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🎉 This is not a drill 🎉

Everyone in Mississippi over the age of 16 is eligible to get the vaccine. Get an appointment here ASAP so you can get your second dose before the semester ends.

What if I’m an out-of-state student? You can still get it here.
But I’ve already had COVID, I don’t need it. The natural immunity you get after recovering from COVID may not last forever, and being vaccinated can prevent you from spreading it even if you’re not infected.
What about the second dose?
  • Your first and second doses should be the same type of vaccine and received at the same vaccination site.
  • The second Moderna dose should be taken at least 28 days after your first dose, and Pfizer, at least 21 days. The semester ends in 36 days, and finals end seven days after that.
  • Go ahead and schedule your first appointment now so you can get the second dose before you leave town. You’ll only need one shot if you get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
  • Some people feel tired for a day or so after the shot, which is normal and doesn’t mean you’re getting sick, so you may want to schedule your shot(s) on your less intense days.
Already got the vaccine? Tell us why you got it.
Still have some concerns about it? Tell us what you’re worried about.

Getting outside around Oxford

Now that the longest winter ever is ending, let’s get some fresh air! Did you know that 30 minutes of direct sunlight during the day can dramatically increase your quality of sleep? And if that 30 minutes outside is spent being physically active, you’ll get a mood boost, more focus and less brain fog. The more you know. 🌈 Here are some easy, nearby places to have fun outside.
  • The South Campus Rail Trails are shaded and perfect for running, walking or biking.
  • For a different outdoor workout, The Fit Rig, located by the IM fields, is outfitted with balance beams, adjustable bars, plyometric platforms and more.
  • Lamar Park is a great spot for a dog-friendly walk around the pond or a picnic in the grass.
  • Watch airplanes take off and land at the pull-off spot off of north Molly Barr Road, before Highland Square.
  • And if you’re really adventurous, Ole Miss Outdoors has you covered for outdoor adventure trips and gear rental.

Around Town: Coffee Edition

With finals coming up, look no further for relaxing places to study than these unique and student-friendly coffee shops around Oxford. ☕️
Common Ground Coffee Bar Located in the Oxford Commons and currently offering a fancy St. Patty’s Day drink with sprinkles.
Heartbreak Coffee Recently relocated to Sisk Ave., they make their own donuts and vegan sausage biscuits.
High Point Coffee Located on Old Taylor Road, High Point has a drive-thru, indoor and outdoor seating and friendly staff.
Lost Dog Coffee Just 10-minutes outside of Oxford in Taylor, Lost Dog Coffee is a cozy indoor spot, or you can spread out on the lawn outside for as long as you want.
Starbucks A classic – you always know what you’re going to get and asking for extra caramel drizzle is NDB. Located in the Union, in the Library, in Coulter Hall and on Jackson Ave.
Uptown Coffee This coffee shop is right on the Square, and the patio is a great place to meet up with friends.
Hey, campus 😍

This week’s featured events

Feel Good Friday
Friday, Mar. 19, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grove Stage
Flagship Friday: Whodunit? A Murder Mystery Night
Friday, Mar. 19, 7-10 p.m.
Student Union
Ole Miss Big Event
Saturday, Mar. 20, 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 21, 8 a.m.-12 noon
Register to be a volunteer or email olemissbigevent@gmail.com with questions

It’s really happening!

Seniors, do you know what you need to do to graduate? Walking across the stage isn’t the same as actually getting your diploma, so make sure you’ve done everything on this list of Important Things so you can get to do everything on the list of Fun Things.

Important things first
  1. Submit your degree application to the Dean’s Office of your school or college. Contact your dean’s office with any questions.
  2. Submit your online diploma application to the Office of the Registrar. Email Caitlin Bagwell at cbagwell@olemiss.edu with any questions about your diploma application.
  3. Contact the Office of the Bursar for questions about your student account (like any unpaid parking tickets) or institutional loans.
  4. Check with Financial Aid for any information and requirements regarding your loans.
  5. Check your Library account to make sure you don’t have any outstanding fines.
  6. Schedule an appointment with the Career Center to learn more about job searching.
  7. Check the Commencement website for more details.
Now the fun things
  1. Order your cap and gown from Grad Supply.
  2. Order commencement invitations from University Marketing & Communications at printing@olemiss.edu.
  3. Purchase your Ole Miss brick and join the Ole Miss Alumni Association.
  4. Join the Ole Miss Athletics Young Alumni Program.
  5. Pre-register with Grad Images for your commencement photos and get 20% off.
  6. Order grad products, including your class ring, from Herff Jones.

Announcements and reminders

Nominate an academic advisor for The Excellence in Advising Award, which recognizes outstanding academic advising. Submit your nomination here until April 21.
Put your name in for a $1,000 scholarship when you sign up for asymptomatic testing. If you don’t win, you’ll at least get an Ole Miss hat. To sign up for a test, text “2020” to 833-991-3009 or click here.
If you know of a staff or faculty member who has gone above and beyond to help a student in the past year, nominate them for the Thomas Frist Student Service Award. Nominations are open through Apr. 5.
Hiring on campus
Campus Recreation: Register here for one of two job fair application sessions to learn more. Email campusrecjobs@olemiss.edu with questions.

Ole Miss Bookstore Café: Stop by the Ole Miss Bookstore in the Student Union and ask for Bill Schaub. No emails or calls.
Enter the March Madness Coca-Cola Bracket Challenge to be entered to win a $500 airline voucher, AirPod Pros, or $100 Grubhub gift card.

Swinging for the fences

Upcoming home matches — Hotty Toddy!
Baseball
Friday, Mar. 19, 6:30 p.m. vs. Auburn
Saturday, Mar. 20, 1:30 p.m. vs. Auburn
Sunday, Mar. 21, 1:30 p.m. vs. Auburn
Congrats to the rifle team for finishing third in the nation last weekend and to the cross country team for its success at the NCAA championships. This Friday, women’s basketball plays Samford and men’s basketball plays Louisiana Tech. Softball is in Fayetteville this weekend for a series against Arkansas, soccer plays Middle Tennessee and men’s tennis is in Oklahoma. Track and field begins its outdoor season this week against Auburn. Women’s golf will be at UGA this weekend and volleyball will be at UGA next weekend. Women’s tennis and men’s golf both have off weeks. Hotty Toddy!

Events

Black History Month Concert 2021
Thursday, Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Online
One Big Week
Thursday and Friday, Mar. 18-19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union Plaza
Network of Enlightened Women meeting
Thursday, Mar. 18, 7-8 p.m.
Lamar Hall
Candlelight Vigil for Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, Mar. 18, 6-7 p.m.
Grove Stage
Double Decker Bus Tours
Friday, Mar. 19, 3 and 4 p.m.
Downtown Oxford
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 19-21, 7:30 p.m.
Online
World Water Day Water Walk
Monday, Mar. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Union Plaza/Walk of Champions
Intramural FIFA registration
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 12 noon
Online
Student Success Workshop: Concept Mapping
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2 p.m.
Online
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students meeting
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 4-6 p.m.
Thad Cochran Research Center, room 1044
GRIT Lecture Series
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Inn at Ole Miss
Community Art Market
Thursday, Mar. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Circle

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