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Shoutout to SAA for planning Welcome Week and the first Flagship Friday!
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| This is not a drill: in-person Commencement!
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It’s a beautiful thing. Lots of details TBD, but the Commencement website has posted times and dates for all schools and colleges. And Morning Convocation is in the Vaught!
2021 Commencement will be April 29–May 2, 2021. Morning convocation is Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m. in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. See here for specific school/college details.
2020 Commencement will be May 6–May 8, 2021. Morning convocation will be Saturday, May 8 at 8 a.m. in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. 2020 grads will need to RSVP for the ceremonies when RSVPs open. See here for specific school/college details.
For everyone: Each graduate will get a certain number of tickets so we're following COVID guidelines. Your other Commencement questions may be answered in these Commencement FAQs. Some info is still being worked out and some info may come from your specific school or college, but you and your families will get more info emailed soon!
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| Can you please spell Blenz? 🥝
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There’s a new food truck on campus selling insta-worthy smoothie bowls, but it’s never in the same place. Follow Blenz Smoothie Bowls on Instagram to track down your bliss.
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Text “2020” to 833-991-3009 or visit 86borders.com/l/68415e8f
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You can go take your test any time on any day of the week (during open hours) when you book your test, so it’s v flexible. The more people who can do asymptomatic testing, the more info the university will have to decide if it can hold more events.
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“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle, author
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Student commuters and off-campus residents can still register for a parking permit on the parking and transportation site. (Residential parking spots are sold out.) Permits are charged to your Bursar account and parking director Sam Patterson says with classes already started, it’s better to just come to the parking office at the South Rec Center and get one in person. You can call Parking at (662) 915-7235
Pro-rated Pavilion Garage spaces are also available to buy mid-year (which is now), so you can try the Pavilion and decide if you want to renew next year. During non-pandemic times, Pavilion parking spots are in high demand and buying one mid-year puts you first in the renewal line.
Ok, Sam, where do I park? Go to this page, scroll down to see your zones and screenshot the map.
How much does a parking pass cost? A commuter permit is $210 and a Park & Ride pass is $105.
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| Reminder: plan ahead for the next three months.
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Not to just repeat what we said last week, but this is SO IMPORTANT. How you handle your classes in the first few weeks will really impact the rest of the semester. Since there’s no Spring Break, you’ll have less time to catch up if you fall behind. So keep pushing, help your friends, read the tips below and put Friday, April 2 on your calendar – no school. 😇
Get a study group (make sure at least one of them studies more than you). ✔️
Make yourself a schedule (but leave some wiggle room). ✔️
Start (and finish) assignments early. ✔️
Stay on top of your reading. ✔️
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| Do you have The Powder Blue in you?
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Do you feel like you could add something to The Powder Blue? Or do you have an idea about how The Powder Blue could do better? Use the link below to let us know if you want to contribute or have some thoughts and we’ll be in touch. We love to see it. 🔵 🔴
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University Health Services has COVID-19 testing specifically for patients with COVID-19 symptoms. Quick flu and strep tests are also available if needed.
And! The Health Center also offers immunizations, pharmacy services, women’s health services, HIV testing and lab services. See more or make an appointment at healthcenter.olemiss.edu.
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| Get involved at college, get more knowledge
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Grad students can apply for graduate assistantships with Student Housing, which include furnished apartments, supervision experience, professional development and more. Email housingrl@olemiss.edu for more info.
UM's newly released Pathways to Equity Strategic Plan was created to increase UM's capacity for equity and cultivate a more diverse and inclusive campus environment over the next five years. See more about the plan here. Ole Miss Women in Business is a student organization dedicated to promoting the success of undergraduate women seeking a career in business. See its webpage for more info and to apply to join the organization. Ole Miss Men of Excellence is accepting Spring applications until Friday, Feb. 13. MOX is dedicated to supporting men of color at UM during their time in undergrad. Apply here. Ole Miss International and American Student Alliance is holding its first meeting of the semester Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. See here for details. Sophomores, juniors and seniors: Starting February 1, you can apply to live on campus for the 2021-2022 year by logging into your Student Housing portal. Available spaces are in apartments, contemporary halls, traditional and private rooms. Email housingma@olemiss.edu or call (662) 915-1091 for more information. The honors college’s Minority Engagement Council is holding a meeting Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. See here for details.
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New
Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28) is an international effort to remind everyone to secure their personal information online. The National Cyber Security Alliance recommends considering what personal information businesses and apps ask for versus what you get in return before sharing your data. Manage your privacy settings here for major websites and apps.
Reminders
When they know, we’ll know: stay up-to-date with university vaccination news at the vaccination webpage.
Student organizations can request event space on campus by following the guidelines on this webpage. UM is collaborating with Columbia University on a national College Student COVID-19 Impact Survey to understand how the pandemic has affected undergraduate students’ health and decision making. See more info and take the survey here. Students will be on the same meal plan in the Spring that they were on in the Fall, but you can change your meal plan for the Spring until Feb. 9 at this link. Business majors: study abroad in Prague for the May intersession or in Australia for the August intersession. The deadline to apply to both is March 10. The Career Center is holding virtual career fairs this semester. Educator Recruitment Day is Feb. 12, the Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Fair is Feb. 18 and the All Majors Expo is Mar. 4. More info and registration details here. Students can access free groceries from the Grove Grocery Food Pantry. You can place an order here and then pick up groceries in person or in grab-and-go bags outside the pantry, available 24/7 at 213 Kinard Hall. Follow @grovegrocery for updates.
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| Did someone say spring sports?
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Home games this week:
Friday, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. vs. Florida
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m. vs. Florida
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. vs. Memphis
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m. vs. Tennessee
Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m. vs. Kentucky
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Thursday, Jan. 28, 6 p.m.
Union Ballroom
Sunday, Jan. 31, 5-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 4-5 p.m.
Student Union, room 321
Wednesday, Feb 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union Plaza
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4, 7-8:15 p.m.
Student Commons in Residence Hall 2
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