Monday, January 28, 2013

January 28, 2013 StudentNews

Announcements...




Intercultural Accents and Connections
Every Tuesday at Noon in Legget a.
Come join us!
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Millsaps College’s 4th annual Mini-Symposium in
Latin American Studies

The Border,
Immigration,
and the War on Drugs.

Time & Date: 4:30-6pm, Thursday Jan. 31st
Location: Academic Complex 137

What’s next for U.S.-Mexican relations?  The USA and Mexico have both just witnessed presidential inaugurations: President Barack Obama for a second term, while on December 1st Enrique Peña Nieto became president of Mexico.

Sharing a 2,000-mile border, the USA and Mexico are bound more closely than ever, by commerce, demographics, and culture.  But they often differ sharply in their responses to undocumented immigration and narcotics traffic.  Meanwhile, a perceived anti-immigrant stance helped cost the Republicans a landslide loss of the Latino vote in 2012, and Mexico’s six-year war against drug cartels has cost some 60,000 lives. 

Anthropologists Steve Striffler and Cecilia Ballí consider the practical impact of immigration and drug policies, the politicizing of initiatives, and new directions that policies may take. 

Cecilia Ballí, UT Austin                                      Steve Striffler, U. of New Orleans  
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Need to learn how to study better?
Come hear all the helpful and effective studying tips
Dr. Melissa Lea has to offer!
What: Effective Studying Habits Seminar
When: Monday, January 28 at 6:30 pm
Where: SHH 321

Have any questions?
Contact Megan Porter @ portemj@millsaps.edu


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Community Enrichment
The community enrichment program offers more than 70 fun, noncredit classes beginning Jan. 28.  All are half price for Millsaps students.  Try beginning guitar, harmonica or tai’ chi. If art is your hobby, there are several drawing/painting/illustrating classes as well as jewelry making.   Go to www.millsaps.edu/conted to see the full schedule or pick up a printed brochure in front of AC 100.
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Millsaps Enrichment Program
Offers classes in line dance fitness, yoga, zumba and tai chi.  Pick up a brochure in AC 100 or the post office lobby. All classes are half price for Millsaps students!
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Who's Who
Dear Seniors,
The applications are now out for 2013 Who’s Who Ceremony, which honors seniors at the end of their collegiate career. This announcement is a request to all GRADUATING SENIORS to apply for this honor.
When considering applying please keep in mind the following criteria:
  • Currently enrolled senior
  • Above average academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or above)
  • Evidence of broad participation and leadership on campus
  • Citizenship and service to the college and the community
  • Potential for future achievement
  • Generally well known on campus
  • Positive peer role model
We are looking for well-rounded students that excel in all areas of campus life.  In order to be considered for this award you must NOMINATE YOURSELF.  After nominations have been submitted the 2013 Who’s Who Selection Committee will select the students to receive this honor.

Please return your nomination form and a list of other seniors to consider (if you wish) to Laura Domingue Rafferty at dominly@millsaps.edu, or by campus mail #151063.  The deadline for applying for this honor is Friday, February 22, 2013 at 5PM.

Thanks,
Laura Domingue Rafferty
Who’s Who Selection Committee Co-Chairperson
Who's Who Application
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Ford Teaching Fellowship Program
Any student interested in applying for a Ford Teaching Fellowship for the Fall 2013-Spring 2014 academic year should plan on attending an information session on Thursday, January 31st at 11:30 am in Sullivan Harrell Hall room 143. 
The Ford Teaching Fellowship Program is an opportunity available to students interested in exploring an academic career, and have met the program requirements (GPA of 3.2, and are currently Sophomore or Junior status). 
For more information about the program please see:  http://www.millsaps.edu/academics/ford_fellowship.php
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Study Spanish in the Yucatan and/or Costa Rica
2013 Yucatan Information
2013 Yucatan Application
2013 Costa Rica Application 
2013 Costa Rica Information
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Learn to Do Magic Tricks
Thursdays, January 31 & February 7 (2 class mtgs.)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Cost $60 (ONLY $30 for Millsaps Faculty, Staff, and students)

This beginning magic class will start with insight into magic as well as exposure to beginning theory. We will also learn magic using cards, coins, string and other objects.  Please bring with you a deck of Bicycle playing cards, a Sharpie pen, and four quarters. All other supplies will be furnished by the instructor.

Robert Day is a self taught magician who has headlined in Branson, MO, and performed in comedy clubs all over the U.S.  In 1995, he was ranked #2 in the nation by the Society of American Magicians.

To register, go to www.millsaps.edu/conted or come by AC 100.
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Interested in Becoming a Foundation Leader?
 Applications for Foundations Leaders for the 2013-2014 academic year are now available.
Please return completed applications to Megan James (jamesmt@millsaps.edu) or Chris Eden (edencj@millsaps.edu) by 4:30 PM on Friday, February 8th.
Also, 2 reference sheets must be completed from one Fac/Staff member and one Student Leader.

Foundations Leader Application
Foundations Leader Reference
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