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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

6

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

12

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

14

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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TBA

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

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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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12:00 PM

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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