MSU President Mark E. Keenum, left, and Athletic Director Scott Stricklin, second from left, stopped by the tornado relief staging area for the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security Task Force last week. The two MSU administrators delivered 200 Bulldog baseball tickets to regional response team members, including food unit leader Jamie Roberson, right, and logistics section chief Damon Green (in background), who are staged at the MSU Palmeiro Center as part of Mississippi's tornado relief efforts. PHOTO: Megan Bean | Public Affairs.
McDaniel appointed to international advisory council
A Bagley College of Engineering staff member will join the advisory council for the largest international pre-college science fair competition. Christina McDaniel has been selected to serve on the advisory council for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. She serves as coordinator for the Region V Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair through the college’s K-12 Outreach Office.
Officials break ground on classroom building
Mississippi State officials held a groundbreaking ceremony late last month for a new three-level facility that will add 20 classrooms on the upper level and a 150-space, two-story parking garage. Tim Muzzi, associate director of architectural planning and construction, predicted the new building will become an immediately identifiable campus symbol that helps welcome students, employees and visitors to campus.
Library expands hours for final exams
As the spring semester at Mississippi State nears a close and final exams are set to begin, Mitchell Memorial Library has adjusted its hours of operation. Starting Sunday at 1 p.m., the library will be open 24 hours a day until May 8 at 4:45 p.m. in support of student needs during the spring exam period.
Faculty leadership program seeks nominations
In the upcoming 2014-2015 academic year, the Office of Research and Economic Development and the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President at Mississippi State will again be conducting an Academic Leadership Orientation Program for selected faculty. This program has been very successful in the past, and many of its participants serve in key leadership positions on campus. Nominations for the program are now being accepted.
Take a break from finals to help with tornado relief
The Maroon Volunteer Center at Mississippi State details a number of volunteer opportunities for the campus community in its current newsletter, including how you can help with ongoing tornado relief efforts, Habitat for Humanity shifts, Starkville Community Market, and more.
Maroon Alert: Sharing emergency updates with MSU
Every spring, weather becomes more of a factor in our day-to-day lives at Mississippi State. The Maroon Alert system is how we communicate with the campus community about emergency situations. Maroon Alert is a family of communication outlets to communicate about emergency situations. In most situations the primary means of communication are web, e-mail, Twitter via @maroonalert and sometimes instant messaging.
Policy addresses employee political activity
With political campaigning underway this year, Mississippi State's Office of General Counsel reminds employees to be aware of the university's policy on political activities. There are several basic guidelines that university employees should keep in mind when engaging in any form of political activity.
Policy reminders from University Health Services
University Health Services at Mississippi State reminds the campus community of several important policies for its patients to keep in mind when seeking treatment, parking, refilling a prescription online, and privacy.
This Week in Mississippi State Sports, 05/05/14
Softball opens SEC Tournament play against Kentucky in Columbia, S.C., on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (ESPNU)... Women's Golf opens play in the NCAA Central Regional at Stillwater, Okla., on Thursday... Baseball hosts Tennessee for an SEC weekend series with games on Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Men's Tennis plays the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in Austin, Texas, on Friday at 10 a.m. in the NCAA Team Championship first round.
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