Southern Miss News Friday, June 7, 2019
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's message includes a news release wrapping up the 71st annual Girls State program at USM with the election of executive officers for the fictitious state of “Magnolia.” In addition, a photo/video opportunity is highlighted regarding an upcoming Zoology Camp at USM's Lake Thoreau Environmental Center.
Media inquiries can be directed to Van Arnold at 601.266.5568 or van.arnoldFREEMississippi or David Tisdale at 601.266.4499 or d.g.tisdaleFREEMississippi.
Today's Top Story
Girls State Concludes at USM; 2019 Delegates Elect Executive Officers
Delegates to the 2019 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, held June 2-7 on the Hattiesburg campus, recently elected executive officers for the fictitious state of “Magnolia.”
The weeklong event allows rising high school seniors from across the state to come to learn about how our representative democracy works in federal, state and local governments through simulated political campaigns, legislative and judicial processes, and city and county governments.
http://news.usm.edu/article/girls-state-2019-delegates-elect-executive-officers
Photo/Video Opportunity
The University of Southern Mississippi's Lake Thoreau Environmental Center is hosting Zoology Camp I: Animals of Mississippi June 10-14 at the center. The Gulf Coastal Plain has some of the highest levels of animal diversity in the U.S. The camp, set for 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day, will explore the diversity of animals in Mississippi including insect, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. In addition to learning about these animals students will have opportunities to see these animals in their natural habitats. To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Did You Know?
USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit usm.edu.