1C1C Wants to Give You a Free iPad Mini!
Between November 11th- November 22nd, you can take the NASCE survey via this link: http://survey.siena.edu/survey/intweb.dll/project/sienacawi/millsapsCE
Upon completion of the survey, you will be automatically entered into a raffle for a free iPad Mini!
Thank you, in advance, for your time and participation!
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Free Bus Ride to Saturday's Football Game
In an effort to support
our undefeated football team as they compete for the SAA conference
championship this Saturday, the Student Body Association and SAPS will be
providing FREE transportation to, and from, Rhodes
College on Saturday.
Buses will leave from
the HAC at 9am and will return after the game. There is no charge for admission
to the game.
If you wish to reserve a
spot on the bus please email SBA@millsaps.edu by Friday at Noon.
We currently have a
limited number of seats and can provide additional seats if we know that there
is a high enough demand from students, so please RSVP soon.
We hope that a large
MAJORity of you will take us up on this offer and travel to Rhodes to support
our Majors.
Go Majors!!!
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Forum on Sexual Violence Prevention
Please join us on Monday, November 18th at 6:30pm in AC 137 for a forum with the Mississippi Center for Violence Prevention as we discuss the prevention of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence and Stalking.
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Poet William Wright reads Tuesday Nov. 19th at 6:30pm in AC 137
William Wright is the author of five poetry collections, most recently Night Field Anecdote (Louisiana Literature Press, 2011) and Bledsoe (Texas Review Press, 2011). Series editor of The Southern Poetry Anthology, Wright has recently published work in Colorado Review, Indiana Review, AGNI and North American Review. He is founding editor of Town Creek Poetry and recently co-founded a poetry publishing venture called Batture Willow Press. Wright recently won the Porter Fleming Prize for Poetry.
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The Student Body Association is still looking for candidates for the Executive Director of Programming
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Millsaps College Post Office News
Holidays are around the corner and the College Post Office will be closed for
Thanksgiving
November 28th and 29th
Winter Break
December 21st thru January 1st
If you are mailing packages to International Addresses, here is the USPS website for delivery by Christmas. It has the Military Address dates and also other international countries.
https://www.usps.com/shippingdates/
When mailing letters or packages, always include a return address, write addresses clearly and if you have a question we are here in the post office to help you.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas
Your Post Mistress
Ruth
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William Wright is the author of five poetry collections, most recently Night Field Anecdote (Louisiana Literature Press, 2011) and Bledsoe (Texas Review Press, 2011). Series editor of The Southern Poetry Anthology, Wright has recently published work in Colorado Review, Indiana Review, AGNI and North American Review. He is founding editor of Town Creek Poetry and recently co-founded a poetry publishing venture called Batture Willow Press. Wright recently won the Porter Fleming Prize for Poetry.
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IAC
Diversity Group Meeting
Intercultural Accents and Connections
The Influence of Music
How does music effect change?
WEDNESDAY @ NOON
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
College Center – Leggett A
College Center – Leggett A
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Passages, Poetry, & Pastries
Rhythms & Rhymes
Have you ever thought of a song and
wanted to tell someone how you feel about its meaning? Do you feel emotionally
attached to certain lyrics? Have you even noticed how different genres of music
may share the same meaning? Come join us at Passages to learn more about the
influences music has on our thoughts, and see what the true meaning may be
behind the lyrics.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Leggett B – College Center
Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Intercultural & International Student Programs and Services office.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Leggett B – College Center
Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Intercultural & International Student Programs and Services office.
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The Student Body Association is still looking for candidates for the Executive Director of Programming
The EDP is in charge of
all SAPS events – it's a fun job that offers a load of experience in event
planning. As we're still looking for applicants, we are reissuing the letter of
intent attached to previous announcements about Executive board elections. If
interested, fill out the form and send it to Vice President Anna Morgan
Leonards by noon on Monday the 18th.
Click Here for Application.
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SBA Debate and Speeches
The Student Body
Association will be holding a Debate for the four presidential candidates on Monday the 18th at 7:30 in Olin 100. It
promises to be a very interesting time for everyone involved! You can find the
event page on Facebook on the Millsaps SBA page.
There will also be
speeches presented in the Bowl at 11:30 AM on Tuesday the 19th. All candidates,
not just the presidential candidates, will present speeches at this time.
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Millsaps College Post Office News
Holidays are around the corner and the College Post Office will be closed for
Thanksgiving
November 28th and 29th
Winter Break
December 21st thru January 1st
If you are mailing packages to International Addresses, here is the USPS website for delivery by Christmas. It has the Military Address dates and also other international countries.
https://www.usps.com/shippingdates/
When mailing letters or packages, always include a return address, write addresses clearly and if you have a question we are here in the post office to help you.
Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas
Your Post Mistress
Ruth
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SOAN New Class Offerings
The Sociology/Anthropology Department is pleased to announce some new and exciting courses for Spring 2014! Some of these include SOAN 2750-01 The Many Dimensions of Poverty, SOAN 2750-02 Crimes and Prisons, and SOAN 2850-02 Popular Archaeology!
Make sure to see the SOAN page of the Millsaps website for more information, and check out the other class listings on Major Access!
If you have any other questions, you can contact the Department Chair, Dr. Julian Murchison at murchjm@millsaps.edu.
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Studio
Private Lessons
Department
of Music
Music studio
lessons from beginning to advanced study are available for credit only to
Millsaps students from any major, but require approval of a music studio
permission form.
Students interested in studio voice lessons or Singers,
please email Dr. Cheryl Coker.
Students interested
in studio keyboard or
instrumental lessons (this
includes piano, organ, guitar, and orchestral instruments), please
email Dr. Rachel Heard. Students
interested in beginning piano class for credit should also contact Dr.
Heard.
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East Germany/Czech Tour Information
Tour Date: May 13-22, 2014
Tim Coker and Charlotte Bass can provide additional information for anyone interested. This is open to faculty and staff, as well as students. The cost is around $3,000.
The class is the week prior to the trip- 4 hours credit for about 3 weeks class and travel.
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Jobs for Students
Federal Work Study Community Service jobs are still available. All jobs pay $10/hour and are off-campus, although some are within walking distance. Candidates must be eligible for Federal Work Study. To check eligibility or apply, e-mail financialaid@millsaps.edu or stop by the Millsaps Office of Financial Aid in Sanders 207.
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Writing
Center Tutoring Positions, 2014-15
The
application deadline for a position in the Writing Center is Friday, December
13th.
If you
are interested in becoming a Writing Center Tutor, you must submit a letter of
interest and a confidential and sealed letter of recommendation from your Core
1 instructor (or, if you are a second year student or above, an instructor from
your current semester who can speak to your writing ability) to the Writing
Program office in John Stone Hall by 4:30 pm on December 13th. In
addition to your application materials, the essays in your Writing Portfolio
will also be evaluated as part of the application process. A successful
candidate will usually score "Well Above Proficient" at the Core 1
evaluation point.
The
selected applicants will be contacted over the Winter Break, and they will be
required to enroll in WRIT 2001 (a one-credit hour Tutor Training Practicum) in
the Spring 2014 term. Upon successful completion of WRIT 2001, those
students will be invited to work as Writing Center Tutors, and enroll in WRIT
3001 (a one-credit hour course for ongoing tutor training).
Please
let Anita DeRouen know if you have any questions.
anita.derouen@millsaps.edu
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Walgreens Discount for Students and Faculty
On Wednesdays, Walgreens offers a 15% discount to all Millsaps students and faculty. Walgreens wants to better serve the Millsaps community.
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