As April begins, I’m still on an emotional high from the marvelous inauguration celebration the university hosted for me. There are too many people to thank individually for the event that was frequently described as “flawless” and “magical.” I was deeply moved by the tireless efforts of the inauguration committee and the participation of so many students, faculty and staff members. My family and I offer our sincerest thanks.
Founders’ Day activities melded beautifully with inauguration events. I loved the awards ceremony and the swearing-in of our new Student Government Association officers. Many thanks go to outgoing president, Vince Fabra, for all his accomplishments and support. Vince is a talented young man who will make us proud wherever he goes. He is succeeded by an equally capable leader, Melissa Cirino. I look forward to working with her over the coming year as we move our university forward together.
Centennial Conclaves
The next once-in-a-lifetime event on campus will be our centennial celebration in 2010. Already, the Centennial Committee is hard at work. The group will begin hosting a series of town meetings in April, both in Hattiesburg and at our Gulf Park campus, to gather ideas and inspiration from campus, alumni and community members. See the schedule at www.usm.edu/centennial.
Eagle Fest 2008
Don’t forget our annual Eagle Fest weekend is April 12. We will have a weekend of baseball versus Arkansas State and our Spring Football Game under the lights for the first time on April 12. We’ll get our first peek at the style of new head football coach, Larry Fedora, and his coaching staff. It promises to be a festive event and a great night to be a Golden Eagle. See the listing of events here.
Spring is in full swing and here are some events happening around our university.
Alumni spring events
From hockey to golf tournaments to socials, April is a busy month for our Southern Miss alumni. Check out the full schedule and get more details on these events online at the Upcoming Events link at southernmissalumni.com.
April 4 Jersey Night with the Mississippi Sea Wolves
April 10 New Orleans Founder’s Day Dinner
April 21 Natchez Social
April 22 High School Senior Send Off in Laurel
April 24 Waynesboro Spring Dinner
April 28 Meridian Golf Tournament and Alumni Dinner
April 29 Lucedale Social
We’re rounding the turn
As the spring semester draws near to a close, the campus is blooming and students are buzzing outdoors, enjoying our historic campus. It is beautiful. As the sea breezes come across the Gulf Park campus, the beach roads are still under construction near the entrances, a sign of continuous progress on the beautiful Gulf Coast. We’re readying for another monumental occasion that is most important: graduation in May. Graduation will be celebrated on both the Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the spring!
Dr. Martha Saunders
President
Founders’ Day activities melded beautifully with inauguration events. I loved the awards ceremony and the swearing-in of our new Student Government Association officers. Many thanks go to outgoing president, Vince Fabra, for all his accomplishments and support. Vince is a talented young man who will make us proud wherever he goes. He is succeeded by an equally capable leader, Melissa Cirino. I look forward to working with her over the coming year as we move our university forward together.
Centennial Conclaves
The next once-in-a-lifetime event on campus will be our centennial celebration in 2010. Already, the Centennial Committee is hard at work. The group will begin hosting a series of town meetings in April, both in Hattiesburg and at our Gulf Park campus, to gather ideas and inspiration from campus, alumni and community members. See the schedule at www.usm.edu/centennial.
Eagle Fest 2008
Don’t forget our annual Eagle Fest weekend is April 12. We will have a weekend of baseball versus Arkansas State and our Spring Football Game under the lights for the first time on April 12. We’ll get our first peek at the style of new head football coach, Larry Fedora, and his coaching staff. It promises to be a festive event and a great night to be a Golden Eagle. See the listing of events here.
Spring is in full swing and here are some events happening around our university.
Peavey Pair Receive Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year Award
Husband and wife team Hartley and Mary Peavey, the driving forces behind Peavey Electronics Corporation of Meridian, have been selected as Distinguished Entrepreneurs for 2008 by the College of Business at The University of Southern Mississippi. The Peaveys have grown the one-man company into one of the world's largest manufacturers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment. A recognized authority in the music and audio field as well as in marketing and international trade, learn more about these honorees here.- Lecture to Address Nursing Shortage
Former University of Southern Mississippi nursing professor Dr. Beatrice Kalisch will be guest speaker at this year's David J. Fine Distinguished Lecturer Series in honor of the School of Nursing's 40th anniversary. Kalisch will speak on the topic of missed opportunities in patient care in nursing, related to the nursing shortage, at 4 p.m. April 3 at the Polymer Science Research Auditorium. She currently teaches at the School of Nursing at the University of Michigan. Get complete details here. - USA Today Features Editor and Southern Miss Alumna Shared Insights on Campus
When Kim Willis, now the features editor at USA Today, returned to her alma mater, she shared insight with Southern Miss journalism students about new trends and challenges surfacing in the news industry. Prior to becoming the features editor for USA Today, Willis worked for the Clarion Ledger as entertainment editor, copy editor and page designer. During her college career, she worked as features editor for the Student Printz and was editor of the Southerner yearbook. In addition to her current position at USA Today, she also serves as chair of the newspaper’s accuracy task force. Read some of her insights here.
Alumni spring events
From hockey to golf tournaments to socials, April is a busy month for our Southern Miss alumni. Check out the full schedule and get more details on these events online at the Upcoming Events link at southernmissalumni.com.
April 4 Jersey Night with the Mississippi Sea Wolves
April 10 New Orleans Founder’s Day Dinner
April 21 Natchez Social
April 22 High School Senior Send Off in Laurel
April 24 Waynesboro Spring Dinner
April 28 Meridian Golf Tournament and Alumni Dinner
April 29 Lucedale Social
We’re rounding the turn
As the spring semester draws near to a close, the campus is blooming and students are buzzing outdoors, enjoying our historic campus. It is beautiful. As the sea breezes come across the Gulf Park campus, the beach roads are still under construction near the entrances, a sign of continuous progress on the beautiful Gulf Coast. We’re readying for another monumental occasion that is most important: graduation in May. Graduation will be celebrated on both the Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the spring!
Dr. Martha Saunders
President