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Office of Student Activities
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Put Your News in the Hub Headlines
Don't see your event or meeting in the Hub Headlines?
Contribute your content here
. Let us know as much information as possible about your upcoming events and meetings and when you'd like to see the information in the newsletter. We want to spread the word about your events!
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Looking to get involved on campus?
Check out the
Student Activities Calendar for meeting times, events coming up, and tabling opportunities. There is plenty to do on campus, get involved!
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The Office of Student Activities is proud to present the Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (S.O.A.R.) Awards Ceremony once again this year!
The awards program is growing each year, and we see more students and advisors being recognized for their achievements on campus and in the community. The Student Organization Achievement and Recognition Awards Ceremony, presented by the Office of Student Activities, will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Thad Cochran Ballrooms II & III at 4 p.m.
Download your awards packet here to start nominating the outstanding work of your fellow student leaders.
***Remember: All nominations are due to the Student Activities Office by 5pm TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Nominations and supporting materials can be turned in in hard copy form, or can be emailed to the Student Activities Manager William Takewell, [email protected], by the deadline.
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SMAC Casting Call for New Members!
Requirements to apply:
Have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Be enrolled as a full time undergraduate student
Have a positive leadership attitude
Be able to commit to SMAC and what SMAC stands for in a positive image.
Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and goals of SMAC
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Besides the experience that you will receive in student leadership, SMAC offers you opportunities such as:
Make decisions on events and how events will be ran
Advance your leadership skills
Make friends with other student leaders
Develop skills for your resume
Obtain marketing and promotions experience
Be a positive and active force on campus
Conference travel and presentation experiences
Members will have the chance to plan programs and events for the entire Southern Miss Community! Time for SMAC includes, but is not limited to:
1-2 events each week
1 meeting each week
Other meetings and training as needed
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Final Student Leadership Workshop of the Year!
Sign-up to attend here.
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Officer Transition Workshop
Are you an outgoing officer that would like help training and transitioning the new officer in your position? Don't miss our Officer Transition Workshop on Thursday, April 16 at 3:30pm.
Sign-up to attend
here.
***Attending this workshop is also a STRIVE for Five Requirement***
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RHA March of Dimes Philanthropy
The Residence Hall Association will be holding its annual RAVE on Monday, March 30th. As part of the RAVE, we will be holding a philanthropy competition between student groups on campus. This year RHA has chosen March of Dimes as the organization in which we will focus our philanthropic efforts but we need YOUR help. We invite you and your student organization to participate in a March of Dimes Fundraising competition. The student organization that raises the most money for the March of Dimes foundation will not only receive community service hours and be crowned the 2015 RHA Philanthropy campus winners, but will also have a portion of the amount raised during the competition donated in the name of their organization! If you are interested in more information or would like to sign your organization up please email
[email protected]. Together your organization along with the Residence Hall Association can make a difference in the lives of many families. Together we can work hard for stronger, healthier babies.
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Kappa Delta's Pancake Dinner
Kappa Delta's annual Pancake Dinner is right around the corner! On Wednesday, April 1 stop by the Kappa Delta House on USM's campus to enjoy a short stack for a tall cause. Doors open at 6pm and the fun will go until midnight. Tickets are $5.00 and include your choice between a plain or chocolate chip stack of pancakes. The Pancake Dinner benefits KD's national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America. They hope to see you on April 1 and thank you in advance for your support!
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The Student Eagle Club Board!
Want a chance to lead students in an excitement-oriented organization designated to support and promote Southern Miss Athletics? Apply today for The Student Eagle Club Board!
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CCCE Accepting 2015 Awards Nominations
The Center for Community and Civic Engagement is accepting nominations for its 2015 CCCE Awards. These awards recognize students, student organizations, faculty, and community partners that have made a significant impact on the Pine Belt area through community service.
Submit nominations through Friday, April 10. Find out more about the awards and how to nominate candidates by clicking here.
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SGA Judicial Board Announcement
The SGA Judicial Board meets every Monday at 3:30pm in TCC 227 to hear appeals.
Ticketing
* Parking Management begins ticketing from 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday every week.
* Students get one warning per academic year (e.g. if a student parks in faculty and staff, they will first get a warning during their first offense but on the second offense, he or she will get a monetary ticket
* All reserved areas-> AUTOMATIC TICKET (e.g. handicap, special parking, mandatory tow zones, fire zones, tow away zones, service zones, etc.) This is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note that no warning is given in this situation, it is an AUTOMATIC TICKET.
* Facing the flow of traffic is against USM parking policy and you will be ticketed for backing into a parking spot.
Meter Parking
* The meters only take quarters. One quarter equates to 15 minutes (all meters).
* Wilber Stout Hall (Meter Parking)-> These meters will only allow you to park for 2 hours.
* Thad Cochran Center (Meters) -> 30 minutes
* Southern Hall (Meters) -> 2 hours
* Clyde Kennard Building (Meters) -> 2 hours
* Owings McQuigge (Meters) -> 30 minutes
* NOTE: Even if you put more money (quarters) in the meter, you will not get extra time. Students will only get the allotted time of the meter.
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Financial Literacy Study
Participants needed for financial literacy study. Want to test your knowledge about personal finance and financial aid? Then please consider participating in this exciting study. All you have to do is take our short survey, which should take about 15 minutes. You can access the survey
here. This project has been approved by IRB. Thank you for your time.
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Ask Provost Wiesenburg!
Do you have questions or concerns about academics at The University of Southern Mississippi?
Do you have suggestions for how to improve your classes or academic experience?
Come let the Provost know!
Provost Denis Wiesenburg will be holding open office hours for faculty, staff, and students during the spring semester on the following dates:
- Monday, January 26, 10am - noon
- Friday, February 27, 2pm- 4pm
- Thursday, April 9, 9:30am - 11:30am
There is no need to make an appointment. All open office hour sessions are for 10 minutes and will be held in the Lucas Administration Building, Room 204. If you have any questions, please send an email to
[email protected].
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