Thursday, September 20, 2012

Announcements...




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French Club Movie Night!!!
Where: CC 21
When: Thurs, Sept. 20
7-9pm
*delicious snacks included*


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Math Club

Math club information session
Thursday, September 20th at noon
Math department commons area
(3rd floor of Sullivan Harrell Hall)

We will be discussing what you, the students, would like to do with the club and who might be interested in leading it. This is a great way to get involved with other students who share your interests! We will be serving pizza for lunch! Anyone who is interested is invited to join us - we plan to elect officers, eat pizza, and set up a plan for the year. If you think you MIGHT be interested just come on out and get some information. Mark your calendars today!

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Pi Mu Epsilon
The Mathematics Honorary

Evaluating students for new membership

Students who have

• 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)
• have an overall math gpa of at least a 3.0, and who are
• in the top 1/3 of their class overall

qualify for this honorary.

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 Monday, Sept. 24th.

Thanks,

Gayla Dance

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Apply for ODK

For the first time in this academic year, you will have the opportunity to apply for the Millsaps Pi Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa (or "ODK"), the national leadership honor society that aims to recognize great achievement in scholar-leaders.

The Fall 2012 Application for ODK

Follow its instructions closely for the best chance of being considered for acceptance.

We highly encourage past applicants to re-apply, and as always, we encourage all applicants to list as many honors and activities as possible.

 

Applications are due to Alex Lawson (lawsoak@millsaps.edu or box 150814) by noon Friday, September 21, 2012.


 
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The 2012 Else Forum Speaker

Steve Battista, Director of Creative for Under Armour, will be speaking to Millsaps students – and answering questions - on Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. in AC 215.  This session is open to all Millsaps students.  In both 2009 and 2010, Mr. Battista earned a spot in Sports Business Journal’s prestigious “Forty Under 40” club.  The year 2008 saw Mr. Battista name to Ad Age’s “Marketing 50” award for The New Prototype Superbowl Campaign.  In addition to several advertising awards, he received Towson University’s Distinguished Alumni Recognition Award from its College of Liberal Arts in the same year.  Please email elserspv@millsaps.edu or call Naomi Freeman at 1254 if you plan to come.

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MAJORity Meeting

EVERYONE on campus who loves Millsaps and loves watching sports should come out to the MAJORity's first meeting! It's this Thursday September 20th at 9:15 in the skybox. Help us make every sporting event as big and fun as possible!

GO MAJORS! MAJORity RULES!

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Off-Campus Jobs for FWS Students


Off-campus job opportunities are available for Federal Work Study students at Millsaps. Email financialaid@millsaps.edu if interested. Applicants must have Federal Work Study on their 2012-2013 financial aid awards. All jobs pay $10/hour. Job Descriptions are posted on College Central at http://www.collegecentral.com/millsapscollege/ with FWSCS job titles.

TUTOR at Project Innovation After-School Program, 301 Adelle St, Jackson 39202 (several workers needed)

SCHOOL OFFICE ASSISTANT at Mississippi Children’s Home Services CARES Center, 402 Wesley Avenue, Jackson 39202

GIFT SHOP ASSISTANT at Methodist Rehabilitation Center, 1350 E. Woodrow Wilson, Jackson 39216 (several workers needed)


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