Millsaps Sports
Good luck to our teams competing this week!!
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Free Squash Lessons
Ever wanted to learn to International Game of Squash???
Males & Females are welcome!! Feel free to bring a friend!
Please email David McNair to set-up a lesson.
Mr. McNair is available to teach in the early-late mornings and in the evenings.
Email Address: mcnair@treetopsdev.com
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Enrichment Classes
Millsaps Enrichment offers Beginning Guitar beginning soon. Half price for you!
Thursdays, October 24 – November 21 (4 class mtgs. Class will not meet October 31.)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $90 (ONLY $45 for Millsaps students) -- (plus guitar and a $12 materials fee payable to the instructor the first night of class)
You can learn to play the guitar! Its simplicity has made it one of the world's most popular musical instruments. In contrast to “concert classical guitar,” which may take a lifetime to master, simple "chord" strumming can be learned in just a few weeks. If you are interested primarily in learning to play casual “living room/campfire” guitar, all you need is a guitar, the desire to learn, and a little practice. This course will teach the basic skills of guitar accompaniment: the most common major, minor, and 7th chords, various strumming patterns, chord groupings, and a representative selection of folk songs. (Reading will not be taught in this course.)
Jimmy Turner has performed extensively throughout the South and Midwest. He has performed with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera, and The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Turner has been heard in recital on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and he has served as an adjudicator for the Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs. He maintains an active private studio and a busy performing schedule. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Millsaps College and also teaches the Guitar Workshop through the Millsaps College Summer Enrichment Program.
Come by AC 100 to register.
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Homecoming Court
Seniors:
Sonum Sanjanwala
Brittany Ford
Allie Mills
Dani
Rossano
Olivia
Reinecke
Junior:
Lauren Barattini
Sophomore:
Madeline Iles
Freshman :
Anne Fulghum
Be sure to come to the game November 2 to
find out which of our senior maids will be crowned Homecoming Queen!
Around the Globe at SAPS in 60 minutes
Passages, Poetry, & Pastries
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Leggett A – 4:30 p.m.
Leggett A – 4:30 p.m.
Yummy goodies, too!!!
Whether you are a world traveler, have studied aboard or have never traveled at all – take advantage of this hour long PPP program. Experience first-hand, right here on campus, Millsaps students who will introduce and share a bit about their lives and their home countries to the community.
Sponsored by: The Intercultural & International Student Programs & Services Office (IISPS); 1C1C (1 Campus, 1 Community); Office of Residence Life; and Intercultural Accents and Connections (IAC)
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Strength and Professionalism as a Woman in Today's Law Practice
On Wednesday, October 30, at 11:30am in Murrah 200, come hear an outstanding group of women discussing "Strength and Professionalism as a Woman in Today's Law Practice."
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Town Hall Meeting with the President
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Chi Omega Waltz for a Wish
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Stop Hunger Now Pack-A-Thon
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Homecoming Event at Purple Word Center for Books and Paper Arts
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Saffron Cross Events
These
women are models of decorum and professionalism in the law community and have
graciously volunteered their time to share with us their their unique
experiences in this historically "man's world." This is a must see for all pre-law interested
students and is open to all students on campus who may be interested in meeting
an outstanding and successful group of professionals.
On Wednesday, October 30, at 11:30am in Murrah 200, come hear an outstanding group of women discussing "Strength and Professionalism as a Woman in Today's Law Practice."
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Town Hall Meeting with the President
Dear Students,
As you may know, the Millsaps College Board of Trustees
met last week on campus. It was a productive and positive meeting and
much good was accomplished. In the course of the meetings, the
administration presented an update on the new campus master plan, our strategic
plan, campus enhancements, and the core curriculum review. Rob Alexander,
Vice President for Enrollment and Communication, also presented our new
strategic enrollment plan and discussed marketing and communications
initiatives underway.
It would be Dr. Alexander’s and my pleasure to present
similar updates to our student body and answer any questions you may have about
these or other topics. Please join me in the Leggett Center on October
30th at 8:00 p.m.
for a Town Hall Meeting for students, co-sponsored by the SBA and my office.
Refreshments will be served beginning at 7:45 p.m.
I hope to see many of you at the Town Hall Meeting!
Rob Pearigen
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Chi Omega Waltz for a Wish
“Join Chi Omega TOMORROW, October 25th, for
our first annual Waltz for a Wish. The event is a dance marathon benefitting
the Make A Wish Foundation, on organization that grants wishes for children
with life threatening illnesses! The marathon will run from 7:30 pm-7:30 am, or
until the last couple is on the dance floor. The prize for the winning team
will be $100 prize and the coveted Waltz trophy!
Enter a team for $40 a couple (t-shirts included) or come
out and watch the action for $2 admission! We will have snacks and drinks
available as well.
Sign up outside the caf at lunch and dinner all this
week! Please direct questions to Rebecca Gorham at gorharl@millsaps.edu.
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Stop Hunger Now Pack-A-Thon
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Homecoming Event at Purple Word Center for Books and Paper Arts
Open
House for Millsaps College: Friday, November 1st. 2 - 4 pm Come tour the center
and make your own Blizzard Book to hold all of the business cards that you'll
be gathering while at Homecoming. The center is focused on printmaking and
artist books, and all levels are more than welcome to participate. You can see
more information at www.purpleword.org. Like us on Facebook to stay in touch.
Click here for Purple Word Press Release October 2013
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Saffron Cross Events
Author J. Dana Trent and her husband Fred Eaker will join the Millsaps College community for a series of events on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9.
“The possibility that I’d get matched with anyone who wasn’t a Christian is minute, anyway, right?”
“Right,” God giggled.
Saffron Cross is the intriguing memoir of Dana, a Baptist minister, and Fred, a devout Hindu and former monk. The two meet on eHarmony and begin a sometimes daunting but ultimately inspiring journey of interfaith relationship and marriage. Trent’s compelling vignettes, often hilarious and refreshingly honest, offer readers a glimpse into the challenges of bringing together two vastly different spiritual paths into one household. This book includes chapters on an Indian ashram honeymoon, vegetarianism, sabbath-keeping, prayer, and grief, plus other challenges of interfaith relationships.
Friday Forum Lecture: 12:30-1:30pm on Friday, November 8 in the Academic Complex, room 215
Millsaps Multi-Faith Initiative Conversation: 3:00-4:00pm on Friday, November 8 in the Christian Center, Fitzhugh Memorial Chapel
Writing as a Spiritual Discipline Workshop: 9:00am-12:30pm on Saturday, November 9 in Sullivan-Harrell Hall, room 221 -- Register online here: saffronatmillsaps.eventbrite.com
Community Conversation: Co-sponsored with Northminster Baptist Church and the Hindu Temple Society of Mississippi – 3:00-4:30pm on Saturday, November 9 at the Hindu Temple, 173 Vernon Jones Ave., Brandon, MS
For more information contact Chris Donald at chris.donald@millsaps.edu.
Watch the book trailer for Saffron Cross here: vimeo.com/73033095
Visit Dana’s blog at jdanatrent.com/
Millsaps Summer Program in Southern France
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Study Abroad Fair, Millsaps Faculty-led Programs: Oct 31st!
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Wesson Health Center will be closed Friday, Nov. 1st! Extended weekly hours!
Wesson
Health Center will be closed Friday,
November 1. Due to this, the Health Center will have extended hours on
Tuesday and Wednesday. Hours for next
week are:
Monday,
October 28 8:30-1:30 Doctor 10-12
Tuesday,
October 29 8:00-3:00 Doctor 10-12
Wednesday,
October 30 8:00-3:30 Doctor 1-3
Thursday,
October 31 8:30-2:00 Doctor 10-12
Friday
Closed
Normal
Hours will resume the next week November 4.
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MS Teacher Corps Info. Session on October 25th 9am-1pm!!
Dr. Andy Mullins, a Millsaps alumnus and founder of the
Mississippi Teacher Corps, will be on campus Friday, October 25 to share
information and to answer questions about the Teacher Corps
program. He will be in the Lindsey Suite on the top floor of the
Student Center from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The information session is open to all but is primarily
geared towards seniors—especially those with backgrounds/majors in English,
math, or the sciences.
If you are interested in working and serving in public
education in Mississippi, I encourage you to consider stopping by to speak to
Dr. Mullins. To learn more about the Mississippi Teacher Corps, you can
also check out their website: http://mtc.olemiss.edu/.
Some background on the program is provided below.
What
is the Mississippi Teacher Corps?
Modeled
after the Peace Corps, the
Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) is a two-year program that trains non-education
majors to teach in high-poverty public schools in Mississippi.
For two
years participants live and teach in rural and urban Mississippi communities.
While teaching each participant earns a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and
Instruction from the University of Mississippi and receives training and
support from MTC.
By percent
of applicants accepted MTC is the most competitive teaching program in the
country. Because the program is so small, MTC can offer individualized support,
and all participants move as a cohort group through each stage of the training
and coursework.
MTC is a
state-funded program and our teachers do not displace any regularly employed
teacher. MTC only places teachers in high-poverty public schools. There
are no corporate dollars attached to the program and we don’t place teachers in
charter schools.
The program
offers a host of benefits, including:
- Teacher training and certification.
- Full scholarship for a Master’s Degree
in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi.
- Job placement that includes full pay ($32,000+) and
benefits.
- The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
students in one of the poorest areas of the country.
You can read
answers to Frequently Asked Questions here.
History
The
Mississippi Teacher Corps was created in 1989 by Andy Mullins and Amy Gutman.
At the time Mullins worked at the State Department of Education. Gutman was a
journalism student at Harvard University interning at the Greenwood
Commonwealth.
In
brainstorming ideas of how to fill the impending teacher shortage in the
Mississippi Delta Gutman and Mullins came up with the Mississippi Teacher
Corps, a program founded on the ideals of the Peace Corps, in which recent
college graduates from all over the United States would come and teach in
Mississippi.
Initially
the Mississippi Teacher Corps was a one-year program funded by several
foundations. In 1993, the structure of MTC was altered substantially. MTC
became a two-year program based at the University of Mississippi.
Participants would complete a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and
Instruction while in the program. In 1994, the program became fully funded by
the Mississippi Legislature.
Since 1989
more than 500 participants, reaching an estimated 100,000 students, have taught
in critical-needs school districts as part of the Mississippi Teacher Corps.
Learn more
about the history of MTC by visiting the Mississippi Teacher Corps Oral History
Project here.
Mission
Statement
The mission
of the Mississippi Teacher Corps is to end educational inequity in Mississippi.
Objectives
The
Mississippi Teacher Corps has three objectives:
1.
To provide dedicated, talented
teachers for critical-needs school districts in Mississippi.
2.
To provide entry into the teaching
profession for outstanding liberal arts graduates.
3.
To identify and nurture educational
leaders.
Benefits
Full
Scholarship for a master’s in education from the University of Mississippi
As part of
the Mississippi Teacher Corps participants receive a full scholarship to the
University of Mississippi for a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
from the School of Education. The School of Education is an NCATE accredited
institution. Participants complete the Master’s coursework and earn their
degree during the two years of the program. Participants take classes
during the summer and on selected weekends during the school year. Upon
completion of the degree all participants receive an increase in pay.
Coursework
tailored to the program
The
coursework that makes up the Master’s Degree has been specifically created for
the Mississippi Teacher Corps. The classes are designed for first-year teachers
who do not have an education background. The only way to take the classes offered
is to be in the Mississippi Teacher Corps.
Teacher
Certification
After the
initial summer training each participant is a certified teacher with Class A
licensure. After completing two years in the program, and earning a Master’s
Degree, each participant is eligible for a Class AA license.
Free
textbooks, course fees, etc.
In addition
to the full scholarship, the Mississippi Teacher Corps also pays for all
textbooks, course and lab fees, graduation fees, and any other costs associated
with the Master’s Degree.
Summer
stipend
During the
initial summer training all participants receive a $1,000 stipend.
Housing
During the
initial summer training all participants are provided free housing on-campus.
Married couples living off-campus are reimbursed for the cost of on-campus
housing.
During
Saturday classes in the fall and spring all participants are provided a hotel
room in Oxford.
Job
placement
Participants
are placed in critical-needs school districts by the Mississippi Teacher Corps.
Full pay
and benefits from your school district
As a
certified teacher each participant receives full pay and benefits from the
indiviual school district where he or she is employed. Benefits include health
insurance.
Socials
The
Mississippi Teacher Corps offers a variety of social activities including
basketball, volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee challenges between the first and
second years; lunch and dinner socials; a holiday social; an end-of-the-summer
social; and an end-of-the-program social.
Networking
As a
participant in the program you participants meet other highly-motivated,
high-achieving people from all over the country.
Life-changing
experience
The most
important benefit of the Mississippi Teacher Corps is working with, and
touching the lives of, young people of Mississippi who have been all but
forgotten about by the rest of the country. It is a life-changing
experience.
Summer
Training
The
initial summer training for the Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) starts in
June of each year.
During the
summer all MTC participants receive:
- Full scholarship for a Master’s Degree in Curriculum
and Instruction
- On-Campus housing or reimbursement (about $700) for
off-campus housing
- A $1,000 stipend
- Teacher Certification (with reciprocity in all other
states)
- Breakfast and lunch during the summer school teaching
- Several meals, socials, BBQ’s, and weekly frisbee and
basketball games
School
Year
During the
school year all Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) participants teach in
a critical-needs school district in Mississippi. Participants are placed
in the Mississippi Delta, north Mississippi or Jackson.
During the
school-year all participants receive:
- Full pay (starting salary is $32,000 a year) and
benefits, including health insurance
- Full scholarship for a Master’s Degree in Curriculum
and Instruction, including all textbooks and lab fees
- Saturday classes twice a month at the University of
Mississippi, including mentoring groups with selected second-year and
veteran MTC teachers
- Hotel room for Friday and Saturday evenings in Oxford
- Constant support from your MTC mentor
At the end
of the second year participants will have earned a Master’s Degree in Education
from the University of Mississippi. Participants will also have:
- Teacher certification
- Two years of experience
- Two years of full pay and benefits
- Two years of making a difference in the lives of kids
in one of the poorest areas in the country
During the
two years of the program all Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) participants
complete a Master of Arts (MA) Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the
University of Mississippi (UM). UM is an NCATE accredited program
and the MA degree allows our alumni to teach anywhere in the country at a
higher salary. This degree program is closed to the general public.
Classes are offered only for MTC participants.
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