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.

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