CAMPUS EVENTS...
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CAREER PANEL
(English, Creative Writing, Communication Studies)
So you want to know what you can do with an English major, an English major with a concentration in creative writing, or a Communication Studies major? Why not come to our Q&A panel on Tuesday March 20th at 4:15 in Leggett Center Room A to find out? We’ll have distinguished alumni speaking about the successful careers they’re enjoying. And faculty from the English department will help you figure out what you can do with one of our three versatile majors!
CELEBRATE BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research.
How are we increasing public awareness?
- Mon., March 5th @ 7:30–9:30 p.m. in Room 321 SHH: Limitless (movie) w/ Bradley Cooper
- Mon., March 5th – Fri., March 9th: follow us on Twitter -- @BAWMillsaps for brain fun facts
- Be the first to answer Twitter questions and earn a Millsaps stress brain! Two questions per day!
- Week of March 19th: UMMC graduate students in Neuroscience and a Millsaps team of Neuroscience and Cognitive studies majors will be entering JPS schools to teach about the brain
Stop by and see Dr. Lea for a Brain Awareness pin! (especially if you are in her Introduction to Psych course)
ANNOUNCEMENTS...
SPRING BREAK CARPOOL OFFER
I am heading to San Antonio for Spring Break and I am driving. I am looking for any students that are going home and are in need of a ride and are willing to split gas. I know that this could help some students and would be helpful to me. As of now I am in route to San Antonio by way of Houston. So, I will be passing through Natchez, MS., Alexandria, La., Leesville, LA., Newton, TX., Kirbyville, TX., Beaumont, TX., Houston, TX., Katy,TX., San Antonio, TX., and Kerrville, TX. So anyone close to these locations. I will only be stopping in the major cities along the way. I only ask that someone can meet off the interstate for each drop off.
-Sloan Click, clickws@millsaps.edu
HOSTS NEEDED - BIG INCENTIVES!!!
On Friday night, March 23rd the Office of Admissions is inviting those students who registered to attend our admitted student program to spend the night on our campus with current students. We need your help! Basically, all this will entail is you hosting a student in your residence hall room for one (1) night. You will meet your student in the Leggett somewhere between 4 -5 PM on Friday the 23rd. They will have time to grab a quick bite to eat, then head to the campus wide concert. They will attend the concert, and campus wide after party to follow. We will just need you to provide a place for them to sleep over night. I know that I’m asking a big favor, so I am willing to provide big incentives. Listen up!
Any student who hosts a prospective student for this event will be entered into a raffle. The raffle will be for 5 Best Buy Gift Cards for $500 each! I’m no math wiz, but I know that having 5 items rather than 1, will greatly improve your chances to win. Just think, this could be $500 toward an ipad, a new computer, a Wii, and so much more. Please respond to me at jonathan.ferrell@millsaps.edu if you are willing to host. If you live in a fraternity house, you are ineligible to host. If you plan to host please include your cell phone number, and your physical room number (ex – Bacot 234) in your reply. Thanks for your willingness to help recruit the next class of Majors! HAC LIFEGUARDS NEEDED
Do you have a little bit of extra time on your hands?
Are you interested in a fun job on campus?
Do you have current lifeguard and CPR certification?
Yes? Please come and work for us in the HAC! You can fill out an application online (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION) or visit the Career Center.
Questions? Call or email Matt Binion (601-974-1217; matt.binion@millsaps.edu). The deadline for job inquiries is March 22nd.
Questions? Call or email Matt Binion (601-974-1217; matt.binion@millsaps.edu). The deadline for job inquiries is March 22nd.
LIBRARY SPRING BREAK HOURS
The Library will be open the following hours during Spring Break:
March 9, Fri, 7:50am-5:00pm
March 10-11, Sat-Sun, Closed
March 12-16, Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm
March 17, Sat, Closed
March 18, Sun, 2:00pm-2:00am
Enjoy the break!!!
RESNET/SHH LAB SPRING BREAK HOURS
- The ResNet office will close for Spring Break Thursday, March 8th, at 10:00 pm. It will reopen for regular hours Monday, March 19th, at 6:00 pm.
- The SHH Labs will close for Spring Break Friday, March 9th, at noon. They will reopen for regular hours on Monday, March 19th, at 7:30 am.
MARCH AGAINST FEAR
Anyone looking for an alternative spring break? Not sure if you want to go home? Do you want to make a difference? Support Human Rights? How about walking in the Walk Against Fear? If you are interested in fighting for human rights, please consider coming. Contact Sara del Castillo at sarafdelcastillo@gmail.com.
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ANNOUNCING THE 2012 YUCATAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS!
Deadline: March 21st
Latin American Studies and the Office of International Education announce three scholarships for study in Yucatan summer 2012. If interested, submit a letter indicating why studying in Yucatan is an important part of your academic career. Indicate which scholarship you are applying for, major, GPA, and financial situation. Letters due by March 21st. Send to Dr. Bey, Associate Dean of International Education.
The Louis Creath and Esther Self Guillot Yucatan Studies Scholarship ($2500): Given to a student studying in the Yucatan Program with financial need. Preference that recipients be from Mississippi.
The Susan Smith Jeanes Yucatan Studies Scholarship (two at $2500 each): Given to a student studying in the Yucatan Program. Recipients evaluated on merit and how study in the Yucatan fits their college career. The scholarship will be awarded to the most qualified student each year, regardless of their place of origin.
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 and 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.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES...
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MAJORity INTEREST MEETING
Tired of SILENT Student sections at Sporting Events? Believe in School Spirit? The MAJORity is here to Help! All interested in helping us team up as Majors to rally behind our athletes and show our purple pride are welcome to attend the MAJORity interest meeting at 9:15 Wednesday, March 21st in the new south atrium! GO MAJORS!
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 studentnews@millsaps.edu.
