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The faculty and staff at Jackson State University are dedicated to ensuring that students have a meaningful and successful university experience inside and outside the classroom. Whether you’re a commuter or residential student, there are many opportunities to get involved in campus life. This booklet contains a schedule of studentoriented events from January through May 2014. Please note that new events are continuously being added to the schedule. To keep current with all events, download the JSUgo mobile app: www.jsums.edu/jsugo. For information about any event, call Dr. Gary Crosby in the Division of Student Life at 601-979-1179.
JANUARY DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
JANUARY 13, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Meet and Greet * Residents will meet their neighbors in the residence halls and the CA of the floor
Dixon Hall
JANUARY 14, 2014
4:00 p.m
PHAT Tuesday Seminar *Get that Chip off Your Shoulder: Discussion on conflict resolution and self-destructive behavior
Student Center Senate Chambers
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Honors College Monthly Meeting
Charles F. MooreRoom 100
7:00 p.m
Back to School Game Night * A Meet and Greet for new and returning students
Alexander East Hall
7:00 p.m
Pajama Jam
Transitional
7:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Social * The residents will have a chance to get acquainted
Dixon Hall
7:00 p.m.
Skittles and Riddles * A game of riddles with Skittles prizes
Alexander East Hall
7:00 p.m.
Spring Back Into Action Social * Welcoming students back for Spring 2014
Transitional Hall
JANUARY 16, 2014
7:30 p.m.
“Living the Life, On Campus That Is, Understanding the Residence Hall Community”
Campbell College North
JANUARY 18, 2014
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Prairie View A&M * Women’s & Men’s Basketball Game
Lee E. Williams AAC
JANUARY 20, 2014
10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
MLK Day Community Service * The SVA club will provide a Day of Service.
Community Place Nursing Home & Stewpot Services
3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
JSU vs. Texas Southern * Women’s & Men’s Basketball Game
Lee E. Williams AAC
7:00 p.m.
FL Studio Tutorial * How to create song instrumentals using FL Studio
Tiger Plaza
7:00 p.m.
What is Thurgood Marshall College Fund? * Indepth look in to funding college
Campbell College South
1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Special event highlighting the administration’s commitment to attracting and retaining transfer students
Jacob L. Reddix Building, Room 136
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Lee Daniels’ The Butler * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
7:00 p.m.
Be Active This Summer * Career Services will inform the residents about internship/ job opportunities for the summer
Dixon Hall
7:00 p.m.
Who Needs an A? * Preparing students for the semester and receiving good grades
Transitional
JANUARY 15, 2014
JANUARY 21, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
7:00 p.m.
Your Future Starts This Summer Dixon Hall * Summer internship opportunities for students in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
5:30 p.m.
Jam Session * Open Session to explore and define the needs of the students. Games and activities will be featured
Jacob L. Reddix General Purpose Room
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Community In Action Fair Student Center Opportunities for students to select 3rd Floor Ballroom community service sites to meet graduation requirements /off campus work study.
4:00 p.m.
CEO Series Student Center Theater * Conflict Management for College Student Leaders: This workshop will assist students in identifying the types of comments and behaviors that are “hot buttons” for them as student leaders.
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Honors College Informational Peer Tutoring Library - Honors College Meeting Lounge
5:00 p.m.
What Would Your Momma Say? * Personal Development
Campbell College North
7:00 p.m.
RBG Events (What happened to our home?) * Interactive discussions and panels
Dixon Hall
7:00 p.m.
New Year, New You * A meaningful discussion on how to make positive changes in your life
Campbell College South
7:00 p.m.
Guess Who? Transitional Hall * Residents provide baby pictures and try to decipher who’s who from the pictures
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Student Veteran Association Meeting * To plan, coordinate and discuss student veteran advocacy programs and new rules and policies
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Informational Honors Book Club Meeting Library - Honors College * Provide Honors College students with Lounge information on membership in the HC Book Club
7:00 p.m.
Professionalism for Dummies * A guest speaker will educate residents about professionalism
Alexander East
JANUARY 24, 2014
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Informational Debate Team Meeting * Provide Honors College students with Debate Team information and directions
Library - Honors College Lounge
JANUARY 25, 2014
3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m
JSU vs. Grambling State * Women’s & Men’s Basketball Game
Lee E. Williams AAC
JANUARY 22, 2014
JANUARY 23, 2014
LOCATION
Jacob L. Reddix JSU Veterans Center
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
JANUARY 27, 2014
TBA
Safety Tips * Campus safety for new students
Dixon Hall
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
MS National Guard Joint Task Force Meeting Riverside Drive with JSU Veterans Center Jackson, MS * To discuss best practices and procedures for Federal Tuition Assistance changes & other VA business
4:00 p.m.
Motivational Monday *Health Issues
TBA
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Dine with the Deans *Students voice their opinions to the Associate Vice President of Student Life/ Dean of Students
Student Center Room 3213
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Honors College Enrichment MeetingWriting the Resume & Cover Letter * Resume and cover letter interactive workshop
Charles F. Moore BuildingRoom 100
6:00 p.m.
Action News 5 * A local news reporter and/or anchor will educate the residents on the importance of staying current with local and national news
Transitional Hall
7:00 p.m.
Game Night * Meet and greet for residents
Campbell College North
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Service for Grant Collaboration * To collaborate on grant funding for military support
TBA
12:00 p.m.
President’s Council Meeting * Will discuss various issues and ways to improve those issues
Student Center Theater
7:00 p.m.
So You Want to be a CA? * Question and answer forum with the Community Assistants
Campbell College South
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Externships * Will assist students in securing internships/externship opportunities
Charles F. Moore BuildingRoom 100
JANUARY 28, 2014
JANUARY 29, 2014
JANUARY 30, 2014
JANUARY 31, 2014
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7:00 p.m.
Karaoke Shuffle
Alexander East Hall
7:00 p.m.
Wings & Spades Part II * A Spades tournament with refreshments
Campbell College North
7:00pm
Comfort, Cookies, and Cocoa * An opportunity for students to talk about any problems, questions, or concerns
Campbell College South
2:00 p.m.
JSU vs. New Orleans * Women’s and Men’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
FEBRUARY DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FEBRUARY 1, 2014
9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Camp Shelby Recruitment * To provide JSU educational opportunities for local service members
Hattiesburg, MS
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Free Movie: Carrie * Tiger Cinema: Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Super Bowl Party * Celebration of the NFL Super Bowl game
Dixon Hall
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
4:00 p.m.
Motivational Monday * Workshop on Managing Your Online Reputation: The Pros and Cons of Social Media. Facilitated by Shontrice Garrett, Jacksonian Leader
Campbell College South
6:00 p.m.
Game Night * Meet and greet for residents
Tiger Plaza
7:00 p.m.
Should I Post This? McAllister/Whiteside * The importance of managing social media as well as professional sites
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Federal Employers Panel Discussion * Provide students with insight about government work, and job opportunities
Student Center Ballroom
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
JSU Military Career Recruitment Day/JSU Federal Employees Panel Discussion on military and federal job opportunities
Student Center Ballroom B
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Honors College Monthly Meeting * Provide Honors College students with planned activities for the month
Charles F. Moore BuildingRoom 100
5:00 p.m.
Life Session * An opportunity to express issues and concerns and compare notes
Campbell College North
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Honors College Meeting– Developing a Honors College Newsletter * Provide Honors College students information related to the creation of a HC Newsletter
Library - Honors College Lounge and Charles F. Moore- Room 100
5:00 p.m.
JSU Trivia Champion * Extracurricular Activities
Campbell College North
6:00 p.m.
Pretty In Pink * A health professional will speak to the residents on Breast Cancer awareness
Campbell College South
6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Black History Month Series- The Color Purple * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
TBA
Honors College Heritage Tour * Highlights the history of Civil Rights, Social Justice, Democracy, and West Jackson Community Citizenship
Welcome Center
7:00 p.m.
Game Night * Meet and greet for residents
Dixon Hall
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Information fair and workshops for prospective transfer students
Student Center Ballroom and Interactive Sessions with each academic college
6:00 p.m.
Soccer Tournament II Intramural Field * Soccer tournament between the residents
6:30 p.m.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness/Teen Student Center Theater Dating Violence Day * This is a social/information mixer geared to engage the participants on HIV/AIDS and domestic violence issues
7:00 p.m.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Campbell College South * Informational program about HIV/ AIDS in the black community
FEBRUARY 8, 2014
5:30 p.m.
JSU vs. Alcorn State * Women’s and Men’s Basketball
Lee E. Williams AAC
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
JSU vs. Southern Military Friendly Men’s and Women’s Basketball Game * To honor Armed Forces veterans and provide information about JSU
Lee E. Williams AAC
7:00 p.m.
The Coolest Chick Campbell College North * A discussion among men about what they expect in a woman
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
Career Boot Camp * The CSSEC join forces to prepare students for life after college
Reddix Hall 1st Floor
4:00 p.m.
PHAT Tuesday * Think Fast Entertaining interactive trivia games that will give students more knowledge about Black History Month
Student Center Ballroom A
6:00 p.m.
Black History Jeopardy * Students will play a game using black history facts
Campbell College North
7:00 p.m.
J Harmony Campbell College South * Residence will listen to a male perspective on finding true love and dating
7:00 p.m.
Chicks in Kicks * What do your shoes as well as attire say about you in certain settings
Transitional
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Spring 2014 Career Fair * This event will familiarize JSU students with various professions and career fields through face-to-face interaction with representatives
Student Center Ballroom
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Etiquette Dinner
Student Center Ballroom A
7:00 p.m.
Black History Jeopardy * Students will play a game using black history facts
Campbell College North
8:00 p.m.
What’s Love Got to Do With It? * Residents will discuss relationships and the relevance of love
Transitional Hall
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
7:00 p.m.
My Sweetheart * A mini Valentine’s Day party
Transitional Hall
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. South Dakota State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Stupid Cupid * Girls night in for ladies with Valentines
Transitional Hall
2:00 p.m.
JSU vs. South Dakota State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: The Best Man Holiday * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. South Dakota State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Black History Month SeriesMalcolm X * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Belhaven * Softball Game
Jackson, MS
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Honors College – “The Day After Graduation” * Assist students with completion of an undergraduate program and graduate/ professional school and/or career employment
Charles F. MooreRoom 100
7:00 p.m.
Black History Jeopardy * Students will play a game using Black history facts
Alexander East Hall
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
5:00 p.m.
The Influence of Multimedia * Academic Success
Campbell College North
5:30 p.m.
Karaoke Re-Mix * An international mixer with music, and light refreshments
Jacob L. Reddix General Purpose Room
6:00 p.m.
Get Involved! * Informative program to educate the residents about how to get community service hours needed for graduation
McAllister/Whiteside
6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Spades Tournament * Students will compete for prizes
Student Center
6:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Higher Learning * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
U.P.H.A.T (Ultimately, Proud, Healthy, and Trim), Female Free Weight Program, and Experiment Boot Camp
Walter Payton Center
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Student Veterans Association Meeting
Jacob L. Reddix JSU Veterans Center
6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Honors College Pinning Ceremony * Pinning Ceremony: Will recognize students who have been selected to join the Honors College
Student Center Ballrooms
7:00 p.m.
Guess Who * A game about current and historical African American inventors, civil rights leaders and famous leaders
Campbell College North
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
4:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Eastern Illinois * Jackson State Tournament: Softball
Jackson, MS
FEBRUARY 22, 2014
2:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
JSU vs. SIU Edwardsville JSU vs. Kansas *Jackson State Tournament: Softball
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Thor the Dark World * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Eastern Illinois * Jackson State Tournament: Softball
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Game Night * Residents will play games in the lobby
Tiger Plaza
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Dine with the Deans *Students voice their opinions to the Associate Vice President of Student Life/ Dean of Students
Student Center Room 3213
2:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Belhaven * Men’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Honors College Enrichment- Interviewing 101: How to be a STAR in your Interview * An interactive workshop designed to better prepare HC students for the interview process
Charles F. MooreRoom 100
7:00 p.m.
Diamonds Are Forever * Informational and movie “Blood Diamonds”
Dixon Hall
7:00 p.m.
Showcase Your Skills * A game night, playing card games, Madden 2k etc.
Dixon Hall
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Machete Kills * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
12:00 p.m.
President’s Council Meeting * Brings organization representatives together to discuss various issues
Student Center Theater
4:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Rust College * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Community Service Is For You * A representative will speak about the importance of community service
Campbell College South
FEBRUARY 23, 2014
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
6:00 p.m.
The Great Reveal * The National Pan-Hellenic Council will present new members
Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center
9:00 p.m.
It’s About To Get Scandalous * A meet and greet while watching the hit show Scandal SWAC Championship Game- Men’s Tennis Ping-Pong Tournament * Prize will be given to overall winner Scandal Party * A meet and greet while students watch the hit show Scandal Preparing for Tax Season *Informative session where students can learn what to expect when filing taxes
Campbell College South
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
TBA 6:00 p.m. 900 p.m.
FEBRUARY 29, 2014
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Jackson, MS Walter Payton Center McAllister/Whiteside Student Center 3213
MARCH DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
MARCH 1, 2014
TBA
SWAC Game Men’s & Women’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
JSU vs. Mississippi Valley State JSU vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff * Women’s & Men’s Basketball Game
Lee E. Williams AAC
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Nicholls State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
MARCH 2, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Nicholls State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
MARCH 3, 2014
8:00 a.m – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Midterms) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
10:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Hinds Community College Recruitment Visit * Recruitment of Hinds CC military students to JSU
Hinds CC
5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
JSU vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff JSU vs. Mississippi Valley State * Women’s & Men’s Basketball Game
Lee E. Williams AAC
6:00 p.m.
Brain Freeze * Study tips for residents
Transitional Hall
7:00 p.m.
USA Today * The purpose of this program is to enhance reading literacy in the residence hall
Alexander East Hall
7:00 p.m.
PS3 Gaming Tournament Part 2 * Residents will compete in a tournament
Tiger Plaza
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DATE
MARCH 4, 2014
MARCH 5, 2014
MARCH 6, 2014
MARCH 7, 2014
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TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
8:00 p.m.
Study Jam Session * Students will listen to great music and study for Mid-Terms. Tutors in Math, Science, and other majors will be there to help students
Campbell College North
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Midterms) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Honors College Monthly Meeting
Charles F. MooreRoom 100
5:00 p.m.
Life Session * An opportunity to express concerns and compare notes
Campbell College North
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. South Alabama * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
6:00 p.m.
Residential Boot Camp Transitional Hall * A health and fitness trainer will educate the residents on staying physically fit and eating healthy foods
7:00 p.m.
Life…Ready Or Not * Informative session on ways to start preparing for your future
McAllister/Whiteside
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Midterms) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
10:00 a.m.
Professional Development Seminar: Backpack to Briefcase: Are you prepared for the real world?
Reddix Hall 1st Floor
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Nicholls State * Softball Game
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m.
Philanthropy at Its Best * Students will give their views on philanthropy and learn about becoming an ambassador for the Women’s Council for Philanthropy
Campbell College South
7:00 p.m.
Have a Safe Spring Break * Residents will discuss the risks and safety hazards of Spring Break
Transitional Hall
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Midterm Week Study BreakHunger Games Catching Fire * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Midterms) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m.
JSU vs. LeMoyne-Owen * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Midterms) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alabama A&M * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
MARCH 8, 2014
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alabama A&M * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
MARCH 12, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Louisiana Monroe * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
TBA
Alternative Spring Break * Students have the opportunity to earn a minimum of 35 hours of community service while participating in communities throughout the U.S
TBA
MARCH 17, 2014
4:00 p.m.
Motivational Monday McAllister/Whiteside * Be a Student Leader: SLI members will bring awareness of the Student Leadership Institute, the Center for Student Engagement & Inclusion, Student Government Association positions and upcoming elections
MARCH 18, 2014
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Southern * Softballl Game
Jackson, MS
MARCH 19, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
MARCH 20, 2014
1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Part-Time/Summer Job Fair * Students speak to local employers about part-time employment
Student Center Ballroom
2:00 p.m.
JSU vs. AUM * Women’s & Men’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Veterans Symposium * Veteran retention
TBA
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alabama State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alabama State * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
2:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Belhaven * Men’s & Women’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Mandela Long Walk to Freedom * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Dine with the Deans *Students voice their opinions to the Associate Vice President of Student Life/ Dean of Students
Student Center Room 3213
4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Arkansas * Softballl Game
Jackson, MS
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Student Life Wellness Fair * A Wellness Fair to promote healthy lifestyles on JSU Campus.
Jacob L. Reddix General Purpose Room
12:00 p.m.
President’s Council Meeting * Brings organization representatives together to discuss various issues and ways to improve those issues
Student Center Theater
MARCH 21, 2014
MARCH 22, 2014
MARCH 25, 2014
MARCH 26, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
JSU After Dark: Ladies Night- Celebrating Women’s History Month * Music, socializing and refreshments on the patio
Student Center 2nd Floor Patio
MARCH 27, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Professional Development Seminar: Got the Internship, Now What? * The CSSEC offers information-packed 60-minute career seminar
Jacob L. Reddix Hall 1st Floor
MARCH 28, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alcorn * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
MARCH 28, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Women’s Emphasis Celebration * The Student Government Association will host Omarosa Manigault
Student Center
MARCH 29, 2014
8:00 a.m.
8th Annual SWEETNESS Fight Against Obesity 5K Run/Walk/One mile Fun Run
34 Walter Payton Drive Jackson, MS
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Leadership Conference * Emerging Leaders Leadership Summit: One-day conference for student leaders. Opening Speaker/Facilitator: Ty Howard Keynote Speaker: Judge Hatchett
Student Center
MARCH 29- APRIL 11, 2014
TBA
Student Government Association Elections * Students interested in running for a position within the Student Government Association
TBA
MARCH 29, 2014
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Title: TBA * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
MARCH 29, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
APRIL DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
APRIL 2, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
9:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
Spring Teacher Recruitment Day Housing: Dixon Hall * This event is designed to allow school systems from across the nation to interview prospective Teacher Education graduates for job openings
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Troy * Men’s Tennis
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University of Southern Mississippi
DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
APRIL 3, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Community in Action Appreciation Reception * This event is to appreciate students, faculty and community based organizations that have excelled in service over the past year
JSU e-Center
TBA
TBA
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Month * The Student Health Center will host informative sessions on HIV/AIDS and STD’s.
All Residence Halls
APRIL 4, 2014
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Phi Theta Kappa Day *Lunch with the President, students will be recognized for academic excellence
Walter Payton Center and Interactive sessions with each academic college
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Savannah State * Baseball
Jackson, MS
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alabama A&M * Softball
Jackson, MS
12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alabama A&M * Softball
Jackson, MS
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Savannah State * Baseball
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Title: TBA * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Motivational Monday * Leading By Example: Jacksonian Leader and TMCF Student Ambassador will encourage commuter students to get involved in the leadership opportunities offered by CSEI
Student Center Commuter Lounge
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) * Grab & Go Free breakfast: A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Grab & Go Free Lunch * Information Session and meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Snack Stop * Students stop by and grab a free snack and receive information
Student Center Commuter Lounge
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Motivational Monday
Student Center Commuter Lounge
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Motivational Monday McAllister/Whiteside * Know Your Rights Residential students will be informed about the JSU Student Code of Conduct, Rules and Regulations, Disciplinary Procedures, Hearing Process, and their Rights as a student
APRIL 5, 2014
APRIL 7, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
APRIL 8, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Veterans Wellness & Appreciation Day w/ VA TBA medical center& MS National Guard * To provide wellness and social service information for student veterans and to show appreciation for their service
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) * Lunch Time Info Session allows commuter students the opportunity to mingle with key Student Life Department officials
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Honors College Monthly Meeting
Charles F. MooreRoom 100
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Snack Stop * Allows students to stop by and grab a free snack and receive information
Student Center Commuter Lounge
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Grambling
Jackson, MS
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) * Lunch Time Info Session allows commuter students the opportunity to mingle with key Student Life Department officials
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Student Center Snack Stop Commuter Lounge * Allows students to stop by, grab a free snack and receive information
6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Madden Tournament * Video game tournament with prizes
Student Center Tiger Zone
9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
JSU After Dark- Celebrating International Music * Music, socializing and refreshments on the patio
Student Center 2nd Floor Patio
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) * Lunch Time Info Session allows commuter students the opportunity to mingle with key Student Life Department officials
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Commuter Appreciation Week) Commuter Student Center Snack Stop Commuter Lounge * Allows students to stop by, grab a free snack and receive information
All Day
Local reserve unit recruitment day *To provide JSU educational opportunities for local military service members
APRIL 9, 2014
APRIL 10, 2014
APRIL 11, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alcorn * Softball
Jackson, MS
12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Alcorn * Softball
Jackson, MS
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Free Movie: Title: TBA * Tiger Cinema Movie Series free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
APRIL 13, 2014
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Xavier * Men’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
APRIL14, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Southeastern * Women’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
APRIL 15, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Mississippi State * Softball
Jackson, MS
6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: The Passion of the Christ * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Tiger Zone
TBA
TBA
Parent & Family Weekend * Parents and family members spend time with their student while participating in and enjoying campus events. Hosted in conjunction with JSU’s Blue & White Game and Spring Fest
TBA
APRIL 16, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. Stillman * Women’s & Men’s Tennis
Jackson, MS
APRIL18, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. MVSU * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
APRIL 19, 2014
1:00 p.m.
JSU vs. MVSU * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
APRIL 22, 2014
6:00 p.m.
JSU vs. SE Louisiana * Baseball Game
Jackson, MS
APRIL 22- APRIL 25, 2014
TBA
Honors Week Activities * Celebration and recognition of student achievement of academic excellence
Various
APRIL 23, 2014
11:30 a.m.
Honors Faculty Recognition Luncheon * Honors College students will facilitate this noteworthy event to recognize Honors Faculty
TBA
12:00 p.m.
President’s Council Meeting * Brings organization representatives together to discuss various issues
Student Center Theater
APRIL 24, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Honors Convocation * Recognizes superb academic achievement of all Jackson State University students
Rose E. McCoy Auditorium
APRIL 25, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Honors College Network with Honors College TBA Alumni * Meet and Greet for Honors College members and Alumni
APRIL 12, 2014
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
APRIL 26, 2014
TBA
Military High School Recruitment Day * To provide JSU educational opportunities for local high school students
TBA
7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Tiger Cinema: Title: TBA * Free movie and refreshments
Student Center Theater
APRIL 28, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Finals) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
APRIL 29, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Finals) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
4:00 p.m.
CEO Series * Knowledge of university goals and the role that student organizations play in achieving them
Student Center Theater
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Commuter Grab & Go Free breakfast (Finals) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
APRIL 30, 2014
MAY DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
MAY 1, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Finals) * A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
MAY 2, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Grab & Go Free Breakfast (Finals) *A meet and greet for commuter students
Student Center Commuter Lounge
MAY 3, 2014
TBA
Commencement
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
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home game spring schedule January 18
Basketball
vs. Prairie View A&M
3:00 PM
20
Basketball
vs. Texas Southern
3:30 PM
25
Basketball
vs. Grambling State
3:30 PM
31
Tennis
vs. New Orleans
2:00 PM
8
Basketball
vs. Alcorn State
3:00 PM
10
Basketball
vs. Southern
5:30 PM
14
Baseball
vs. South Dakota State
6:00 PM
15
Baseball
vs. South Dakota State
2:00 PM
16
Baseball
vs. South Dakota State
1:00 PM
18
Softball
vs. Belhaven
3:00 PM
19
Baseball
vs. Southern
6:00 PM
21
Softball
vs. Eastern Illinois
4:00 PM
22
Softball
vs. SIU Edwardsville
2:45 PM
22
Softball
vs. Kansas
5:15 PM
23
Softball
vs. Eastern Illinois
1:00 PM
25
M. Tennis
vs.Belhaven
2:00 PM
26
Baseball
vs. Rust
4:00 PM
1
Basketball
vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
3:00 PM
1
Baseball
vs. Nicholls State
6:00 PM
2
Baseball
vs. Nicholls State
6:00 PM
3
Basketball
vs. Mississippi Valley State
5:30 PM
4
Baseball
vs. South Alabama
6:00 PM
5
Softball
vs. Nicholls State
3:00 PM
6
Baseball
vs. LeMoyne-Owen
4:00 PM
February
march
19
7
Baseball
vs. Alabama A&M
6:00 PM
8
Baseball
vs. Alabama A&M
1:00 PM
12
Baseball
vs. Louisiana Monroe
6:00 PM
18
Softball
vs. Southern
3:00 PM
20
Tennis
vs. AUM
2:00 PM
21
Baseball
vs. Alabama State
6:00 PM
22
Baseball
vs. Alabama State
1:00 PM
22
Tennis
vs.Belhaven
2:00 PM
25
Softball
vs. Arkansas
4:00 PM
28
Baseball
vs. Alcorn
6:00 PM
29
Baseball
vs. Alcorn
2:00 PM
2
M. Tennis
vs. Troy
1:00 PM
4
Softball
vs. Alabama A&M
6:00 PM
4
Baseball
vs. Savannah State
6:00 PM
5
Softball
vs. Alabama A&M
12:00 PM
8
Baseball
vs. Grambling
1:00 PM
11
Softball
vs. Alcorn
6:00 PM
12
Softball
vs. Alcorn (Senior Day)
13
M. Tennis
vs. Xavier
1:00 PM
14
W.Tennis
vs. Southeastern
6:00 PM
15
Softball
vs. Mississippi State
6:00 PM
16
Tennis
vs. Stillman
1:00 PM
18
Baseball
vs. MVSU
6:00 PM
19
Baseball
vs. MVSU
1:00 PM
22
Baseball
vs. SE Louisiana
6:00 PM
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JSU Principles for Collegiate Code of Conduct Integrity: Respect and embrace the principles of academic honesty. Philosophy: Embrace an academic philosophy for positive progress toward competency in goals, critical and logical thinking and a commitment to excellence. Class Attendance: Participate actively in classroom and other learning environments and commit to becoming a lifelong learner. Diversity: Celebrate the similarities and differences in our cultures, races and ethnic origins. Communication: Encourage open communication and expression which is guided by respect for others. Behavior: Understand that sexual or social harassment will not be tolerated. Always dress for success. Profanity: Discourage the use of profanity and offensive actions out of respect for others. Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for one’s actions and life choices and realize that embracing negative elements of an unhealthy lifestyle will interfere with success. Service: Engage in civic opportunities to share knowledge and skills with local, national and world communities. Respect: Embrace and respect tradition by participating in rituals and observances, especially those that contribute to the history and heritage of the University. Respect others by using cell phones and other electronic devices only in appropriate settings. Assessment: Conduct periodic assessments of academic, personal, and career progress. Stay focused on your purpose for being at the University. Safety: Be alert to threats to safety and security and inform appropriate authorities of such situations. Freedom: Respect the freedom of others to express themselves in matters relating to academic and philosophical opinions.
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