Honors College E-News
February 1, 2016
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♦♦♦♦♦ IN THIS ISSUE ♦♦♦♦♦
Academia: Call for Papers • Symposium
Events: University Forum • Eagle Art
Study Abroad: Scholarships • The Scoop
Leadership: MUW at Columbus
Services: On-Campus Support Groups
HC: Survey • Request for Pics • Contact Us
♦♦♦♦♦ SPOTLIGHT ♦♦♦♦♦
Donuts with Dr. Follett!
NCUR Selections
Congratulations to Kristen Dupard, Rachel Lambert, Alexandra Utley, Laurel Duty, and Olivia Herring!
They were selected from more than 4,000 submissions all over the nation to present at the University of North Carolina-Asheville!
Congratulations to the Spring 2016 Eagles Scholars!
♦♦♦♦♦ ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES ♦♦♦♦♦
7th Annual MadRush URC: Call for Papers
Please click the image to the right for more information. >>>
Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Activity
♦♦♦♦♦ UPCOMING EVENTS ♦♦♦♦♦
University Forum returns February 16!
The University Forum will feature three guests in the spring of 2016 who are changing how we think about the world. All events begin at 6:30pm in Bennett Auditorium, and are free and open to everyone. Visit the main University Forum site or check out the links below for info.
Jerry Mitchell
Lilly Ledbetter
Barbara Ehrenreich
Calling all Artists!
The exhibit is open to student, faculty and staff at USM. Eagle Art 2016 is sponsored by the Gulf Coast Library, SGA, and the Division of Student Affairs. It will open on February 16 with a reception and last through April in the Gulf Coast Library lobby. For more information on how to participate, contact Betty Shaw!
♦♦♦♦♦ INTERESTED IN STUDY ABROAD? ♦♦♦♦♦
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
February 15: PKP Study Abroad Grant - GPA 3.75, Summer/Fall 2016
March 1: Gilman - Pell Grant eligible, Summer/Fall 2016 and Academic Year Exchange 2017
The Scoop is In!
Ready to apply? Visit the Office of International Programs website.
Unsure if abroad is right for you? Read these students' stories.
♦♦♦♦♦ LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ♦♦♦♦♦
Mississippi N.E.W. Leadership Program
Aspiring young women leaders at USM are invited to apply for the Fourth Annual Mississippi N.E.W. Leadership Program, co-sponsored by the Stennis Center for Public Service and Mississippi University for Women (MUW). This five-day, four-night residential program begins May 23 at the MUW campus in Columbus. Deadline: March 1, 2016
♦♦♦♦♦ SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ♦♦♦♦♦
On-Campus Resources
- HC Coast Coordinator - Dr. Westley (Lee) Follett
- Barnes and Nobles - (228) 214-3479
- Beach View Cafe - (228) 214-5418
- Career Services - (228) 865-4565
- Fitness Center - (228) 214-3256
- Health Center - (228) 214-3300
- Learning Commons - (228) 214-3411
- Office of Disability Accommodations - (228) 214-3232
- University Police - (601) 266-4986
♦♦♦♦♦ WE THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ♦♦♦♦♦
Enjoy the Southern Miss Mardi Gras break next Monday and Tuesday!!
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