Major Madness 2014
ITS TIME FOR MAJOR MADNESS! Check below to see what SAPS has planned for y'all this week! If you have any questions, hit us up at saps@millsaps.edu or go to our Facebook page.
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Welcome to your Major Party!
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Description
The Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Alcohol or Drug Education Programming is an award bestowed upon a student or student organization that has created and executed an excellent program that focuses on alcohol and/or drug education.
2007 recipient – Kappa Alpha Order & Chair, Daniel Honeycutt
2008 recipients – (tie) Delta Delta Delta & Chair, Beth Sadler, Kappa Alpha Order & Chair, Daniel Honeycutt
2009 recipients – no recipient
2010 recipients – Kappa Delta & Panhellenic Council and Chairperson, Lauren Vucovich
2011 recipients – no recipient
2012 recipients - Megan Redhead and Lindsey Tassin
2013 recipients – no recipient
Criteria
1. The program or event must occur during the 2013-2014 academic year, or between August 19, 2013 and March 28, 2014.
2. The program or event must be directed at students in the Millsaps College student body.
3. 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.
4. A student or student organization must be the primary sponsor of the event or program.
5. The winning entry will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of staff and students.
6. 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 28, 2014, 4:30 p.m.
All applications should be returned to Matt Binion, Director of Campus Activities, the Office of Student Life, 3rd floor Campbell College Center. Call 974-1200 if you have questions or concerns.
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2014 Rev. Ed King LOVE Award
The Division of Student Life welcomes nominations for the 2014 Rev. Ed King Leader of Values and Ethics (L.O.V.E.) Award. Rev. King, College Class of 1958, is cited as one of the most influential of Mississippi civil rights leaders, and enshrined in the National Civil Rights Museum. 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, advocate for LGBT persons
2006 - Andrea Dewey, advocate for the homeless- hungry & Matt Vieron, advocate for LGBT persons
2007 - Cat Edwards, advocate for women’s choice & John Forrest Douglas, advocate for the
socioeconomically disadvantaged
2008 – Antoinette Alexander, anti-hazing advocate
2009 – Hunter Berch, advocate for alcohol regulation compliance
2010 - Lamees El-Sadek, advocate for the Muslim-American & Muslim communities
2011 - Victoria Romano, advocate for Mississippi girls’ leadership development
2012 – No recipient
2013 - Sara Del Castillo, advocate for undocumented children’s immigration rights
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 24, 2014, 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 2014. Nominations, letters, and support materials may be returned to Mr. Matt Binion, Student Life Offices, 3rd floor of the Campbell College Center. Electronic submissions are also welcomed.
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NOMINATION
FOR THE 2014
DON FORTENBERRY AWARD
The Don Fortenberry Award is presented each year to a graduating student from any undergraduate academic division of the College who is considered to have performed the most notable, meritorious, diligent and devoted service to Millsaps College with no expectation of recognition, reward, or public remembrance. The award is made under provisions by the Division of Student Life & Division of Institutional Advancement. The Fortenberry Award pays tribute to the inestimable contributions of the former College Chaplain, the Reverend Don Fortenberry, who gave selflessly to the Millsaps community and to the enhancement of student character through more than three decades of servant-leadership. The Fortenberry Award is the highest student honor bestowed by the College for contributions outside the classroom. The recipients include: 2004-Dr. Julia L. Mitchell, 2005-Ms. H. Paige Henderson, 2006 – Ms. Katie Beth Miksa, 2007 – Mr. John Forrest Douglas, 2008 – Rev. John Kellogg, 2009- Mr. Alex Allain, 2010 – Ms. Brittany Tait, 2011 – Ms. Mary Kate Rees, 2012 – Ms. Lauren R. Williams, & 2013 – Ms. Chelsey Overstreet.
Criteria to be considered, but not inclusive of all areas considered, include: excellence in scholarship, superior leadership, significant or lasting contributions, commitment to a mission for community service, embrace of human diversity and difference, and involvement in campus life. A nominee need not demonstrate superior performance in ALL of the aforementioned categories to merit application submission. The successful candidate may demonstrate a sterling contribution through one titanic program or initiative; or contribute through a college career of projects and undertakings.
You are invited to submit a letter of nomination for this accolade to the Division of Student Life, Boyd Campbell Center 3rd Floor Office, by our deadline date of Friday, March 28, 2014, 4:30 p.m. Nominations received after this date cannot be considered. The attached nomination form may be utilized although you are encouraged to submit supplemental materials as you desire. A thorough nomination enhances the review of a candidate’s worthiness. Each student nominated will be contemplated by a faculty/staff/student selection committee that will determine the ultimate Fortenberry Award recipient. The Fortenberry Award will be presented at the 2014 Commencement exercises.
Any student nominated must be one who graduates during the 2013-2014 academic year in either the fall or spring semester.
If you encounter questions or concerns, please direct them to Brit Katz at 974-1206 or at brit.katz@millsaps.edu. Thank you for your support of superior student development and involvement at our beloved Millsaps College!
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Ars Ducendi Emerito Award
for Transfer Students
2013-2014
Please submit your applications or nominations for the 2013-2014 Ars Ducendi Emerito award (translated: the art of leadership through service). The Ars Ducendi Emerito award recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates a superior level of leadership and service benefiting the Millsaps community as a transfer student. All nominated individuals must be students enrolled in the undergraduate program at Millsaps College during the academic year of their nomination/application. Nominees must be transfer students holding senior class and graduating status, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 at the time of nomination/application, and graduate in December 2013 or May 2014. One senior recipient from the 2013-2014 academic year will be selected for this high honor. The Ars Ducendi Emerito award recipient(s) will be recognized at the Student Life Awards ceremony in April 2014. The 2013 recipient was Kasey Laird.
The deadline for receiving this year's nominations or applications is Friday, March 21, 2014, before 4:30 p.m.
Nominations may be submitted by students, staff, or through self-nomination. All nominations/applications that meet the aforementioned minimum criteria will be accepted for review. The nominee need not demonstrate superior performance in all of the criteria to merit application submission. The standards for determining the honor recipient(s) include the following:
§ Superior leadership within the Millsaps community through participation in activities, committees, or organizations
o Emphasis is placed on leadership within the Millsaps community, but all leadership participation will be reviewed
§ Consistent commitment to service benefitting other transfer students at Millsaps College . Emphasis is placed on leadership and service that helps acclimate other transfer students to life at Millsaps College.
§ Other forms of leadership performed as a Millsaps student.
Please answer the following questions and provide any additional information that may be beneficial in the selection of a recipient for this award. Please limit the submitted application to two pages. Electronic submissions are acceptable. Please staple completed application together, pledge, and submit to: Patrick Cooper Box 151063 by the deadline of March 21, 2014.
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$2500 to use for a Summer 2014 Millsaps program in Yucatan!
Deadline Mon. March 24th
The Latin American Studies Department and the Office of International Education are pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for The Susan Smith Jeanes Yucatan Studies Scholarship (one award of $2500 remaining for 2013-14). This scholarship is open to students studying in Yucatan with a Millsaps program during the Summer 2014 session. The scholarship is not available to students receiving a Robinson International Fellowship for use during the 2013-14 year. Guidelines for the Jeanes Scholarship are as follows:
The Susan Smith Jeanes Yucatan Studies Scholarship (one scholarship for $2500):
This scholarship will be given annually to a student (undergraduate or graduate) studying in the Yucatan Program at Millsaps College. Recipients will be evaluated on the basis of their merit and the degree to which study in Yucatan fits into their college career. The scholarship will be awarded to the most qualified student, regardless of his/her program of interest or place of origin.
To apply:
Submit an application letter indicating why studying in Yucatan is an important part of your academic career at Millsaps College. You must also indicate which Summer 2014 Yucatan class/program you are taking, provide your cumulative Millsaps GPA, and provide information about your major course of study. The application deadline is March 24th, 2014.
Send application to: Dr. George Bey, Associate Dean of International Education, Campus Box 150645, and indicate “Jeanes Yucatan Studies Scholarship Application” on the envelope.
For questions, please contact Dr. Bey:
Dr. George J. Bey III
Associate Dean of International Education
Millsaps College
Sullivan-Harrell 344
(O) 601.974.1385
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Moves & Grooves
Intercultural
Intercultural
Festival
April 9 @ 7:30 PM
Kava House
COMING SOON
Talents
— Food — Music — Exhibits — Dancing
— Fun
Interested
in helping or being a part of the festival? Please contact Leadership
Specialist, Michael Abramovich at abrammy@millsaps.edu.
Volunteer Opportunity
"Hey Millsaps College students! Looking for volunteer hours this spring semester?! It's almost time for our annual Children's Carnival at Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint and we need YOUR help! This is a GREAT way to get community service and have TONS of fun with some pretty cool Millsaps alumni... Jeff E Good, Maggie Brown, and Liz Lancaster!
The Carnival is the weekend of the Zippity Doo Dah Parade Weekend in Fondren - Saturday, March 22. Running in the Color Me Rad race that morning? Make a day of it and join us afterwards!
If you want to volunteer, you can sign up online at http://www.volunteersignup.org/9CQHJ."
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Wesson Health Center will be closed 2 days week of March 24
The Wesson Health Center will be closed Tuesday, March 25 and
Wednesday, March 26. Normal hours will resume Thursday, March 27.
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New Scanner in the Library
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2014-2015 Academic Calendar
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Friday Forum Schedule
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Millsaps Enrichment Offers Beginning Guitar Class—HALF PRICE for you!
Thursdays, March 20 – April 10 (4 class mtgs.)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $90 –only $45 for you (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.
Come by AC100 to register.
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Bargain Boutique Pop Up Sale
The Junior League of Jackson and Bargain Boutique are having a huge Pop Up Sale Saturday, March 29th, 7am - 12pm in the Bargain Boutique parking lot in Colonial Mart Shopping Center (see attachments). Magnolia Speech School will also be having a garage sale the same morning.
Magnolia Speech School HUMONGOUS Garage Sale
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Colonial Mart Shopping Center
5070 Parkway Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
$5 Early Bird – 6:00AM – 7:00AM
Free Admission – 7:00 – 12 NOON
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10% Discount at Miso in Fondren for Students, Faculty, & Staff
Miso, a new restaurant in Fondren is offering Millsaps faculty, staff, and students a 10% off discount if they show their ID!!
website: eatatmiso.com
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