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Especially when home is Oxford ✨
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Meet me in the Velvet Ditch
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This year’s Homecoming theme is “The Velvet Ditch,” a nickname for Oxford that describes how comfortable it is and how hard it can be to leave! This weekend in the Velvet Ditch, see the Homecoming Parade in the Circle at 5:30 p.m. on Friday before cheering on the team and the Homecoming Court at the game on Saturday. Hotty Toddy!
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Homecoming Weekend 2021 Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 7
Hog Roast and live music with The Pearl Divide
7-10 p.m.
Grove Stage
Friday, Oct. 8
Art Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Circle
Homecoming Parade
5:30 p.m.
The Circle
Saturday, Oct. 9
11 a.m.
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
The 2021 Homecoming Court will take the field at halftime!
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Especially in the Fall, lots of other things can seem more important than studying, but other than taking care of yourself, classes are the most important part of your Ole Miss experience! And the more you take care of yourself, the easier it will be to take care of your responsibilities. Adding some pics of us thriving (or laughing it off) to keep you going.
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Check out these resources if you feel like you need some midterms help:
Friday, Oct. 8
Coffee with a Success Coach
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Johnson Commons East, 112E
Join for a cup of coffee and meet an academic support success coach to find out more about success coaching and how it can help you.
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Need to improve your grades quick? Here are some ways to find extra help:
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Dropped a class but still need to maintain enough hours? Second Fall term classes begin Oct. 20 and you can register until Oct. 22. Check with your advisor to see what classes could be good for you.
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Beat Arkansas and remember it
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You know what’s the BEST? Having fun with your friends and lots of other people who care about the same things as you. Let’s make sure this Homecoming Weekend is a great time by celebrating responsibly and helping others do the same. Remember these steps from the William Magee Center. Bonus points if you’re the one to call a car or put a cup of water in someone’s hand.
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Counseling Center hot minute
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Because even when we stumble, we’ve got our team to hold us up.
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Monday, Oct. 11
Grief Support Group: a confidential clinical open group designed to be a therapeutic space for students who have experienced loss.
Every Monday, 3 p.m.
UCC 3rd floor, Lester Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 13
Ask about UCC services during UCC’s non-confidential questions hour
12-1 p.m.
In-person: Union, room 332
Zoom: ID: 925 1781 2976, passcode: ucczoom
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La la la, I can’t hear you, FAFSA
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We know: Filling out the FAFSA can be intimidating and very easy to put off. But it’s not that bad! You may need to call some family members to get some of the info, but you can do it and when you’re done, there’s usually money at the end of the process. Apply at fafsa.gov and visit Ole Miss financial aid for questions.
Why should I do it?
All students are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA application because it’s required for federal grants and work-study jobs, as well as need-based loans and scholarships. Also, some grants are first come, first served, so let’s go ahead and get served.
When should I do it?
The priority deadline is March 1 to make sure it’s ready before Fall starts, BUT consider doing it over Winter break! You’ll have plenty of time to ask your family about all the little details that FAFSA needs.
Anything else?
Yup! 1. Make sure your social security number is on file with the Office of Admissions. That way, your FAFSA can link to your account and you’ll be considered for federal aid. 2. Mississippi residents should also fill out a state grant application at msfinancialaid.org.
I already need help.
The financial aid office at the friendliest college campus around is always ready to help you. Stop by their office in Martindale-Cole, email them at finaid@olemiss.edu or call at (800) 891-4596. You can also schedule an appointment in-person or via Zoom or phone here.
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You sleeping after you finish your FAFSA.
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The Center for Community Engagement has created a minor in Community-Engaged Leadership (CEL). Students will explore their relationship to community issues and opportunities and do meaningful work to improve communities through a project co-designed with an off-campus partner. The minor is open to all undergraduates students. Attend a Zoom info session on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 10-11 a.m. or Thursday, Oct. 21, 12-1 p.m. to learn more.
Register here for a one-on-one involvement consultation with UM’s Leadership and Engagement ambassadors.
UMatter, UM’s Student Support and Advocacy office, is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair Oct. 18-21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day on the Student Union Plaza.
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