And basketball season starts this week.

November reality check

Heads up: Five weekends to go before finals begin! Here’s a to-do list recommended by a senior.

Go to the Grove, watch the games and have fun, but be sure to not to overdo it so you can still function at 100% the next day. Work hard, play hard!

Do not miss any upcoming assignments! It is crucial to get your work done and to give your work a second glance before you submit it.

Find a study spot on campus or in Oxford that works for you! (See the list of coffee shops further down.)

Ask your professors for extra credit opportunities. They’ll appreciate the enthusiasm and you’ll get more engaged with the material.

Check this schedule from the Registrar’s Office to make sure you know when your final exams are.

Work on your wellness! The university has resources to improve your mental and physical health, like Campus Rec, the Counseling Center and the Chancellor’s Wellness Challenge!

Get ready for Spring 2022: add or drop classes on your schedule, update or buy your meal plan and make sure to finish the semester strong!

Rebel Run is HAPPENING

Classes of 2024 and 2025! Make sure you’ve signed up for your class’s Rebel Run during the football game this weekend. If you haven’t already, you can register here for Class of 2024 or here for Class of 2025.

New wristbands will be given out, so keep an eye on your inbox and email saa@olemiss.edu with questions. Rebel Run students get into the game for free and get a free shirt!

Around Town: Coffee edition

It’s cold and we don’t want to be anywhere that doesn’t have WiFi and coffee. Branch out and find some new places to study, or stick with your tried-and-true spot.

Common Ground Coffee Bar: Specialty drinks and great sandwiches in the Oxford Commons.

Heartbreak Coffee: You might have to compete with some Oxford High students for a table, but the great coffee and housemade donuts and vegan sausage biscuits are worth it.

High Point Coffee: Located on Old Taylor Road, High Point has a drive-thru, indoor and outdoor seating and friendly staff.

Lost Dog Coffee: A 10-minute drive from Oxford in Taylor, Lost Dog Coffee is a great spot to get away from the noise and concentrate in a cozy spot.

Starbucks: You know where to find one and what you’re going to order. The only question is: Union, Library, Coulter Hall or Jackson Ave.?

Uptown Coffee: Good snacks, friendly staff and lots of space to spread out, located on the Square.

Free study abroad, please!

That could happen if you join the Chancellor’s Wellness Challenge. The Challenge encourages students to check in with their mental health, get some exercise and connect with friends. Any time you log any self-care activities in the Cred app, you’re eligible for prizes like Ole Miss swag, scholarships and a month-long study abroad trip to France. 🥖The Challenge ends Friday, Nov. 19, so go ahead and start here!

Get involved!

GivePulse

GivePulse is an online platform that allows students, faculty, and staff to search and sign up for volunteer opportunities around the LOU community. Registered Student Organizations or campus departments that want to create a page on GivePulse to advertise and recruit volunteers can sign up for an orientation session today! Email engaged@olemiss.edu for questions.

Meeting of America

Join "Meeting of America" for a conversation about how we can listen to and collaborate with people who have different viewpoints. Register here for one of the below Zoom sessions:

Saturday, Nov. 6, 3-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6-7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 12, 3-4 p.m.

First-Generation Student Week

Next week is First-Generation Student Week! The First-Generation Student Network and the Student Activities Association will have a First-Generation Student Celebration on Monday, Nov. 8, 3-5 p.m. on the Union Plaza. The Graduate School will host a conversation about navigating post-secondary education on Thursday, Nov. 11, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Lamar Hall 129. Faculty, staff and current grad students who became the first person in their families to go to grad school will share their experiences, and those interested can learn more about financial aid and mentors and advisors.

Announcements

Lt. Col. Sheldon Morris, a UM alum who helped lead the Covid vaccine roll-out for the U.S. Army, will be on campus to meet with groups who have questions about the vaccine on Thursday, Nov. 4, 1:15 p.m. in Student Union 124.

Students interested in break housing for the Thanksgiving and/or Winter breaks should submit a Break Housing Request in the Student Housing Portal by Monday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Select “Online Forms” from the red menu, then “Assignments Requests” in the dropdown menu.

The sixth annual Turkey Trot is Thursday, Nov. 25 (Thanksgiving Day), 9-11 a.m. on the South Campus Rail Trail. Donate 10 canned goods for Grove Grocery and the Oxford Food Pantry and you’ll receive a free Turkey Trot shirt.

Events

Don’t forget to check What’s Grovin’ On and The ForUM for Ole Miss events! A new WGO hits @olemissstudentservices IG stories every Sunday.

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