PROGRAM
This award is bestowed upon a student or student organization that has created and executed an excellent program that focuses on alcohol and/or drug education. 
Former recipients include:

2007 - Kappa Alpha Order & Chair, Daniel Honeycutt

2008 - Delta Delta Delta & Chair, Beth Sadler, Kappa Alpha Order and Chair, Daniel Honeycutt

2009 - no recipient

2010 - Kappa Delta and Panhellenic Council and Chairperson, Lauren Vucovich

2011 - no recipient
Criteria include:

• The program or event must occur during the 2011-2012 academic year, or between August 25, 2011 and March 31, 2012.
• The program or event must be directed at students in the Millsaps College student body.
• 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.
• A student or student organization must be the primary sponsor of the event or program.
• The winning entry will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff and students.
• 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 23, 2012. 
• All applications should be returned to Matt Binion, the Office of Student Life, 3^rd floor Campbell College Center.

                                                             


ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Millsaps Community Enrichment Classes begin the week of January 23. Register now for a fun, non credit class.  You can take yoga, tai chi or dance classes for stress relief. Learn to play harmonica or guitar or try songwriting.  Oil painting, portrait painting, calligraphy and watercolor are all great hobbies.  Writing and selling short stories, writing nonfiction and playwriting are also offered. These and many more fun, short-term classes are available.  Pick up a brochure at AC 100 or go online to www.millsaps.edu/conted for a full listing of classes.  All are HALF PRICE for Millsaps students.

SCHOLARSHIPS...


ROBINSON 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! 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)
• If your parents have not submitted a FAFSA to the College for this academic year, do not apply. 

*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.  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.

• Deadline for application: February 1, 2012
• Return application in hard copy form** to: Ms. Tanya Newkirk, Associate Director of International Education, Box #150645 (or drop it by the Office of International Education, Sullivan-Harrell 248).**Applications submitted via email or fax will NOT be accepted!

If you have questions, please Tanya Newkirk or Dr. George Bey, Associate Dean of International Education (beygj@millsaps.edu, 601.974.1385, SHH 344).

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