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Exams Week

Friday, December 5th, 2008

It’s final exams (or affectionately known as Hell week) week at MSU. The last exams will be December 10th. Then students can start Christmas break before coming back for Spring classes that begin January 3rd.

Students will be able to sell their books back at the Barnes and Noble bookstore now through December 10th. Fall commencements will be held December 12th at 7pm at Humphrey Coliseum and December 13th at 10am.

Easter Kids Corner

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

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This Friday the Barnes and Noble campus bookstore is hosting Easter Kids Corner. It’s a free event for kids and will consist of many activities like coloring and reading.

The event begins at 11:30am and ends at 1:30pm. Kids can also get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and have their face painted. It is free but with a $15 purchase.

Important Dates

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

It’s getting near the end of the semester, and there are some important dates to keep in mind.

March 21 - Holiday

March 25-April 4 - Faculty advising for pre-registration

April 11 - Last day to withdraw from University (ten class days remaining)

April 15-May 1 - Apply in person at Registrar’s Office for May 2008 Graduation $250 fee applies

April 25 - Classes end

April 28-May 2 - Final examinations

Meal Plan

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

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Beginning in the fall, these food staples in most college diets might be a thing of the past. Mississippi State freshmen beginning next fall will have to purchase a meal plan. MSU is the last state public university to implement a mandatory meal plan.

Beginning in the fall, all incoming freshmen will be required to live on campus, which officials hope will help to keep more students enrolled at the university. The meal plan just seems to go hand in hand with this mandate. The meal plan will cost about $1,150 per student per semester.

MSU is in a 10 year contract with Aramark who will oversee the operation of the cafeteria. Aramark took over the cafeteria this year. MSU hopes by contracting this out that the cafeteria might actually make a profit instead of at a loss. Aramark will invest around $5 million in cafeteria upgrades.

The meal plan will have options for students like choosing how many meals in the cafeteria a semester with an additional allowance to eat at the other Aramark outlets on campus.

Career Day - Business and Non-Technical

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Today, Tuesday, January 29 is Career Day for Business and Non-technical majors. The event is free.

When Tuesday, January 29th, 12pm-4pm

Where Humphrey Coliseum

Dress Business Casual

Bring Copies of your resume to pass out to potential employers.

Career Day - Engineer and Technical

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Tomorrow, January 30 is Career Day for Engineer and Technical majors. Those who are seeking employment in those fields are encouraged to attend this free event.

Where Humphrey Coliseum

When January 30, 12pm-4pm

Dress Business Casual

Bring Plenty of copies of your resume to hand out.

MSU Idol

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

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American Idol fever has made it to Mississippi State. This Monday is MSU Idol. This past week contestants were auditioned for one of the top 10 spots.

The competition begins Monday, January 28th at 8pm. The event will be held at the Colvard Student Union Dawg House. Admission is free.

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