Campus Bulletin Board

January 12, 2011

Art exhibition open in Union gallery

The Colvard Student Union Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of art by MSU faculty member Chris Dewey, “It’s Only Natural,” through Feb. 28. The gallery is open at the Union daily.
For more information, call Jackie Mullen at 325-2930.

Flu vaccination clinic sessions held

The Longest Student Health Center at MSU is hosting a flu vaccination from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the main hallway of Lee Hall.
Another vaccination clinic will be held in the third floor classroom of the Student Health Center from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday.
The clinic is open to all over the age of 9. The vaccination is free to MSU students, but costs $10 for all others. For more information, contact Robert Cadenhead at 325-5895.

CAB sets interest meeting today

The Campus Activities Board will hold an interest meeting for those students interested in getting involved with the organization at 5 p.m. today in the Fowlkes Auditorium on the third floor of the Colvard Student Union.
For more information, contact Lacey Johnson at 325-2930.

‘Formatting Theses and Dissertations’ workshop offered

The Instructional Media Center at Mitchell Memorial Library will sponsor a workshop on “Formatting Theses and Dissertations” from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Giles Classroom on the first floor of Mitchell Memorial Library.
For more information, contact Stephanie Agnew at 325-8867.

‘Adobe InDesign: Creating Newsletter’ workshop offered

The Instructional Media Center at Mitchell Memorial Library will sponsor a workshop on “Adobe InDesign: Creating Newsletters” from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the Giles Classroom on the first floor of Mitchell Memorial Library.
The workshop will focus on using page design software InDesign to create newsletters.
For more information, contact Stephanie Agnew at 325-8867.

‘How to Use Your Library’ program offered Thursday

The MSU Libraries will offer a program on “How to Use Your Library” from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the ELI Classroom at Mitchell Memorial Library.
The program will teach participants how to find books and journals (print and online) for research. No registration is required. For more information, contact Dr. Deborah Lee at 325-0810.

GTKC Dog Show held at Horse Park

The Golden Triangle Kennel Club will sponsor a Dog Show beginning at 8 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the Mississippi Horse Park off Poorhouse Road.
Both days of the event will feature a variety of dog breeds competing in various trials and numerous dog-related vendors. Admission is free to all to attend.
For more information, contact Dana Traywick at 325-9350.

Reggie Kelly book signing scheduled

For more Mississippi State football player Reggie Kelly will sign copies of his book, “Prepared,” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in the Cullis Wade Depot.
For more information, contact Robert at 325-1580.

University to close for King holiday

Mississippi State will not hold classes or open any campus offices on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Classes will resume on a normal schedule on Tuesday.

‘Powering Through Powerpoint’ workshop offered

The Instructional Media Center at Mitchell Memorial Library will sponsor a workshop on “Powering Through Powerpoint” from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Giles Classroom on the first floor of Mitchell Memorial Library.
The workshop will focus on helping participants create effective PowerPoint presentations without going overboard.
Topics will include using the right amount of slide transitions, animations, sounds and graphics, showing how just a little bit can go a long way.
For more information, contact Stephanie Agnew at 325-8867.

Black Voices to hold interest meeting

The Mississippi State Black Voices gospel choir will hold an interest meeting for prospective vocalists, musicians and dancers at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Fowlkes Auditorium on the third floor of the Colvard Student Union.
For more information, contact Vincent Rockett at 769-226-2314.

Alternative Spring Break interest meeting set

The Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement and the Maroon Volunteer Center will sponsor an interest meeting for Alternative Spring Break from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in Room 324 in the Colvard Student Union.
Alternative Spring Break allows students to engage in community service and hands-on activities in communities across the nation.
This year’s Alternative Spring Break will be held in Niceville, Fla., where students will volunteer with local community agencies to address social needs.
Any students interested in participating should attend the interest meeting.
For more information, contact Jeremy Hall at 325-2150 or by e-mail at jhall@saffairs.msstate.edu.