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| When the Grove is showing off 🌸
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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.
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| Getting outside around Oxford
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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.
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- 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.
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| Around Town: Coffee Edition
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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.
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| This week’s featured events
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Friday, Mar. 19, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grove Stage
Friday, Mar. 19, 7-10 p.m.
Student Union
Saturday, Mar. 20, 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 21, 8 a.m.-12 noon
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| 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
- Submit your degree application to the Dean’s Office of your school or college. Contact your dean’s office with any questions.
- 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.
- Contact the Office of the Bursar for questions about your student account (like any unpaid parking tickets) or institutional loans.
- Check with Financial Aid for any information and requirements regarding your loans.
- Check your Library account to make sure you don’t have any outstanding fines.
- Schedule an appointment with the Career Center to learn more about job searching.
- Check the Commencement website for more details.
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| Announcements and reminders
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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
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.
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Upcoming home matches — Hotty Toddy!
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
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Thursday, Mar. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, Mar. 18-19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union Plaza
Thursday, Mar. 18, 7-8 p.m.
Lamar Hall
Candlelight Vigil for Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, Mar. 18, 6-7 p.m.
Grove Stage
Friday, Mar. 19, 3 and 4 p.m.
Downtown Oxford
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 19-21, 7:30 p.m.
Online
Monday, Mar. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Union Plaza/Walk of Champions
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 12 noon
Online
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 4-6 p.m.
Thad Cochran Research Center, room 1044
Tuesday, Mar. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Inn at Ole Miss
Thursday, Mar. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Circle
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| Student contributors to The Powder Blue: Maddie Scales and Maren Martfeld
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