It’s the university’s birthday week! This week is full of events such as First-Generation Week, International Education Week and lots of sports! Let’s get into it. ⬇️

See what's going on around campus this week!

Tuesday, Nov. 7

First-Generation College Student Panel

First-gen alumni will speak about their journey through the university. 

5:30 p.m., Bryant Hall, Room 207

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Annual First-Generation College Student Celebration 

4 p.m., Student Union Plaza

Thursday, Nov. 9

Egg Bowl Glass Recycling Drive

Compete with MSU and collect your emptied and rinsed glass bottles and jars to be recycled! Glass should be rinsed out, sorted by color and unbroken.

Drop off 2-5 p.m. at the Jackson Avenue Center Danvers lot.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Veterans Concert Salute

7 p.m., Oxford High School Performing Arts Auditorium

Monday, Nov. 13

Mindful Monday

As part of the Chancellor’s GROVE Well-Being Initiative, you are invited to take 10 minutes each Monday at noon to focus on mindfulness and mental health well-being.

Noon, watch video here

Thursday, Nov. 9

Women’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma

6 p.m., Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss 

Friday, Nov. 10

Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern Washington 

7 p.m., Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

Saturday, Nov. 11

Rifle vs. Georgia Southern 

8 a.m., Patricia C. Lamar National Guard Readiness Center

Today is Election Day! The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Have you made a plan to vote yet? Our team, the University of Mississippi Voting Engagement Ambassadors, has provided some helpful information and links to help you prepare to vote HERE. Please share with your students, friends, colleagues and anyone else who might need this election information. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at umvotes@olemiss.edu.  

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote the benefits of international education and exchange. Each year, International Education Week is celebrated by universities nationwide, and the Office of Global Engagement is proud to offer a variety of activities and educational events together with units on campus to promote international education and global citizenship.

Tuesday, Nov. 7 

Keynote Address

International Communication Day with Henrik Syse

9:30 a.m., Overby Auditorium

International Communication Day Panel Discussion 

Noon, Overby Auditorium 

Wednesday, Nov. 8 

Study Abroad 101 

Noon, Union 321

Hebrew Conversation Hour 

5 p.m., Heartbreak Coffee 

Thursday, Nov. 9 

Croft Panel on International Learning 

5:30 p.m., Joseph C. Bancroft Room, Croft 107 

Friday, Nov. 10

International Picnic and Games 

11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Grove

On Nov. 14, Rebel Radio and Grove Grocery will be tabling at the Union Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If participants donate at least one meal swipe and show proof of their RadioFX account, they will have a chance to win a free Crosley record player! 

Don’t lose access to Blackboard! 

Watch this 1-minute video that will help ensure you don’t get locked out of Blackboard.

It’s First-Generation Student Week at Ole Miss! If you are a first-generation college student or graduate student, please consider adding this digital sticker below your email signature to connect with other first-gen community members.

November is National Native American Heritage Month. See events in “What’s Grovin’ On” and at the Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement's All In. All Year. calendar.

Don't forget to add this digital sticker below your email signature if you are a first-generation college student or graduate student!

Student contributors: Kelsey Haltom and Jasmine Bakert

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