StudentNews February 16, 2012

Pic of the DayMillsaps students enjoy their weekly free Pizza and World War II movie at the new Pizza Shack on Old Canton Road in the Colonial Mart Shopping Center courtesy of owner and Millsaps alum Mike Parker. Dr. Michael Reinhard, who is teaching his class on Winston Churchill this semester, is seen discussing the film, “Sahara” with Humphrey Bogart.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS...

QUIZ BOWL TONIGHT!!!

Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Delta Delta are hosting their annual Quiz Bowl to benefit Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital on Thursday February 16th at 8 pm in Kava House. Teams of 5 can enter for only 30 dollars. Admission is $2 and raffle tickets will be $1. There will be prizes for the winner and winners of raffles! Dean Katz will be the host! 

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EXCITING SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY
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 . 
                                                   

SIGMA LAMBDA HONORARY APPLICATION

Sigma Lambda is the service honorary of Millsaps College.  Applications are due February 20 to Lindsey Tassin at tassilr@millsaps.edu.  You must be at least a second semester sophomore and have at least a 3.0 GPA.  If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Tassin.

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KAPPA DELTA EMERALD EVENING
to benefit the YMCA'S Family Support Center and Prevent Child Abuse America
Kappa Delta is hosting its annual Emerald Evening as a part of our Shamrock Project. 80% of the proceeds stay right here in Jackson, MS benefitting the YMCA's Family Support Center and the remaining 20% contributes to our national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America for nationwide prevention awareness. The event will be held at the Mississippi Children's Museum right here in Jackson on February 25th starting at 7pm. The cost is $20 for Millsaps Students and $30 for Family and Friends. We will have live music and silent auction items to bid on. Guaranteed to be a blast!
                                                        

SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND 2012

Encourage your parents to attend Spring Family Weekend, February 24-25.  They can attend the President’s Reception on Friday, February 24, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Leggett Center and on Saturday, February 25, they can watch a lacrosse game, enjoy a bowl of chili at the SAE Chili Bowl, learn more about student organizations at the Organization Fair, attend an informative forum featuring both students and faculty and cap off the day with the theatre presentation of “No Exit.”  And those are just a few of the choices.
Visit http://www.millsaps.edu/alumni_friends/enewsletter/2012-02/index.html to find out more information about the weekend. Contact parents@millsaps.edu with questions.
                                                     


UPCOMING MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS

Junior recitals:

Tiffany Townsend, soprano

Julia Trudel, mezzo-soprano

(with: Janette Sudderth, piano)

Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm

AC Recital Hall. Free Admission.

Miranda Tucker, soprano

Gabrielle Richardson, soprano

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:30 pm

AC Recital Hall. Free Admission.
                                                       

SAE CHILI BOWL

The 12th annual Chili Bowl will be held at Millsaps College on February 25th hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon.  Come try a myriad of different chilies as the teams compete for 1st place, 2nd place, and the People’s Choice Award.  The event benefits the Blair E. Batson Children’s hospital and costs $5 for general admission with an optional $1 raffle tickets available.  This is a great family event where you can enjoy good food and live music while supporting Mississippi’s only children’s hospital!  If interested in entering a team, sponsorship, or t-shirts please contact Tim Gillis at gillitl@millsaps.edu.
                                                 

ORDER OF OMEGA HONORARY APPLICATION
The Order of Omega (Greek leadership honorary) application for this semester is now available. The application deadline is Saturday, February 18, 2012. ALL Greek juniors and seniors with a GPA above a 3.0 (and in good standing with their chapters) are eligible to apply. The newest inductees will then be recognized on Tap Day: March 1, 2012. Please email the attached application to Wrijoya Roy, royw@millsaps.edu.
                                                 


WHO'S WHO NOMINATIONS DUE FRIDAY!!

This year, seniors are required to submit an application to be considered for Who's Who.  The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 17th at 4:30 p.m.  Applications can be submitted electronically to herndms@millsaps.edu or to Mark Herndon c/o the Office of Student Life, Box 151063.
                                                   


BSA’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

• Friday, Feb. 17 @ 8:30pm - "From Jazz to Hip Hop" Harlem Renaissance to the 90s Benefit Party (Kava House) - A themed party celebrating Black music and culture, with an emphasis on the Harlem Renaissance era (jazz) and 90s (hip hop and R&B)
• Friday, Feb. 24 @ 6:00pm - Black History Program (AC Recital Hall)
• Wednesday, Feb. 29 @ 7:00pm - Black History Month Closing Vigil (the Bowl) - A lighting ceremony in remembrance of those who came before us, and a reflection over the month. This event will hopefully become a leap year tradition.

                                                      

MILLSAPS THEATRE 2012 SPRING PRODUCTION
No Exit, by Jean-Paul Sartre
Directed by M. Shane Grant
Thursday - Sunday, February 23 - 26, 2012 at 7:30pm, Olin Hall Atrium
Three strangers find themselves together in their collective afterlife - a modestly appointed room with no windows, no mirrors, and a door none of them can open. The three quickly come to realize they cannot stand their eternal companions. What happens when hell is other people?Admission: $5 (Millsaps students, faculty/staff, and seniors), $10 (General admission)
Latecomers will not be seated.
                                                    

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 .
                                                       


CHALLENGE LEADER APPLICATION

Interested in being a Challenge Leader this summer? Well then fill out an application! We are looking for responsible, driven, active leaders to help put on this successful summer event. Applications are due February 24, 2012. Interviews will be scheduled once all applications are received. We hope that you will consider filling one out! Applications will be available at the front desk in Student Life or click here to view the application. Thanks! Challenge was created to help incoming freshmen adjust to college life while participating in and learning about the great community service for which Millsaps College is known. This week-long event allows students to meet and form relationships with current students and their new classmates who share a passion for service and fun. Challenge is sponsored by the Campus Ministry Team.
                                            


FOUNDATIONS LEADER APPLICATION DUE FRIDAY!!!

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.
                                               

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.
                                                      


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...

MILLSAPS PRIDE ORGANIZATION

Millsaps Pride Organization will host its first interest meeting of the semester on Tuesday, February 21 at 5 pm in the Caf’. We will begin planning events for this semester.

Millsaps Pride is a safe space for Millsaps community members to discuss gender and sexual identity, current events, and other LGBTQ-related topics. We also organize on- and off-campus events like Pride Week (October), documentary screenings, and fundraisers. We welcome everyone to join us, including those who identify as LGBTQ and straight allies. We’re on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/millsapspride

                                                 

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